While the title is an exaggeration, I have heard as many comments about this as I have cheers for the tool's disappearance over the last week or so. So here's the scoop:
The infamous Big Black bar that has supported us in our navigation though the Google Apps has been replaced. If not for you yet, it will be as we roll through updates in the district it will be soon. It was replaced by what I have heard referred to as the 3x3 grid or the white bar. Not sure what Google is calling it but it looks like this in the top corner of a Google screen:
So, what does one do instead? There are several options, besides just getting used to the new system. One option I have read great reviews about is an extension called Black Menu. Black Menu can be added through the above link or by searching Black Menu in the Google Chrome Store. Make sure you look to the extension section for it and click the Blue Free button to add it to Chrome. It will add an icon next to the address bar of Google Chrome that appears like this:
Once you set it up by giving permissions and following the directions, you will find it becomes a great tool and even introduces you to some tools you might not be using. I like that i can quickly mouse over the news section and see quick headlines or glance at email or calendar items. I also frequently hear from people that without the apps icons or black bar to navigate, people do not know how to get to certain tools. While we have provided links on the district website for gMail access, each of these tools has a website address. Some of those you might use often are listed below. Remember the icons are really only links to these URLs.
gMail: mail.google.com
Google Calendar: www.google.com/calendar
Google Drive: drive.google.com
Google Sites: sites.google.com
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