Tag Archives: Google Apps
thechromesource Daily: Links for 8/31/10
Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 
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Here is a way to see the source of a Chrome extension before you install it.
Is Google Wave ever actually going to die? This all reminds me of when they killed off Superman for a while yet continued the comic.
Here’s a rather strange-looking device called the PogoPlug that provides a solution to cloud printing.
Only humans can create applications for humans, which is probably why Google is so focused on a social media strategy right now.
Gmail’s Priority Inbox feature is better suited for Google Apps users than regular consumers.
thechromesource Daily: Links for 8/5/10
Posted on 05. Aug, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 1 Comments
Google-developed protocols are in the new version of Linux, possibly an aid to speed web processing in the cloud.
Google Apps has now been fully implemented in the city of Los Angeles, two weeks after the launch deadline.
Is it possible to achieve anonymity in Gmail using IPv6?
GigaOM’s Sam Dean questions whether Google will support Chrome OS over the long haul.
Technology Review’s Erica Naone on Google’s net neutrality stance: ”I don’t think straight payola is the company’s style“.
Understanding Single Sign-On in Google
Posted on 03. Aug, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 3 Comments
Multiple outlets are reporting today that single sign-on is being rolled out to all Google users. But what does that mean? For starters, if you’ve ever been challenged with having to sign in and sign out of multiple accounts, this feature was built specifically for you.
Now that Google Apps is being used more commonly for business, there is more use of Google services that require a sign in. If you have your own personal account, and a business one, you can see very quickly how single sign-on can save you time without having to constantly log out and log in to various accounts.
Now, when you go to your account settings page, you can see that there is an option to switch to single sign-on; right now the default is for it to be switched off.
You’ll then be shown an informational page about single sign-on.
Of note here is that there are a limited set of Google services that are currently offering single sign-on.
You are then required to check off some boxes to make sure that you understand what you’re doing.
Once you’ve saved the changes, you’ll notice that your account name in the upper right has become a link; you can click on it and sign into multiple accounts. You are then able to seamlessly switch between accounts by using this menu.
That’s going to save some time for sure.
UPDATE: At the time of this post the feature had not been rolled out to everyone; now the Gmail Blog is announcing everyone can use the feature.
thechromesource Daily: Links for 7/30/10
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 1 Comments
Here’s how Google plans to make $10 billion per year on the Android platform.
The dev channel of Chrome browser has been updated; a fix for PDF loading is part of the release.
Instead of Chrome dev automatically loading the PDF viewer, you now have to use a switch to activate it.
New Gmail features have been exposed via the Chromium OS bug tracking system.
The Official Google blog has a post detailing some of the major Google Apps news as of late.
$150 Tablet, $99 Netbook Arrive with Android – What’s Next?
Posted on 27. Jul, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 0 Comments
Yesterday, Lilliputing reported that KMart was now carrying a $150 tablet loaded with Android. Today there’s another report that the retailer is also carrying a $99 netbook as well with the popular mobile operating system.
It’s hard to fathom what you would be able to do with such cheap devices, since they are not subsidized by a two year wireless plan the specifications for devices as these prices must be pretty bare compared with the ultra-powerful smartphones with Android 2.1 on the market today. Nevertheless, Engagdget reports that the $99 netbook came with a web browser, Gmail and Google Apps. Sounds like a nice little mobile device between a laptop and a smartphone.
Despite this, we’ll keep reporting about super cheap devices coming on the market, as this can only help the case for Chrome OS products, which are coming very soon. Although those devices are expected to be priced in the $300-$500 market.
Will Chrome OS Have FISMA Certification?
Posted on 27. Jul, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 2 Comments
In yesterday’s Technologizer post about Google Apps getting FISMA certification, Harry McCracken was at the press event for the government-clearing certification allowing the Google enterprise suite to be used for sensitive data. McCracken asked CEO Eric Schmidt about a version of Chrome OS that is FISMA certified.
“That’s like a ‘yes, absolutely,’” Schmidt said. “Let’s ship it first…All the apps we’re talking about will run incredibly well and incredibly securely on Chrome OS.”
That’s good to hear. But I think it goes without saying that apps should all run securely in Chrome OS, and they should be secure in whatever environment they are run in. While FISMA apparently doesn’t allow for classified information, it does allow for sensitive material. I would say that anything I deem private data would be “sensitive” as well, don’t you?
Why Aren’t All Google Apps Made Equally Secure?
