Dr. Bruce McLaren, retired professor from Indiana State University, leads a practical introduction to the wide array of free Google tools available on nearly all smart platforms. This session highlights the many ways Google can enhance productivity and organization, with special attention to the advantages of cloud-based software that allows files to be created, accessed, and edited from any device. Participants discover how real-time collaboration, automatic saving, version history, and seamless sharing simplify both personal and professional tasks while reducing the need for multiple software packages. Topics include effective search techniques, creating and editing documents with Google Docs, managing data with Google Sheets, and storing files securely through Google Drive.