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Search Coastal NC site launch

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Search Coastal NC site launches today! Search Coastal NC - Coastal Carolina's Favorite Realtor is a Real Estate Agency lead by Matthew Kane of Hampstead, North Carolina. Matthew, who is also a full time Firefighter, and his team offer an unrivaled Real Estate experience, no matter if you're a buyer or seller! Lemacks Media is happy to have been able to work on this project for Matthew and his agency! Developed on WordPress and  hosted from Lemacks Media on our Google Cloud Compute Engine Network and Content Delivery Network with Apache Mod Pagespeed today! The Search Coastal NC website additionally uses Mailgun's API for email automation and reliable deliverability, Google reCAPTCHA v3 to prevent spammers from submitting forms, a free SSL Certificate from Lemacks Media via Let's Encrypt. Lemacks Media manages Search Coastal NC's Google Business listing, Bing Places, as well as Facebook Business while utilizing Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel. Additional in...

Check out the new G Suite Learning Center

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Originally Posted on Google's G Suite Updates Blog What’s changing We’re launching a revamped G Suite Learning Center . Who’s impacted Admins and end users Why you’d use it This completely redesigned site features 300+ guides and customer-friendly enhancements, including: An Announcements tab with lists of new and updated Learning Center guides. A “Day 1” checklist to help new G Suite users get started on their first day. An improved search function to help you find help and training content across the G Suite Learning Center. Guides that are easier to print and save as PDFs or customize in Google Docs and Slides. How to get started Admins and end users: The new G Suite Learning Center can now be found at support.google.com/a/users, but you can still use the old web address gsuite.google.com/learning-center. Additional details This initial launch is for the English language site only. In the coming months, we’ll release our revamped Learning ...

Gmail confidential mode launching on by default on June 25, 2019

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Originally Posted on Google's G Suite Updates Blog What’s changing Earlier this year, we announced the launch of Gmail confidential mode for G Suite in beta. On June 25, 2019, this feature will become generally available and your users will have the option to send emails with confidential mode. At launch, confidential mode will be set to default ON for all domains with Gmail enabled, unless you choose to disable this feature (see instructions below). Who’s impacted Admins and end users Why you’d use it Confidential mode provides built-in information rights management controls in your emails by allowing senders to create expiration dates and revoke previously sent messages. Because a sender can require additional authentication via text message to view an email, it’s also possible to protect data even if a recipient’s email account has been hijacked while the message is active. Additionally, with confidential mode, recipients don’t have the option to...

Two new formatting tools available in Docs

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Originally Posted on Google's G Suite Updates Blog Quick launch summary  We’re introducing two new features in Google Docs that will help you format your work: Insert section breaks and view section breaks in Docs You can now insert a next page or continuous section break in Google Docs by going to Insert > Break. From here, you can select next or continuous. Note both types of breaks will start at the place of your cursor location. To easily view where section breaks are located in your document, you can use the new show section breaks tool by going to View > Show section breaks . When Show selection breaks is enabled, you’ll see a blue dotted line where each section break is located. Adjust margins per section  It’s now possible to use the ruler to adjust the left and right margins by section. Previously, it was only possible to adjust the margins for the entire document. If you don’t make a selection, the ruler will adjust the margins for the...

Bulk-export Hangouts Meet hardware fleet information

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Originally Posted on Google's G Suite Updates Blog What’s changing We’ve added the ability to export detailed information about all Hangouts Meet hardware devices in a domain to a Google Sheet or CSV file in a single action. Who’s impacted Admins only Why you’d use it Having access to up-to-date information about all Meet devices allows G Suite admins to better understand usage across their entire organization by: Populating data for reports/dashboards Auditing organization-wide peripherals usage Analyzing data for external systems such as ticket/support system or financial functions such as asset tracking or inventory management How to get started Admins: To export your list of devices, follow the steps in the Help Center. After completion, the results will be available from the Tasks icon at the top of the page. Depending on the selected format the information can then be viewed in Google Sheets, or downloaded as a CSV file. End users: No action required Addit...

