Google Reader Notifier

Mark D.B.D

Google Reader Watcher

Lajos Koszti

By now, you're sure to have heard about Google Reader, one of the best online news readers of the moment. If you have already tried it but want to squeeze even more out of it, you should pay close attention to the following tool. Google Reader Watcher is a Mozilla Firefox extension that lets you keep abreast of all the latest news coming in to your Google Reader account without having to open it. All you have to do is to configure your Google account and you will automatically be alerted to any news that arrive in your reader. Furthermore, you can see the source of any unread news by hovering the cursor over the Google Reader Watcher button, a feature that makes it even better to use.

Google Preview

Edward Ackroyd

Searching something by using Google is something usual nowadays, but sometimes you want to know more than the description offered by the well-known search engine. If you want to add a preview of the website offered by Google and you use Firefox, that's possible tanks to Google Preview. Google Preview will add a thumbnail of the website before its name so will know how the website offered is. It's simple but effective and you will not notice it is installed when you surf other websites, the search time is the same,... If you usually use Google, Google Preview can be a good add-on.

Google Music Player

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Google Music is the best way to listen to songs that you have on your hard drive, or that you have downloaded from the Internet. At firsst, you had to use a browser, but thanks to Google Music Player this is no longer necessary. What this program does is convert Google Music into an desktop application that has a separate window. From this window you can navegate through your collection that is stored in Google Music. Besides being to minimize the window for Google Music, at the left uppper hand corner, you have the tools to record music. This way you do not have to reopen the program's window. All this makes Google Music Player a highly recommendable application for those who have already began to use the online streaming service from Google Music.

Google Media Server

Google LLC

Google Media Server is a widget for Google Desktop that lets you stream content to a compatible media device is connected to a local network. The name of the network protocol that enables such communication is UPnP or Universal Plug and Play. With Google Media Server it is possible to see a movie that is being played on your computer in the living room television via a next-generation console like PlayStation 3 and Wii, send photos in a Picasa album to a digital photo frame, or watch YouTube videos on a iPhone or PSP. The panel for the configuration of the Google Media Server shows the slides that you have may use and those that may not be used. Also you should create shared files on your computer: all or only the ones that you have selected. If you do not know what a widget is go to the following address, TVersity This site will allow you to do practically the same as a widget.

Google Maps Images Downloader

AAAASoft.com

If you want to download a map of a place you found when surfing Google Maps, now you can do it by using this lite application called Google Maps Image Downloader. Google Maps Image Downloader download the tiles of the maps to your HD and it keeps the info, so you can join them and form a big map if you need. Furthermore you can easily get the longitude and latitude of each downloaded small tile image. It is very easy to use, you only have to access Google Maps, see the coordinates of the place you want to download, then access Google Maps Image Downloader and insert them and choose the detail level.

Google Maps Downloader

Allmapsoft

Google Maps Downloader helps you download satellite maps from the official Google Maps service to your hard drive. That way, you can consult them even when you don't have an Internet connection. The program lets you view a map of anywhere in the world and save it as an image file on your hard drive or mobile device for future use. You can view them individually from the program's interface, or combine several to create a large BMP-format map. It's easy to use Google Maps Downloader - just add the coordinates to the program and the zoom level that you want to view. Thanks to this app, you can keep yourself from getting lost by bringing the routes with you in good satellite quality so that you can arrive safe and sound at your destination.

Google Image Downloader

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Google Image Downloader is an application that lets you download large amounts of images from Google, directly from the program’s interface and with just one click. The procedure is very simple, just write the name of the images you are looking for and click on the add button. In a matter of seconds, you'll see the progress bar fill up and, before you know it, you'll have all the images on your hard disk. The program's options let you choose if you want the downloaded images to be safe, small, large or medium, be public domain, include any specific color, and much more. Google Image Downloader is a tool that will save you a lot of work searching for images, as instead of having to browse through Google’s galleries you'll just need one click to see what you have on your hard drive.

