Short (15-30 min) Friday Evening Test

Short (15-30 min) Friday Evening Test
6:00PM Central
Click Picture to register
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WEDNESDAY - 31 Aug 2016 - Join Us Today

WEDNESDAY - 31 Aug 2016 - Join Us Today
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Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

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A Google employee has asked me why I think Google+ doesn't like YouTube.

A Google employee has asked me why I think Google+ doesn't like YouTube.

https://plus.google.com/u/0/+DanielleBuckley/posts/AnaA1XCANWm

Craig Long (me): The fact that G+ doesn't like YouTube being here is not a good thing in my opinion.
Danielle Buckley (Google employee): +Craig Long Say more - not sure I understand that. We love YouTube!

If you want to reply on her post this is your chance to tell Google why you miss G+ Live Events.

I just heard back from unifiedchat.com

I just heard back from unifiedchat.com

Hi Craig,
Thank you for letting us know about the issue.
As per your suggestion I have removed the email addresses from users List.
Kindly check and verify if you are OK with the new update I just pushed.
Do let us know if you would like any new feature and wish changes in any existing functionality.
All your suggestions are heartily welcome.
Thanks
Azhar

It seems like they want to work with you so give them your suggestions.
contact.unifiedchat@gmail.com
http://UnifiedChat.com

3 New Updates to Google+ !

3 New Updates to Google+ !

Originally shared by Danielle Buckley

Bringing the new Google+ to more people

Last November, (http://goo.gl/Yn6mjA) we introduced a preview on web of a fully redesigned Google+ to make it easier for people to discover and connect around unique and interesting things. From a Japanese astronaut sharing his experience in the International Space Station (http://goo.gl/JZQ7wH) to food lovers sharing their passion for breadmaking (http://goo.gl/wEh0C8), people are using Google+ to explore their interests more than ever.

Since introducing the new version, twice as many Collections are followed per day and there are 1.6 million daily new Community joins. Many of you have also shared feedback and requests, and we’ve been listening (http://goo.gl/rPpAzY).

Today, we’re announcing three new updates for Google+.

First, some new features. You can now have richer conversations by adding links and photos to your comments. We’re also offering Community owners and moderators more control over who posts what with approved posting. Finally, we're launching a new notifications center on the web where you can see and manage your recent activity on Google+. These features will be available across the web, Android and iOS in the coming weeks.

Second, if you haven’t yet previewed the new Google+, over the next few days we’ll upgrade you to the experience when you sign in on the web. You’ll still be able to toggle back to classic Google+ for the time being.

Finally, businesses have told us that they’ve found Google+ to be a valuable way to help employees share ideas and expertise via Collections and Communities, and we’re looking forward to making it available to more organizations. Today, Google Apps users already using Google+ (http://goo.gl/GxGRXo) will also see the new experience (goo.gl/IJtbah) when they sign in and in the next few weeks, Google+ will become a core Google for Work service.

From the interesting (http://goo.gl/yP2QJp), to the surprising (http://goo.gl/3dk0Xs), and the delightful (goo.gl/gix7s6), we hope Google+ continues to help you discover amazing things from passionate people.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
A Live Demo of Spaces as Event Pages
2 Sept 2016 at 12 Noon Central Daylight time.
LINK: https://goo.gl/spaces/cgvzH2nRHiNw4G3y5

It will explain how Google Spaces can be used with YouTube videos to create an alternative to the Event Page which will be going away.

It assumes a basic knowledge of:

A. Setting up Hangouts On Air [ https://support.google.com/plus/answer/2553119?hl=en]

B. Setting up YouTube Live Events [ https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2853700?hl=en ] (which should not be confused with YouTube Live Streaming-BETA)

GETTING STARTED

1. Go to this link: https://support.google.com/spaces#topic=6392842

2. Read the entire 12 pages before actually starting to create your Space. This will help you understand what you will be doing as you set up your Spaces.

3. Create your Space but DO NOT make any postings in it. Leave it completely empty for now.

4. Go to your YouTube channel.

5. Create your next scheduled YouTube Live Event. Be sure to disable Live Chat under Advanced Settings as you want people commenting in your Space rather than on the YT video.

