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Offering alternatives to operating staples such as email, maps, calendar, photo editing and so much more. Having set up your Google account, you can then access the entire suite for free. Over the following pages, we will take you through our expert tips to ensure that you make the very best of each one. SE ey 7 Google Maps is a gre and planning a route in yourself, you can als website to give your arene Embedmap 8 wwbdmpublicationscom SOEs ee on Saaaaaa oo g ee page ieee Creo Sores er eres ne ee Keep in mind that trafic information and some other Map: eer a) Coed You can embed a basic map, driving direction earn Nw tT ‘war bdmpublications.com hie map ie but for you | Using Google Apps Explore Deeper with Maps From adding more detail to maps to making it more intuitive to find local businesses, some updates may not be immediately noticeable. However, if you know where to look, a host of new features are there to be used. Here we take a look at using these extra options. co Boe Open Google Maps on your desktop. The map should be 1 Photos, See inside and street views can also be displayed centred on the country you lve in, even f you have not shared | along the bottom of the map, by clicking the Yellow man icon, ee oe an ete te) ee eee ec ean ed Pee ene a See esc cat Bee Bory } Having entered your search criteria, ifphoto tours of a ee te eee ey ee net Om et eet etn Cee eee ee ge or eed REE ec ey eos to that location and view, here we have selected Photo Sphere. BOT SOC ee ee oe ced that have been uploaded to Google Maps. Thelatter allows you Ce ee oe Pee ee eae ecard Dace ena eure Bor tte Dee esate Pet ne rec re image of location. Photo spheres are created using a smartphone app which, as mentioned, blends multiple photos together as one. Explore Deeper with Maps & ced ey CU eee view point you can access in key locations by clicking the 3D button on the See bottom right. 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You can take your map. ‘on the goto find your favourite spots easily and even access your desktop location search history on your phone, and vice versa Sharing Maps 2 You can share maps va a short URL, an HTML embed, email text message and even send maps to certain GPS units and cars. eet en ee eee ee ety epee te tats eee ea Coe ee ee paste the text that’s been generated, click Send for further options yee] Deter ny eres e) Coen? ones Sead treet te eens tas eed ote eet eens ec eee et a Peer cet eT eee ee eee eater Sereno ot ae en ee ec you can experienceallofthisin your browser without a plug-in, Google Maps Tips and Tricks & Lefolore Peet ee CS 2 Google Arts & Cultures platform which brings world heritage sites ofthe modern and ancient world online. Using Street View, '3D modelling and other Google technologies, these amazing sites are now accessible to everyone across the globe. With videos, pe ene ts wonders of the world from your armehairjust asf you were there ee eee eee ee aio h ol anos ere an se eet Cen a) ete eet ens To send something youve found on Google Maps to your See eee aces Phone from the left side, Enter the required information and hit See eee eu ieee) Pee tet ee iam eis Se eed a Wage teat ses eet Cornet ed Se You can even add descriptive Crea er) videos in your map; then share So er Cee een an upcoming holiday or saving biking routes for future reference Using Google Apps Explore with Google Earth Google Earth lets you explore the world from the comfort of your own home. Featuring high quality satellite imagery, as well as incredible 3D rendered models, Google Earth lets you take a trip to a faraway place, stroll through a 3D forest and even travel back in time. Step1 Step2 led the Google Earth app on your Click onthe links to instal the app, When instalation is complete, efore you can begin, From the will need to refresh the page to load the Earth view You should that s more realistic 1 whole globe. Dif you have not already of country the search box and the view will iso for landmarks and businesses, 14 wwwbdmpublications.com Step4 2 The view of many locations in Google Earth will be in 30.To tit th rol at the top left of the window: the tol withthe ee tits the camera the contol withthe hand pans the camera. You can pan, 200m and tit by right point and moving the mous Step5 ) Switch to view while using Google Eath by clicking the Menus options, top right an then selecting Map Style. Now you cn pick how the Map detal are shown, From limited information to in depth detail oran option between the two S) Step6 PYoucan access news, photos, videos and Wikipedia information via Google Earth, lickon the ships wheel icon onthe left side b to switch tothe Voyager screen. You can then click on individual piece to rea it in full Ths information is updated regulary so remember to check back Google Earth Mobile In addition to the desktop app described above, you Cer eee ey version of the app. The desktop version lets you view satelite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, galaxies