Google Workspace Updates: 2 new posts

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View Alert Center notifications directly from the Admin console toolbar Posted: 29 Sep 2021 09:21 AM PDT Quick launch summary  You can now quickly access Alert Center alerts from anywhere in the Admin console from the toolbar at top of the page. Selecting the new bell icon will surface the ten latest alerts, along with a brief description. You can click on a specific alert to open it within the Alert Center, or click "View all" to open the Alert Center.  We hope this feature makes it easier for you to discover and stay on-top of important alerts within your organization.  Getting started  Admins: This feature will be available by default to Admins with Alert Center access. Visit the Help Center to learn more about the Alert Center and viewing alert details.  End users: There is no end user impact or action required.  Rollout pace  Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: This feature is available now.  Availability  Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers   Resources  Google Workspace Admin Help: View Alert Details  Google Workspace Admin Help: About the alert center  Google Workspace Updates Blog: One-click recommended actions in the Alert Center  Google Workspace Updates Blog: Updated design for the Admin console home page  Google Workspace Updates Blog: Easily navigate through the Admin console using the updated left-hand navigation bar  Google Workspace Updates Blog: New streamlined experience for managing users and domains in the Admin console

Quickly access Google Drive files in Chrome browser Posted: 29 Sep 2021 07:39 AM PDT What's changing  We're adding a card onto the New Tab Page in your Chrome browser that will surface relevant files from your Google Drive, making it easier and more efficient to find the files you need.   In 2019, we launched the ability for some users to quickly search for files in the Chrome browser URL bar. Today, we're taking that experience one step further by bringing intelligent file suggestions directly into your New Tab Page in Chrome .  Search for files in the Chrome browser URL bar Who's impacted Admins and end users Why you'd use it End users will be able to access their highest priority Drive files straight from the Chrome Desktop new tab page. The easily accessible interface will save end user time and mental load to navigate to relevant files.  Getting started Admins:  This feature will be ON by default and can be disabled at the domain/OU/group level as long as the default New Tab Page experience is available to our users. This feature will not impact users for whom admins who have set a different New Tab Page experience using Chrome policies. Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning Google Drive cards on or off for your organization.  Allow or disable Google file suggestions End users:  This feature will be on by default as long as users have not changed their New Tab Page experience. It can be disabled and re-enabled by the user by clicking the 'Customize Chrome' button in the bottom right of the new tab page.  Rollout pace Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) Availability Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers. Also available to users with personal Google Accounts.  Resources Allow Drive file suggestions in Chrome Browser  Set Chrome policies for users or browsers  Set your homepage and startup page

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