The Gmail Notifier is a free utility from Google that allows you to receive email notifications to your Gmail account without opening a browser or mail client. Find out how to get it and some of the neat configuration options it has.
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Find out how to get lots of contacts from your old system in to Gmail using comma separated value (CSV) files. Whether you are using a system like Microsoft Outlook or just want to save time entering data through the web interface by means of a spreadsheet, this one can really save you time.
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Learn how to use another new feature of Gmail. Reply by Chat allows you to use the subject of an existing message or conversation and start a chat with the sender. By using Reply by Chat, the chat transcript is saved (if the feature is turned on in your profile) and kept with the rest of the conversation. Very handy!
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Gmail includes a spell checker. Learn how to switch languages (if necessary), pick correct words, make manual corrections, and resume editing. I also have a quick tip regarding deleted email versus archive and how often trash and spam are cleaned out.
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Gmail has added another nice feature to the contacts list. Listen to this show to find out how you can see images of your contact, set your own image, or override their images. Please note that this feature is currently only available to users with US/English language settings as of this recording. I also include a quick tip for you to save time when emailing other Gmail users!
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Inspired by listener feedback, I decided to explain how to set a custom chat status message and explain what those colored dots mean next to your contact names.
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There is more information on searching than will fit in one short episode. Learn about prefixing your searches with “in:”, “is:”, “cc:”, “bcc:”, “before:”, and “after:”. The quick tip will show you how to undo some of your recent actions.
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Google is great at integration! They found a way to identify street addresses in your email message and provide a link to Google Maps if you want to see where that address is located. Listen to this episode to find out how to use this feature.
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Did you know Gmail can spot package tracking numbers and provide you with an automatic link to track them? Find out how by listening to this episode!
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Quickly identify which messages were sent directly to you, others, or a list by scanning the index with personal level indicators.
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