Google: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Tips and Tricks for Gmail
Gmail is really useful software, but it can do a few things that may surprise you. Here are just a few of those secret Gmail tips and tricks.
Gmail is really useful software, but it can do a few things that may surprise you. Here are just a few of those secret Gmail tips and tricks.
How to Embed a YouTube Video
YouTube has all sorts of interesting, funny, silly, and provocative content. One of the most appealing things about YouTube is how easy it is to share this content with others. You can easily embed any video on YouTube into your own blog. Here's how you do it.
YouTube has all sorts of interesting, funny, silly, and provocative content. One of the most appealing things about YouTube is how easy it is to share this content with others. You can easily embed any video on YouTube into your own blog. Here's how you do it.
Use Google as Your Phonebook
Google's main search engine has a hidden phonebook. Learn how to let your keyboard do the walking with Google.
Google's main search engine has a hidden phonebook. Learn how to let your keyboard do the walking with Google.
elgooG - The Backwards Search Engine
Here's a peak at some creative and fun ways programmers have made use of Google's search engine. These tools are not associated or produced by Google, but they do make use of Google's search engine.
Here's a peak at some creative and fun ways programmers have made use of Google's search engine. These tools are not associated or produced by Google, but they do make use of Google's search engine.
iGoogle Firefox/Win
Personailizing iGoogle gives you immediate access to some of the most useful tools on the web. Rather than typing in the web address http://www.google.com/ig or saving a bookmark, why not make iGoogle your default home page?
Personailizing iGoogle gives you immediate access to some of the most useful tools on the web. Rather than typing in the web address http://www.google.com/ig or saving a bookmark, why not make iGoogle your default home page?
What's So Great About Gmail?
"What's so great about Gmail?" This is the first question a lot of people ask when they’re offered an invite to Gmail. Turns out, there’s quite a lot of great things about Gmail. For a free email service, it may even be the best one out there.
"What's so great about Gmail?" This is the first question a lot of people ask when they’re offered an invite to Gmail. Turns out, there’s quite a lot of great things about Gmail. For a free email service, it may even be the best one out there.
Improve Your Google Ranking
Google uses a variety of methods to determine which pages are displayed first in the results. Their exact formula is a secret, but there are a few things you can do to improve your positioning. The term for this is Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
Google uses a variety of methods to determine which pages are displayed first in the results. Their exact formula is a secret, but there are a few things you can do to improve your positioning. The term for this is Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
How to Search Using Wildcards
In most search engines, you can substitute a character as a stand in for any word or letter in a search phrase. This is known as a "wildcard." Have you ever wondered how to do wildcard searches in Google?
In most search engines, you can substitute a character as a stand in for any word or letter in a search phrase. This is known as a "wildcard." Have you ever wondered how to do wildcard searches in Google?
Upload to Picasa Web Albums
If you're using Picasa to manage your digital photos, the easiest way to get your photos to the Web is by using Picasa Web Albums. This tutorial will show you how.
If you're using Picasa to manage your digital photos, the easiest way to get your photos to the Web is by using Picasa Web Albums. This tutorial will show you how.
How to Search Web Site Titles
You can use this power search tip to find results that have one or more words in the title of the Web page.
You can use this power search tip to find results that have one or more words in the title of the Web page.
Google Don'ts
Don't like being found in Google? Here are some sure fired ways to lower your ranking and get the worst search engine results. These are the worst of the worst dirty tricks, and they can lower your Google ranking or just get you banned.
Don't like being found in Google? Here are some sure fired ways to lower your ranking and get the worst search engine results. These are the worst of the worst dirty tricks, and they can lower your Google ranking or just get you banned.
Download Public Domain Books
Google Book Search is a very useful tool for finding books according to keyword search. The Google database contains a massive library of scanned books. You can also use Google Book Search to find and download books in the public domain.
Google Book Search is a very useful tool for finding books according to keyword search. The Google database contains a massive library of scanned books. You can also use Google Book Search to find and download books in the public domain.
I'm Feeling Lucky Button
One of the most notable objects on the Google Web search is the I'm Feeling Lucky button. What is it and how do you use it?
One of the most notable objects on the Google Web search is the I'm Feeling Lucky button. What is it and how do you use it?
Map From Gmail Letters
Want an easy way to find directions to the party? Gmail lets you easily get driving directions.
Want an easy way to find directions to the party? Gmail lets you easily get driving directions.
Review of Google Apps
Google Apps is Google's service that allows you to manage custom branded flavors of Google's services on your domain.
Google Apps is Google's service that allows you to manage custom branded flavors of Google's services on your domain.
elgooG
elgooG is a joke Web site. Everything on elgooG is meant to be a mirror image of what appears on Google's Web search engine.
elgooG is a joke Web site. Everything on elgooG is meant to be a mirror image of what appears on Google's Web search engine.
Google Voice
Google Voice is the Internet based phone forwarding service by Google. It was previously known as GrandCentral. Google Voice is free except for international calls.
Google Voice is the Internet based phone forwarding service by Google. It was previously known as GrandCentral. Google Voice is free except for international calls.
YouTube Video With AudioSwap
Here is an easy way to make your own music video or give your YouTube video a soundtrack. It's easy, legal, and free.
Here is an easy way to make your own music video or give your YouTube video a soundtrack. It's easy, legal, and free.
Review of Google Calendar
Google Calendar is a free Internet calendar that lets you keep track of your own events and share your calendars with others. It's the ideal tool for managing personal and professional schedules. It is both simple to use and very powerful.
Google Calendar is a free Internet calendar that lets you keep track of your own events and share your calendars with others. It's the ideal tool for managing personal and professional schedules. It is both simple to use and very powerful.
Effective Google Tips
Ok, you're trying to plan your next vacation, and you'd like to go someplace where you can ride horses. You type "horses" into Google, and you instantly get back results. 1-10 of about 131,000,000! That's far too many. Your vacation will be over before you find a place to go.
