Learning Timeline
Key Insights
The 'Context First' Formula
Don't treat Gemini like a standard chatbot for isolated questions. The best technique is to 'Load your context first' — connect your data via extensions beforehand so Gemini has full context before generating a solution.
The Advantage of a Massive Context Window
By connecting Workspace, you can synthesize information from more than 10 sources simultaneously (Gmail, Docs, Drive) using Gemini's 'large context window' for more accurate and coherent results.
Prompts
Cross-Platform Data Analysis
Target:
Gemini
Analyze the latest project documents in my @Google Drive and summarize the key action items. Cross-reference this with recent emails from @Gmail regarding the 'Workflow Audit' and build a complete solution proposal.
Step by Step
How to Connect Google Drive & Gmail to Gemini Personal
- Visit the Gemini website (gemini.google.com) and log in to your Google Workspace or personal Google account.
- Click on the 'Settings' icon (gear icon) or locate the 'Extensions' menu at the bottom of the left sidebar.
- Find the 'Google Workspace' option in the list of available extensions.
- Toggle the button to the 'On' position to enable Gemini to access your data.
- Grant 'Permission' when the pop-up appears to allow Gemini to read files in your Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Docs.
- Ensure the extension status shows as 'Connected' or 'Active'.
- Start a new chat and use the '@' symbol (e.g., @Google Drive) to call your internal data within a prompt.