Google Images Re-Linker

Eric Hamiter

Google Icon

Sunsean

If you usually use Google to search for anything in the web, you should continue reading the description of this add-on for firefox that will make easier to find any item and identify the websites where you'll be redirected. Google Icon will give you no problems, in fact it only works when you access Google and search for any term. Once you have installed Google Icon you'll realize that the search result list is different, you'll see the favicons of the website that appear in the result list. Install Google Icon easily, just click Download and you'll see a message in the upper side of your favorite web browser ( Firefox), accept the installation and enjoy a more identifiable search results page. This icon is very useful, because when you surf the Internet usually, you recognize the favicons of the websites you usually visits and that can help you when choosing the best result of the list.

Google Hacks

OctalMage

Google Gears

Google LLC

This day in age, most everyone has an internet connection. In fact, this is what Google has based itself on in order to create its collection of web applications. However, not everyone has access to an Internet connection at all times, which is why Google has launched this plugin. Google Gears is a free plugin for Windows that is compatible with Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox and will allow you to make use of Google’s web apps without having to be connected to Internet. The plugin is very easy to use. In fact, the navigator will guide you step by step in the usage of this fantastic app. Currently, the plugin is only compatible with Google Reader, and it will allow you to download up to 2000 RSS entries. In the future, however, it may be used with apps such as Google Docs or Google Calendar. This makes Google Gears an essential utility for your PC.

Google Earth Pro

Google LLC

Google Earth is an exceptional application that since its inception has been a huge revolution in the field of technology. The program uses fantastic 3D graphics technology and broadband connections to show users any place in the world, from their own homes to countries they've always wanted to visit and never could. Due to increasing demand in the professional sector and thanks to its creator, Google Earth Pro is born, a new version of the standard that differs in several ways. Among its other features, the program includes access to GPS information, faster download speeds for geographical content, the ability to print at higher resolutions than appear on your screen, integrated user support via e-mail, etc. Additionally, Google Earth Pro includes tools for tracking routes, areas, and volumes. The program is aimed at newer computers because it demands a lot of resources and it must withstand processing 3D graphics.

Google Earth plugin

Google LLC

Google has released an API that allows web developers to use Google Earth on a website. Google Earth plugin is an extension for Internet Explorer and Firefox that displays the contents of pages that have integrated Google Earth which should not be confused with Google Maps. Features like views and buildings in 3D or Google Sky are available on Google Earth plugin. Without doubt, this application is a most exciting opportunity for web developers, who will be able to perform all sorts of operations on Google maps. Click here to see some examples. Is the end of Google Earth as a standalone application in our near future?

Google Earth

Google LLC

If you love exploring, Google Earth takes you where you want. Quickly zoom from space down to street level and combine imagery, 3D geography, maps, and business data to get the total picture in seconds. Probably you have heard something about this program in the news, because its quality and reliability is so good that some people think that is dangerous because you can see any place in the world with an excellent image quality. Now traveling is easier and cheaper than ever. Right from your office or wherever you are with your Computer and Google Earth you can go to street level of any place in the world. Even you will be able to see 3D pictures of the most important places in the world. You will know where it is everything, from the road 55 until a school in Europe. One of the things everybody does when using Google Earth for first time is seeing where they live... because you can even see the flat where you live, sometimes with a really good image quality. What do you want to visit today? Have you ever seen Havana, Costa del Sol, the Big Ben, the White House, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids of Egypt? Now you can see them in your computer simply clicking on them.

Google Drive to OneDrive Migration Tool

Migrate Cloud Data

Google Drive

Google LLC

Thanks to Google Drive, you can access a virtual disk drive directly from Windows, with the ability to synchronize files to the cloud when and where you want. Once you've installed the application to your computer, its icon will appear in the left sidebar of any Windows folder, just below "Desktop" and "Recent Sites." Just a click will give you access to the files you have stored on your Google Drive account. And if you want to upload something to your account in the cloud, all you need to do is drag and drop the file into the inside of the folder. Basic Google Drive storage is 5GB, which should be more than enough to store documents, images, and a video here and there. Of course, you can always pay for more space if you need it. Google Drive is a massive cloud storage tool that ends up being quite useful for any user thanks to its integration with the rest of Google's products and its ease of use.