far away in space and the deepest depths of the ocean. You. can learn about the moon and follow Apollo missions; take narrated tours about the effects of climate change Penn ee ein ‘The Google Earth app is available for your Android or oes wivwebdmpublictionscom 15 Using Google Apps How to Use Google Translate With the Earth in the palm of your hand or at the end of your keyboard, there are no limits to how far you can explore without barriers. Yet if you have been inspired to open up your world on the other side of your screen, there is one barrier that could limit your travels, that of language. Setting Up Translate Google Translate is far more than justa basic translate tool. You can use this in several different ways. Step1 2 Unlike Google Earth or Maps, the Translate app isfar less ‘Graphically intense but its lack of visual gloss is eplaced with a ‘very powerful tool that can prove as essential so lets take a look ‘Open the Apps menu on the tool bar and select Transat fom the choice of applications am eow Google iPioivt ie {erm Step2 VThisisthe main contol window of Google Translate, | etl me eee ene from here you «an decipher any ‘communication et break downs. Notice the two boxes on screen. The let {input is where you enter the original text and te right (output iswhereit istransated. Step3 ? Justlke a standard Google search you can choose to input your text va the keyboard or using voice input. To use the later clckon the Microphone icon tothe left or fyou prefer the former, tap the keyboard icon to the right. Your text will now appear inthe box to the lft. By clicking the double arrow con between these boxes, youcan swap the text. Goode Step4 ) NOTE:You ae limited 5000 characters per translation so ensure you enter your text in small chunks to avoid missing text. For this frst example we have entered an expression in English and selected Norwegian fiom the drop down menus asthe translated language. The vanslation happens inal tine come a —— = Step 5 ) ryou wish to translate the same piece of textinto another language, click on the downward arrow icon and select your language for thelist of options You can aso hear both the original and the wanslated expression by cicking the speaker icon inthe botiom left ofthe input or output windows ode wee oe Step6 2 By clicking the Pencil icon inthe input box, you enter your text by waiting it using your mouse, touchscreen on a pointer tool, ‘Once you have entered your word\s} you can either select from the options running along the bottom of the input box or press the blue return icon to enter it. Hello Step7 Google Tensated ext ‘can be Copied, ar Shared OrSa¥eS 10 am ei = Phrasebook, the TBRARRT | DIAN? results using the icon links in the output box. By clicking the Star icon tothe top fight you can open your Phrasebook and ‘uickly view all your saved translations. You ‘can also save the fle by clicking Export t0 ‘Google Sheets, How to Use Google Translate Steps » By clicking the Pencil icon in the input box, you enter your text bby writing it using your mouse, touchscreen on a pointer tool, (Once you have entered your word(s) you can either select from the options running along the bottom ofthe input box or press the blue return icon to enter it nrasebook fa | sareqn | Son a yo sr sane mh Howe eet ny? Komen cries? ont mea or camnwea7! wanKe Slog Mer cag How many nslate Documents ee ee characters you can upload a full document which will be read and translated by the Translate app. Once the process is complete you are free to download the ee eee oor Poe cr ri From the ‘translate a document” link below the text input ee et eee een Lu) Choose file link on the left side, Click this link and locate the file you wish to translate and select as is usual with your OS. You can upload files from a number of formats er ee eee ees Prete a en eens ee) tap the blue Translate icon to load your translated document, leaving you to copy and paste the results as one Using Google Apps How to Use Google Flights Google have apps for navigating the world around you, and Google Flights is the next logical addition to their app portfolio, giving you quick access to explore the world for real. With this app you can find and book flights for you and your family, making the world more accessible. Step1 Step3 2 Navigate to the Google Fights website googleconvfghtstobe Inthe search bar fst enter the sport you wish to fy from and presented with this home page. It's advsed that you allow Google the destination you wish to travel to. NOTE: ith location doesrit to track you location so you willbe automaticaly inked toyour fy to your choice of destination the nearest airport that does wil nearest airport, based on distance. be selected for you Next you will need to select travel date Lad Step2 Step4 2 Just above the main search bar you will notice you have three __) Having selected the airport and your destination you can now ‘options which are very important to ensure your search results confirm that your Rights