6. Copy the SHARE link of the Event you just create to your clipboard

7. Return to the Space you created - it can be found at https://spaces.google.com/?smr=true

8. Use the Link icon and paste in the SHARE link from your clipboard.

9. Add whatever text you like in the dialogue box and then post it as the first post in your Space.

10. Use the INVITE link to get the URL of the Space and share it however you like to promote it and have others join you during your live event.

General Notes:
A person must have a Google Account to access your Spaces. If they don't have one and try to join they will be prompted to set one up.

A profile can have 100 Spaces

A Space can have a maximum of 500 members
https://youtu.be/89QGfOKWmDQ

Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...
Tuesday’s at Noon Mountain, 2 pm EDT, 1 pm CDT, 11 am PDT
https://kraaftshaak.com/live/

Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...

Originally shared by LowellAnn Fuglsang

#SuccessCircle Aug. 30th @ 9:00 am PT
Topic: Exploring the Embedding Process - YouTube to Website

If you would like to participate as a Panel Member, tell me that in the comment below
#BYOCAug302016


http://bit.ly/LAsBYOCEO

30 Aug 2016 - TUESDAY - Join Us Today

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An observation: With the move to much of what we do or have done to YouTube, I have an observation about Comments...

An observation: With the move to much of what we do or have done to YouTube, I have an observation about Comments when Doing a Live Stream on YouTube.

I subscribe to a number of folks on their YouTube Channel. I get an alert when they start a Live Stream. My alert takes me to the YouTube side, which is fine.

BUT, several of the recent Live Streams have had Comments turned ON but the host is NOT watching the comments.

If you are doing a Live Stream (and I may not be using the correct term here), be aware that while you are live and you have comments ON, you might consider watching for those comments. OR Turn the comments OFF, or even better "point" to where you want your YouTube Viewer to make those comments.

I am about to unsubscribe to a couple of folks because they open comments and don't watch for them.

< / off soap box >

Russ

Gonna be chatting live this morning if anyone is interested in seeing art show and tell and hearing about the...

Gonna be chatting live this morning if anyone is interested in seeing art show and tell and hearing about the Montreal trip.
Live at 9 am Mountain (11 am Eastern, 10 am Central, 8 am Pacific)
Recorded for anytime viewing at the same link.
https://kraaftshaak.com/watch-now/monday-meanderings/

MONDAY- 29 Aug 2016 - Join Us Today

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Husky Chat

Husky Chat

Here's a chat module that drops down from the Chrome bookmarks bar over any page. You can chat with your friends about the webpage or video. If on YouTube you can have both the YouTube chat and this private chat open at the same time.
However I can't seem to sign in. Andrew Hatchett 
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/husky-chat-beta/lbmgpgocopbpmchjlnlmdfiebepmpcdo

Using Spaces as Alternate Event Page: Update

Using Spaces as Alternate Event Page: Update

Testing has shown Spaces to be workable as far as watching YouTube Live Events and saving comments made before, during, and after the event. My thanks to all those who helped and/or encouraged me.

There will have to be some User education involved as to how to properly use them but...

The results may be seen at:
https://goo.gl/spaces/U2UNVkTC3PF8r44Y9

The next phase will be how to Brand the Spaces. I've searched but can't find the dimensions needed for the Spaces Cover picture. Once we have those we can start experimenting. I have set up a separate Space for testing Branding,

If you would like to take part in the testing and discussion the link is:
https://goo.gl/spaces/YwEgqYSihqfwWWLQ8

Thanks
https://goo.gl/spaces/U2UNVkTC3PF8r44Y9

Just in case you missed it - Comments on Private YouTube Videos going away

Just in case you missed it - Comments on Private YouTube Videos going away

Originally shared by Peggy K

Comments on private YouTube videos are going away

As of August 29th, the option to comment on private videos will be removed. All comments on private videos uploaded before August 16, 2016 will be removed.

Videos can be converted to Unlisted or Public status to enable commenting at any time.

Learn more in the YouTube Help Center:

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7064178

Ask questions or provide feedback in the YouTube Help Forum:

https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/youtube/ADSioHoYk3k

With HOA leaving G+ here is a video showing how to do a HOA from the YouTube side

With HOA leaving G+ here is a video showing how to do a HOA from the YouTube side
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXFexNVh_Fc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXFexNVh_Fc

Iust a reminder...

