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Google Sites - Converting a Classic Site to the Newer Version

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The conversion tool is now available to move any "classic" Google site to the newer version.  Overall this process will take a few minutes, and it is important to note that some features are still not available in the new Google Sites.  Luckily, there are warnings provided to let you know which features do not migrate over.  Here's how to convert it: 1. Open up your classic site - 2. Go to the gear menu and select Manage site -  and select Convert to the new Sites -   OR alternatively, click on the message that appears at the top of your site - 3. This is the conversion window that appears - If there are incompatible features, such as page types, a warning will appear and notify you - Likewise, if there are incompatible permissions, you will also get a warning - 4. Click on Start.  Then a bar will appear showing you the progress on the conversion -  5. Once it completes the draft creation, hit Continue You wil...

Google Search - Math Tips & Tricks

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Google Search does much more than search websites.  It has many features embedded right in.  These are great back-pocket nuggets for when you are in a hurry and don't have time to open another app or pullout a calculator (or can't find a coin to settle the argument). Here area a few math related items you can perform right in the search bar: Calculator: If you start to type numbers into the search bar, a calculator will appear as the top search.  You can do complex arithmetic - just make sure to remember your order of operations and use parenthesis! Calculations: Not sure how to type symbols on your keyboard?  You can phrase the problem as a question and it will still calculate it for you. Graphing: It isn't just a calculator, it's a graphing calculator! Add the word graph before typing in your function to see the graph.  You can even mouse over the graph to get coordinate points. Playing the Odds: Typing in "flip a coin" brings up ...