Ok, you're trying to plan your next vacation, and you'd like to go someplace where you can ride horses. You type "horses" into Google, and you instantly get back results. 1-10 of about 131,000,000! That's far too many. Your vacation will be over before you find a place to go.
Google Toolbar Helps Your Site
Want to improve the way Google views your website? Use Google Toolbar to help with your search engine optimization (SEO). Check your website's popularity and keyword density, and find your site in multiple Google search engines.
Want to improve the way Google views your website? Use Google Toolbar to help with your search engine optimization (SEO). Check your website's popularity and keyword density, and find your site in multiple Google search engines.
Google Toolbar
Google Toolbar is an add-on program for Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. It allows for instant Google web searches from the toolbar an other features, depending on which version you install.
Google Toolbar is an add-on program for Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. It allows for instant Google web searches from the toolbar an other features, depending on which version you install.
Picasa Web Albums Review
Picasa Web Albums lets you post photos to the Web directly from Picasa on Windows computers or iPhoto on Macs. Picasa Web Albums also lets you sort and share your photos into public and private areas and post those photos to your blog.
Picasa Web Albums lets you post photos to the Web directly from Picasa on Windows computers or iPhoto on Macs. Picasa Web Albums also lets you sort and share your photos into public and private areas and post those photos to your blog.
Take a Look at Picasa
If you've never heard of Picasa, you're missing out. Picasa's a free photo organization and editing tool from Google, and for a free program, it really has a lot to offer. Picasa is desktop software that runs on Windows. You can use it to organize photos, order prints, make slide show CDs, and post pictures to your blog.
If you've never heard of Picasa, you're missing out. Picasa's a free photo organization and editing tool from Google, and for a free program, it really has a lot to offer. Picasa is desktop software that runs on Windows. You can use it to organize photos, order prints, make slide show CDs, and post pictures to your blog.
Make a Podcast from Blogger
Skill level: Intermediate. Use your Blogger account to make a Podcast feed that can be downloaded into iTunes. You must know how to make your own mp3 or video file, first.
Skill level: Intermediate. Use your Blogger account to make a Podcast feed that can be downloaded into iTunes. You must know how to make your own mp3 or video file, first.
Goobuntu
Goobuntu is a variation of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. Some employees of Google use this on their work computers. There have been rumors that Google would release their own version of Linux, but those rumors have been denied by the founder of the Ubuntu project.
Goobuntu is a variation of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. Some employees of Google use this on their work computers. There have been rumors that Google would release their own version of Linux, but those rumors have been denied by the founder of the Ubuntu project.
Find Your Way With Google Maps
Google Maps is Google's search engine for locations and directions. It resembles a miniature Google Earth that runs in your web browser instead of on your desktop.
Google Maps is Google's search engine for locations and directions. It resembles a miniature Google Earth that runs in your web browser instead of on your desktop.
Upload Movies to Google Video
Have you made your own home movie? Do you want to share it with the world or email it to your friends and family? Google Video can make it easy, and you can upload your video right from the Google Video web page.
Have you made your own home movie? Do you want to share it with the world or email it to your friends and family? Google Video can make it easy, and you can upload your video right from the Google Video web page.
How to Add AdSense to Blogger
You can start making money from your blog by adding unobtrusive Google AdSense ads. Adding Ads to Blogger is very easy, and you can apply for your AdSense account at the same time.
You can start making money from your blog by adding unobtrusive Google AdSense ads. Adding Ads to Blogger is very easy, and you can apply for your AdSense account at the same time.
elgooG Review
In Web design, a "mirror site" is a Web site that duplicates another site's contents, usually to reduce network traffic or make content more available. elgooG is a bit different. elgooG is a literal mirror of Google.
In Web design, a "mirror site" is a Web site that duplicates another site's contents, usually to reduce network traffic or make content more available. elgooG is a bit different. elgooG is a literal mirror of Google.
Google Toolbar Firefox Review
Google Toolbar is an extension for Firefox and Internet Explorer. The features for the Firefox and IE Toolbars are slightly different, so this review will focus on Google Toolbar for Firefox. Google Toolbar for Firefox will work on both the Mac and PC versions of Firefox.
Google Toolbar is an extension for Firefox and Internet Explorer. The features for the Firefox and IE Toolbars are slightly different, so this review will focus on Google Toolbar for Firefox. Google Toolbar for Firefox will work on both the Mac and PC versions of Firefox.
Secret Google Maps Features
Here's a few of those tips and tricks for things you might not have realized you could do with Google Maps.
Here's a few of those tips and tricks for things you might not have realized you could do with Google Maps.
How to Share Google Docs
You've uploaded a word processing file or a spreadsheet to Google Docs & Spreadsheets. Now what? Here's how you can share that document with others and get started collaborating.
You've uploaded a word processing file or a spreadsheet to Google Docs & Spreadsheets. Now what? Here's how you can share that document with others and get started collaborating.
AdSense Explained
AdSense is Google's advertising program that lets you place Google ads on your Web site and earn revenue.
AdSense is Google's advertising program that lets you place Google ads on your Web site and earn revenue.
Google Search a Web Site
Want to use Google to search a single Web site? It's easy with this trick.
Want to use Google to search a single Web site? It's easy with this trick.
Google April Fool's Day Jokes
Google loves a good April Fool's Day joke. Sometimes the joke is even that it isn't a joke. Learn more about Google's best April Fool's Day pranks.
Google loves a good April Fool's Day joke. Sometimes the joke is even that it isn't a joke. Learn more about Google's best April Fool's Day pranks.
Google Image Ripper
Google Image Ripper is not owned by Google. It's a Web site that allows you to search Google Image Search and see the full size images rather than previews.
Google Image Ripper is not owned by Google. It's a Web site that allows you to search Google Image Search and see the full size images rather than previews.
What is Blogger?
Blogger is Google’s free tool for creating blogs. Blogs, short for web-logs, are a form of online journal. You can use them for everything from updating your friends and family about your life, giving your own advice column, discussing your political views, or relating your experience in a topic of interest.
