One of the biggest providers of free computer tools and services is Google. Because of the importance and widespread use of the Google offerings, I have accumulated quite a collection of links to articles that give tips on making better use of some of the most popular Google services and I thought I would share them with you. Read these and you are on your way to being a Google expert.
General
1. Google tips – Google’s own collection of tips
2. MaximumPC - 15 Awesome Tips and Tricks for Google
Search
4. ZDNet - Simple and time-saving Google search tricks
5. Lifehacker - Top 10 Clever Google Search Tricks
Gmail
8. MakeUseOf - The Minimalist Gmail Cheat Sheet
Google Drive and Docs
10. PC World - 6 powerful Google Drive features you're probably not using
11. How-To Geek - 10 Tips and Tricks for Google Docs
12. Google Operating System - Special Characters Search Engine in Google Drive
Security
13. MakeTechEasier - How to Stop Google Recording Your Location History on Your iOS/Android Device
14. Google Operating System - New Security Section in Google Accounts Settings
15. How-To Geek - Do You Know What Sites & Apps Have Access to Your Google Account?
Various
16. MaximumPC - 11 Awesome Tips and Tricks to Become a Google Maps Guru
17. Greenbot - A list of all the Google Now voice commands
18. ComputerWorld - Getting around Google+: 25 tips and tricks for power users
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This tips section is maintained by Vic Laurie. Vic runs several websites with Windows how-to's, guides, and tutorials, including a site for learning about Windows and the Internet and another with Windows 7 tips.
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Thanks these are the sort of tips I love. People say its common sense but for older people like me who are learning from scratch these are great.Keep up the great work really enjoy this site