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Dean Stokes @deanjstokes.com · 17/03/2025

Google just announced that Gems in Gemini are now available to everyone! Gems are like custom experts that help you save time. They're particularly good at helping with repetitive or tedious tasks. Here's a video to show you how to use them: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO01...

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How To Use Gems in Gemini to Save Time with AI

YouTube video by Dean Stokes

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Dean Stokes @deanjstokes.com · 29/11/2024

Aside from avoiding using confidential info for that reason, it's pretty clear in FAQ that data isn't used to train Gemini's models: "We do not use personal data from your Gmail or other private apps and services to train Gemini's generative machine-learning technologies." gemini.google.com/u/2/faq

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‎What Gemini Apps can do and other frequently asked questions

Learn what Gemini can do, how it works and different ways to get access to it.

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Dean Stokes @deanjstokes.com · 29/11/2024

On personal accounts it looks like prompts and responses can be reviewed by humans (decoupled from account info), but if Web & App Activity is turned off then that doesn't happen. support.google.com/gemini/answe...

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Gemini Apps Privacy Hub - Gemini Apps Help

Last updated: November 19, 2024 Table of contents Gemini Apps Privacy Notice Your data and Gemini A

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Dean Stokes @deanjstokes.com · 26/11/2024

That's it - those keys are also the < and > keys, which helps me remember the direction I'm scrolling through the accounts

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Dean Stokes @deanjstokes.com · 26/11/2024

On Chromebooks I always add the user accounts to the device itself and then log them all in and switch between accounts using ctrl+alt+> WAY better than trying to manage multiple accounts in the browser, and you can move windows between profiles too.

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Dean Stokes @deanjstokes.com · 22/11/2024

Great tip - thanks for sharing @alicekeeler.com! It was so annoying when QR code creation got buried. Screenshot of where to find it (or use the link in Alice's replies):

Click the 'more' menu on the right of the Chrome toolbar. Then choose 'More tools' then 'Customise Chrome'

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Dean Stokes @deanjstokes.com · 20/11/2024

Thanks for attending, Paula. Hope you enjoyed it!

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Dean Stokes @deanjstokes.com · 20/11/2024

Thanks Gio! One Streamdeck to control OBS and the other for lighting, etc in the room. Everything runs off a Mac Studio, and I have a Chromebook connected via an Atem Mini to do live demos.

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Dean Stokes @deanjstokes.com · 20/11/2024

Looking forward to leading the final Professional Trainer Workshop for #GoogleChampions later today! It's focused on delivery, including public speaking skills and technical setup for both online and in-person training. See you there! #EduSky

Dean is sat at his desk with the slides ready for the workshop.

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Dean Stokes @deanjstokes.com · 13/11/2024

Finally made it over to Bluesky! Who should I be following for #edtech, #tech, #presenting, #themeparks or #videogames? Let me know!👇

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