Blogger is Google’s free tool for creating blogs. Blogs, short for web-logs, are a form of online journal. You can use them for everything from updating your friends and family about your life, giving your own advice column, discussing your political views, or relating your experience in a topic of interest.
How to Add Tabs on iGoogle
If you love using iGoogle and you find that you're running out of room for Google Gadgets and taking too long to load them all, why not organize your gadgets with tabs? Just follow these easy steps.
If you love using iGoogle and you find that you're running out of room for Google Gadgets and taking too long to load them all, why not organize your gadgets with tabs? Just follow these easy steps.
Make an iGoogle Page on IE
iGoogle gives you immediate access to some of the most useful tools on the web. Rather than typing in the web address http://www.google.com/ig or saving a bookmark, why not make iGoogle your default home page?
iGoogle gives you immediate access to some of the most useful tools on the web. Rather than typing in the web address http://www.google.com/ig or saving a bookmark, why not make iGoogle your default home page?
Google Bombs Explained
"Google bombs" are collective efforts to link to a site with a key phrase and artificially elevate a Web site in the Google search results for that search phrase. Google bombs rely heavily on the influence of PageRank. Some Google bombs are politically motivated, while others are done as pranks, and some may have been done for ego reasons.
"Google bombs" are collective efforts to link to a site with a key phrase and artificially elevate a Web site in the Google search results for that search phrase. Google bombs rely heavily on the influence of PageRank. Some Google bombs are politically motivated, while others are done as pranks, and some may have been done for ego reasons.
YouTube Channel BG Image
One way to make a slick, professional looking YouTube Channel is to add your own background image.
One way to make a slick, professional looking YouTube Channel is to add your own background image.
Google SketchUp Review
Google SketchUp is a 3D modeling program that can be used to make models that integrate with Google Earth. Like Google Earth, SketchUp is a software download. SketchUp comes in both a free basic version and a pro upgrade.
Google SketchUp is a 3D modeling program that can be used to make models that integrate with Google Earth. Like Google Earth, SketchUp is a software download. SketchUp comes in both a free basic version and a pro upgrade.
What Is Google Gears?
Google Gears is a browser extension from Google. It allows offline access to Google tools and services by downloading data to your local computer.
Google Gears is a browser extension from Google. It allows offline access to Google tools and services by downloading data to your local computer.
Allintitle:
Allintitle: finds Web pages that only contain all of the keywords in their title. The keyword should follow with no spaces.
Allintitle: finds Web pages that only contain all of the keywords in their title. The keyword should follow with no spaces.
Cookin' With Google
Here's a peak at some creative and fun ways programmers have made use of Google's search engine. These tools are not associated or produced by Google, but they do make use of Google's search engine.
Here's a peak at some creative and fun ways programmers have made use of Google's search engine. These tools are not associated or produced by Google, but they do make use of Google's search engine.
Search by File Type
Are you looking for a specific type of file? Both Google and Google Desktop support the filetype command, which lets you restrict your searches to specific file types.
Are you looking for a specific type of file? Both Google and Google Desktop support the filetype command, which lets you restrict your searches to specific file types.
How to Add Tasks to Gmail
If you're like me and would rather have your tasks and your email in the same area, now there's a way to do it in Gmail.
If you're like me and would rather have your tasks and your email in the same area, now there's a way to do it in Gmail.
How to Change Your Gmail Theme
Want to make your Gmail page more fun? Change the theme. Some themes even change with the time of day, just like the themes in iGoogle.
Want to make your Gmail page more fun? Change the theme. Some themes even change with the time of day, just like the themes in iGoogle.
What Is PageRank?
PageRank is what Google uses to determine the importance of a web page. It's one of many factors used to determine which pages appear in search results.
PageRank is what Google uses to determine the importance of a web page. It's one of many factors used to determine which pages appear in search results.
Color YouTube Borders
Here's how you can really make a YouTube video blend with your blog or website, even if you didn't create it. Embed the video with a colorful custom border. It's easy.
Here's how you can really make a YouTube video blend with your blog or website, even if you didn't create it. Embed the video with a colorful custom border. It's easy.
AdSense Don'ts
Want to make money with Google AdSense? Here's a list of what not to do. Google doesn't play around when it comes to click fraud. If you don't play by the rules, you can end up being banned from Google's ad program.
Want to make money with Google AdSense? Here's a list of what not to do. Google doesn't play around when it comes to click fraud. If you don't play by the rules, you can end up being banned from Google's ad program.
Add Gadgets to Blogger
You will now see a screen that represents all the elements on your blog. You can add a new gadget to the side or bottom of this blog by clicking on Add a Gadget.
You will now see a screen that represents all the elements on your blog. You can add a new gadget to the side or bottom of this blog by clicking on Add a Gadget.
Plan an Alternate Route
Do you want to avoid a toll road, make a side trip, or avoid heavy traffic? It's easy to change your route in Google Maps. Just drag and drop.
Do you want to avoid a toll road, make a side trip, or avoid heavy traffic? It's easy to change your route in Google Maps. Just drag and drop.
Review of Google Spreadsheets
Google Spreadsheets is part of Google Docs & Spreadsheets. Google Spreadsheets has the potential to be extremely useful for anyone with the need to deal with spreadsheets in a group setting.
Google Spreadsheets is part of Google Docs & Spreadsheets. Google Spreadsheets has the potential to be extremely useful for anyone with the need to deal with spreadsheets in a group setting.
Embed Google Calendar
Does your club, band, team, company, or family website need a professional looking calendar? Why not use the free and easy Google Calendar. You can share responsibility for editing events and embed your live calendar on your website to let everyone know about upcoming events.
Does your club, band, team, company, or family website need a professional looking calendar? Why not use the free and easy Google Calendar. You can share responsibility for editing events and embed your live calendar on your website to let everyone know about upcoming events.
Google Apps
Google Apps for Your Domain is a beta program that hosts customized versions of Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and Page Creator on your local server.
Google Apps for Your Domain is a beta program that hosts customized versions of Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and Page Creator on your local server.