ar available forthe time peti you wish ‘match your requirements. Your options are type of trip,number of __tofly To dotis simply enter the departure and return dates to see passengers and finaly type of seat. Enter your picks to move on, _alisting of allavalable fights within ths time scale, Step5 ) Click the fight that suits your needs tobe taken to this window, fom here you can view any stop overs or changes requied by Clicking the small row icon to the right ofthe top bar. fyouhave happy to move on click anywhere onthe lsting to move on. Step6 2 This screen is where you actually book the fight and confirm the listed detail When you are happy to proceed, click the Select icon ‘and you willbe automatically taken to the airline or tcket vendors ‘own website, where you can complete your booking Step7 Df you are more open with your travel plans, and don't have a strict destination you wish to visit you ate well covered by this app. From the home page clck the Explore Destinations link rectly above the world map bottom right, = Coe How to Use Google Flights Step 8 2 From themap sreen you wil see a election of cations and fight prices that are available fom your choice of apart. Click con any ofthese to be shown the fight pan, sal and a bit selection of atemative fights and ther costs. rae Naples Step9 2 You can also choose to change the search parameters based on the price ofthe ight, You can do this by using the side bar on the eof the screen and selecting the rice you wish to pay The results are displayed below, (5) t4%e0k trip in the next 6 months Malaga Sun,21 Apr ~ Sun,28 Apr TH Non-stop: 235m 530 Naples Sun,21 Apr ~ Sun,28 Apr I Non-stop: 250m 526 Using Google Apps Getting Started with Photos If you have never used Photos before, you may be surprised to discover just how useful this free tool is. It not only lets you create slideshows of your favourite images and share images with your friends and family, it also allows you to edit your images. By making Photos the central hub for your photography those memories will be safe. Uploading to Photos Step1 Step3 2 Open the Photos app via the App icon and the dropdown menu) When your files have uploaded to Photos, they willbe displayed ‘accessed from it The fist thing you wil need todo with Photos based upon the date the images or videos were captured, newest is upload your mages and videos into it Unlike its predecessor _to-oldest being the default setting, Notice the linkto the Desktop ‘Googles Pcasa, Photos does earch your compute for Uploader ignore that for now as we wil covert te ‘compatible les thus you will need to organise yours ist ood ton pene 1 Step2 2 Having placed the fles youwish to upload t Photos in afer. the uickest way to transfer thems to simply drag and Here you can conto the images and videos that are displayed in the main Preview window based upon the date they were ctiginaly captured. Todo this simply scroll up or down through the Timeline bar stopping atthe date you wish to view. Preview Window oy fuk rages ertmaton colges and vor be dined thr sovdon ioscan fraypereake caeclen ndby ceding fleyoucan den Srp ond cre afd sya sronty aping eee topich ED add Partner 2 Ths optionisa far mote in-depth way of sharing your ene brary of les with another user via an email account, for example a famiy member or fiend. You can however, only share your library wth one person. Using Google Apps eo Using Photo Collages and Animations One of the great features included with Photos is the ability to make collages and animations of your files, either for yourself or to be shared with your friends and family. efst taskis to selec licking onit in the ing on the tekiconon the filters that you can apply to. ss you want middle icon and then click onthe syle you wish to apply Bua eres, ping the editicon Step2 Step4 click the + icon PYoucan lust the level of flter use us fer bar in athe images you want a top right of the preview window Anew menu will the midlle ofthe filters stings. The crap and rotate tool enables open; rom the options you are given, select Calage, Photos will you to.cut out sections ofthe collage of rotate the image at ether now auto generate a collage based on your images 90 degree angles or manually, using the user conto 22 wwnbdmpublicationscom Step5 ) When you are happy with the ets to your collage tap the Done icon You havea couple of options for saving it. lick the more options link on the fr right comer ofthe window Now choose how you wish to store your new collage rom this is. Step6 ) Moving on tothe Animation option, once again select the images you wish to add and cick the +icon and select Animation for yourlist of options. Now all yur have to do isleave the Photos application todo the work or you 3s will now auto generate an Animation based on your images. Ths animation is simply a slideshow, moving series of stl images This animation is automatically saved to your callection of files within Photos. e Steps 2 When you are happy with your collage and oryour animated slde-show