Rainer Gievers

Many people only associate Google with the well-known search engine. In fact, the company operates a wide range of services that you first have to discover for yourself. Google covers almost all areas of application, from e-mail management to street maps. You just have to get used to it a little, because all applications run directly in the web browser on your PC. The book begins by describing the advantages and disadvantages of Google services compared to conventional PC applications. Google services can be used optimally with the Chrome browser, which is why the book dedicates a separate chapter to it. This is followed by a description of how to set up your Google account, which is a prerequisite for many Google services. Finally, the other chapters focus on the various Google services. The clear chapter organisation and the detailed index make the book interesting even for users who are already familiar with all the main functions of the device but want to look up a feature from time to time. In the third edition of this book (edition 2022/23), we take into account all the changes and enhancements that Google websites have undergone in recent months. For example, Google is urging its users to take out paid plans, especially for YouTube Music and data storage. We therefore also look at the associated advantages and disadvantages. The topics of the practical book: - Using the Google search engine - Chrome web browser in practice - Setting up your own Google account - Sending and receiving emails with Gmail - Media consumption: films, ebooks & music - Managing files with Google Drive - Viewing images and videos with Google Photos - Using Google Maps with route planner - The YouTube video portal - Tips and tricks - Google account on Android devices.