December 1, 2011
Personally, I am happy to give my entire online existence over to Google. They have my email, my Analytics data, my search history, my mobile device, my credit card information, and the list goes on. Some people may not feel that this is the smartest thing to do, and I don’t blame them. Those same people may still want to reap the benefits of web mail.
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November 24, 2011
Most savvy Internet users probably have at one at least Google account - mainly because Google, for good or bad, crosses paths with so many other websites that it's hard to avoid not using the services and apps it has to offer. If you use your Google sign-in ID for multiple websites, and/or sign into Google Mail from public or shared computers, you should definitely make sure the account is secure.
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November 17, 2011
Following the failed launch about 2 weeks ago, Google has once again launched the Gmail app for iOS. This time we think they’ve got it right. The last time Gmail for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch was launched, it was taken off the market the same day due to a bug in the notifications system. Now that it’s all better, let’s take a brief look at this long long awaited app from Google.
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November 2, 2011
After giving us a preview several months ago, Gmail is now launching its brand new look and will automatically update all accounts soon. The new look is keeping up with other Google+ themed changes that have been happening all over Google products (like Reader, for example), and comes packed with new features on top of the aesthetic changes.
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November 2, 2011
Google Mail offers 7,641MB or roughly 7.5GB of free storage space for your emails. That's a lot of space for emails and chances are, you will never really need it all. Don't you wonder how you can actually make use of it? GMail Drive is a tool for Windows (XP through 7) that allows you to access your Google Mail storage space.
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October 21, 2011
We are always searching for something. These days it’s probably less about our lives and more on the web. Well, if that’s so, then the browser extension called CloudMagic deserves at least a look-see and maybe an install. CloudMagic as the name implies, is all about the services on the cloud. The magic is that it is a super-fast way to search across multiple services.
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October 5, 2011
One of the great things about typing into a word processor like Microsoft Word or Apple Pages is that they automatically fix common spelling mistakes. While most web browsers have come a long way with spell checking, they still do not include auto-correct. Some spelling mistakes are so common that just underlining them seems pointless.
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September 28, 2011
Most of us suffer from information overload. Being overwhelmed with private emails may not be a big issue and ignoring half the emails is actually acceptable to a certain degree. In a professional life however, not only are you expected to find ways to cope with all incoming channels, you also have to process the information, i.e. forward, respond, discuss, keep track, and follow up.
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September 23, 2011
For some time now Google has supported a feature that allows users to sign into multiple Google accounts at the same time. I use this feature on a daily basis on my computer, but it was not supported on the iPhone web app. Thankfully, that has changed. Google has pushed an update through that allows users to sign in with multiple Google accounts from the same device.
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September 1, 2011
I think at this point we can all agree that the infamous cloud is not going away. That being said, the cloud does have some disadvantages, and the most glaring of these is when you do not have an Internet connection available. Fear not, because Google has you covered as they are now offering offline access to Gmail, Docs and Calendar.
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August 22, 2011
Alongside Google's hot social networking platform, the Mountain View based company has redesigned many of its products' user interfaces over the past few months in an effort to provide a cleaner and more streamlined feel. Most of these changes are totally aesthetic, but they are easier on the eye and make the Google experience much more pleasurable.
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July 30, 2011
If you are often on Gmail, you most likely know how many things you can actually do with it (apart from readings and sending mail). We have already shared quite a few tips on how Gmail can be turned into a multitasking tool but it is still amazing how this great free email service can come in handy for various purposes.
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July 27, 2011
Last week Google announced improvements to Gmail that will enable users to make multiple calls to computers or phone lines from their inbox. The ability to call from Gmail is currently only available in the US, and now that functionality includes making and receiving multiple calls as well as a new "hold" button for pausing the active conversation.
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July 14, 2011
For many years, I switched between a whole range of email clients. First I went with Outlook Express. Then I bought a new computer and decided to test the waters with Thunderbird. Once Gmail became popular, I became an avid Gmail user for years. More recently, I've started experimenting with Thunderbird again.
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July 5, 2011
Google have recently been rolling out a new design for Google Calendar and Gmail, sporting a minimalist theme. The new look of the Google services is designed to match the recently released Google+. The Google+ design is reported by Techcrunch to have been created by original Macintosh designer, Andy Hertzfeld.
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