Enable Google Bard for users on Google Workspace.
So Google Bard has been out for a couple of weeks now. Although I signed up for early access, I was not accepted into the early access programme. Then this morning, when I opened my Google Chrome browser – bam! I saw a message that Bard was now available for everyone! I clicked on it […]
How to Delete Email Address from Gmail Auto-Complete List
One of Google’s most known applications is Gmail. Though it has a simple-looking and easy-to-use interface, it is packed with features that work so well you do not even notice their existence. One of these is the auto-complete list feature. Gmail automatically save an email address to the autocomplete list when you send multiple emails […]
Messages to a member of a Google Group has bouncing status
In some situations a member of a Google Group (email group) is not receiving messages sent to the group. A check on the group’s members show a red triangle with the status message “Emails currently bouncing”. This sometimes happens because a user’s email was disabled or expired for a time and the email address was […]
Google free legacy G Suite is coming to an end, users have to upgrade to Google Workspace paid version
Google’s office application now known as Google Workspace was introduced to the world in December 2006. Back then it was known as Google Apps, over the last 16 years, its name has changed from Google Apps for Business, G Suite and now Google Workspace. Back in 2006 it was free to sign up for G […]
Google Workspace (G Suite) VS WebMail Server
At Hapaweb, we provide website development services and all our hosting comes with the default WebMail emailing applications. While this means no additional monthly or yearly email client charges for our customers, we prefer they rather sign up for Google Workspace ( Disclaimer – we are a Google Partner). The table below (courtesy infiflex.com) provides […]
Google Workspace now allows Group membership expiration
Most Google Workspace (Formally Google G Suite) administrators know the power and versatility of Google Groups. It is one of the key features why we at Hapaweb Solutions (a local Google partner in Ghana) love Google Workspace. But one challenge we ourselves and our clients grapple with is managing the membership of groups. The IT […]
The Versatility of Google Drive Explained1-Part 3 (Difference between My Drive and Shared Drive)
Okay so let’s set the record straight about the difference between My Drive and Shared Drive!A shared drive is a shared space that allows teams to store, search, and access files anywhere from any device. Unlike My Drive, Shared Drive belongs to an entire team instead of one Individual. 7 Differences between My Drive and […]
The versatility of Google Drive explained-Part 2 (How to create a Shared Drive, add members, set access levels and remove members)
It is common knowledge that files in “My Drive” belong to an individual. However, there are situations the team is working on a particular product that requires members to access files of common interest then “shared drives” comes in handy. Shared Drives are shared space where teams can easily store, search and access their files […]
Google will be shutting down App Maker completely in 2021
Why the shutdown? Due to low usage, Google App Maker will be turned down gradually over the course of 2020 and officially shut down on January 19, 2021. Prior to the shutdown, you’ll need to review App Maker usage in your domain and take any necessary action. This means developers, administrators and users will no […]
The 4 Different Kinds of Google Groups Explained!
Google G Suite provides diverse tools and/or services for collaborations but one of them which is right up there among the best is Google Groups. Why? Google Groups can be used to create an online group for your team, organisation, class or any other group for emailing, discussions, collaborations, meetings and more. Whats more? permissions […]