Category: Google

Google Cloud SSH Permission Denied Public Key

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I recently ran into an issue with a Debian VM instance that had been upgraded from Stretch to Buster. Prior to the upgrade, the ssh via gcloud os login worked just fine. After the upgrade, however, every attempt resulted in a permission denied error. Now, there are a lot of posts and threads about this …

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Create a Google Account using your own Business or Personal Email Address

Google Account Creation Privacy and Terms

Google has a wide variety of applications available for people to use. Most are free, and most have additional paid options. To use these applications, each user needs a login ID and a password. That is simple enough, but it’s too easy to rush through the process, accept the defaults, and miss critical details – …

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We’re falling behind on system security updates and Google and Apple are to blame

We have updated your car, patching security problems, improving performance, and adding exciting new features we think you will like. Sedan Coupe blend

Security updates on personal devices are critical. But many people don’t do them. Now, limiting the blame to just two companies is understating the issue, and if all this sounds a little harsh, stick with me, and I’ll explain, beginning with an analogous scenario. We have updated your car You are driving to work, and …

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Yes – Gmail was Down – including Google Apps for Education and Business

If you are a Gmail, or Google Apps for Business or Education user, you likely noticed a problems accessing your email accounts starting at around 11:00 AM Pacific time. It should be back up by the time you find yourself reading this. During the downtime, access to Gmail from mobile devices, via the web, and …

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Look Ma – no Gmail Inbox Tabs!

Gmail Uncheck Tabs to disable them

For the most part, I really do like Gmail. True, the interface takes a lot of getting used to, and whether any of it is truly intuitive is up for debate, but it’s fast, readily available across multiple platforms (mac, pc, phone, tablet etc), has lots of space, and is pretty configurable. So, once you …

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