you can send them to your by tapping the Share icon. When you se ths window, choose how you wish to share the fle and click the required icon to make your selection, e- o oe 0 a Welcome to Pinterest Link to Pinterest eect eee re ae al Cee Ses ene) ret I you are already a Pinterest user or simply wish to sign up and share your photos with the worl, it couldn't be Nae ee a Se Ea Perego eet ees ee er ee ert eRe a coe wwebdmpublictionscom 23 Using Google Apps | a Editing Images “Using Photos Google Photos not only provides you with storage for your photos and videos in one place, it can also be used to edit your picture. Photos editor is nota fully-featured image editing program but it includes enough to make the most of your photos. It’s also free! s Light and | ter Colour Fixes = e it =: \ | | al tenpecture nd ve - eee image p Quick Fixes adjustment tothe sider Wisnta fully optimised and that said, there a photog} editing, Photos offers problems witha few clicks as folows, Image Processing (Filters) These contol let you quickly adda range of cferent flters to your images. These range from sepia and blackand white, to soft focus and graduated tint Click on each fier and you can then control the in in easly undo sity of the effect using sliders. Ye Click and Hold to Compare hen editing or applying filters ta your im Important that you dont lose sight ofthe original image; this ensures that your edits arent actually detrimental At anytime during the editing process, you can revert to your original imag by pressing and hold utton or screen, Your altered image can be saved asa copy so you can keep both, Jon the mo e Rotate and Crop he crop and rotate tool enables you to cut out sections of the collage or rotate the image at either 90 degree angles or manually Using the user controls down the right hand side. NOTE: you are Using the crop tool to 200m this could effect image quay Yu can also crop the image to a numberof specific aspect ratios, Free (user defined as detalled above), Origin 32 by clicking the aspect Adding Information Cee nae ery Pere ae ee eae Penperran rete erence het eo tt ee eects the top of the window. You can add a custom description ‘to your files, which will be stored as part of the image's, a ee ne eas Ree 25, Using Google Apps Using Your Photo Albums Google Photos Albums is an easy way to store your photos online and then share them as and when you choose. Google provides free storage that makes sharing your photos quick and easy. Adding Photos to rea To create @ new album folder, click onthe tickcon on the files Web Albums you want toad tothe folder. Now clickthe + icon in the top right lof the main too bar and select Album ftom the drop down lst in ‘Adding photos that you have on your computer to yourWeb the (op right coiney as shown here Albums is easy using the Google Photos software. Step1 2 Open the Photos app and search through your photo folders to find the images you want. Each fle acts as an individual but you ‘an create new albums containing a mix files ifyou wish = Conger oo a Step3 You can choose to save to an existing Album to cx ‘one. Access to these albums i achieved i the same way, by clicking the link of your choice. Step4 ) Having chosen to create anew Album, you can now customise itsnamebs fle to this folder by dragging and cropping directly. unuitiea ( 2 —a Sharing Web Albums ‘There are a couple of different ways to share your fles and albums, depending on whether the recipients have signed up {for Google. Step1 To share a single fle click on the image to enter full screen view and then tap the Share icon on the right ‘of the screen From this menu screen you can share with a Google contact by king ther. Step 2 » Alternatively you can share via your socal networks by tapping the link to Facebook or Twitter. To share to a nan-Google contact, ‘lick Get Link and then copy and paste Itinto message or emai Step3 YTo share an album, dlickon the icon in the top ight corner ofthe album and then clckon Share Once again you can quickly share with Google contacts by licking on theirname. fering your tile into the text input box tthe tap of the collection of les; click the tick ican to finish. You can also add Step 4 > Alternatively you can also share via your social networks by tapping the links). To share toa rnon-Google contact, click Get Linkand then copy and paste itinto.a message or email and send the linkas per usual Step5 } Add a comment ifyoud lke to add context to your photos. This text willbe posted with your photos in Google. Add Googles Circles, individual people or email addresses and then cick Share. Dogs wavwcbdmpublicationscom 27 Using Google Apps Get Started with YouTube YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators. More than 1 bil don’t miss out. jon unique users visit YouTube each month so ED search 2 You can search YouTube just as you would search on Google and as you type your search term, suggestions will appear below the search box, Previously searched terms that are similar will show