G Suite Migrate beta now supports migrations from Box

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Originally Posted on Google's G Suite Updates Blog Quick launch summary  Earlier this year, we announced G Suite Migrate . Launching in beta, this first-party product helps admins assess and plan migration projects, making the migration of enterprise data and content to G Suite seamless. Now, G Suite admins who require migration from Box can utilize G Suite Migrate. We hope this added support will help ease the transition for G Suite users. G Suite admins can learn more and sign up for the G Suite Migrate beta here . Helpful links  Apply for the G Suite Migrate beta Learn more about G Suite Migrate See all connectors supported by G Suite Migrate Availability  G Suite editions G Suite Business, G Suite Enterprise, G Suite Enterprise for Education, and Drive Enterprise customers are eligible to register for the G Suite Migrate beta program.  Not available to G Suite Basic, G Suite for Education, and G Suite for Nonprofits.  Stay up to date with G Suite launches G...

Smart Compose available on Gmail Android and iOS

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Originally Posted on Google's G Suite Updates Blog Quick launch summary Last year, we introduced Smart Compose in Gmail to G Suite users. This experience is now expanding to Gmail users on Android and iOS. With Smart Compose, Gmail will intelligently autocomplete your emails, now across your different devices. Availability Rollout details iOS : Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) Android : Smart Compose is immediately available to Gmail on Android users G Suite editions Available to all G Suite editions On/off by default? Smart Compose is on by default for all G Suite users. They can turn it off in their Gmail general settings (Smart Compose > Writing suggestions off ).  Stay up to date with G Suite launches Get G Suite product update alerts by email See the G Suite launch release calendar Subscribe to the RSS feed of these updates Original Blog Post Originally Posted to Lemacks Media https://lemacksmedia.com/news/06/05/smart-compose-available-on-gmail-andro...

What's New in G Suite - May 2019

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Originally Posted on Google's G Suite Updates Blog Check out the latest  "What's New in G Suite" launch recap  ( pdf ) for a roundup of all G Suite launches from May 2019. Archive and translated versions  (coming soon for May issue) Stay up to date with G Suite launches Get G Suite product update alerts by email See the G Suite launch release calendar Subscribe to the RSS feed of these updates Original Blog Post Originally Posted to Lemacks Media https://lemacksmedia.com/news/06/05/whats-new-in-g-suite-may-2019/ , by Andrew Lemacks for updates and more content.

Get G Suite adoption and collaboration insights with Work Insights, now generally available

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Originally Posted on Google's G Suite Updates Blog What’s changing Our Work Insights adoption and collaboration insights tool is now generally available for G Suite Enterprise customers. You can use Work Insights to quickly understand the status and impact of your G Suite deployment, surfacing organizational insights around adoption, work patterns, and collaboration across G Suite apps. Work Insights was previously available in beta. For more details about the Work Insights tool, see our beta announcement or our Help Center . Since the beta, we’ve added the ability to quickly surface usage of legacy non-G Suite applications within an organization, as well as added more powerful filtering capabilities via groups filtering. See below for more details. Who’s impacted Admins only. Work Insights is accessible to super admins and delegated admins. See how to grant access to Work Insights . Why you’d use it Work Insights can bring you executive-level insights into how...

Making active user metrics more detailed in the Admin console

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Originally Posted on Google's G Suite Updates Blog What’s changing  We’re making changes to how we calculate active users across G Suite applications in your organization. Specifically, you’ll see more accurate metrics on active users for the following applications: Gmail  Calendar  Hangouts Chat  Hangouts Meet  Who’s impacted  Admins only Why this matters  Previously, we pulled app activity data from multiple sources, which sometimes resulted in discrepancies across reporting tools, like Work Insights and the Reports section of the Admin console . To ensure these metrics are consistent, we'll now pull data from one centralized, reliable source which is based on direct user interaction logs. This will help you better analyze app usage in your domain and assess your organization's needs. How to get started  Admins: To access Apps usage activity in the Admin console click Reports .  From there, you can see app usage ove...

Google Security Vulnerabilities and Updates

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Security self-reporting is a good thing It has definitely been a rough couple of weeks for Google, at least in terms of security nightmares. Last week Google notified people like myself that the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Titan Security key had a manufacturing flaw that could allow someone to intercept the pairing process. Here's what Google emailed us: Hi, We’ve become aware of an issue affecting the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Titan Security Key that you purchased from the Google Store. This issue does not affect the USB/NFC version of the Titan Security Key. Recommended actions While it is still safer to use the affected BLE Titan Security Key instead of no key at all, you should do the following for your security: • Sign in and unpair. After you’ve used your key to sign in to your Google Account on your mobile device, immediately unpair it. Here are instructions for iOS and Android. • Replace your current security key for free by visiting google.com/replacemyk...

