I have stopped looking up words in my Webster’s College Dictionary a while back. I used their online version for the longest time before I started using other super fast means of finding meaning for words in the internet. I have listed them in the order I have found and used them, Google being the […]
Tag Archives: search
5 Great Ways to Use Google Alerts
Google Alerts in an excellent service by Google that is not often talked about like GMail or Google Reader. It has to be one of the hidden treasures in Google’s suite of web applications. Google Alert is a simple service where you get an email alert for any search term you specify. You can choose […]
Very cool way to start your searches – Sputtr.com
My homepage used to be Google. Because of its simplicity. And my web browsing habits were pretty simple too. Lot of my browsing sessions would start with a Google search. I wasn’t using so many web apps either. Google was my one stop search for all. Not any more. My search needs are so varied […]
Search Google in 14 Indian Languages
Google has made search possible in a large number of international languages. I just found out today that Google has announced Google Labs India on our Independence Day on August 15. Google Labs India is to showcase their favorite ideas for Indian users. Now, they have made it really easy to search in 14 Indian […]
Google Maps ages better with more features
Google Maps has become one of my main everyday search tools. I use it to lookup addresses, phone numbers for business and location at one shot and even sometimes use it to call the business right from the web. Google Maps have added a couple of new features that I really liked. Embed Google Maps […]
Make the Most out of FeedBurner’s Feeds-by-Email Service
Feedburner has offered feeds by email for a long time and it is one of the things every blogger using Feedburner could utilize. If you don’t offer a way to subscribe by email, consider how many readers who don’t use a RSS feed reader but like your content. You could be missing out on dozens […]
Awesome New Gmail Feature – Google Search
I can’t count the number of times I had to leave Gmail to open a new tab in Firefox to do a Google Search to include a link in the email. Gmail Labs has made that a thing of the past. Google Search in Gmail I can perform Google Search right inside Gmail now. It […]
Google Maps gets Street View
I know I have been covering Google a lot lately but they have been introducing new features to applications I use regularly and how can I not share that with you? This is not exactly news as this is being discussed in the other tech blogs since this morning. Google Maps Street View Google Maps […]
Firefox Extensions: Picks of the Week 2007-08-29
It’s time to look at some of the new Firefox extensions making the rounds lately. Without further adieu, TubeStop: This extension for Mozilla based web browsers disables autoplay on YouTube videos. It lets you open multiple videos in multiple tabs without them all playing at once. It also works on YouTube videos embedded in non-YouTube […]
Bored with Google Reader? Try Fastladder
I came across this new web based RSS Reader through Lifehacker and bookmarked it to try it out later. I got around to trying it today and here are my impressions on it. What readers have I tried? I am a RSS feed junkie fan. I have tried desktop and web based readers. And I […]
Quick Tip: Create a Shortcut to Your Unread Gmail
Gmail has been the center of my online universe for the past few years. And I appreciate every little help to make me even more productive with my emails. Gmail already has a ton of features that can make you a productivity ninja. Labels, Filters, etc to name a few. You probably knew already that […]
How to Exclude Adsense from Specific Posts Without Editing WordPress Code?
If you are running a WordPress blog monetized with Google Adsense, you have probably looked for a way to hide Adsense ads from certain posts. You will be surprised how easily you can achieve this. Google Adsense is a great program for publishers to monetize their blogs. It is a great way of funding your […]
HD-Trailers: Download HD Movie Trailers
My wife and I are avid movie watchers and we try to keep on the up and up of recent movies. We sometimes download HD trailers from the PS3 network and watch it on our Sony Bravia. Now, that I have set up TVersity to stream movies to my PS3 from my desktop, I can […]
How to Switch to Firefox 3.1 Beta 3?
Firefox 3.1 Beta 3 is out for download now! A word of caution: Firefox 3.1 beta 3 is meant for developers and early adopters who like not-so reliable software. If you don’t want to lose productivity with unexpected behavior, browser crashes, broken extensions, this article is not for you. If you are still reading, you […]
Firefox Extensions: Picks of the Week 09-03-03
It looks like Firefox 3.1 is going to be delayed in it’s release until the second quarter of this year. We still have some exciting new Firefox extensions to look at this week. VideoSurf Videos at a Glance: As the name implies, this extension is a great one to have for those who watch a […]
