Google Desktop Update

In 2004, Google launched Google Desktop, a program designed to make it easy for users to search their own PCs for emails, files, music, photos, Web pages and more.



Desktop has been used by tens of millions of people and we’ve been humbled by its usage and great user feedback. However, over the past seven years we’ve also witnessed some big changes in how users store and access their own data, with many moving to web-based applications. There has been a significant shift from local to cloud-based storage and computing, as well as integration of Google Desktop functionality (like local search) into most modern operating systems. This is a positive development for users and we’re excited that most people now have instant access to their personal information. As such, we’ll be discontinuing support for Google Desktop, including all of the associated APIs, services, plugins and gadgets.



As of September 14, Google Desktop will no longer be available for download, and existing installations will not be updated to include new features or fixes.



Thanks again to all of our users. It’s been a fun journey.



Posted by the Google Desktop Team

Google Desktop Update

In 2004, Google launched Google Desktop, a program designed to make it easy for users to search their own PCs for emails, files, music, photos, Web pages and more.



Desktop has been used by tens of millions of people and we’ve been humbled by its usage and great user feedback. However, over the past seven years we’ve also witnessed some big changes in how users store and access their own data, with many moving to web-based applications. There has been a significant shift from local to cloud-based storage and computing, as well as integration of Google Desktop functionality (like local search) into most modern operating systems. This is a positive development for users and we’re excited that most people now have instant access to their personal information. As such, we’ll be discontinuing support for Google Desktop, including all of the associated APIs, services, plugins and gadgets.



As of September 14, Google Desktop will no longer be available for download, and existing installations will not be updated to include new features or fixes.



Thanks again to all of our users. It’s been a fun journey.



Posted by the Google Desktop Team

Japanese Earthquake Realtime Updates Gadgets

Providing information regarding the disaster and damage with realtime updates.

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Example use of gadgets to stay up to date with information regarding the disaster and damage.










A massive 8.9/9.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean nearby Northeastern Japan at around 2:46pm on March 11 (JST) causing damage with blackouts, fire and tsunami.

The large earthquake triggered a tsunami warning for countries all around the Pacific ocean.

2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

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Book of Odds Gadget

Daily Odds, Odds in the news, Editor's Picks and more from Book of Odds.


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Social Bookmarks Gadget

Sharing Is Caring Social Bookmarks - Blogger gadget for social linking.


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More info:
Add this to your site to take advantage of the importance of social networking to increase your target audience. You will increase hits, sales, click-throughs, customer comments and create a more global community. You can also track Google Analytics click Events by entering your tracking code. Social networks supported: Blogger, Twitter, Facebook, Gmail, Orkut, Google Bookmarks, Google Buzz, MySpace, Digg, Reddit, Delicious, Stumble Upon, Windows Live, Aol Lifestream, Baidu, Yahoo! Buzz, Linked In, Friendster, Netvouz

FaceFace Gadget

A facebook profile picture rating widget that randomly displays profile pictures and you can pick one.

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More info:
A facebook profile picture rating widget that randomly displays profile pictures two at a time and you can pick which one is better. The votes are stored in a central database and you can see where you and your friends pictures rank. There is a search function built into the widget. You must allow Facebook access to register your and your friends profile picture.

goo.gl URL Shortener Gadget

Fastest URL shortening on the Net. Shorten long URLs from your dashboard, homepage, blog or web site.

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