Posted on 26. Jul, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 0 Comments
Google is proudly letting everyone know in an Enterprise Blog post today that their Apps product is the first set of cloud applications to be certified under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), a requirement needed in order for government entities to securely use data that is stored in the cloud.
I think it’s a great idea, I wonder why all Google Apps are not made equal to this type of standard. I’m sure that to protect its own proprietary data that the internal operations within Google are running under the auspices of FISMA, why can’t everyone else as well?
I’m concerned about my privacy in the cloud, but there continues to be nothing I can do about it. The United States government, on the other hand, demanded that Google provide proper data security for its business applications. If Google was not going to be providing it, then the government simply was not going to use it. Interestingly, I’m sure that those with high security clearances were using Google Search prior to this point, a service that may have even more security implications for secure data.
Everything is going to be in the cloud whether we like it or not. Witness email, Skype conversations and other web-based services. There truly are benefits to this, but having some sort of standard compliance for all users, and not just for the federal government, could go far in protecting our private information.
thechromesource Daily: Links for 7/23/10
Posted on 23. Jul, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 1 Comments
A new version of Chrome will be coming every six weeks from here on out.
Our pal Charbax has the inside scoop on Microsoft’s new ARM license.
This will make your day I swear; it’s about the LAPD’s concern over moving to Google Apps.
Is Google really all that threatening? CNN says “they’re no product killer”.
One of the many Wired blogs seems to realize that Chrome version 6 is right around the corner.
thechromesource Daily: Links for 7/20/10
Posted on 20. Jul, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 1 Comments
Enough with the Android tablets, TechGear’s Devin Coldewey wants in on the Chrome OS action as soon as possible.
Needlebase, a subsidiary of ITA Software which Google is purchasing has a unique web database system to organize information.
User policy management is being added to Google Apps in order to enhance control and security.
Want to change the location that Chrome downloads files to? Here is a guide on how to do that.
China is allowing Google to operate its search engine on the mainland, but what was really changed to allow this?
Google’s Single Sign on Means More for Chrome
Posted on 15. Jul, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 1 Comments
It’s been talked about for some time already that Google has been testing single sign-on, and this news item is gaining some heat, so here’s what the impact will really mean. More Chrome.
For some people (myself included) I have multiple Gmail accounts: a personal one, another for my site and a few others related to the Google Apps domains of people I work for. Having all this requires me to juggle multiple accounts, and sometimes Google gets a bit confused.
With Google fixing this, now I don’t have to worry as long as they maintain separation between my accounts, like the personal from work documents problem that I have witnessed. Sometimes I’ve seen documents stored in work accounts that are personal, and vice versa.
Overall, it’s a good thing, and meant for one reason: more users having only one browser that they use. Right now, some people use several in order to switch between accounts quickly, and my assumption is that Chrome OS is not going to let you have more than one browser installed since it IS the browser, right?
Aviary Adds “Browser/OS” Option for Screen Captures
Posted on 06. Jul, 2010 by DC4wr3y. 0 Comments
Do I detect the solution to a problem coming? In edition to having developed a Chrome extension, a company called Aviary also has a browser-based screen capture utility, recently added a “Browser/OS” drop-down box as one of its options for snapshots.
Really, what purpose would there be for adding this to your ability to create a screenshot unless it was for a certain web-based operating system coming out at the end of this year? Taking a picture of your computer screen shouldn’t require what web browser or operating system you are using, except when the resulting file is stored somewhere other than your hard drive, such as in the cloud.
As Google begins to internally test Chrome OS, we’ll slowly start to see these types of little functional elements occur. Although Aviary is not owned by Google, they are an Apps partner and signed on early to be a part of the Google Apps Marketplace. In a past interview with another company that has been an early partner with Apps Marketplace, MindMeister, I was told that Google keeps product liasons in close contact with these third party companies.
I’m going to need to be able to take screenshots in Chrome OS as well as edit images and this may just be the ticket to doing that. Have you come across any other way it’s going to be possible? I haven’t other than perhaps by using Aviary.
thechromesource Daily: Links for 7/5/10
Posted on 05. Jul, 2010 by Daniel Cawrey. 1 Comments
You want Chrome Apps right now, complete with App tabs? Lee Matthews from DownloadSquad has the dish.
We’ll all soon leave the credit cards at home since the Chrome Checkout extension will allow for mobile payments on Android.
Being able to use Google services outside of just Apps for those specific user accounts is expected to come fairly soon.
Both the dev channel as well as the stable were updated near the end of last week.
Logitech’s Revue box, which will be launched this fall in the U.S. for Google TV, has been submitted to the FCC for review.
