Google is rolling out a new Google Wallet feature that allows Gmail users to send money to other Google Wallet users with an email message. Both parties must have Google Wallet accounts, and although the sender must have a Gmail …[Continue]
How Google Tracks the Flu
Google Flu Trends tracks flu season internationally and down to the city. To drill down on the data, just click the map for your country, then your state. The city data is available on its own tab. It’s looking scary …[Continue]
Gmail Tip for Sending Really Big Files
Gmail has an attachment size limit of 25 MG, but recently announced a new feature that allows file sharing of up to 10GB using Google Drive. Here’s how it works. First of all, you need to be composing your message …[Continue]
What is Google Drive?
Google Drive is a new implementation of Google Docs that maps all your Google Docs to a local folder, and provides syncing across multiple computers and 5GB of free storage. It also tracks 30 days of document changes, so you …[Continue]
How to Stop Spam Events on Google Calendar
Have you ever found a spam event on your Google calendar? In my case it was a court appearance in the state of New York regarding some paperwork from the Department of Social Services! I live in California, and am …[Continue]
How to Verify Security Settings in Google Calendar
If you use Google calendar on your phone or desktop, now is a good time to quickly verify your security settings. If your calendar is set to public, your appointments could show up in Google search results! Anne Mitchell, of …[Continue]
Use HistoryPin to See the World
HistoryPin is a Google Maps mashup that allows visitors to pin historic photos on a map and to view photos across locations and dates. The site offers a video introduction and tours of some of the best content. For more …[Continue]
Is Your Browsing History Recoverable?
A recent, high profile murder trial in Florida used search history to incriminate the plaintiff. Just how much of your history actually remains on your personal computer? Leo Notenboom, of Ask-Leo.com, explains that unless you have spyware installed on your …[Continue]