Iust a reminder...
https://youtu.be/4NQZ8ef7-LI
https://youtu.be/4NQZ8ef7-LI

A New Test... ANDYCAM! - LIVE!

A New Test... ANDYCAM! - LIVE!
http://youtu.be/Q3IaQhXsMyQ

Watch at your own risk!
http://youtu.be/Q3IaQhXsMyQ

Screen shots taken while using the UnifiedChat App.

Screen shots taken while using the UnifiedChat App.
Too bad they don't save to the YouTube Video.

Preliminary testing of UnifiedChat App

Preliminary testing of UnifiedChat App

Two videos where I test the UnifiedChat App:
1. - https://youtu.be/qYvUf0hHjRw made from Roy's account
2. - https://youtu.be/NLi8w1l8MJ0 made from Andy's account.

It seems to work well except (unless I've missed something)...
The comments are not saved with the YouTube video.
They are only seen during the live event.
https://youtu.be/qYvUf0hHjRw

FRIDAY- 26 Aug 2016 - Join Us Today

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Morning Session Noon - 12:30 PM Central
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Just a reminder... 9am Pacific / Noon Eastern

Just a reminder... 9am Pacific / Noon Eastern
https://business-hangouts.com/support
https://business-hangouts.com/support

Interesting News re:Google Apps!

Interesting News re:Google Apps!
http://googleappsupdates.blogspot.com/

Hmmmm ... more grist for the miii

Hmmmm ... more grist for the miii
http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2016/08/googles-rumoured-youtube-plans-smell-a-lot-like-google-plus/

Unified Chat extension for Hangouts on Air

Unified Chat extension for Hangouts on Air

Something new worth investigating!
Has anyone used this? Is it for audience participation? Does the chat save? Does it become part of the YouTube video? Can it be accessed from YouTube?
It looks like it attaches itself nicely to the Hangout on Air interface.
https://unifiedchat.com/

Sure to be of interest to iOS users;

Sure to be of interest to iOS users;

http://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-releases-important-security-update-for-iphone-after-malware-found/?ftag=TREc64629f&bhid=5961065
http://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-releases-important-security-update-for-iphone-after-malware-found/?ftag=TREc64629f&bhid=5961065

I found this VERY interesting. Lots to think about

I found this VERY interesting. Lots to think about

Originally shared by Ray Ortega

With the recent closing of Blab.im and now the move of Hangouts On-Air away from G+ to YouTube, what's the current state of tech for podcasters who want to live-stream their recordings?

Guest include: Rob Greenlee and Krishna De 
events/cdlkjk9a4ss8vsme3skcbb6ahbs

THURSDAY- 25 Aug 2016 - Join Us Today

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ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!!

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!!
This concerns YOU

Attention Nexus Users!

Attention Nexus Users!
You need to know about this

Originally shared by Nexus

Keep your connection speed high and your data bill low with Wi-Fi Assistant, a feature that allows you to automatically and securely connect to more than a million, free open Wi-Fi hotspots. Originally a Project Fi exclusive feature, we are now expanding Wi-Fi Assistant to all Nexus users in the United States, Canada, Mexico, UK and Nordic countries. This will roll out to users over the next few weeks. Learn more: http://goo.gl/8I4wcA

WEDNESDAY - 24 Aug 2016 - Join Us Today

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Android 7.0 Nougat released into the Wild!

Android 7.0 Nougat released into the Wild!

IT WORKS!!

IT WORKS!!

Using Spaces as a substitute for an Even Page

Spaces Link: https://goo.gl/spaces/U2UNVkTC3PF8r44Y9
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/BphdhsPVP2o

Comments and suggestions appeciated.

Thought this might be of interest to the community.

Thought this might be of interest to the community. I did not know that ** in the search box did this. I even tested it in an incognito window, and it works there too.

Originally shared by Productive Computer Systems
https://9to5google.com/2016/08/22/apparently-you-can-find-nearby-businesses-by-searching-on-google/amp/

My thanks to Mark Barrus for this idea which I will be testing out at 6:00PM Central Time

My thanks to Mark Barrus for this idea which I will be testing out at 6:00PM Central Time

Oh... the idea... using Spaces as an alternative to Event pages for HOAs after they move to YouTube.