YouTube Explained
YouTube is an incredibly popular Internet destination. Learn more about this video hosting and sharing service.
YouTube is an incredibly popular Internet destination. Learn more about this video hosting and sharing service.
Google AND and OR Syntax
Sometimes you want to find all of your search terms in a document, and sometimes you want to find either one term or another. The term for this type of search is "Boolean," and Google lets you do both.
Sometimes you want to find all of your search terms in a document, and sometimes you want to find either one term or another. The term for this type of search is "Boolean," and Google lets you do both.
Social Networking With Orkut
Orkut is a social networking tool designed to help you maintain your friendships and meet new friends. Orkut was named after its original programmer, Orkut Buyukkokten.
Orkut is a social networking tool designed to help you maintain your friendships and meet new friends. Orkut was named after its original programmer, Orkut Buyukkokten.
Orkut
Orkut is a social networking service that allows you to post personal or professional information and link to friends and acquaintances. Orkut is currently available only by invitation from an existing Orkut member and requires a Google account.
Orkut is a social networking service that allows you to post personal or professional information and link to friends and acquaintances. Orkut is currently available only by invitation from an existing Orkut member and requires a Google account.
Ways to Search with Google
Google can find web pages, images, maps and more. Explore some of the more interesting ways you can Google.
Google can find web pages, images, maps and more. Explore some of the more interesting ways you can Google.
Find It on Google Earth
Google Earth is a map of the world on steroids. You can zoom and glide over stitched together satellite photos of the world. Use Google Earth to find driving directions, find nearby restaurants, measure the distance between two locations, do serious research, or go on virtual vacations.
Google Earth is a map of the world on steroids. You can zoom and glide over stitched together satellite photos of the world. Use Google Earth to find driving directions, find nearby restaurants, measure the distance between two locations, do serious research, or go on virtual vacations.
Exploring More Google Options
Click on the Maps link above the keyword search area, and Google transfers the search to Google Maps. Google Maps searches for places and businesses that match the keywords. Matches are marked on the map with flags. The map can be manipulated with your mouse, and you can get driving directions. The interface is very similar to Google Earth.
Click on the Maps link above the keyword search area, and Google transfers the search to Google Maps. Google Maps searches for places and businesses that match the keywords. Matches are marked on the map with flags. The map can be manipulated with your mouse, and you can get driving directions. The interface is very similar to Google Earth.
RottenNeighbor.com Web Site
RottonNeighbor.com is a new Web site that is designed to help you find out about your neighbors before you move. Users can search zip codes to see the density of rotten neighbors, and they're encouraged to contribute rotten neighbors of their own.
RottonNeighbor.com is a new Web site that is designed to help you find out about your neighbors before you move. Users can search zip codes to see the density of rotten neighbors, and they're encouraged to contribute rotten neighbors of their own.
Google Docs Reviewed
Writely was an online word processing application. Google moved Writely into Google Docs & Spreadsheets, and it is still rough around the edges, unlike some Google betas. Nonetheless, it has huge potential, and it may be an incredible boon to anyone who collaborates on writing, works from multiple computers, or just doesn't want to shell out the money for Microsoft Office.
Writely was an online word processing application. Google moved Writely into Google Docs & Spreadsheets, and it is still rough around the edges, unlike some Google betas. Nonetheless, it has huge potential, and it may be an incredible boon to anyone who collaborates on writing, works from multiple computers, or just doesn't want to shell out the money for Microsoft Office.
Google Chrome Review
Google surprised the world by announcing a new Web browser. Is it superior to other browsers out there? Is there any reason to switch?
Google surprised the world by announcing a new Web browser. Is it superior to other browsers out there? Is there any reason to switch?
Including and Excluding Search
Sometimes you want to exclude a keyword from Google searches, and sometimes you want to include a word that Google thinks is too common and usually excludes. You can do either with this quick Google searching tip.
Sometimes you want to exclude a keyword from Google searches, and sometimes you want to include a word that Google thinks is too common and usually excludes. You can do either with this quick Google searching tip.
Highlight Keywords With Google
Is it hard to find a specific piece of information on a large Web page? You can simply this by using Google's cached page to highlight your search term.
Is it hard to find a specific piece of information on a large Web page? You can simply this by using Google's cached page to highlight your search term.
Google's Hidden Calculator
Not only can you search the Web with Google, you can use it as a calculator. Google's calculator is more than an ordinary number cruncher. It can calculate both basic and advanced math problems, and it can convert measurements as it calculates. Google's calculator isn't completely documented, so it may take some experimenting to find all of the hidden features.
Not only can you search the Web with Google, you can use it as a calculator. Google's calculator is more than an ordinary number cruncher. It can calculate both basic and advanced math problems, and it can convert measurements as it calculates. Google's calculator isn't completely documented, so it may take some experimenting to find all of the hidden features.
Map a List
Map a List is a third-party tool developed by Brian Sobel that lets you take a list of addresses from a Google Docs spreadsheet and turn it into markers in Google Maps.
Map a List is a third-party tool developed by Brian Sobel that lets you take a list of addresses from a Google Docs spreadsheet and turn it into markers in Google Maps.
Weird Google Terms
Google is known for their unique company culture, and along with this, they've introduced or popularized some interesting phrases. Not all of these terms were coined by Google, but all of them have been used by Google. See how many of these you've heard before.
Google is known for their unique company culture, and along with this, they've introduced or popularized some interesting phrases. Not all of these terms were coined by Google, but all of them have been used by Google. See how many of these you've heard before.
Google Search Tricks
There are a million different searches hidden in Google if you know the right syntax. Did you know you can get instant weather forecasts or easy stock quotes? View movie show times or find only mp3 files? Here's a few of my favorite hidden Google search tricks that you can whip out to impress your friends.
There are a million different searches hidden in Google if you know the right syntax. Did you know you can get instant weather forecasts or easy stock quotes? View movie show times or find only mp3 files? Here's a few of my favorite hidden Google search tricks that you can whip out to impress your friends.
