Tech Tips and News for October 4, 2019

Courtesy of Flickr-Kimberly Reinhart

I'm not sure where September went, but here we are already in October! Our lives are so busy, but it's good to take time to review the latest scams, what to do if we get a phishing email, and to remind ourselves to use proper email etiquette. So much of our communications are now done online, it's important to remember to be as polite online, as we are in person. There are also some helpful updates and tips. Take some time to enjoy the changing season, and remember to be kind.

• 5 NEW Online Scams to Watch Out For!
• G Suite Updates:  Display Word Count in Docs, Better Line Spacing for Docs and Slides
• The safest way to free up storage space on your iPhone or iPad
• What Should You Do If You Receive a Phishing Email?
• Common Craft Explains How to Craft Clear Email Communication
• Email Etiquette for Students
• How to Quickly Search Google Drive
• 5 Features of Google's Advanced Search Menu
• EDU in 90:  Chrome Extensions to Save Time
• EDU in 90:  Chrome Extensions to Stay Organized
• EDU in 90:  Chrome Extensions to Increase Collaboration

5 NEW Online Scams to Watch Out For!

G Suite Updates

Display Word Count in Docs

This is for those times when you need to know how many words are in your document. You no longer need to check the word count every so often. Now you can select Tools > Word Count > Display Word Count, and the word count will display while you're typing. Full details can be found here.

Better Line Spacing for Docs and Slides

To better control the appearance of your fonts, you can now set custom line spacing to less than zero. This will help text fit into a slide or specific space better. You should see this feature in late September or early October. Here are the full details.

The safest way to free up storage space on your iPhone or iPad

The safest way to free up storage space on your iPhone or iPad, from ZDNet by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
There's a better way than deleting all your prized photos.

What Should You Do If You Receive a Phishing Email?

What Should You Do If You Receive a Phishing Email? from How-To Geek by Rob Woodgate
What to do, and what not to do.

Common Craft Explains How to Craft Clear Email Communication

Common Craft Explains How to Craft Clear Email Communication, from Free Technology for Teachers by Richard Byrne
This is not only helpful information for your students, but a good reminder for all adults as well.

Email Etiquette for Students

How to Quickly Search Google Drive

How to Quickly Search Google Drive, from How-To Geek by Brady Gavin
Google Drive is the filing cabinet for all your Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and any other file types you are storing in your Google account. Learn how to quickly find your files.

5 Features of Google's Advanced Search Menu

5 Features of Google's Advanced Search Menu, from Free Technology for Teachers by Richard Byrne
Good Google search skills are imperative to getting accurate information quickly. Both adults and students need to learn how to fine tune an online search.

EDU in 90:  Chrome Extensions to Save Time

EDU in 90:  Chrome Extensions to Stay Organized

EDU in 90:  Chrome Extensions to Increase Collaboration