Check it out!
https://spaces.google.com/space/2397213185212984258

Welcome Lynda Wessell! Glad to have you joining us.

Welcome Lynda Wessell! Glad to have you joining us.

23 Aug 2016 - TUESDAY - Join Us Today

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You need to know this If you are having to monetize/add AdSense to your YouTube account because of the HOA changes

You need to know this If you are having to monetize/add AdSense to your YouTube account because of the HOA changes

_h/t Peggy K

MONDAY - 22 Aug 2016 - Join Us Today

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Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
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Microsoft Steps in it BIG TIME!

Microsoft Steps in it BIG TIME!
Having Webcam Problems lately?
https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/76719/microsoft-broken-millions-webcams-windows-10-anniversary-update

Google to remove support for Chrome apps for Mac, Windows, Linux by 2018

Google to remove support for Chrome apps for Mac, Windows, Linux by 2018

And now the other shoe drops...

Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...
Noon Eastern Daylight Time
https://business-hangouts.com/support

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Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
FRIDAY - 19 Aug 2016 - Join Us Today!
Morning Session: 12 Noon-12:30 PM Central
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Interesting- No Encoder to Live Stream?

Interesting- No Encoder to Live Stream?
h/t Craig Long 

Originally shared by Craig Long

YouTube Live Streaming without 3rd party encoder - Nvidia GeForce Experience

I'm just learning how to live stream directly to YouTube from the Nvidia GeForce Experience BETA graphics drivers on my computer.

I believe the video below is being recorded with the Nvidia graphics drivers so maybe I could live stream games or Hangouts Video Calls without having to use OBS, Xsplit, Wirecast, or any other 3rd party encoder? Has anyone done this?
I'm surprised you can't do this in Windows 10 using the overlay game bar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuH4u0WGjww

YouTube Live Event with an Event Page!

YouTube Live Event with an Event Page!
Thanks to Peggy K 

As someone said...
Everything Old is New Again!
;)

IMPORTANT INFO FOR BUSINESS-HANGOUTS USERS

IMPORTANT INFO FOR BUSINESS-HANGOUTS USERS
If you use or are interested in Business-Hangouts you need to read this.
https://business-hangouts.com/important-updates-to-business-hangouts-live-streaming-features/#comment-95

Did You know...?

Did You know...?

A text post typed into Spaces is limited to 180 characters. Check the lower right hand corner of the attached screen shot.

18 Aug 2016 THURSDAY - Join Us Today

18 Aug 2016 THURSDAY - Join Us Today
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More Android Updates

More Android Updates

Originally shared by Luke Wroblewski

G+ Android Update 8.4 & 8.5
We're continuing to work on larger re-writes that will make development on the Google+ Android app faster in the future. As a result, our Android releases continue to be lighter on features and mostly consist of bug fixes. Two weeks ago we rolled out version 8.4.0 of the G+ Android app and today we're rolling out version 8.5.0. Between them:

* 21 bug fixes
* 3 accessibility issues addressed
* Show profile pictures next to comments in home stream

As always, please send us your ideas/issues using our Send Feedback menu item as that's the best way to ensure we'll see them. Thanks~

Google Slides as an alternative to Google + Events?

Google Slides as an alternative to Google + Events?

I put Andrew Hatchett's YouTube Live Event into a Google Slides "wrapper" and added a few things. Feel free to comment inside the event. If you are using Classic G+ you can also enter the event by clicking the gear icon and going to "Open Editor".

WEDNESDAY - 17 Aug 2016 - Join Us Today

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Another Update...G+ iOS 5.9.0

Another Update...G+ iOS 5.9.0

Originally shared by Luke Wroblewski

G+ iOS Update 5.9.0
Our eighth Google+ iOS app update of the year is rolling out today with updated profile features and a new movie mode for cinematic viewing of YouTube videos. John's post has the details: https://plus.google.com/+JohnKilcline/posts/SoZe1TNdfRn

Thanks~

iOS Google Duo icon

iOS Google Duo icon

Hangouts - Duo - Allo

Hangouts - Duo - Allo
Google answers "Why"

Originally shared by OnBRM

Google: Hangouts will shift its focus to the enterprise user with Allo and Duo taking over the consumer market

After Google started the rollout Duo this morning and the release of Allo just around the corner, the future seems unclear for Google Hangouts. +https://goo.gl/e913x0


But today Google’s VP of communication products, Nick Fox, told Engadget  more about their plans.