Google - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Google guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Google guide site.
Synonym Searches in Google
Can't think of a word? Use Google to search for both your search terms and synonyms.
Can't think of a word? Use Google to search for both your search terms and synonyms.
Hidden Google Products
Google doesn't put all of their products and services upfront. Sometimes you have to dig a little deeper to find one of Google's offerings. Here's a few of those hidden Google gems.
Google doesn't put all of their products and services upfront. Sometimes you have to dig a little deeper to find one of Google's offerings. Here's a few of those hidden Google gems.
Immersive Media - IMC - the Camera That Captured Google Maps Street View
Immersive Media demonstrated their 360 camera. The camera was used to capture Google Maps' street view.
Immersive Media demonstrated their 360 camera. The camera was used to capture Google Maps' street view.
Search Specific Domains
Sometimes you want to restrict your search to specific domain types, especially when looking for Web sites in specific countries. This is a quick trick in Google to do just that.
Sometimes you want to restrict your search to specific domain types, especially when looking for Web sites in specific countries. This is a quick trick in Google to do just that.
YouTube Director
YouTube set up the YouTube Director program to encourage original content and discourage copyright violation. The program is free, but users must agree that all their content is original in order to participate. YouTube Directors may create video content longer than the usual ten minute maximum, and they may specify prices for downloading video content.
YouTube set up the YouTube Director program to encourage original content and discourage copyright violation. The program is free, but users must agree that all their content is original in order to participate. YouTube Directors may create video content longer than the usual ten minute maximum, and they may specify prices for downloading video content.
How to Find Android Updates
If you read gadget blogs you might hear news about an updated version of Android, or you might here reference to "Build RC__" and wonder what they're talking about and how you find out what yours is.
If you read gadget blogs you might hear news about an updated version of Android, or you might here reference to "Build RC__" and wonder what they're talking about and how you find out what yours is.
What Is Android?
Android is a mobile phone operating system developed by Google. Android is unique because Google is actively developing the platform but giving it away for free to hardware manufacturers and phone carriers who want to use Android on their devices. Google isn't even taking any money from developers who write Android applications.
Android is a mobile phone operating system developed by Google. Android is unique because Google is actively developing the platform but giving it away for free to hardware manufacturers and phone carriers who want to use Android on their devices. Google isn't even taking any money from developers who write Android applications.
Picasa Web Albums
Picasa Web Albums allows you to publish your photo albums on the web and view and share the albums of other users.
Picasa Web Albums allows you to publish your photo albums on the web and view and share the albums of other users.
YouTube Channel Limits
Can you make more than one YouTube channel?
Can you make more than one YouTube channel?
Use Google as a Dictionary
You may have noticed that occasionally, Google searches will offer a link to a definition for your search term. You can actually search for word definitions at any time. Learn how to unlock the hidden dictionary in Google with this power searching tip.
You may have noticed that occasionally, Google searches will offer a link to a definition for your search term. You can actually search for word definitions at any time. Learn how to unlock the hidden dictionary in Google with this power searching tip.
Google Voice Review
Google Voice is a service from Google that allows you to manage all of your phones at once. You can give everyone one phone number. What happens when they dial the phone number depends on who is calling. Make all of your phones ring, make only a few ring, or force them all to voice mail. You can even customize the tone callers hear while they wait for phone rings.
Google Voice is a service from Google that allows you to manage all of your phones at once. You can give everyone one phone number. What happens when they dial the phone number depends on who is calling. Make all of your phones ring, make only a few ring, or force them all to voice mail. You can even customize the tone callers hear while they wait for phone rings.
Apps
Apps is an abbreviation for application. An app is a piece of software. It can run on the Internet, on your computer, or on your phone or other electronic device.
Apps is an abbreviation for application. An app is a piece of software. It can run on the Internet, on your computer, or on your phone or other electronic device.
How to Use Gmail Labs
Gmail Labs is a way to use experimental tools for Gmail. These modules range from the useful to the silly. They aren't all necessarily ready for prime time, so use Gmail Labs with caution.
Gmail Labs is a way to use experimental tools for Gmail. These modules range from the useful to the silly. They aren't all necessarily ready for prime time, so use Gmail Labs with caution.
Blingo Review
Blingo is a search engine powered by Google that offers prizes for using it. Are Blingo searches as good as Google searches? Do they really give out Prizes? Read this review and find out.
Blingo is a search engine powered by Google that offers prizes for using it. Are Blingo searches as good as Google searches? Do they really give out Prizes? Read this review and find out.
Why Hyperlink Names Matter
One thing Google considers when it ranks pages in search results is the quantity and quality of links that point to your page. However, lots of links alone won't make your page more relevant.
One thing Google considers when it ranks pages in search results is the quantity and quality of links that point to your page. However, lots of links alone won't make your page more relevant.
AudioSwap
AudioSwap is a service of YouTube where you can switch the audio track on a video you upload to YouTube. The audio new track completely replaces the prior one; however, the new audio track will be used with complete permission of the copyright owners.
AudioSwap is a service of YouTube where you can switch the audio track on a video you upload to YouTube. The audio new track completely replaces the prior one; however, the new audio track will be used with complete permission of the copyright owners.
Remember the Milk
Remember the Milk is a popular online task management suite. It integrates with Gmail and allows you to receive reminders for tasks on by email or SMS text message on your phone.
Remember the Milk is a popular online task management suite. It integrates with Gmail and allows you to receive reminders for tasks on by email or SMS text message on your phone.
DiggTorrents Review
Digg Torrents is a third-party search engine that uses Google to search for torrents and song lyrics. The search results also display Google AdSense ads.
Digg Torrents is a third-party search engine that uses Google to search for torrents and song lyrics. The search results also display Google AdSense ads.
Google Desktop Reviewed
One of the most irritating things about Windows is the extremely slow and inefficient search function. Imagine being able to run a Google search for items on your computer and getting results in a fraction of a second. With Google Desktop, you can do just that.
