Google Apps: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques

Become a Google power user. Learn how to use lesser-known features of Gmail, Calendar, and Maps to automate email, plan travel, and more.

Introduction

• Anyone can be a Google power user

1. Quicker Ways to Process Email

• Mute an email thread
• Create a task system with stars
• Create a template to quickly send a frequent email
• Use special characters in a Gmail address
• Add a second Google account to a browser

2. Better Ways to Handle Travel Plans

• Snooze, move, and label travel emails
• Get more accurate directions with Google Maps
• Make plans quickly with Google Street View

3. Productive Ways to Use the Calendar

• Get your daily schedule in an email every morning
• Create multiday events quickly
• Share a Google calendar with family or coworkers

4. Photo and Video: Bonus Tips

• Using image search for purchasing
• Advanced YouTube sharing tips