at the top ofthe suggestions bax. Search results are displayedin oder of relevance, o Upload Controls ;op-down menu contains a direct nko upload screen A Account Controls ut viewing history, channel subscriptions, have ceated and social connections You can also control or delete channel subscriptio lows you to share your content with your Fac LV Recommended Content IejarseS pea jor aac annette ees coer ator aij bd coment by ceing he wardeemamanded you have cdatotenauisitoe Subscribed Channels Valeo serie cnt: oucancck thcaror ten parce xtochan how necgloe Serre eee isiyctonlatie chance uvdlatcond econo ranges erred swell [Fl Recommended Channels The litng here is based onthe videos you have watched and wich channels you have previously subscribed to, Roll your ‘mouse over the Subscibe button to see how mary subscribers ‘any channel has and click the button to instantly subscribe. tick next to the name ofthe channel shows that itis verified as an oficial channel. Latest Content 2 The mast recent content fom your subscribed channesis clsplayed as ist atthe bottom ofthe screen you have not subscribed to any channels thi it will be populated from the ‘most viewed content on YouTube, content that is currently trending and that which s eleva to your eoaraphic location Manage Playlists With playlists, you can put a Series of videos alin one handy place. For example, you could create playlist of all of your favourite music videos or sports clips. Step1 2 To add videos to playlist click the Add to link underneath a video. Yousan addit toa playlist tat already exists or you can create a os Gamiss seen Ps = a. Cotte Tac RIL LLL Step2 2 Youcan make changes toyour playlists by visitng your Library. Tis linkis found on the a leftsde ofthe main YouTube user window. Step3 ) Open the playlist you want to change and clckthe Et button rnexto the playlist you want to edt Click Done to save any changes you make. Step 4 ) Reorder videos in your playlist by hovering your ‘mouse ove the video Until you seea grey vertical barto the left of the video, Click the grey bar then drag and drop the video to rearrange it Step5 To delete an entire playlist click the More icon atthe top right comer ofthis window, then click Delete Playlist tthe top ofthe lst. Once a playlist has been removed, you cannot undo. Using Google Apps Using the YouTube App The YouTube app gives you access to great videos and shows on all sorts of subjects. It is the gateway to a huge and always expanding world of entertainment. Follow this guide and enjoy YouTube, wherever you are. Step1 Step 3 ) Log in by tapping the Silhouette icon (top right carne. Ifyou dori, you can set one up (tap Sign In then Add Account) ts 3 {900d idea to use YouTube while logged in, as this allows videos {you might lke to be offered as viewing suggestions, Step2 You can search for a subject ar channel using the Magnifying ‘lass icon. Youre then presented with alist of elevant videos, showing how many vews they've had, their length and their ‘uploader. Their length in minutes, is shown in the screenshot ) Tap on a video to open it. You might have to watch a short advert fist. While watching, you can use the Thumbsicons to lke or clslike it, the Share icon to share itor you can save it to your Watch Late lst for viewing later, Sila videos are listed below i Step 4 Two more controls are worth a mention. The smal tiangle below the right corner ofthe video can be tapped to reveal or conceal further information and links and you can tap the Subscribe ‘button tobe informed whenever the YouTuber posts anew video. Step5 Tap the video ast plays and you get these controls. Inthe centre, theres the Pause/Pay icon and ether side are the contol to skp to the next video or restart Scrub though the video using the red dot, or make ifull screen with th ne icon in the bottom right Step6 The Three-dots icon inthe top right, gives options such as reporting the video, adding captions or changing the resolution. Tap the video atthe top of the screen, anywhere theres no icon, to hide the controls and go backto viewing cess to further @ Step7 2 Notice the rectangular icon with the We icon within it Tap this icon tostieam YouTube from your tablet toa Tyusing Chromecast or Airplay. Simply select the dev cast from thelist and your video wil instantly play on that device you wish to Steps The YouTube app also features the ability too Live" with your content. This avaliable directly through your device you a camera and microphone attached or builtin Te stream cick he camera icon and select*Go Live" to share your stream with the word, Once complete your steam willbe save t your YouTube video tart your lve uploads. Sea coronene ec) oe i ra Pd ec YouTube eee Google have two more content focused applications ‘that sit alongside their original YouTube app, YouTube CC aut eee a require separate downloads, follow the same basic build as the original, albeit the content is locked to the respective app. For example YouTube kids features only child friendly videos and