Are You Using Google Now?

Have you tried using Google Now?  It's a nifty service that can help you navigate, give quick information such as weather and scores, and so much more.  You find it on your Android (or iPhone), say, "Okay Google", then ask it whatever you need.

You can set reminders for just about anything, search for whatever information you need, research so many topics, and a whole lot more.  It's one of those apps that you have to use and explore and make it work best for you.  Give Google Now a try!

Hangouts Gets Upgraded

Have you noticed your Hangouts App looks a little different?  It's been upgraded and has a completely new look.

Now, the process of adding an attachment has been simplified and sharing photos, emojis, and location happens directly from the chat box.  No more sending one photo at a time, you can now send multiple photos at once.

My favorite new feature is sending stickers.  You get to them by clicking the Sticker Icon between the photo and location icons in the text box.

Windows Safety

How can you keep your computer safe if you walk away from it?  Here are some steps you can take:

• Enable and use a lock screen.  You can set up your computer to lock after a set period of time, or manually with pressing Win+L.
• Keep your machine in a safe place.  Lock the room you keep your computer in, if possible and don't leave it unattended in public places.  You can also get a physical lock for it.
• Secure your Wi-Fi.  Wi-Fi is an easy way for neighbors or passersby to gain access to your data.  

It might be something you never thought about, but keeping your data secure starts with keeping your computer safe and non-accessible to others.

How Clean Is Your System?

You may not even think about it, but as you surf the internet on your computer, you pick up things that can slow your computer down.  A quick, easy way to optimize you system is to download a program called Ccleaner, you can download it here for free.

Ccleaner has been around for a long time and is trusted by millions.  You can expect a slightly faster computer, fewer errors & crashes, and a quicker start-up.

Should You Upgrade to Windows 10?

Windows 10 is coming this month and everyone who is currently running Windows 7 or higher is offered Windows 10 for free.  Should you upgrade?

I found this article at Make Use Of that gives excellent reasons to upgrade.

I already have my machines ready to upgrade.  Do you?

Read Email Receipt

Sometimes you would like to know when the recipient reads the email you send.  In Google Apps, PB&J Water has a feature set where you can know when someone opens the email.

Google Account Check-Up

It seems the big companies (Google, Facebook, etc.) update their privacy policies often.  They also change their account and privacy settings just as often.  Every now and then, it's a good idea to check the settings.  It only takes a few minutes to look everything over.