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How to Get Google Plus Hangout Secret Extra Features Created: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Here's how to enable the super secret features in Google Hangouts
Should You Cancel Facebook and Move to Google+ Created: Thursday, July 14, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Google+ is new and cool, but is it worth the switch?
What's New in Google+ for Summer 2013 Created: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Google announced some significant upgrades to Google+.
Feedly - a Google Reader Alternative Created: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
We're all sad that Google Reader is going away, but that doesn't mean we can't find something new and great to replace it with.
NORAD Santa Tracking 2012 Created: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Google helps NORAD track Santa on Christmas Eve.
What Is an Android Photo Sphere Created: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
A new feature in Android lets you take photo spheres.
Google+ Hangouts on the Air Created: Sunday, January 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
What's a Google Plus Hangout on the Air?
Google Zeitgeist 2011 Created: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
These were the most popular searches for 2011
What Are the CNN YouTube Presidential Debates? Created: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
CNN and YouTube agreed to host two debates for the US presidential elections of 2008. The debates were broadcast on CNN with questions that were submitted by users on YouTube.
When Is Google's Birthday? Created: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
I've heard different dates, so when is Google's actual birthday?
Google Plus Your World Created: Monday, January 30, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
Google made some fundamental changes to search. What does that mean for you?
What Is Google Pack Created: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
What was Google Pack, and why is it no more?
Easy Google Docs Tricks Created: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
Here's 10 easy things you can do with Google Docs.
Google Public DNS Created: Monday, December 07, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
Google Public DNS is a Domain Name Server run by Google in an effort to speed up the time it takes to load Web pages.
All About Google Play Music All Access Created: Friday, May 24, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
Google released new features for Google Play Music. Learn more about them.
Google Music Discovery Created: Friday, October 30, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
Google Music Discovery is both a feature of Google search and a separate service. When you search for a song, lyrics, or a performer, the search results will include the ability to play songs from ...
5 Things to Do with an Old Android Tablet Created: Sunday, February 17, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Got an old Android tablet? Don't throw it in the trash. Here are some ideas for what to with your device now that it's no longer your primary tablet.
How to Improve Your Website's Google Ranking Created: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
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. Th...
YouTube One Channel Design Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
What is YouTube's One Channel?
AppleTV's Main Menu - Now With YouTube Created: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Once you download Apple's update to AppleTV, your AppleTV's main menu will include a new YouTube option. This will let you view select YouTube videos straight from the Internet.
AppleTV Gets Google - Do YouTube Videos Look Good on a Large Screen? Created: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
AppleTV users can now view streaming YouTube videos on their television. How does this work with a tiny little Apple remote? Check out this gallery to see.
Why Do People Root Android Phones? Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Find out why people like the idea of rooting Android.
Nexus Q Created: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Learn more about the Nexus Q from Google.
How to Change Your YouTube Channel Type Created: Saturday, April 18, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
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 vide...
How to Flip a YouTube Page Created: Thursday, April 02, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
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.
All About Google TV with Honeycomb Created: Monday, December 12, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Now that the price of devices has dropped, is it worth it to go Google?
Gallery of Android Phones Created: Monday, October 26, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Google created Android, a free operating system for mobile phones. It's free for manufactures, free for developers, and unlike the iPhone, Google has given app developers very few restrictions on w...
HTC Hero Created: Monday, October 26, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
The Hero is the first of HTC's phones to feature HTC Sense, a software overlay for Android designed for an easier user experience. It also comes with HTC Footprints and Sprint TV.
myTouch in Black Created: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
T-Mobile is introducing the myTouch 3G as their second Android-powered mobile. The device is expected to ship in the summer of 2009. Pre-orders for existing T-Mobile customers begin on July 8th. Th...
Tour of T-Mobile myTouch 3G With Google Created: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
T-Mobile is introducing the myTouch 3G as their second Android-powered mobile. The device is expected to ship in the summer of 2009. Pre-orders for existing T-Mobile customers begin on July 8th. Th...
To Root or Not to Root Created: Saturday, December 04, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Read this before rooting your Android. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of rooting an Android phone.
T-Mobile G1 With Google Created: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Here's a look at the new T-Mobile G1 With Google. This phone is the first Android-powered phone to hit the market. It will be in limited T-Mobile stores in the US on October 22. It will sell for $1...