Tag Archives: Google

I’m Becoming an Anachronism (according to Google)

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Steve Dale

A sad farewell to iGoogle – RIP. Continue reading →

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Create Persistent Searches and Monitor Specific Keywords with the Best Google Alerts Alternative: TalkWalker Alerts

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Steve Dale

If you are not familiar with this kind of tool, its key purpose is one of actively and persistently search for a set of keywords you specify and to report to you, via RSS/email of any instances of new content mentioning your selected keywords. Continue reading →

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Google+ 101 Guide

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Steve Dale

Here’s a useful introduction to Google+ for anyone still uncertain about giving it a try, or for anyone who has signed-up and is struggling to make sense of the various features and facilities. Best to show the slides in full … Continue reading →

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Google+ answers the Facebook challenge

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Steve Dale

Google has announced details of it’s latest foray into social networking with Google+. The core components appear to consist of : Circles (equivalent to groups) – where information can be shared privately. With Circles you can put your friends from … Continue reading →

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Google discontinues many services

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Steve Dale

I’m saddened to read that Google is discontinuing development of Google Notebook, something I’ve used extensively since it was launched. It seems that this is part of a general rationalisation exercise being conducted as part of the need to cut … Continue reading →

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