Monday, October 31, 2016

A NEW LINK FOR DAILY Q&A SESSIONS

A NEW LINK FOR DAILY Q&A SESSIONS
10:30 AM CDT Mondays - Thursdays
8:00 PM CDT Mondays-Fridays
12:00 Noon CDT Fridays_
LINK: https://goo.gl/r0jE8j
https://goo.gl/r0jE8j

Just getting started? Great source for new Solopreneurs

Just getting started? Great source for new Solopreneurs
h/t LowellAnn Fuglsang 

Originally shared by LowellAnn Fuglsang

Website Planning Guide
As a solopreneur, you know that you must discover a way to communicate with your future clients or customers. You've read in Gerber's books that you must select channels that will reach them and you have concluded that you must have an on-line presence in view of today's electronic and mobile world; a business must be immediately present on line. So now it is time to acquire a website Some solopreneurs will decide to develop their own, while others will hire a web developer to do it for them. In both cases this website planning guide is the place to begin. Click the link and read on...

#MindsetMonday #BeingYourOwnCEO


http://bit.ly/2eUGamA

Sorry I have been MIA for quite some time.

Sorry I have been MIA for quite some time. I am guilty of not posting but sitting in the background and taking advantage of all the wisdom that continues to flow from this community. I'll do better, I promise. Don't throw me out!!!

On a related note: I tried getting into the morning chat today a couple of times. I couldnt respond to the people who greeted me. Must be my machine. I'll keep trying and try again this evening

PLEASE USE THIS LINK FOR TODAY!

PLEASE USE THIS LINK FOR TODAY!
https://goo.gl/rBGn5A

Hello.

Hello.... Thanks Andrew Hatchett for the reminder about posting... I have not been active here much in the last year as I've had too many other concerns preventing me from having time to wrap my brain around learning to use Google live AND getting my video-making gear in order. I will try and check in more often. I'd like to remain a member of this community.

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Unless a specific demo or training session is planned, these events are not usually recorded due to the wide ranging nature of the discussions.

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Saturday, October 29, 2016

One of the most overlooked resources I know of

One of the most overlooked resources I know of
https://www.youtube.com/user/Googlehelp/

Originally shared by Vivekananda Baindoor Rao

Want help with Google products? Watch this playlist from Google

This is a playlist created by Google, "Tips from Google Users"
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7s5DxOdh7PScLxna7J8o2gAO2yI8pnSs

Friday, October 28, 2016

More dropped video and Hangout toolbox trouble

More dropped video and Hangout toolbox trouble
Anyone else suffering from this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEPnGmOJGeI

Hi Andrew Hatchett.


Hi Andrew Hatchett. I just saw your post to me asking if I wished to remain in this community since you hadn't noted any activity from me in over a year. I wonder if this is referring to creating posts or participating in conversations. I guess I might not have created any posts but I do routinely participate in comments on posts. I always check activity in this community every day and have found it most useful on many occasions. If I haven't met the criteria for membership I apologize and hope you won't remove me from this very beneficial online source.

Hey there, I don't know what this community is actually about. In this unlisted video, I point out why I don't know.

Hey there, I don't know what this community is actually about. In this unlisted video, I point out why I don't know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctz0Y7yFgx4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctz0Y7yFgx4

I’ve been away from Google+ HOAs for quite a while and am just now returning.

I’ve been away from Google+ HOAs for quite a while and am just now returning. I experimented with different platforms, doing my half-hour interview show (TV Skywriter) on Blab, Firetalk, and a few others, but decided to give Google+ another try.

Upon my return, my first show went fine, although I was surprised that the entry point is now YouTube. However, my second show was a total mess; the replay was useless and I had to set a date to redo the interview with my guest. The third show started out badly—the first couple of minutes that served as the “green room” was recorded even though I hadn’t clicked the Broadcast button yet! And the first couple of minutes after clicking the Broadcast button went unrecorded.

It seems that Google+ HOAs are much worse than ever but I hope and pray that everything gets sorted out and that I simply experienced a couple of random glitches.

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Did you know...?

Did you know...?

The YouTube Video Editor can be used to create a video of your favorite pictures -
I didn't!

Here's a small sample.
https://youtu.be/gk15tzlIYTE

JOIN US - THURSDAY - 27 Oct 2016

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

The evening session of User2User may open a bit late, depending on how long Michael Daniels event lasts...

The evening session of User2User may open a bit late, depending on how long Michael Daniels event lasts...

You can catch it at:
Google Photos FREE webinar https://goo.gl/VER17D
https://goo.gl/VER17D

Just a heads up - tomorrow will be my last day on line this week as I'll be taking a long break from the online...