content and all search results. Sa met parents and guardians to control of the content viewed. wnvwebdmpublications.com 31 Using Google Apps Uploading Videos to YouTube It may sometimes seem like the whole world is uploading videos to YouTube, from the random ramblings of retro gamers to budding musicians. If you want to add your own voice to the varied world of YouTube, here's how to get started. Step 1 Step2 ) Sign in to your YouTube account ifyou havent already done so.) Clickanywhere inthe upload window on the next screen to star [Acthe top right ofthe screen, wherever youare in YouTube, you browsing for your videos. Alternatively, you can drag videos onto willse an Upload arrow button. Chick histo get started the brouser window from any open folder on your computer = Bite” - ome ome 7 jam el SO mr Step3 Somgmareses gemeys+ | nce you have added a video tothe upload window using = ‘eanaitoe | either method, a new page will automatically open. f the video fle ane hasa tie, will auromatically be entered inthe title box v Video Formats —) De eae ee ar od oy Pree arena eee rants cs eS orp te ER ee CD Step4 Fill out the rst of the information, including the description and the tags, as these help make it easier forthe video to be found by searches. you wish, you can alter the privacy setings so only certain people can find it Step5 2 When the video has finished processing several thumbnails will ‘automatically be grabbed from it and displayed, lick on the one. you want to use as the display thumbnail on YouTube: select the ‘one that you feel sums up your videoclip the bes Step6 D ifthe uploader detects thatthe video is shaky, as itis being processed you can choose to stabilise. A progress bar wil show when the video is uploaded tothe ste ogo=00 Uploading Videos to YouTube Step7 To check your video has been added to your account. navigate backto the main YouTube page and cick on your name inthe let- hand column. All of your uploaded videos willbe displayed there cnearorsTu00 Videos rere essen omen om =: ame Step 8 ) Click the Video Manager button to quickly see and manage all of your uploaded videos. Here you can check the numberof views, likes and dislikes, as well as being abe to share or delete videos Using Google Apps How to Use Google Drive Google Drive is a free storage service which allows you to store images, folders and documents in the Cloud. These files and documents can then be accessed from any tablet, phone or computer via the Google Drive software. Not only is this a great way to free up space on your devices, it also lets you access your files from almost anywhere. Search Current Folder Nowrnierch Googe Dieinthesanenythatyoucan | Mhecomenscf ie carey sec rae shoo er. Yu death Craloroneethe ster Gage meen canstnge ho Rencu vied hr Bnew BF display controls ) Click the New button to open a new document, spreadsheet, 3 Change how items in your folders are displayed and how they eros Gore Se eres ees coer Folders BF Upload ist Tor peiaGoaeDie kenareshownter dog witany |e yor end mdipletem Googe ithe oad thayeihmccored Cher ois Land poppe stow ute poges acc em Installing Backup and Sync — PC/Mac Step1 2 The fisting you need to doi check your Google Drive access status. You can do this at chive google constant. youhave acces, yu will see a blue Download button. Step2 2 Cickon the Download burton Sten asesto,| Agree tothe Google Terms of Service You must do this before you start the download Step 3 2 Clckon Download Backup and sync and follow the instructions ort the software on your computer Te ste wilautomatialy | eageston detect whether itis PC orMac e Welcome to Google Drive Google Drive on Android and iOS Pen ee ens devices free of charge, from the Play Store or App Store. This allows you to both view and edit files in your Google Peres ‘Once downloaded, the app should automatically sign inusing the same Google account details you entered ‘on your computer (which is also, hopefully, the one with which you set up your Android or iOS device). Se UC eT ‘Google Drive folder on your computer. if you had the Google Docs app installed, this will now be replaced by Google Drive. To create a new doc, tap Menu > New > Peenreec een ees Step4 2 You wil be asked to sign in again and wil then be asked to syn. ‘This creates a new folder on your computer whichis used as the storage folder Goode > vie ° + . wavwcbdmpublicationscom 35 Using Google Apps Restore Deleted Drive Files Deleting files from Drive is a very quick process but a file you remove might not always be gone forever. You have the chance to restore deleted files before they are deleted permanently. Here is how you restore, remove and permanently delete files in Google Drive. rN Restoring Incorrectly "tgtirovesnmdhesaco cose eon tn elt side oyau sen an igh ch tele you Deleted Documents pentose Gemeente s peux Torestore a file from the trash that you don't own, you need to Step1 contact the onnerof the file ) fyou decide that you dorit want to delete a fle or folder that youve moved tothe trash, you