One of the most irritating things about Windows is the extremely slow and inefficient search function. Imagine being able to run a Google search for items on your computer and getting results in a fraction of a second. With Google Desktop, you can do just that.
Change YouTube Channel Type
Everyone starts out YouTube with a basic "YouTuber" channel type. It doesn't have to stay that way. Once you've uploaded a video, you can change your channel type to better reflect the type of videos you create.
Everyone starts out YouTube with a basic "YouTuber" channel type. It doesn't have to stay that way. Once you've uploaded a video, you can change your channel type to better reflect the type of videos you create.
Search a Range of Numbers
Sometimes you may want to narrow your search by finding things within a number range, such as fashion icons from the 1920s to the 1960s, cars that get 30-50 miles per gallon, or computers from $500-$800. Google lets you do just that with "Numrange" searches.
Sometimes you may want to narrow your search by finding things within a number range, such as fashion icons from the 1920s to the 1960s, cars that get 30-50 miles per gallon, or computers from $500-$800. Google lets you do just that with "Numrange" searches.
Google Talk
Google Talk is an instant messaging service, which is integrated with Gmail. Windows users can download the Google Talk application, and Mac and Linux users can use other instant messaging services with their Google Talk accounts. Google Talk also supports some voice conversation.
Google Talk is an instant messaging service, which is integrated with Gmail. Windows users can download the Google Talk application, and Mac and Linux users can use other instant messaging services with their Google Talk accounts. Google Talk also supports some voice conversation.
Intitle:
Intitle: is Google syntax that restricts the search results to only list Web sites that contain the keyword in their title.
Intitle: is Google syntax that restricts the search results to only list Web sites that contain the keyword in their title.
Android Cupcake
Cupcake is an upgrade to the Android mobile operating system. The upgrade began rolling out to existing Android phones in May of 2009 and featured many improvements including an on-screen keyboard.
Cupcake is an upgrade to the Android mobile operating system. The upgrade began rolling out to existing Android phones in May of 2009 and featured many improvements including an on-screen keyboard.
How to Find Movie Showtimes
Want to find local movie showtimes with Google in one easy step? This Google search trick lets you do just that.
Want to find local movie showtimes with Google in one easy step? This Google search trick lets you do just that.
Torrent
Torrents or BitTorrents are files shared with the BitTorrent peer-to-peer network. Peer-to-peer means that the files are shared by individual computers on the network rather than stored on one central server.
Torrents or BitTorrents are files shared with the BitTorrent peer-to-peer network. Peer-to-peer means that the files are shared by individual computers on the network rather than stored on one central server.
How to Make Google Docs Forms
Want to find out what your coworkers want for lunch? Need to get feedback for your training session? Want to find out which movie your friends want to see on Saturday? Use Google Forms.
Want to find out what your coworkers want for lunch? Need to get feedback for your training session? Want to find out which movie your friends want to see on Saturday? Use Google Forms.
What is Google?
Google is a web search engine that lets you find other sites on the web based on keyword searches. It's so well known for its relevant web searches, that the word "google" is a dictionary-defined verb for web searches using the Google search engine. Google also provides specialized searches through blogs, printed materials, catalogs, news items and more. Google is the largest and most popular web search engine in the world. Google is one of the world's five most popular websites.
Google is a web search engine that lets you find other sites on the web based on keyword searches. It's so well known for its relevant web searches, that the word "google" is a dictionary-defined verb for web searches using the Google search engine. Google also provides specialized searches through blogs, printed materials, catalogs, news items and more. Google is the largest and most popular web search engine in the world. Google is one of the world's five most popular websites.
Google Trends for Websites
Google Trends is a Google Labs tool that lets you compare the popularity of search terms over time. Recently they've released Google Trends for Websites. This lets you compare the relative popularity of entire websites.
Google Trends is a Google Labs tool that lets you compare the popularity of search terms over time. Recently they've released Google Trends for Websites. This lets you compare the relative popularity of entire websites.
Google Fight
Here's a peak at some creative and fun ways programmers have made use of Google's search engine. These tools are not associated or produced by Google, but they do make use of Google's search engine.
Here's a peak at some creative and fun ways programmers have made use of Google's search engine. These tools are not associated or produced by Google, but they do make use of Google's search engine.
Personalized Home Firefox/Mac
iGoogle gives you immediate access to some of the most useful tools on the web. Rather than typing in the web address http://www.google.com/ig or saving a bookmark, why not make iGoogle your default home page?
iGoogle gives you immediate access to some of the most useful tools on the web. Rather than typing in the web address http://www.google.com/ig or saving a bookmark, why not make iGoogle your default home page?
Mail Goggles
Mail Goggles is a Gmail Labs tool that gives you a sobriety check before you send Friday night emails.
Mail Goggles is a Gmail Labs tool that gives you a sobriety check before you send Friday night emails.
Search Link Text in Google
Google lets you restrict your searches to only the text used to link to other Web pages. This text is known as anchor text or link anchors.
Google lets you restrict your searches to only the text used to link to other Web pages. This text is known as anchor text or link anchors.
Google Whack
Here's a peak at some creative and fun ways programmers have made use of Google's search engine. These tools are not associated or produced by Google, but they do make use of Google's search engine.
Here's a peak at some creative and fun ways programmers have made use of Google's search engine. These tools are not associated or produced by Google, but they do make use of Google's search engine.
Google Apps, Accounts, or Doc?
I'm confused by all this terminology. I hear people complaining that they have too many Google Apps, but I think they mean they have too many Google accounts. What's the difference?
I'm confused by all this terminology. I hear people complaining that they have too many Google Apps, but I think they mean they have too many Google accounts. What's the difference?
What Is Latitude?
Latitude is Google's social location service. It lets you share your location and status with your friends from your phone or laptop.
Latitude is Google's social location service. It lets you share your location and status with your friends from your phone or laptop.
Google Gadgets Top Picks
Want to get more done with less effort? Set your Web browser's default home page to iGoogle and add some Google Gadgets. Here are a few favorites to work smarter.
