Google used to use Google Chats in Gmail but that service was discontinued in 2017. Google Hangouts is its closest replacement and can be used in Gmail in much the same way you could use Google Chats.
Macs are really great machines to have for so many reasons. And, the latest capability of Macs running macOs that we have discovered is that they can be used to integrate Google Hangouts on in-built Messages application. You don’t have to do any kind of research or something like that for having this new feature and you can do it directly on your Mac. It is often the case with those who love Google Hangouts and Mac at the same time that while enjoying all native experiences they have to keep the browser opened just for using Hangouts.
Though still quite effective, it’s not equally great as having things directly accessible on Messages app. Read on to find out how you can do that.
How To Setup Google Hangouts On Mac. Here is the step by step procedure for enabling Google Hangouts on Messages app in Mac.
Launch stock Messages application on your Mac. Just make sure that it properly loads up.
Once the app opens up, choose Messages header in menu bar and choose Add Account from the drop down list that opens. You will now see a new account dialogue box popped up on your screen. Here ensure that you choose Google as your service sign-in option. In authentication box sign in with your desired Google Account by providing all necessary credentials. You will then be allowed to add Hangouts as service. Nowadays, we choose to keep most of our favorite music online. However, keeping backup on our local hard drive is still a good strategy to keep things on the safe side.
And, if you are a fan of iCloud Music Library or Apple Music, the best backup option you have got is iTunes. The extensiveness and power of Messages app on macOS is something often overlooked by the Mac owners. The app offers support for multiple messaging platforms and can be extended even further with the help of a couple of jailbreak tweaks as well. So, integrate Google Hangouts to your Messages app today and experience it yourself as to how you can be able to use Hangouts in the native macOS setting.
The new interface for Google's Account Permissions Page enhances visibility and control of permissions granted to devices and services. Google's Account Permissions page has a new improved interface which enhances transparency and control of permissions granted to devices, Chrome extensions and third-party services to access your Google Apps Account. So, now is a good time to take a look at the permissions you have granted and tidy up any unwanted ones. The new interface uses larger thumbnail images, clearly shows the permissions granted and the date a device or service was authorised and provides a one-click option to revoke access. To access your Account Permissions Page navigate to your Account page, select the Security tab then select the View all option in the Account permissions box. The Account Permissions page shows a list of authorised devices, third-party services and applications (e.g. Chrome extensions) which have been granted permission to access your Google Apps account.
You also get to your permissions page using the following link: Common examples of permissions you may have granted include: an Android Tablet configured with your Google Apps account that will have Full account access; a Chrome Extension that may have permission to View and manage Google Drive files; and a third-party service that may have access to Basic account info. For services you no longer use you should remove access to your account by clicking the Revoke access button. If you use the service again it will request access permission which can be reinstated.
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