Just a heads up - tomorrow will be my last day on line this week as I'll be taking a long break from the online world this coming weekend starting Friday thru Sunday to catch up on several projects with my sister.

Love this!

Love this!
http://www.gocomics.com/arloandjanis/2016/10/26

A test...and a problem

A test...and a problem
The test was for video quality but the 2nd video lost audio 15 seconds after it started.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_x3Ksjgwzk

JOIN US - WEDNESDAY - 26 Oct 2016

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LINK:

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Monday, October 24, 2016

Do you own or moderate a community?


Do you own or moderate a community?
_If so, this will be of special interest!

Originally shared by Google+

Google+ and the Create program are happy to announce a new program for Community owners and moderators - introducing Community Vanguards!

Vanguards is a supportive network of Community owners and moderators on Google+ interested in learning about community management! This private Community, moderated by the Create team, is a space to share best practices and advice on running successful Communities and to ask for help with a range of issues including how to boost engagement, writing Community guidelines, and mentoring new members.

If you own an active Community on Google+ and would like to join a group of dedicated, supportive Community owners to learn more about community management, then Vanguards might be the right program for you!

Apply by filling out this form: https://goo.gl/HluOa0

Check back in this Collection to learn about Vanguards members, the Communities they run on Google+, as well as our tips for running successful Communities!
Does anyone know why one can't share a video with a Community in G+ from YourTube?

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Sunday, October 23, 2016

Chrome Remote Desktop Updated

Chrome Remote Desktop Updated
Sure to be of interest to those who use this app.

Originally shared by Chrome Unboxed

Chrome Remote Desktop now allows audio to be routed over the remote connection.
https://goo.gl/k917L2

Friday, October 21, 2016

I'm not very versed when it comes to BHOA. I remember looking at it awhile back, but that was it.

I'm not very versed when it comes to BHOA. I remember looking at it awhile back, but that was it.

My question is: Is there any tutorial video someone in the community can point me in the direction of?

Thanks in advance.

New Google+ Web Updates 21 Oct 2016


New Google+ Web Updates 21 Oct 2016

Originally shared by Luke Wroblewski

Google+ Web Updates Oct 21
Today we're updating the Google+ Web experience with a few small but quite useful improvements:

* Thumbnails for posts now appear next to notifications on the new Notifications screen
* Hovering over any post in a stream now reveals a quick action to view that post's page

As always, please keep sending us your ideas/issues using the Send Feedback menu item.
Thanks~

Office hours in 10 minutes

Office hours in 10 minutes
https://business-hangouts.com/support/#office_content
https://business-hangouts.com/support/#office_content

Just a reminder: ...

Just a reminder: ...
9AM Pacific / Noon Estern
https://business-hangouts.com/support

JOIN US TODAY - FRIDAY - 21 Oct 2016


JOIN US TODAY - FRIDAY - 21 Oct 2016
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Morning Session 12 Noon- 12:30 PM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

Google Makes More 'Adjustments' to Chrome

Google Makes More 'Adjustments' to Chrome

Note this sentence in the article...
Popular extensions, Google's own Hangouts extensions or Trello for Chrome, made use of panels.
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/10/19/google-removes-panel-support-from-chrome/

JOIN US - THURSDAY - 20 Oct 2016


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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

New additions to GSuite - including the ability to submit a file using a form

New additions to GSuite - including the ability to submit a file using a form
https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/five-new-ways-reach-your-goals-faster-g-suite/

If you have a YouTube Account and are getting Error/Warnng Messages when trying to post comments- Read This


If you have a YouTube Account and are getting Error/Warnng Messages when trying to post comments- Read This

Originally shared by Peggy K


Issue: Google+ warning message, especially when posting comments on YouTube

You may have gotten an "unknown error" message when trying to post comments on YouTube. That issue has been resolved, but due to a bug, you may also have incorrectly received a warning email from the Google+ team. We're working to resolve any such warnings and restrictions that were issued in error.

If you received notice that a restriction has been applied to your Google+ account, you can use the instructions in that notification to directly appeal the restriction.

Learn more about Google+ warnings and suspensions:
https://support.google.com/plus/answer/2617504

More in the YouTube Help Center about this issue:
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7184481

10:30-11:00 AM Central Daylight Time


10:30-11:00 AM Central Daylight Time
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JOIN US - WEDNESDAY - 19 Oct 2016

There will be no evening session as I'll be watching Michael Daniels Google Sheets FREE webinar
https://goo.gl/3bJZSV

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

It seems to be fixed on my pc

Hey Everyone!