Want to get more done with less effort? Set your Web browser's default home page to iGoogle and add some Google Gadgets. Here are a few favorites to work smarter.
How to Use Google SafeSearch
Scroll to the SafeSearch Filtering. SafeSearch can filter out potential offensive images or language. No filter is ever a guarantee that nothing offensive will slip through, but Google SafeSearch does do a pretty good job. You can set SafeSearch to one of three filtering levels.
Scroll to the SafeSearch Filtering. SafeSearch can filter out potential offensive images or language. No filter is ever a guarantee that nothing offensive will slip through, but Google SafeSearch does do a pretty good job. You can set SafeSearch to one of three filtering levels.
Find Local Weather Forcasts
Use this Google shortcut to find local weather information in the US.
Use this Google shortcut to find local weather information in the US.
Inanchor:
Inanchor: is Google syntax to search only the link anchors of Web pages. Results are listed based on the text used in the backlinks of the page.
Inanchor: is Google syntax to search only the link anchors of Web pages. Results are listed based on the text used in the backlinks of the page.
iClone 3 With 3DXchange
iClone 3 is a 3D animation and film making tool. It is an affordable package for beginning to mid-level animators. 3DXchange is the tool that allows you to import 3D models from other programs, including the huge library of Google 3D Warehouse objects and backdrops.
iClone 3 is a 3D animation and film making tool. It is an affordable package for beginning to mid-level animators. 3DXchange is the tool that allows you to import 3D models from other programs, including the huge library of Google 3D Warehouse objects and backdrops.
Edit Locations in Google Maps
Is your house in the wrong spot? Does Google point to a business that is really half a block up the road? Edit it.
Is your house in the wrong spot? Does Google point to a business that is really half a block up the road? Edit it.
Add a Feed to Google Reader
If you like to read blogs and news feeds from several different Web sites, you can save a lot of time by reading them all in Google Reader. Adding a new feed is easy.
If you like to read blogs and news feeds from several different Web sites, you can save a lot of time by reading them all in Google Reader. Adding a new feed is easy.
What Is Google Reader?
Google Reader is Google's RSS reader. Just about everything on the Web these days comes with an RSS feed, so It's still in Google Labs, so it's still considered in the experimental stages, but it works amazingly well.
Google Reader is Google's RSS reader. Just about everything on the Web these days comes with an RSS feed, so It's still in Google Labs, so it's still considered in the experimental stages, but it works amazingly well.
Monster Milktruck
This is an entertaining quick game to kill a little time and do a little Google Earth fantasy exploring. It was originally written as an example of the Google Earth Web browser plug-in.
This is an entertaining quick game to kill a little time and do a little Google Earth fantasy exploring. It was originally written as an example of the Google Earth Web browser plug-in.
Free Ebooks on Your Phone
Do you have an iPhone or Android-powered phone? You can read 1.5 million free eBooks on it with the magic of Google Book Search.
Do you have an iPhone or Android-powered phone? You can read 1.5 million free eBooks on it with the magic of Google Book Search.
Google Time Machine
As part of their tenth birthday celebration, Google introduced the oldest index they still had available. It only goes back to 2001, but it's still pretty fun to browse.
As part of their tenth birthday celebration, Google introduced the oldest index they still had available. It only goes back to 2001, but it's still pretty fun to browse.
Custom iGoogle Theme
Once you've cropped your image, you'll see an instant preview. You can now adjust the background and text color. If you've selected a lighter image, you'll want dark text. You'll also want to pick a background color that blends with your image choice or complements it.
Once you've cropped your image, you'll see an instant preview. You can now adjust the background and text color. If you've selected a lighter image, you'll want dark text. You'll also want to pick a background color that blends with your image choice or complements it.
Page Titles Matter in Google
Don't neglect your page titles when you make new content. A good title can influence your rank in Google, and it can drive people to either click on your page or stay away.
Don't neglect your page titles when you make new content. A good title can influence your rank in Google, and it can drive people to either click on your page or stay away.
Channel Type - YouTube
A YouTube channel type identifies the type of videos the account owner uploads.
A YouTube channel type identifies the type of videos the account owner uploads.
GrandDialer iPhone App
If you're one of the lucky few with a GrandCentral account, you can now use it as your outbound calling number from your iPhone.
If you're one of the lucky few with a GrandCentral account, you can now use it as your outbound calling number from your iPhone.
Google Maps Walking Directions
Google Maps not only lets you gets driving directions, you can also get walking or public transit directions.
Google Maps not only lets you gets driving directions, you can also get walking or public transit directions.
Google Lively Review
Lively is Google's 3D chat tool.
Lively is Google's 3D chat tool.
Google Fight
Google Fight is a game based on how often a word or phrase appears in Google. Type in two words, and Google Fight will calculate the winner. Google Fight isn't made by Google but the results do use the Google search engine.
Google Fight is a game based on how often a word or phrase appears in Google. Type in two words, and Google Fight will calculate the winner. Google Fight isn't made by Google but the results do use the Google search engine.
What Is Search Within a Site
What is "search within a search" and how do I use it?
What is "search within a search" and how do I use it?
Google Image Search
Google Images is a search engine of images on the web. Thumbnails of images are displayed based on the search keywords used. The filename and surrounding text of the image are used to match the search keywords, and you can specify small, medium, or large images. Images found in Google Image may still be under copyright protection from the image creator.
Google Images is a search engine of images on the web. Thumbnails of images are displayed based on the search keywords used. The filename and surrounding text of the image are used to match the search keywords, and you can specify small, medium, or large images. Images found in Google Image may still be under copyright protection from the image creator.
Filetype:
Filetype: is a search command that restricts Google searches and Google Desktop searches to specific file types.
Filetype: is a search command that restricts Google searches and Google Desktop searches to specific file types.
Google Package Shipping
Want a faster way to track your packages? As soon as you have a valid tracking number from UPS or FedEx, you can just type that number into Google.
Want a faster way to track your packages? As soon as you have a valid tracking number from UPS or FedEx, you can just type that number into Google.
