Intro to Zoho

Zoho Pivot Table

Zoho Writer & Zoho Sheet were time consuming to use. When using the spreadsheet I found a lot of hiccups in the way the cells merge and how quickly you can loose your information and not be able to undo or retrieve it. I would not recommend Zoho apps for a business because I did not find it user friendly. Google on the other hand is very user friendly even when they make updates they still make it easy to use. Having loss of connection seemed to be an issue with Zoho as well but not with Google.The only pros in my opinion on Zoho are the way messages pop up and how easily you can get to them its almost like the Facebook messages its instant. 

In conclusion, I would side with Google when it comes to running a cloud based business. Google has more to offer and it is very user friendly with hardly any errors. 

Spreadsheets-Ad Valorum

Spreadsheets

Spreadsheets on Google are just as user friendly as the Microsoft version. The benefit to the Google version is that you can go online and share your document and also collaborate. Like all Google apps if the internet is down then so are you because you can not access your documents or spreadsheets that would be the only negative.

Google Forms

Google Forms

Google forms are a great way for a business to get responses and tally numbers on a spreadsheet. Its really cool how it timestamps and keeps a running total. The only dislike I have is that if you delete the form there is no way of getting it back. I accidentally did that and clicked undo and it was lost for good. I like how you can creatively design your form too.

Google Presentations-Drawings

Russ Porteous Drawaing-Diamond Clarity

Russ Porteous Drawing

Google Apps

Drawing Techniques

Google Drawings is way more detailed than I knew. Once I sat down and really started fiddling with the different Shapes, I can see how you can create some pretty amazing things. I like how you can create something out of nothing it kind of reminds me of Illustrator. This can be very useful if you need to use a more advanced version of paint. I think Russ Porteous is a true artist in my opinion creating those diamonds and periodic table most definitely took a lot of time. My drawing alone took me over two hours and it wasn't even detailed. He created a Diamond Clarity/Color Grading Drawing. I was very impressed by the drawing app. The only issue I had or disliked about it was the fact when you used the web clipboard it did not always work I received several error messages. 

Google Presentations

Gutenberg

Dance

Google Presentations is very user friendly. I like how you can animate and get images all in one place theres no searching involved. This allows you to be creative and make a project fun! The way this is set up online is basically the same way as if you paid for Microsoft software but again something Google offers for free. I don't have any dislikes I would rate this 5 stars.

Google Docs Word Processing

Formatted Resume

Document link:

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1m9JNUCo5unHnjMmhz7mg7wLOeJEZYSCCjo7SvDwTqPM

I really think Google has thought of everything and my favorite part is its free! In this assignment I like the fact that we learned about the folders options it is very helpful. I will be using this folders option from now on since I'm taking several subjects and need to keep my Google Docs in order. I was unaware of the templates, which is a great feature. I will be using the cover letter and resume this week because I am looking for a new job and need to update those important documents. Its a fun and interactive way Google and the community can come together to create new templates. I don't quite get why you would need to rate the templates but I'm assuming its just because other sites use a grading scale so Google copied that. In my opinion, the table properties should have more options but just like everything it takes time to develop any new concept. I'm sure eventually Google will create some type of knock-off "Photo shop" too. I will love to be part of that beta test. 

Goggle Docs Word Processor

Google Docs Word Processor seems very easy to use in my opinion its just like using MS Word. I am able to use it the same way I would use Word attaching pictures or graphs. The only thing I feel Google needs to correct is the ability to get your docs. Every time I log in and want to use Google's Word it seems like there is a lag. When I try to rename my documents it takes a lot longer than MS Word. At times I even receive error messages. But I like the freedom and accessibility you feel with Google. I can access it from my work computer or late at night on my personnel Mac. No jump drives needed that makes me a happy camper considering I loose them quite frequently.