Fox revealed that after the release of Allo and Duo, Google Hangouts isn't going away but will shift its focus to the enterprise user with Allo and Duo taking over the consumer market.

Allo and Duo will be the company's main consumer chat plays.

"Because Hangouts is built on a Google account, because it's deeply integrated with Google apps, the Apps suite [apps like Drive, Docs, etc.], Gmail, Calendar and so on, it's seen much more success in the enterprise," Fox told Ehgadget.

"It will increasingly focus on that kind of group collaboration enterprise productivity space."

Duo's focus is extreme simplicity, and anyone who's used Hangouts for any length of time will admit it's not the simplest of services. For example, you can do video calls with multiple participants in Hangouts, while Duo allows only one-to-one video calling.

Fox also said that Google recognized that it didn't make sense to have one app do everything, something we've seen from companies like Facebook, which controversially broke messaging out of its main app.

"We've historically tried to do a lot in a single app, but the reality is that [video and text] are pretty different types of communication," Fox says.

"We see them differently, and we think we'll be able to build the best experiences by building focused experiences that do what they're intended to do really, really well."

Learn more

+https://www.engadget.com/2016/08/16/google-hangouts-business-focus-duo-allo/

#duo #hangoutsonair #hangouts #allo #google #gmail #drive #docs #technology #technews #technologynews

Picture credit: Engadget

If you happen to be awake...

If you happen to be awake...
17 Aug 2016 - 6:00 AM CDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITZAI27rBmo

DUO goes live!

DUO goes live!
http://www.forbes.com/sites/rahilbhagat/2016/08/16/googles-new-video-calling-app-duo-goes-live-today/#3632b13e32f7

16 Aug 2016 - TUESDAY - Join Us Today

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Improved Google+ Collections Search

Improved Google+ Collections Search

Originally shared by Luke Wroblewski

Google+ Collections Search
Google+ search now returns a bigger set of Collections that are relevant to your searches and interests, via improved topicality search. For instance, searching for "Bird photos" today surfaces a wider set of Collections that are topically relevant but may not have those specific words in their name.

As always, please send us your ideas/issues using our Send Feedback menu item as that's the best way to ensure we'll see them. Thanks~

Game 2 Winners!

Game 2 Winners!
Not sure who is having more fun - Michael Daniels or the boys
Photos by Thomas Lengyel 

Stuck in a hangouts video room w/o business hangouts app.. any advise? chrome version 52

It might be prudent, with all the talk of changes, YouTube, etc.

It might be prudent, with all the talk of changes, YouTube, etc. to keep an eye on Ronnie Bincer's GooTubePlus community.

I know I will be.

Hey all...This week's episode is WAY different! !!!

Hey all...This week's episode is WAY different! !!!
Kraaft It LIVE! is today! Monday!

We are on Location in Montreal and we have 4 - yep FOUR!!!!- special guests!

See you there!
Watch live: https://kraaftshaak.com/live/

Catch the recording: https://kraaftshaak.com/video-treasure-chest/

Optional link if there are issues: https://goo.gl/kiAHbf

P.S. Thanks Andrew Hatchett​ for allowing us to post our events here. It's a great benefit!

Not to be missed!!

Not to be missed!!
(*Think "The Golden Girls" meet Lily Tomlin and Carol Burnett*)

Originally shared by Heather Kraafter

Kraaft It LIVE! announcement!

I am so excited to be in Montreal right now! I am also very honored to be able to share Kraaft IT LIVE! on location with you and the awesome guests we have!!

NOTE the show this week is on MONDAY!
NOON Mountain Time (2 pm Eastern, 1 pm Central, 11 am Pacific)

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!
We will be doing our rendition of "musical canvases" with special guests:
CeeCee's Creations CeeCee
Gisele Cabral
LucyOodleDoo
KissMyCreative

Please register now for email reminders and to be able to check that the links works.

https://kraaftshaak.com/live/

15 Aug 2016 - MONDAY - Join Us Today

15 Aug 2016 - MONDAY - Join Us Today
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Just In Case You Missed It... Look What I Found

Just In Case You Missed It... Look What I Found

If you host a HOA you'll want to read this
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7083786?p=live_hoa&rd=1

Wither now...?

