Andy Wolber, Author at TechRepublic

Andy Wolber

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Andy Wolber helps people understand and leverage technology for social impact. He resides in Albuquerque, NM with his wife, Liz, and daughter, Katie.

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This is the public appointment schedule that displays for guests after a Google Calendar user filters availability based on designated calendars. — Image: Andy Wolber/TechRepublic

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How to create Google Calendar appointment schedules that check busy times against multiple calendars

In Google Calendar, ensure a guest scheduler can’t schedule an event that conflicts with activities on your primary calendar or any of the other calendars you select.

A Google Doc page with the text insert emoji and emoji reactions. — Image: Andy Wolber/TechRepublic

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How to add emoji in Google Docs

Use emoji and emoji reactions to indicate an emotion or convey meaning with an image in a Google Doc.

A Google drawing. — Image: Andy Wolber/TechRepublic

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5 tips to create better images with Google Drawings

Adjust the page size and arrange objects automatically to produce high-quality images and layouts in Google Drawings.

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How to turn off the voice assistant on your computer

If you don’t use the voice assistant on a ChromeOS, macOS or Windows system, you may choose to turn off Google Assistant, Siri or Cortana.

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How to make the most of maps on a Chromebook

Start with Google Maps and Google Earth, then explore more than 15 other map apps that work well on a Chromebook.

A Google timeline with the text Timelines in Google Sheets! above. — Illustration: Andy Wolber/TechRepublic

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How to create a timeline in Google Sheets

Visualize planned projects or historical events in a timeline created from a range of cells in Google Sheets on the web.

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How to draw together on Apple, Google and Microsoft devices

Collaboration tools on each of these three major platforms let you draw, type, add images and much more.

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How to recover a Google account

When you can’t sign in to your Google account, try Google’s account recovery process to attempt to regain access.

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16 of the most useful Gmail keyboard shortcuts

Learn how to create, navigate and manage email in Gmail with a tap of one or two keys.

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How to expand your search sources beyond Google and Bing

By exploring lesser known search engines such as WolframAlpha, Mojeek and Gigablast, you will get a wider range of results, customization and privacy options.

For managed services providers, deploying new PCs and performing desktop and laptop migrations are common but perilous tasks. The adage “you’re only as good as your last performance” certainly applies. An MSP and its technicians can get everything right, complete a client’s complex cloud migrations, and perform remote work initiatives and proprietary business application upgrades, ...

Successful IT departments are defined not only by the technology they deploy and manage, but by the skills and capabilities of their people. IT workers must keep up to date with the latest technology trends and evolutions, as well as developing soft skills like project management, presentation and persuasion, and general management. Due to the ...

Managed services providers often prioritize properly configuring and implementing client network switches and firewalls. However, regularly reviewing and updating such components is an equally important responsibility. It’s essential to ensure clients understand the necessity of regularly auditing, updating and creating new backups for network switches and routers as well as the need for scheduling the ...

Andy Wolber

How to create Google Calendar appointment schedules that check busy times against multiple calendars

How to add emoji in Google Docs

5 tips to create better images with Google Drawings

How to turn off the voice assistant on your computer

How to make the most of maps on a Chromebook

How to create a timeline in Google Sheets

How to draw together on Apple, Google and Microsoft devices

How to recover a Google account

16 of the most useful Gmail keyboard shortcuts

How to expand your search sources beyond Google and Bing

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