Hey Everyone! Glad to be a part of this community. Just a quick intro. I'm from Vancouver, Canada. Recently taken an interest in a variety of Google products and started helping on the help forums. I have been a Local Guide for about a year and recently attended the summit back in September. I was introduced to this community and wanted to learn more from you guys! Seems likes I have lots to learn about how to help others! Looking forward! :)

ATTENTION

ATTENTION

As you may ( or may not) know, there is a glitch in the notifications system at present. Google is aware of the problem and is working on it

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Monday, October 17, 2016

OK- NOW I have a reason to get a phone!

OK- NOW I have a reason to get a phone!
;)

Originally shared by Bob Morgan

Today I ordered a SuperBook, expected to ship in 2017. It is a Kickstarter campaign that has raised almost 3 million dollars.

The SuperBook is a shell (keyboard, 1080p monitor, trackpad and a USB connector). The USB plugs into your Android smartphone and the SuperBook becomes a laptop running your Android software through an app called Andronium OS.

You can try out Andronium OS using Google Chromecast, a keyboard and a mouse.

I find this all very interesting and wonder if this might be the way we will eventually go instead of trying to run Android OS on a Chromebook?

Check it out, if you want.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andromium/the-superbook-turn-your-smartphone-into-a-laptop-f
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andromium/the-superbook-turn-your-smartphone-into-a-laptop-f

probs starting BHOA: continues to load my youtube page

probs starting BHOA: continues to load my youtube page
anyone free for a quick ph call? 561 632 7258

Super quick and easy time stamps for your videos

Super quick and easy time stamps for your videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_e0b6-VewM

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Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
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Friday, October 14, 2016

Use Google Sheets? You'll want to see this!


Use Google Sheets? You'll want to see this!

Originally shared by Michael Daniels

Google Sheets FREE webinar https://goo.gl/3bJZSV
Learn from a Top Contributor (expert)

Join me and Ted Juch (Google Top Contributor Expert) as we explore Google Sheets. We will cover some basic things and some very useful functional things.

Wednesday Oct. 19th at 8:15pm Eastern / 5:15pm Pacific)

Even if you can't make the live event be sure to register, you can come back and watch ANYTIME. Also, if you register now you can add comments in the unified chat and we will bring it up on screen during the Event.

NOTE: When you register you get an email that allows you to add this event to your Outlook or Google calendar

Please share this in any Community or Collection you think folks would be interested. Or share with friends you have that just aren't sure what Inbox is.

Hope to see you soon!
#SheetsTCEvent2016


is BHOA office hours happening today Oct 14?!

Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...
9AM Pacific/ Noon Eastern
https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d

JOIN US TODAY - FRIDAY - 14 Oct 2016


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Thursday, October 13, 2016

Shirley Yeung - Welcome to the User2User-LIVE! Community.

Shirley Yeung - Welcome to the User2User-LIVE! Community.
Please be sure to watch the pinned video, complete the membership application, and leave an introduction letting us know about you- Thanks

Welcome Shirley Yeung!


Welcome Shirley Yeung!

Yet Another MAJOR Change for Google

Yet Another MAJOR Change for Google
http://searchengineland.com/google-divide-index-giving-mobile-users-better-fresher-content-261037#.V__4EryFM7Y.googleplus

More Hangout Toys!

More Hangout Toys!

Originally shared by Chrome Unboxed

Google Hangouts gets some new tricks.
https://goo.gl/eUfzrT

Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d


Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

I'm in the UK I wonder if there's a time for a hangout when there is a hangout when it's not too late for my time...

I'm in the UK I wonder if there's a time for a hangout when there is a hangout when it's not too late for my time zone GMT

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AM Central Daylight Time
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

And now.. A musical interlude!

And now.. A musical interlude!
One of my favorite classics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx8x3LCnYZw

JOIN US - TUESDAY - 11 Oct 2016


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Sorry for being unavailable today. Slight medical problem but all is well now. The 8:00PM event will be held.


Sorry for being unavailable today. Slight medical problem but all is well now. The 8:00PM event will be held.

*10th Google+ iOS App Update *


*10th Google+ iOS App Update *

Originally shared by Luke Wroblewski

Our tenth Google+ iOS app update of the year is rolling out to Apple's App Store starting today. In this release we took a number of key features previously implemented as Web code and re-wrote it as native iOS code, which should provide a faster/smoother experience. Specifically:

* Create Community
* Edit Community
* Updated Featured Collections card in stream

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

Saturday, October 8, 2016

Be a Beta Tester!