can restore it so that you a can access itagain, Once yourestore aft wll be recovered i” , wherever you use Drive or Dacs, Sheets and Slides. Step2 2 At the moment, you cant restore a file o folder fom the Dive ‘mobile apps or from the Docs Sheets or Slides home screens You ‘an restore your files fom Drive on the web or on your computer. Let'slookat those options here. Step4 D Ifyou permanently delete a file or folder that you realise you need accesso, Google isable to help you recoverit fora limited time However after the fle has been deleted from Google's systems is gone forever. You can request recovery from Google themselves at wvw'suppor.googlecom ae £OoM BAB Removing Files Step1 ) Open the Google Drive folder on the desktop of your computer, select the ile or folder you want to remove and drag itto the trash ‘on your computer. file you remove from the Dive folder on your computer willbe moved to te trash in Drive on the web and in the Drive, Docs, sheets and Sides, Restore Deleted Drive Files Step2 To remove files in Drive online, sign into Drive at wore dive ‘google.com, Now clckor ight-ick the fle or folder you want to remove and then ick the Remove con: as with removing files on your computer anything removed will ko be removed ofne. Permanently Delete Files Step1 > Ifyou want to permanently delete a file or folder you own, you can delete an individual fle or empty your entire trash to delete all fles you have removed. Once fie has been deleted, anyone youive shared the file with wil lose access tothe fleas wel, Step2 To permanently delet es you added tothe trash from the Drive folder on your computer, simply empty the trash on your desktop Tne files along with anything else you trashed, wil be deleted. On the web, sign into Ove, go to Bin and select the ile. Click Delete Forever The fiefs now been deleted for good Na AVAXHOME? nee cd providing you various content: LC eC a Ee ee eS mea eas ces Unlimited satisfaction one low price Cheap constant access to piping hot media Protect your downloadings from Big brother Safer, than torrent-trackers 18 years of seamless operation and our users' satisfaction PRE Uys ETC emer ol Tei AvaxHome - Your End Place We have everything for all of your needs. Just open https://avxlive.icu Using Google Apps Set Up and Use Google Docs Google Docs is a free, web-based office suite. Using this software you can create text documents, spreadsheets, complex forms and even presentations. Everything you create is stored via your Google Drive account. Here's how to make the most of Google Docs. Creating New Documents ool There are several diferent ways of getting started with Google Docs. 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Using Sheets Templates CC eee eee Pee ee ae net) template has standard text that you can replace with your own, and preset formatting that you can reuse. eu eee ee ee ecu Se eu ae ea Mee ee Cec pene eee ota te Using Google Apps Set Up and Use Google Drawing Google Drawing allows you to create, share and edit documents online and collaborate with others by inviting them to view your edits. You can even chat with others from within the app, in real-time, before you save or publish your drawings online as an image or in many other image formats. t ST) Create a New Drawing ere NE step1 pavement See Eirersnaniuenasiur intranet sr wine Eevrierommeireiri 6 cy rene cae na) the textbox. 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To skip re et eer ec Pe ee eee aC ery Redan od 4s Using Google Apps Use Templates and Forms If there is a specific type of document you want to create in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides or Forms, check the template gallery to see if there is one available. The template gallery includes hundreds of pre-made documents, from a simple CV to multi-page company presentations: We also look at the Google Forms app and see how it can be used. Browse the Template SMM Gallery bndaeipeleaiell rete Coa resets ed and click on the 5 : Peay See : : Select Document, ae a era ean eed De Ta cry eeg ret enters} Bord ry ee ee en ee eee ese een From Template. This will open the main Google Docs template | recommended uses, which are used to break up the layout of gallery. You can now scroll down through the listings to see: ea oe ee ee en) Which one would be the best it for your project. 