Wither now...?

Now that Blab has shut down, I'm curious what platform the former users are migrating to. Anybody have a clue?

The following were provided by Thomas Lengyel - Michael Daniels at work - Junior Little League World Series

The following were provided by Thomas Lengyel - Michael Daniels  at work - Junior Little League World Series

South Carolina was leading 8-1

:)

I'm LIVE now on Streamago https://strmg.tv/1f0wb

I'm LIVE now on Streamago https://strmg.tv/1f0wb
https://strmg.tv/1f0wb

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FRIDAY - 12 Aug 2016 - Join Us Today!
Morning Session: Immediately after Business Hangouts Office Hours
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Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...
Today 12 Noon Eastern
https://business-hangouts.com/support

Heads up all you geniuses in this group ;-) I would love some direction please.

Heads up all you geniuses in this group ;-) I would love some direction please. I want to strip out the audio in some educational videos we are doing.

I then want to take the audio, save it so it can be downloaded.

I "thought" I had bookmarked an application that did that but I can not find it.

Ideas? Directions?

11 Aug 2016 - THURSDAY - Join Us Today

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Google dropping Flash

Google dropping Flash

Looks like September is going to be a VERY busy month with LOTS of changes - Stay Tuned.
http://betanews.com/2016/08/10/chrome-53-blocks-flash/

Join Us Today! - WEDNESDAY - 10 Aug 2016

Join Us Today! - WEDNESDAY - 10 Aug 2016
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

NOTE: If I don't open the above within 5 minutes of the starting time please use the following link to start a video call anyone can join:
http://bit.ly/DailyQandA

New YouTube embedding requirements

New YouTube embedding requirements

If you embed your YT Videos on your website you NEED to read this!

Originally shared by Peggy K

Embed your Hangouts on Air or YouTube live streams on your own website or blog by enabling monetization

YouTube now requires that you have monetization enabled and AdSense linked to your YouTube channel to embed your live streams, including Hangouts on Air.

If you try to embed a live stream on your website without first enabling monetization and linking AdSense, viewers will see an error message, rather than your broadcast.

You can check to see whether you have the option to Embed live streams enabled for your YouTube channel at
www.youtube.com/features

As far as I know, you don't actually have to have ads displaying on your videos. Just enabling monetization and linking AdSense should be enough to have access to that distribution option.

Learn more:

Introduction to live streaming on YouTube

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2474026

How to set up monetization on YouTube

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72857

Note: The screenshot below is what you see on if your channel has monetization enabled, but AdSense isn't linked.

Guinea Pigs errr, Volunteers Needed!

Guinea Pigs errr, Volunteers Needed!

Just join this HVC ( you should be the first one there, skip inviting people) and let me know if you get the old or the new interface. The more the merrier!
https://hangouts.google.com/call/2hjcluekrbf65kibubyjykh5rae

Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d

Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
TUESDAY - Join Us Today! - 9 Aug 2016
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

NOTE: If I don't open the above within 5 minutes of the starting time please use the following link to start a video call anyone can join:
http://bit.ly/DailyQandA

Just in case you missed it... OBS Studio Lock Preview

Just in case you missed it... OBS Studio Lock Preview

Originally shared by Mike Downes

OBS Studio 0.15.4 Lock Preview walkthrough So Useful OMG The new Lock Preview really is a useful safety net - if like me you click on things in a crisis, then having a LOCK button is an assurance what you send to Live is of good quality and has no embarrassing errors.

Created scenes and sources at will, then lock them down .. And quite best of all, you lose the red/green borders which looks so much neater too ..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTD_kMgg95E&feature=autoshare

In keeping with the Changes theme...

In keeping with the Changes theme...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clLZqfQXsg4

From a FaceBook test

From a FaceBook test
[GRIN!]

Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d

Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Join Us Today! - MONDAY - 8 Aug 2016
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

NOTE: If I don't open the above within 5 minutes of the starting time please use the following link to start a video call anyone can join:
http://bit.ly/DailyQandA

The Official Song of the User2User-LIVE! Community.

The Official Song of the User2User-LIVE! Community.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7qQ6_RV4VQ

Did you know...

Did you know...

You can nest Spaces withing Spaces.