Be a Beta Tester!
I'll be doing a short 15 minute testing session tomorrow, Sunday, 9 Oct, 2016 at 2:00PM Central Daylight Time. I'm in need of a few volunteers.

No need to even be present. Just register, follow prompts, and leave a comment in the Unified Chat Area.

Thanks
https://goo.gl/N5k7Y9

To all Members ...Did you know?

To all Members ...Did you know?

There are 1,900+ people interested in when and where your online event is being held!

The Online Events featuring members of User2User-LIVE! collection now has over 1900 followers

Let them know about your online event - just use this form to have your event included:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sUjFWWYeezxYI0GoDHRs9SBbCZQ94uMKL3TWe42_yts/viewform

Friday, October 7, 2016

Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...
Business-Hangouts Office Hours
9AM Pacific / Noon Eastern
https://business-hangouts.com/support
https://business-hangouts.com/support

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JOIN US TODAY - FRIDAY - 7 Oct 2016
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Morning Session 12 Noon- 12:30 PM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

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Thursday, October 6, 2016

Use Google Docs? - This will interest you!

Use Google Docs? - This will interest you!

Originally shared by Jo Stepaniak

Page numbers are now available for table of contents in Google Docs! Woo-hoo!

FYI Google+ community posts are now sorted by relevance rather than recency by default

FYI Google+ community posts are now sorted by relevance rather than recency by default

You can toggle it back to chronological order.

https://plus.google.com/+DanielleBuckley/posts/haNr2CwDrpC
https://plus.google.com/+DanielleBuckley/posts/haNr2CwDrpC

*THURSDAY - 6 Oct 2016 - JOIN US TODAY *


*THURSDAY - 6 Oct 2016 - JOIN US TODAY *
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Wednesday - 5 Oct 2016


Wednesday - 5 Oct 2016
Tonight's Q&A session will begin at 9:15 PM Central Daylight Time rather than the regular 8:00 PM time.
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d

I'll be attending Ronnie Bincer's Hangout Mastery Monthly Meeting

Just FYI - U2U Bitly Link Trivia


Just FYI - U2U Bitly Link Trivia

September 7, 2013 was the first time a Bitly link was used to start the daily Q&A sessions in User2User-LIVE!

This morning Michael Daniels was the 3,341st person to use our bitly link to enter our daily Q&A.

Welcome Christine Connors!


Welcome Christine Connors!

JOIN US TODAY - WEDNESDAY - 5 Oct 2016


JOIN US TODAY - WEDNESDAY - 5 Oct 2016
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Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

New Chrome OS input options!


New Chrome OS input options!

Originally shared by François Beaufort

Latest Chrome OS Dev update adds voice input, handwriting and emoji buttons into the input options menu on shelf.

It is as easy as enabling the experimental flag at chrome://flags/#enable-emoji-handwriting-voice-on-ime-menu and restart Chrome to play with it.

If you remember correctly, these buttons have been available in virtual keyboards for a long time¹ now.

¹ https://plus.google.com/+FrancoisBeaufort/posts/BKpuZShFJes

Source: https://codereview.chromium.org/2271523002

More Google+ Updates


More Google+ Updates

Originally shared by Luke Wroblewski

Google+ Web Updates Oct 4
Following our series of news about Google+ for Work, new G+ management tools, and more over the past few weeks, we're returning to addressing common points of feedback & requests with a few Google+ Web updates:

* Turn animated comments (as seen on all streams) on and off.
* View poll results from the post menu (even if you haven't voted yet)

As always, please keep sending us your ideas/issues using the Send Feedback menu item.
Thanks~

Google has something new and is presenting 10/4/2016 at noon (Eastern)

Google has something new and is presenting 10/4/2016 at noon (Eastern) . We are in our daily chat watching together , come join us https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d

JOIN US TODAY - Tuesday - 4 Oct 2016


JOIN US TODAY - Tuesday - 4 Oct 2016
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Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
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Monday, October 3, 2016

He followed me home so I'm keeping him - meet Andydroid!


He followed me home so I'm keeping him - meet Andydroid!
MONDAY - JOIN US TODAY - 3 Oct 2016
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Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
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Sunday, October 2, 2016

Of Interest to YouTube Streamers

Of Interest to YouTube Streamers

Originally shared by Bern Rexer

There has been a change with how Stream Now works.

If encoder initiates a connection, then disconnects for only a short period of time (5min), then a new Watch Page URL is generated.

This may be a challenge for those who embed Stream Now players. And those who broadcast 24/7 streams with API encoders.

Previously it took a few hours of encoder disconnect before a new video ID was generated.