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Now click the Show advanced settings ink Scroll down tothe Google Cloud Print section and Seems terra) atting Started with Google Cloud Print step3 Nn eee a eto cas nee erent teint you wl see the printer connected to your computer Select the oe eet aes Boe) 2 You will then s¢e a confirmation that Google Cloud Print has been enabled: The printeris now asociated with your Google account and connected to Google Cloud Print. You can print to Peo ere Serer) Cece eens Sharing a Printer oo ee picoaisooee ieee snare eanenvn Ci Aaya ea epee Co fo begin sharing your cloud connected printer, head to the Google Cloud Print management page at www.google.com cloudprint. This shows you a complete lst of any printers Pees ence eet oogle Cloud Print Print From Everywhere? Google Cloud Print integration works with many Google products and services, the fist ‘of which are Chrome OS, Chrome, Gmail for mobile and Google Docs for mobile. You can also print to third-party native mobile apps on the Android and iOS platforms. You can also try the Google Cloud Print app for Android, so you can not only submit print jobs to ‘connected cloud-ready printers but also control printer options and manage print jobs PL ane Pate m MUR crelerel Me le M ai lilg eS ere) eee eee you want to share. Ifthe printer is connected properly you wll eee mee ese an eee ee eT a ea ees Step3 ee ee eg ec eed eee cot eee ee nee eae eT ees follow the steps above to open the Sharing dialog box for the Pee ee eed iat Using Google Apps xe} ) Set Up and Use ' Google Keep The Google Keep software allows you to easily create memos, notes and to-do lists on your computer and on your iOS or Android smartphone and then automatically sync them between the devices. Here’s how to access, set up and create new notes in Google Keep. Setting Up and Using Google Keep Cr ere ee ea cto tunique to-do lists that can be stored across various hardware platforms. So you can Google Keep your reminders safe! Coal eco en ag although there seems tobe no simple Go to Keep button on Pe een ee ag et) ees ego cert Boe) 1 Assuming you have no notes created, the sereen willbe almost completely blank. To start anew note clickin the Add note field ee rn Se ee Ee cue ey See ee et renee etter eee nate rarer ete er] Se oe tae ooking at a note in the archives it willbe displayed Sea ee ey 0 pou 5 mew worwbdmpublicationscom 51 Using Google Apps zy, How to Use a Google Pay Now you can pay with it, too. Just add your credit, debit, loyalty, and gift cards to Google Pay, and start shopping in stores, in apps, and online. Google Pay can be used at shops around the world, wherever contactless payments are accepted. Setting Up Google Pay Google Pay isa secure system, but as with anything to do with money and payments, itis important to make sure that you set ‘everything up properly. ® swusnaee € a Google Pay GPoy comeuic ANF ‘The fn play tap wth Googe ate the app oe a € Step1 ) You need to make sue that you have your cedtidebit ear orcad close at hand and have athe deals avaabe account numbers, sort codes, security numbers, te) You will ao need to donload the Google Pay 9p fom Gooole Pay. you dont akeady have ion your phone Parts ta snd eck ones o a . Step2 Once insted, tap the app icon an then tep'Get Started and choose the Gooale account ouse withthe app Gf you have more than one you akeady have acre or debit card registered to your Google account il be dsplyed along wih the option to adda ference. Turn on NFC to pay in shops a 5 Zz 5 € Step3 2 Whichever option you choose you willhave toaddinformation inluding CNC codes and ther scurtyinfrmaton (ve cat show a screenshot ofthis process, dueto a security Feature that prohibits the information being Goodie Pay o Best-selling audiobooks BD search 2 You can search Google Play just as you would search on Google. When you type your search term, the search box Previously searched terms that are similar will show atthe top of the suggestions box. a The Google Play Home Screen 2 This is the main etal hub of Google Pay, it cont -by format and your personal recommends apps. b nd other media based on what you have searched for and installed previously, It can also be based on recommendations by people in your Google+ circles H Play Store Content Controls rch Google Pay 300 ye your seach term, feeder eee hon Google. EF recommended Content his. where you can view more in-depth inform: i > Download Apps & Files Step1 } Downloading apps, ames, movies, music or books is essentially the same process. Tap the app, movie or book you want to download and read the information screen. If you want to proceed, tap the install button or the price button. If downloading apps or games, you will need to agre tothe permissions which are what the app needs to access on your device, such as messages or certain settings. The app or game wil then install automaticaly D-cooyePoy 22 oC = My Applications Google chrome: Fast 8 Secure SO ee cy 5 oe ~ > W A\ ¢ eRe eee ec ao ee eee ce All button at the top ofthe screen. You will need to grant Step2 ) Movies music and books drt automatically dovnload to your device, so once you have purchased or chosen them, you will CeCe Se as ‘need to pin them. Pinning means downloading, or keeping the Content on your device for offine viewing t Doo Pay = BEgG™BOmgH Step3 ? Paid apps and games can be retuned for afl refund ifyou do so within two hours Yousimpiyneed ff Aryotaretatyounarto toopen the app pageon | Sunn Google Play and the price ‘button wil ay refund Instead. After two hours, refunds are atthe app developers discretion. wavwcbdmpublicationscom 55

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