Encrypt an email in Gmail

If you would like to send an email that requires a password to open - try adding the extension Secure Mail .

You will see the extension be live when there is a lock next to the compose button.

Simply select the lock--- compose your email --- select send encrypted --- create a password and optional hint.

Embedded below is a GIF followed by a 1 minute and 15 second YouTube tutorial. The person you are sending the encrypted message to would need to have the extension added as well.

Take care,

Brad

Self destructing email for Gmail

If you have an email that you would like to have expire in 60 seconds (think Snapchat) - the extension Snapmail  may be of interest to you.

Simply add the extension --- compose your email --- instead of selecting blue send button, select the green Snapmail button.

Embedded below is a GIF as well as a 1 minute and 32 second YouTube tutorial.

Take care,
Brad

Want to see body of your e-mail quickly in Gmail?

If you would like to see the body of your e-mail in Gmail simply follow these steps, look at the GIF, or watch the 52 second YouTube video below.

Settings Gear (right side) --- Settings --- Labs --- Type in preview pane in search bar --- enable preview pane

Enjoy!

Brad

Want your Google Calendar to come up in Gmail?

If you would like your Google Calendar to be in your Gmail as well, please watch the GIF below followed by the same video with sound (19 seconds).

Any questions, let me know!

Brad

Think there is suspicious activity on your Gmail account? Select details on the bottom right.

Have you ever thought that there was someone else checking your Gmail account? In inbox view, scroll down to the bottom right and you will see Last account activity and details.

If you select details, it will let you know the IP address that accessed your account plus what type of device was being used.

Please look at the GIF and 18 second video below.

Take care,

Brad

Gmail - want to take back or change a sent e-mail?

Have you ever sent an e-mail and realized that you spelled a word incorrectly or maybe that you really should not have sent it at all? Well the 2 GIFs and 2 videos below (they are exactly the same but the videos have audio) will show you how to do just that.


Here is the kicker though - at most you only have 30 seconds. No sending an e-mail before bed and then waking up with regret and being able to "undo" it.

GIF showing how to enable Undo send and adjust time to 30 seconds.

18 second video detailing the same as the GIF above 

GIF showing how the undo send option works in Gmail.

20 second video detailing the same as the GIF above 

As always, any questions let me know!
Thanks,
Brad