Google Docs Uploader

Google LLC

One of the most used online office suites nowadays is Google docs and that's the reason why some developers are now creating applications for your desktop having it into account. This time is Google who offers you the program, its name is Google Docs Uploader, ap program which will make easier to upload, check and delete our documents. It's very easy to use, you can upload documents just by drag&drop or by using the menu itself. It you have switched and now you usually use Google Docs, this utility will be really useful.

Google Desktop Search

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Google Desktop transfers the search algorithm that made it so popular on the Internet to the computer, and in doing so, offers a comprehensive and very quick way of locating documents, files, websites and e-mails. Google Desktop indexes all a computer's resources, thereby providing instant search functionality. The results are presented just as ordinary search results in Google, and are much easier to read and review found files. Google Desktop also allows you to search the web pages you've been browsing, even when you're offline. The entire PC will be compressed into a mini-Google web browser. Examples of the local resources on Google Desktop are: Outlook and Outlook Express, Word, AOL Instant Messenger, Excel, Internet Explorer, PowerPoint, TXT, etc.

Google Desktop Enterprise

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Google Chrome Portable

Google LLC

Google surprised the entire world when they announced the release of a new web browser, Google Chrome. They promised simplicity, speed, and usability, and that's what they've delivered in the last few years. Its tool bar, Omnibox, is able to show search results from Google, as well as search your bookmarks and browser history, giving you the best results for your searches. Another interesting feature is the position of the tabs which are found at the very top of the window, above everything else in the browser. Google Chrome is also ahead of the game in terms of security, as it has an integrated list of potentially dangerous websites. Another notable innovation is its new Javascript engine, which is much faster than any engine implemented in any other web browser. All of this, along with its private browsing mode, the ability to open different websites as applications in their own window, and a speed when displaying websites taken from the WebKit engine, make Google Chrome one of the most used browsers on the market. In addition, with this portable version, you can take it with you where ever you go on a USB memory stick or a memory card, and enjoy Chrome's features without losing your settings. All you have to do is extract the file and save the resulting folder in the portable storage device that you're going to use. This way, Chrome becomes even more useful and convenient, proving once again why it is one of the leading browser choices.

Google Chrome Dev

Google LLC

Google Chrome Dev is one of the preview versions of Google Chrome. The Google web browser is divided into four different versions: Stable, Beta, Dev and Canary. The Canary version is the most unstable of all, as it is automatically compiled daily regardless of any changes made to the code. This means that the Canary version does not receive any stability monitoring. However, Google Chrome Dev is supervised by Google developers. This version is compiled once or twice a week and gathers all the new features and changes introduced during the previous week. So, although there may be some bugs or stability problems, this version at least guarantees adequate basic operation. With this app, you can get a closer look at the new features that are being introduced to Chrome a month before the stable version. Google Chrome Dev has the same basic features as the stable version of Chrome. You can browse websites, add bookmarks, check your history, use incognito mode, and so on. In addition to this, you can install Google Chrome Dev along with the other versions of Google for faster access to multiple accounts in different browsers without having to switch between accounts within the same browser. So, if you want to become a Google Chrome Insider and try out the latest features of your browser, go ahead and download Google Chrome Dev.

Google Chrome Canary

Google LLC

Google Chrome Canary is an Alpha version of the famous browser and is aimed to web developers so that they can work with the search engine without losing the original version of Chrome. This allows them to try the different features and run both browsers at the same time with different configuration. Google Canary was designed so that users can contribute to the development of a better version of Chrome. You can try everything you want in order to introduce future changes in the updates of the main browser. You have to keep in mind that the user may find this version a little unstable since it is prone to breakdowns, but that won't affect your stable version of Google Chrome at any time. You can have both versions installed at the same time and there won't be any problems between them. Another important feature is that developers can work with new functions and Chrome APIs, in addition to relying on all the features that are available in the normal version, including Flash and PDF reader.

