One downside of Google Workspace compared to Microsoft 365 is that there are no native desktop apps for Mac or Windows. Microsoft gives you Word, Excel, Outlook, and the rest as full applications you can install. With Google, you get the browser, and that’s it. For a lot of people, that’s a real friction point. […]
One common issue with AppSheet automations is the inconsistency of data triggers, especially when using the AppSheet Events Google Sheets add-on. This add-on is supposed to trigger automations when new data is added to a sheet, but it falls short if the data isn’t added manually. This can be frustrating, particularly for users who need […]
AppSheet’s ‘AI Extract Rows’ feature allows you to import entire tables of data from PDFs or scanned documents directly into your apps. In this video, I demonstrate this by building a working example from scratch, using a sample credit card statement to guide the setup process. The example illustrates how to set up tables, link […]
Ensuring user actions align with their intentions is crucial. Have you ever accidentally clicked delete and watched your data disappear without any warning? It’s an unsettling experience that underscores the importance of confirmation prompts. Whether you’re managing data, submitting forms, or updating records, having a confirmation step can save you from unintended consequences. Google AppSheet […]
In this video, I share a powerful but often overlooked feature in Google AppSheet that can save you a ton of time: the ability to snap photos directly within your app and draw on them right away. This functionality is especially useful for anyone managing projects that involve visual documentation. I’ve personally used it for […]
In this video, I walk through how to use security filters in Google AppSheet to control which data users can see in your app. I created a sample service request tracking app with two tables: one for requests and another for users. The goal is to ensure that managers can view all service requests, while […]