How to Do Everything Google+

A practical guide to getting the most out of Google+ How to Do Everything: Google+ shows you how to get started with the setup and use of the brand-new social network launched in July 2011 by Google. You'll learn how to share content with specific social groups using Circles, view and share info on the Stream, video chat with multiple people in Hangouts, and manage interests in Sparks. Google+ has a totally unique way of establishing privacy controls and other settings. The book explains the setup and includes details on integration with other Google features like Gmail, chat, and photos. How to Do Everything: Google+

Provides an overview of Google+ and shows how to create and extend profile informationExplains how to set up privacy controls from the start so you feel safe with what you share, and with whomContains details on setting up Circles to organize contacts according to real-life social connectionsOffers tips on managing interests in Sparks for access to relevant videos, articles, and other features from around the webExplains how to set up multi-user video chat with the Hangout featureDescribes how to manage data in the Stream and avoid unwanted "junk" Covers using Google+ around the web and for businessCompares Google+ to Facebook and points out the unique capabilities of Google+ Shows how to take advantage of integration with other Google services like Picasa and Gmail