Gmail adds MORE functionality to Labels – Vi...

Yesterday, Google added drag and drop functionality to the already stupendous Labels feature. Adding drag and drop label organization further enhances the lead Gmail already holds on all other email systems…desktop or web based. Make sure to watch my other Gmail videos if you are just beginning with Gmail, but this short video will give you a look at the further power being developed into the Gmail system. Please leave...

Gmail adds drag and drop to labels

In my mind, Gmail solidified their hold at the top of the email mountain by adding drag and drop functionality to their innovative labels system. Look for a quick video demoing this feature in the near future. In the interim, read the full article from Google below and read and watch my Gmail tips by clicking here. Official Gmail Blog: Labels: drag and drop, hiding, and more. ...

Creating an email group in Gmail – Video Tip

I’m thrilled that so many people are heeding my advice and starting to use Gmail. Click here to see three how-to videos about Gmail to see why so many people are jumping to Gmail. New Gmail users frequently ask me how to setup an address group in Gmail. Groups allow you to send a single email to a group of people in your address book by addressing the message to the group instead of the individuals in the group. To...

Printable Gmail Tip Sheet

Google just released a printable reference guide you can download for free. The PDF file downloads quick and contains two pages of tips from beginner to advanced. If you print the two pages on one sheet of paper (front/back), it can be laminated and be a great reference tool to keep next to your computer. Remember you can also watch and bookmark the many Gmail tips I have here at HelpMeRick.com as well. Enjoy! ...

Control Photo Size in Email Attachments with Picas...

For you Picasa users, this quick tip shows how to control the size of the photos that you attach and send via email using Picasa. The default settings might not be to your liking, so leanring how to contol the size of your photos can let you get the results you want. If you aren’t using Picasa to manage your digital photos yet, I recommend reading some of my other tips here at HelpMeRick.com to get up to speed. Google...

Email of the Week – 006

QUESTION Name: Kathy From: Grand Junction OS: Windows XP ———————- When I go into different web sites I get this message: ERROR A runtime error has occurred? Line 30 ERROR: Object required Yes No This occurs quite frequently can you tell me why and what I can do about it? ANSWER This error is usually due to some programming and setting problems in Internet Explorer. You can...

Using the Search function in Gmail – Video T...

Gmail remains at the very top of my list of best email services and email interfaces. Not only can you use an existing email address (in most cases), but you can get your email from any computer very quickly. One overlooked option in any email program is the search function. I see too many computer users scrolling through all their saved email looking for a message rather than searching. Today, I’m going to demonstrate...

Email of the Week – 005

QUESTION Name:  Patrick From:   GJ OS:      Windows XP ———————- 5-1-09 Rick, on Thursday you posed the question: Does OS matter anymore?  You listed the generic tasks you do in your browser. In March 2008, Adam Cochran was specific: I use Zoho.com for my document creation, NVU for my web editor, Firefox as my browser, Gimp and Picasa for photos and Thunderbird for my Mac and...

Goats eat Google’s weeds

Long time followers/listeners/readers of mine know that I love goats. My family raised two pygmy goats from 6 weeks (bottle feeding) to now. Sadly, we lost our female goat a couple of years ago, but we still have our friendly old male goat. That being said, I naturally gravitated to this headline from Google’s blog today about goats doing their yard maintenance. Apparently, this is quite a big business in California. ...

For Beginners: 3 Getting Started Guides for Google...

You know that I write about Web 2.0 (cloud computing) often. To me, working in your browser is easier, safer (for backup), and more consistent than using desktop applications. And since most of us use only the bare minimum of features for document creation, why spend $100s of dollars for name brand applications. Online applications offer full Microsoft Office compatibility with minimum fuss and no cost or installation...

Inserting images into body of Gmail

For new (or veteran) Gmail users out there who missed having the ability to insert images directly into their messages, the wait is over. Today, Google announced that if you enable the Inserting Images option under Labs. This new feature gives me the opportunity to introduce a second Gmail feature to you that enhances the way you work with Gmail. In order to enable the Insert Image feature, you first have to know about Labs....

How to use Google Maps & Street View – ...

You asked for it, and I deliver. Watch the short video below to see how to use Google Maps and the Google Maps Street View feature. Be sure to pass the article and the video on to your friends and family!

Google Maps Street View in Grand Junction, CO

Hey Grand Junction, CO visitors (where I live), have you noticed that the Google Street View is now available for many parts of the city? This photo was taken from a street view map from Google Maps. If you are still using Mapquest, you really should try out Google Maps…faster, clearer, and more features. Would you like me to do a video tip on how to use Google Maps and Street View? If so, leave a comment below! ...

Two new features for your Google searching

Lately, I’ve noticed that Google has been trying to help search results by adding similarly worded search terms or phrases to the end of the first page of results. If you aren’t quite finding what you hoped to find, try clicking some of the Google suggestions. Also, Google announced today that they will be expanding the web page summaries included in the results as well. Official Google Blog: Two new improvements...

Is Google the next big target in technology?

Like Microsoft in the 90′s, it appears that this decade and into next Google has the biggest target on their back. They are big, successful and seemingly everywhere. The article below reports that a Washington DC group concerned with privacy wants the FTC to investigate Google’s privacy practices. The incident I talked about last week regarding the small and very specific situation where a Google Document users...