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You can use the Gemini extension feature to connect various Google apps to get more personalized responses and streamline your workflow. Learn how to connect Google Workspace with Gemini and how it can help you become more productive in your daily tasks.
How to Enable the Google Workspace Extension in Gemini
Gemini extensions let you connect various services to your account to get more personalized and useful responses to your queries. They also let you use Gemini’s AI capabilities to automate tasks such as
Gemini extensions are free. However, Google is still rolling out this feature in some regions, so it may not be available for all users. Here’s how to turn on the Google Workspace Gemini extension:
It’s important to note that enabling these extensions gives Gemini access to potentially sensitive data from your Google apps. However, you’re able to disable these extensions at any time to manageAI privacy risks and concerns.
Gemini, like otherAI tools, can hallucinate responsesand provide incorrect information. you may mitigate this risk by reviewing the source links after Gemini’s responses.
How to Use Gemini Extensions to Boost Your Productivity
Access Your Gmail Inbox in Gemini
Managing an overflowing Gmail inbox can be challenging and frustrating. However, with Gemini, you’re able to get a quick glimpse of your unread emails, find specific emails, summarize emails, and export data to Sheets or Docs. The Workspace extension lets Gemini access your inbox, helping you streamline your Gmail experience.
Using the Workspace extension is simple. In general, remember to specify the app and content type and use keywords to reference specific information. For example, here are someGemini tricks to improve your Gmail experience:
@Gmailgive me a summary of all the emails I received yesterday
Here are some other examples of how you can use this Gemini extension:
ClickExport to Sheetsat the bottom of the table to automatically create a spreadsheet with all the selected emails.
Interact With Google Drive in Gemini
Google Drive is a convenient cloud storage solution that lets you store files, documents, and photos in one central location. However, as your Drive fills up with more and more files, it can become challenging to locate specific items quickly. Thankfully, the Gemini Workspace extension can help with that.
Here are some ways to use the Gemini Workspace extension to manage your Google Drive efficiently:
@Google Drivegive me a summary of Everything You Need to Ace Computer Science And Coding In One Big Fat Notebook
Here are some other examples of how you can use the Gemini Workspace extension for Google Drive:
Use Google Docs in Gemini
If you often use Google Docs for work, school, or personal projects, you can also access your documents through the Gemini Workspace extension. The@Google Docscommand is a useful way to interact with your Google Docs files directly in Gemini. Here are some examples:
Access YouTube in Gemini
@Google Docssummarize the document SEO On-Page Checklist
Watching a long YouTube video just to find one specific piece of information can be a time-consuming task. Thankfully, YouTube’s Gemini extension offers a wealth of use cases, including finding videos on a specific topic, summarizing long videos, or watching YouTube videos in Gemini. For example:
With creative use of the@YouTubeGemini extension, you can save time and improve your productivity when it comes to consuming content on the platform.
All in all, enabling Gemini extensions can provide a more efficient and streamlined experience for using popular Google tools such as Google Docs, Drive, Gmail, and YouTube. However, the more specific your queries, the more accurate the responses will be. So, try various ways of phrasing your questions to get the most out of these extensions.