Why you might want to do so is a discussion for another day!
;)

FOUR VERY USEFUL LINKS!

FOUR VERY USEFUL LINKS!

For Text Message, Phone Call, or Video Call (New Interface) use:
https://hangouts.google.com

For Video Call (Old Interface) use:
http://g.co/hangouts

For Hangout On Air Use:
https://plus.google.com/hangouts/onair

For YouTube Live Event (NOT LIVE STREAMING) use
https://www.youtube.com/my_live_events?action_create_live_event=1

Original Video Call Interface Still Available

Original Video Call Interface Still Available
https://support.google.com/hangouts/answer/6307658?src=socgp

Those into Photos will be interested in this

Those into Photos will be interested in this

Originally shared by Luke Wroblewski

Introducing the Album Archive
Today we made the Google Album Archive available to all our users. This new page is an archive for Picasa Web Albums (http://googlephotos.blogspot.com/2016/02/moving-on-from-picasa.html) which previously collected your photo albums across Google services such as:

* Google+ photos from posts
* Google profile photos
* Photos from Blogger
* Photos shared in Hangouts
* Maps panoramas
* and more

On the Album Archive, you can view, download, or delete these albums and photos. As the name implies... this really is an archive (no commenting, editing, adding, etc.) and part of our transition from Picasa. You can access your album archive page from your About Me page on Google: https://aboutme.google.com/

Your Album Archive page includes a 'Photos of You' album which shows any photos you have been tagged in including photos owned by other people. Additionally, you can navigate to other people’s Album Archive pages by tapping on ABOUT on their Google+ profile page (available on Android today and other platforms soon). There you'll see the photos and videos that person has previously shared with you.

As always, please send any ideas/issues using the Send Feedback menu item as that's the best way to ensure we'll see it.
Thanks~

An interesting post on Collections

An interesting post on Collections

Originally shared by Luke Wroblewski

Why Collections?
We on the Google+ team often get asked why are you making this or that change? What's the thinking behind product changes/features. To that end, thought I'd share my perspective on why Collections?...

Collections allows people to organize what they publish into multiple topics. These topics can be followed or unfollowed. This:

* helps readers to get more content with control they don’t have when just following people. many other social sites are "all or nothing" when it comes to following people.

* frees up content creators to publish more and not worry about overloading followers. we often hear concerns about "spamming my followers" with posts they might consider irrelevant.

* encourages content creators to post across multiple interests instead of focusing only on one topic. i.e. don't just have to be the "deep sea photography person"

* gives content creators archiving abilities they long for. many publish as personal catalogs/journals and for recovery (get back to my content) reasons.

* content creators bemoan all their content disappearing "into the stream”, collections provide a way to give their posts re-newed life and permanence.

Hope that gives some sense of the thinking behind the Collections feature. Thanks~

This was posted in Ronnie Bincer's Hangout Helper Community by Jeff Crane.

This was posted in Ronnie Bincer's Hangout Helper Community by Jeff Crane.

It is one of the best tutorials I've seen yet on the use of Hangouts and Hangouts on air.

Hello all, I apologize for not being more active lately. I would like to remain as a member of the group.

Hello all, I apologize for not being more active lately. I would like to remain as a member of the group.
Also, just a heads up on what may happen on the Win 10 Anniversary patch; you may have to reinstall some of your 2nd party drivers or software. Be sure to try installing the latest version of said drivers/software from the given peripheral support website before you run to replace a peripheral that seems to no longer work or works incorrectly under this release.

Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...
12 Noon Eastern

https://business-hangouts.com/support
https://business-hangouts.com/support

NOTE NEW FRIDAY HOURS

NOTE NEW FRIDAY HOURS
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
FRIDAY - 4 Aug 2016 - Join Us Today!
Early Morning Session: 10:00-10:45 AM Central
Lunchtime Special: Noon-1:00PM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

NOTE: If I don't open the above within 5 minutes of the starting time please use the following link to start a video call anyone can join:
http://bit.ly/DailyQandA

Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d

Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Evening Q&A

Welcome Rob Caldwell!

Welcome Rob Caldwell!

Old Video Call Interface gone?

Old Video Call Interface gone?

It seems that when they added the Chat feature to the new Video Call interface they also removed the ability to return to the old interface... or am I blind?