The New Look for Gmail

Thanks Sylvain.

How to Change the New Mail Sound for Gmail

How to Change the New Mail Sound for Gmail

To change the new mail sound in Gmail:

• Make sure Gmail Notifier is installed.
• Select Control Panel from the Windows Start menu.
• Choose Sounds and Audio Devices.
  • If you can't see this item, click Switch to Classic View in the left pane.
• Go to the Sounds tab.
• Select the desired sound for New Mail Notification.
  • To disable audio notification, choose (none).
• Click OK.

Using Gmail, Calendar and Docs without an Internet connection

Not willing to pay for expensive 3G service, I'm delighted at the arrival of the "New Google Gears"; the simple interface is fine since I only need ti to capture quick reminders, notes from an impromptu meeting, lists when I wake up 3 AM. : )

I feel freed from the black hole of Windows File Management where many of my best ideas never return to the surface. With Google Docs, Gmail and Calendar, it's never about WHERE is my information only WHAT.

Hey Google, how about a search window for all Google apps in one shot? A Dogpile for my Google account. It would return anything I have even if I forget whether it was an Email, Calendar appointment or a Docs document.

Using Gmail, Calendar and Docs without an Internet connection - Official Gmail Blog: Gmail offline will be available today, and offline for Google Calendar and Google Docs will be rolling out over the next week, starting today.

Gmail Offline is a Chrome Web Store app that’s intended for situations when you need to read, respond to, organize and archive email without an internet connection. This HTML5-powered app is based on the Gmail web app for tablets, which was built to function with or without web access. After you install the Gmail Offline app from the Chrome Web Store, you can continue using Gmail when you lose your connection by clicking the Gmail Offline icon on Chrome’s “new tab” page.

Install offline Google Mail in Chrome- Chrome Web Store

Linked phone numbers in Gmail phone dialer.

This is so cool, it just works of course. Click the number in a web page and presto the dialer pops up. Steve. 

With the ability to call phones built right into Gmail, you no longer have to get out your phone and retype a number anytime someone sends you one in an email or chat message. Starting today, you’ll see that phone numbers appear as links, like this:
Just click the number, and Gmail’s dialpad will pop up, already populated with the number 
you’re trying to call.

Click to call phone numbers - Official Gmail Blog

Gmail shortcuts and tips

I "like" Gmail, but as most Cloud based applications, I'm never as productive as with dedicated applications. I found a few shortcuts that help speed me through my Gmail
Keyboard shortcuts - Gmail Help. Oh when will drag and drop work in Gmail? I have been off Outlook for years, and still wish for drag to contacts. Finally drag attachments has been added; and the list of labs is always growing  (see Settings / labs). Steve

Shortcut Key	Definition	Action
c	Compose	Allows you to compose a new message.  + callows you to compose a message in a new window.
/	Search	Puts your cursor in the search box.
k	Move to newer conversation	Opens or moves your cursor to a more recent conversation. You can hit  to expand a conversation.
j	Move to older conversation	Opens or moves your cursor to the next oldest conversation. You can hit  to expand a conversation.
n	Next message	Moves your cursor to the next message. You can hit to expand or collapse a message. (Only applicable in 'Conversation View.')
p	Previous message	Moves your cursor to the previous message. You can hit to expand or collapse a message. (Only applicable in 'Conversation View.')
o or	Open	Opens your conversation. Also expands or collapses a message if you are in 'Conversation View.'
u	Return to conversation list	Refreshes your page and returns you to the inbox, or list of conversations.
e	Archive	Archive your conversation from any view.

The 10 most useful Gmail shortcuts | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com

Turn off Gmail’s conversation view

Personally, I don't know why I would, but you can now get Gmail served up sans conversation view. Go to the main Settings page, look for the “Conversation View” section, select the option to turn it off, and save changes. If you change your mind, you can always go back.

Turn off Gmail’s conversation view - Official Gmail Blog

Do they really have to refuse a free email service?

Just because Google scans your email to post ads next to them? It's all fair  if you are an individual looking for free email, it's pretty illegal if you are an institution it seems. With all that money involved, I expect compromise will prevail.

• UC Davis scraps Gmail pilot: Privacy levels 'unacceptable' | ZDNet

Gmail now has Contact delegation

Going away? Too busy? Delegate your Gmail

How to Really encrypt your Gmail.

What are the secret ingredients to a secure Gmail? A triumvirate of freeware comprised of Gnu Privacy Guard encryption, Mozilla's Thunderbird e-mail application (Windows|Mac), and an e-mail encryption plug-in calledEnigmail (Windows and Mac).

Switching from open to encrypted e-mail isn't a light undertaking, and as Stephen points out, there are plenty of drawbacks and trade-offs when you swap ease-of-use for near-total privacy.

Really secure your Gmail | The Download Blog - Download.com