Google Chrome Beta

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Google Chrome Beta is the beta version of the Google Chrome web browser. This version is one of the four that Google updates regularly: Stable, Beta, Dev and Canary. The Beta version is the closest to the Stable. Thanks to this, you won't get any serious bugs while using it. Moreover, in many cases, this version is usually the one that is later released in the stable channel. Google Chrome Beta is updated every four weeks and allows you to enjoy upcoming Google Chrome releases more than a month in advance. This version also serves Google to check that users are not experiencing serious bugs while using it. In the event that any bugs are discovered, they will be fixed before releasing the changes in the stable and final version. In Google Chrome Beta, you will find the same functionalities as in the Stable one. You can browse the Internet, log in with your Google account, synchronize bookmarks, delete history, etc. Both Google Chrome Beta and the Dev and Canary versions are installed separately from the Stable—so you can use one, two or even all four versions at the same time. Thanks to this, you can compare functionalities, install different extensions or have several accounts synched for faster access to them. If you want to enjoy the new features of Google Chrome before anyone else, but with the guarantee that you will not have problems using it, download Google Chrome Beta!

Google Chrome Backup

Parthelia Tools

Google Chrome Backup is a small tool that you can use to save copies of your profiles in Google Chrome. If you use Chrome and you've already spent some time configuring it to your liking, Google Chrome Backup is a good idea to prevent possible setbacks in the future (like reformatting) that would force you to reinstall the browser. It works in one of two ways, either as an assistant that will complete your backups in just three steps, or 'manually', letting the user choose what to back up. Additionally, you can run sessions in the browser if you're not sure which profile you want to back up, and it's easy to delete or recover any backup with a couple of clicks.

Google Cache Checker

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Google Cache Checker is an extension for Firefox with which you can know in a moment if a page you are visiting is included in Google´s search index or not. It can be useful, for example, to know when the last article you have uploaded to your log has been indexed, or to know if other webpages that belong to you leave some pages out of Google´s index. Google Cache Checker adds a small icon to Firefox´s status bar which will appear in green if the page you are visiting is indexed, or red if it isn´t. Furthermore, in the first case you will be able to access the page that is saved on Google and know the date it was cached.

Google Books Downloader

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Google Books Downloader is a download manager that will help you download and store any eBook from Google Books in an easy way. You'll only have to access the website, copy the URL of the book and paste it in the main window and choose the output format. It offers PDF and JPG as output format as well as different resolutions from 350 to 1280 pixels. In short, Google Books Downloader is a quite useful application that will grant you an enormous book collection in a short while.

Google Calendar for Chrome

Google

Google Calendar (by Google) is a simple extension for Chrome that lets you access the popular Google Calendar in just a click, no matter which website you are at. You just have to click on the icon next to your search bar to check if there's any upcoming event. Naturally, you have to previously link your Google account to the extension. One of its great advantages is that it lets you add new events by just clicking on the icon. Nonetheless, the list of websites that support it is pretty limited, at least by now. Apart from this, the extension was created by Google itself, so it will certainly improve in later versions.

Google Buzz Desktop

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Google Buzz Desktop is a desktop application that allows you to know what's happening on your Google Buzz in a fast and accessible way. Forget the browser. Google Buzz Desktop is very similar to the iPhone version. A colorful interface which will show the events taking place on your Google Buzz. It's updated each two minuts so you'll be always up to date. The look & feel of Google Buzz desktop is really good. Its interface is colorful and eye-catching, inspired in the the logo of the Google service. The application is run appart from the web browser and requires Adobe Air - Don't worry, Adobe Air will be installed in case you don't have it. If you are getting in the world of the new Google service, Google Buzz Desktop will give your desktop a collorful note and you'll receive updated information automatically.

Google Bookmarks Button

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