Flip a YouTube Page
Here's an undocumented YouTube coding trick from the 2009 April Fool's Day jokes. It's simple and funny. However, as an undocumented feature, it could stop working at any time.
Here's an undocumented YouTube coding trick from the 2009 April Fool's Day jokes. It's simple and funny. However, as an undocumented feature, it could stop working at any time.
Use Google to Convert Currency
Have you wanted to find out how much something priced in Yen costs in US dollars? Have you wondered how many Canadian dollars it would take to buy fifty Australian dollars? It's easy to find out with Google.
Have you wanted to find out how much something priced in Yen costs in US dollars? Have you wondered how many Canadian dollars it would take to buy fifty Australian dollars? It's easy to find out with Google.
Flight Simulator in Earth
Google Earth 4.2 comes with a nifty Easter egg - a hidden flight simulator! You can fly your virtual airplane through scenic destinations. Once you find the flight simulator the first time, it will always be available as an option for you to explore later.
Google Earth 4.2 comes with a nifty Easter egg - a hidden flight simulator! You can fly your virtual airplane through scenic destinations. Once you find the flight simulator the first time, it will always be available as an option for you to explore later.
Google X
Not every Google product is made of gold. Google encourages experimentation, and that leads to both success and failure. Here's a gallery of some of those not so golden Google products.
Not every Google product is made of gold. Google encourages experimentation, and that leads to both success and failure. Here's a gallery of some of those not so golden Google products.
ShopSavvy Review
ShopSavvy is an app for Android-powered mobile phones. Originally called GoCart, ShopSavvy will scan bar codes and comparison shop both local and online items. It is probably the best application you could download for your phone.
ShopSavvy is an app for Android-powered mobile phones. Originally called GoCart, ShopSavvy will scan bar codes and comparison shop both local and online items. It is probably the best application you could download for your phone.
iGoogle
iGoogle was formerly known as Google Personalized Home Page. This service allows you to create a custom page that displays the Google search engine and configurable Google Gadgets.
iGoogle was formerly known as Google Personalized Home Page. This service allows you to create a custom page that displays the Google search engine and configurable Google Gadgets.
What Is the Long Tail?
I often hear the term "the Long Tail" or sometimes the "fat tail" or the "thick tail" in reference to search engine optimization and Google. What does it mean and where did it come from?
I often hear the term "the Long Tail" or sometimes the "fat tail" or the "thick tail" in reference to search engine optimization and Google. What does it mean and where did it come from?
Google Picasa Hello
Not every Google product is made of gold. Google encourages experimentation, and that leads to both success and failure. Here's a gallery of some of those not so golden Google products.
Not every Google product is made of gold. Google encourages experimentation, and that leads to both success and failure. Here's a gallery of some of those not so golden Google products.
Google Desk Reference Tools
Is your desk crowded with a dictionary, phone book, and atlas? You can throw out all of your heaviest reference books and stop calling your local library. Use the power of Google to find up-to-date answers to your reference questions in a hurry.
Is your desk crowded with a dictionary, phone book, and atlas? You can throw out all of your heaviest reference books and stop calling your local library. Use the power of Google to find up-to-date answers to your reference questions in a hurry.
Find Quick Stock Quotes
Use this quick tip to find stock and mutual fund quotes from Google.
Use this quick tip to find stock and mutual fund quotes from Google.
Allinanchor:
Allinanchor: is Google syntax to search only the link anchors of Web pages. Results are listed based on the text used in the backlinks of the page.
Allinanchor: is Google syntax to search only the link anchors of Web pages. Results are listed based on the text used in the backlinks of the page.
Google Video Player
Not every Google product is made of gold. Google encourages experimentation, and that leads to both success and failure. Here's a gallery of some of those not so golden Google products.
Not every Google product is made of gold. Google encourages experimentation, and that leads to both success and failure. Here's a gallery of some of those not so golden Google products.
Google Directory
Google Directory is a Google enhanced way to navigate the Open Directory Project. The Open Directory Project is non-commercial and maintained outside of Google. It is a volunteer-edited database of websites filed by category. Using Google Directory allows you to narrow a very broad search into only information within a certain category.
Google Directory is a Google enhanced way to navigate the Open Directory Project. The Open Directory Project is non-commercial and maintained outside of Google. It is a volunteer-edited database of websites filed by category. Using Google Directory allows you to narrow a very broad search into only information within a certain category.
Google Lively
Not every Google product is made of gold. Google encourages experimentation, and that leads to both success and failure. Here's a gallery of some of those not so golden Google products.
Not every Google product is made of gold. Google encourages experimentation, and that leads to both success and failure. Here's a gallery of some of those not so golden Google products.
SketchUp Waybe
Ever wanted to make a paper model of something? Here's an easy way to do it. Waybe is a plug-in for SketchUp that converts 3D objects into flat paper that you can print, cut out, and fold into your object.
Ever wanted to make a paper model of something? Here's an easy way to do it. Waybe is a plug-in for SketchUp that converts 3D objects into flat paper that you can print, cut out, and fold into your object.
Friends Map on Orkut
Orkut lets you view a map that shows you where all your friends are located in the world. Map locations are only visible if your friends have specified that information in their profile.
Orkut lets you view a map that shows you where all your friends are located in the world. Map locations are only visible if your friends have specified that information in their profile.
Apps Status Dashboard
The Apps Status Dashboard is a tool that tells you the status of Google Apps. If you start having a problem with any Google tool, even if you're not a Google Apps user, it's a good idea to check the Apps Status Dashboard to see if there is an issue.
The Apps Status Dashboard is a tool that tells you the status of Google Apps. If you start having a problem with any Google tool, even if you're not a Google Apps user, it's a good idea to check the Apps Status Dashboard to see if there is an issue.
Google Tools for College
Write your papers, keep in touch with your family, and find the local pizza joints. Here are the best free services and tools from Google to help you with your college life.
Write your papers, keep in touch with your family, and find the local pizza joints. Here are the best free services and tools from Google to help you with your college life.