Although Google creates wonderful, free products that so many of us love and use, from a purely information management viewpoint, we should all be a bit more concerned with data portability. And Google agrees! The Data Liberation Front is an …[Continue]
How to Create a Google Reader Feed Bundle
The bundles feature of Google Reader is a really simple way to create OPML files for sharing with even your most- technology challenged friends. An OPML (Outline Processor Markup Language) is an xml file that contains links to other RSS …[Continue]
How to Secure Your Online Accounts
In early July, a hacker comprised the email account of a Twitter employee, and stole some internal company documents. He did this by using the password reminder feature of Gmail. What can we learn from this? First, use unique, unusual …[Continue]
6 Tips to Getting the Most Out of Google Docs
Because Google Docs is free, cross-platform, and easy to use, it is an increasingly popular tool for online collaboration. Whether you are an existing Google Docs user, or just thinking about trying it, Daniel Shane has six tips for getting …[Continue]
A Few Google Shortcuts
Knowing a few Google shortcuts can make everyday searches easier and faster. Here are two of my favorites. “weather:90212” returns a four-day weather forecast for Beverly Hills. Just substitute your own zip code for more relevant results. “phonebook: lois lane” …[Continue]
Google Zeitgeist 2008
Google captures the spirit of the times with their annual publication of the fastest rising search terms of 2008 . Topping the U.S. list were the presidential elections, the Beijing Olympics, and the financial crisis. They also produce separate lists …[Continue]
Chrome Browser and Comic Book
Chrome is a new browser from Google, built to compete with Internet Explorer and Firefox. Why bother with a new browser if you already have one that works? Google explains that Chrome was built from the ground up to be …[Continue]
Efficient Use of Gmail
Efficient use of Gmail (Google’s free email service at http://www.gmail.com ) requires a paradigm shift in how you think about your email inbox. Other email services and clients treat email as you might a piece of paper in your office. …[Continue]