Native Roaming Photography site launch

Native Roaming Photography site launches today! Native Roaming Photography is a Traveling (Roaming) Photography company lead by Deadra Lynn of Kansas. Daedra Lynn specializes in Western Wedding, Couples & Family, as-well-as Senior's Photo sessions, traveling the country to capture their moments! Lemacks Media is happy to have been able to work on this project for Daedra Lynn and her company Native Roaming! Developed on WordPress and  hosted from Lemacks Media on our Google Cloud Compute Engine Network and Content Delivery Network with Apache Mod Pagespeed today! The Native Roaming Photography website additionally uses Mailgun's API for email automation and reliable deliverability, Google reCAPTCHA v3 to prevent spammers from submitting forms, a free SSL Certificate from Lemacks Media via Let's Encrypt. Lemacks Media manages Native Roaming Photography Google Business listing, Bing Places, as well as Facebook Business while utilizing Google Analytics and Facebook Pix...

Nerdcore Party Convention site launch

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Nerdcore Party Convention site launches today! Nerdcore Party Convention is a music and entertainment convention hosted by YouTuber's JT Music and Rockit Gaming . The 2019 convention is held in Nashville, Tennessee, location in the White Avenue Studio! Lemacks Media is happy to have been able to work on this project for Nerdcore Party Convention, JT Music and Rockit Gaming as they host this exclusive event for their biggest fans, and excited for future events! Developed on WordPress and  hosted from Lemacks Media on our Google Cloud Compute Engine Network and Content Delivery Network with Apache Mod Pagespeed today! The Nerdcore Party Convention website additionally uses Mailgun's API for email automation and reliable deliverability, Google reCAPTCHA v3 to prevent spammers from submitting forms, a free SSL Certificate from Lemacks Media via Let's Encrypt, and OneSignal Push Notifications . Lemacks Media manages The Nerdcore Party Convention Google Business listing, Bi...

Best Day Ever, A Dog Boutique site launch

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The Best Day Ever, A Dog Boutique site launches today! The Best Day Ever is a Premium Dog Boutique in Wilmington, North Carolina, location on Racine Drive in Racine Commons, next door to Blue Surf Cafe! Lemacks Media is happy to have been able to work on this project for Best Day Ever as they start their new journey providing premium healthy and organic dog food to the Wilmington/Cape Fear community! Developed on WordPress and  hosted from Lemacks Media on our Google Cloud Compute Engine Network and Content Delivery Network with Apache Mod Pagespeed today! The Best Day Ever website additionally uses Mailgun's API for email automation and reliable deliverability, Google reCAPTCHA v3 to prevent spammers from submitting forms, a free SSL Certificate from Lemacks Media via Let's Encrypt, and OneSignal Push Notifications . Lemacks Media manages The Best Day Ever Google Business listing, Bing Places, as well as Facebook Business while utilizing Google Analytics and Facebook Pixe...

The Pub of Southport site launch

The Pub of Southport site launches today! The Pub of Southport is the Premier Irish Sports Bar and Pub in Southport, North Carolina! Lemacks Media is happy to have been able to work on this project for The Pub as they transition from formerly being a part of the Slainte chain of Pub's! Developed on WordPress and  hosted from Lemacks Media on our Google Cloud Compute Engine Network and Content Delivery Network with Apache Mod Pagespeed today! The Pub website additionally uses Mailgun's API for email automation and reliable deliverability, Google reCAPTCHA v3 to prevent spammers from submitting forms, a free SSL Certificate from Lemacks Media via Let's Encrypt, and OneSignal Push Notifications . Lemacks Media manages The Pub's Google Business listing, Bing Places, as well as Facebook Business while utilizing Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel. Check out The Pub of Southport website today by visiting https://www.thepubofsouthport.com and visit them at The Pub locate...

Eric Lewandoski Hair & Style site launch

Eric Lewandoski Hair & Style site launches today! Eric Lewandoski is a Professional Hair Stylist specializing in women's hair cut and color services in the Wilmington, North Carolina area. Eric operates out of Bangz Hair Salon on 1203 S 43rd St, Wilmington, NC 28403 and can be booked by calling 910-452-4247. Developed on WordPress leveraging hosting from Lemacks Media on our Google Cloud Compute Engine Network and Content Delivery Network with Apache Mod Pagespeed today! Eric's site additionally uses Mailgun's API for email automation and reliable deliverability, Google reCAPTCHA v3 to prevent spammers from submitting forms, a free SSL Certificate from Lemacks Media via Let's Encrypt, and Google G Suite Basic Edition . Lemacks Media manages Eric's Google Business listing, Bing Places, as well as Facebook Business while utilizing Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel. Check out Eric Lewandoski Hair & Style live today for pricing and additional information ...

Homeworx Handyman Service site launch

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Homeworx Handyman Service site launches today! Homeworx Handyman Service is a Startup Handyman Business local to the greater Wilmington, North Carolina area. The company is Owned and Operated by Mike Russ providing the greater Cape Fear region with affordable, reliable, licensed & insured handyman services! Launching on WordPress leveraging hosting on Lemacks Media's Google Cloud Compute Engine network! Additionally, the site uses Mailgun for email automation and reliable deliverability, Google reCAPTCHA v3 to prevent spammers from submitting forms, and a free SSL Certificate. Homeworx website will be fully integrated with digital and email marketing solutions, social media sharing and marketing integrations, as well as Google Analytics! Check out the website and request an estimate today at https://homeworxhandymanservice.com !   Originally Posted to Lemacks Media https://lemacksmedia.com/news/02/19/homeworx-handyman-service-site-launch/ , by Andrew Lemacks for updates a...

Salty Roots Fishing Charters site launch

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Salty Roots NC Fishing Charters site launches today! Salty Roots NC is a Fishing Charter and Trip business local to Wilmington, North Carolina. The company is Owned and Operated by Captains Scott Burrell and David Kesler providing the greater Cape Fear region with affordable and entertaining trips! Launching on WordPress/WooCommerce with a custom trip and asset booking solution leveraging hosting on Lemacks Media's Google Cloud Compute Engine network! Additionally, the trip and charter's website will be fully integrated with digital and email marketing solutions, social media sharing and marketing integrations, as well as G Suite services and more! Check out their website and book today at https://saltyrootsnc.com ! Visit Lemacks Media https://lemacksmedia.com/news/02/04/salty-roots-fishing-charters-site-launch/ for updates and more content.

Cape Fear Oyster Company site launch

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Cape Fear Oyster Company site launches today! Cape Fear Oyster Company is an Oyster Farm Company offering educational tours of the farms, as well as selling fresh oysters direct to consumers local to Wilmington, North Carolina. The company is Owned and Operated by Captains Scott Burrell and David Wortman providing the greater Cape Fear region with affordable tours! Launching on WordPress/WooCommerce with a custom trip and asset booking solution leveraging hosting on Lemacks Media's Google Cloud Compute Engine network! Additionally, the tour and sales website will be fully integrated with digital and email marketing solutions, social media sharing and marketing integrations, as well as G Suite services and more! Check out their website and book today at https://capefearoystercompany.com ! Visit Lemacks Media https://lemacksmedia.com/news/02/04/cape-fear-oyster-company-site-launch/ for updates and more content.

Google Duplex Getting Closer to Release

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It seems Google is getting closer to a general release for Duplex. If you're unfamiliar it is a service that leverages the Google Assistant to do things like make reservations. Google talked in depth about Duplex during I/O '18  , however, due to some worries over malicious intentions Google has been slow to roll it out. Back in December Google announced Duplex would be available in select markets and only on Pixel 3 devices. I was actually able to try Duplex in December, I made a booking at a restaurant in Chicago for a friend and his girlfriend. Today, however, while looking over some information on a client Google Business I noticed there is now an opt-in for businesses. The link takes you to a support post for Google Business. So, it seems Google has been receptive to business feedback by offering the ability to opt-out. I did notice that it was checked to opt-in by default. You can opt-out in the 'info' section of your Google Business listing. If you want to lear...