Google Secrets, Instagram Ads, Patent Wars, Netflix 4K [Tech News Digest]
The secret behind Google's floating barge is revealed, Instagram adds ads, smartphone patent wars intensify, Netflix tests Ultra HD, Amazon launches Kindle MatchBook, Google+ appeals to vanity, and tickets for wearing Google Glass.
3 Steps To Get Google Authorship For Yourself And Your Website
Setting up Google Authorship for yourself is well worth the effort for all its benefits. But really, it's hardly any effort at all as these three simple steps show you how easy it is.
You Can Now Finally Get a Vanity URL For Your Google Plus Account - If You're Eligible
Finally, Google+ users can get a vanity URL for their profile. Google Plus has been around since 2011, but you haven't been able to get a proper vanity URL for your profile until now.
A Little Bit Of Me: 4 Reasons Why You Should Set Up Google Authorship
Have you established Google Authorship yet? Beyond the aesthetic value of your profile photo in the search results, Google Authorship has a few more benefits. Find out what they are here.
Is Facebook Going The Same Way As MySpace?
It happened with the massive community of AOL Online during the dialup days, it happened with Yahoo Search during the late 1990's. And history is more likely than not to repeat itself with Facebook. Why?
4 Services That Let You Schedule Google+ Posts
Need to schedule posts on Google+? Google is not going to make it easy for you. Google+ doesn't let you schedule posts as Twitter and Facebook do. But there are ways around it.
Picasa Web Albums Destined For The Trashcan As Google+ Muscles In
Google is diverting all traffic from Picasa Web Albums to the Photos section on Google+. Google is still allowing access to Picasa Web Albums for the time being, so you can move your photos out.
Everything You Need to Know About Using Snapseed in Google+
Google recently re-introduced Snapseed for desktop users, no matter which operating system they happen to be using. The only catch is that Snapseed is only available using Google's own browser, Chrome.
Google Search Adds Support For Hashtags - But Only From Google Plus
announced that Google Search will be indexing hashtag search terms. But there's only one caveat - it will only pull results from Google Plus, at least for the moment anyway.
Google+ Improves RAW To JPEG Photo Conversion With Support For 70 Cameras
Google+ now gives photographers more latitude with RAW to JPEG conversions by adding RAW support for 70 camera makes. Included are Canon’s EOS and Powershot series, and models from Nikon, Panasonic, Sony, and Olympus.
More Than Just A Social Network: 5 Creative Uses For Google+ On The Go
There's a lot you can get out of Google+ as a social network, but if there's one place it really excels, it's on your mobile. In addition to the traditional use of the social network itself, you can get creative with how you interact with Google+ on the go. Whether its to automatically back up and transfer your photos, host virtual tours, or create your own private group messaging system, there's quite a bit you can get done with your iPhone or Android phone using Google+.
Join These Today: 10 Of The Most Interesting Communities on Google+
To help you get started with Google+ Communities, I've decided to compile ten of the most intriguing or interesting Communities out there. These are ones that have at least over 10,000 users, and receive frequent updates every single day. Of course, these updates need to be unique or fun, and something worth coming back for every day. Turns out that's a tall order on Google+ these days, but in the Communities section, it isn't really as rare as you might think.
The Final Showdown: Google+ vs. Facebook, Which One Is REALLY The Best?
Which is better, Facebook or Google+? Even here at MakeUseOf, we can't quite agree. When it comes to social networks, especially big ones like Facebook and Google+, we all have our opinions. Some think Facebook is better due to its larger user base. Others think Google+ is better because of its slicker interface. But when push comes to shove, which one is actually the better social network? Which has the better interface? Better messaging options? Profile customizations? News feed? When it comes right down to it, which social network really wins?
Speed Up Social Time With These Social Media Shortcuts
Did you know that if you pressed Alt + 1 while browsing Facebook, you'd be brought to your homepage? Alt + 2 brings you to your profile page. Knowing these keyboard shortcuts for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google Plus can save you a tremendous amount of time. And learning them couldn't be easier with this helpful infograph by Quintly.
Stretching A Circle: 5 Ways To Use Google+ Circles For Personal Productivity
Google+ Circles are just that – a circle of friends organized around the way you want to share with them. Think of them as special and specific "drop zones" for stuff. The great thing about Circles is that you can use them in a variety of flexible ways. The ideas for using Google+ Circles for personal productivity aren't new by any means. Here are five.
Get More Out Of Google+ Hangouts With These 5 Creative Ideas
Google+ Hangouts are a pretty cool tool - one which we've put to good use here at MakeUseOf. Whether it's to hold editorial meetings or to host our own Podcast, Technophilia, we're big fans of everything that Google+ has to offer. Now we want to give you a few extra ideas on how you can get even more out of the service.
Have Better Social Conversations With Replies And More For Google+ [Chrome]
I will say that Google+ has moved out of the shadows and is a viable social network for a lot of specific purposes. The Google+ experience is growing on me. That’s why I really liked what the Chrome extension called Replies and More for Google+ brought to my social conversations. It is a recommended install from our Best Chrome Extensions page.
Quiet Google+ Feed? Here Are 10 Techies You Should Follow On Google+
If you're still trying to navigate the labyrinth that is Google+ and are wondering who to follow, we've got a list of 10 must-follow photographers, techies, and more that will liven up the quietest Google+ feed out there. With Google employees, tech bloggers, photographers, vloggers, designers, entrepreneurs, and more, there's an incredibly lively discussion going on on Google+, it's just a matter of knowing where to look.
Learn Photography: Connect With Top Photographers On Google+ Communities
Finding inspiration for photography is never a problem on the web. But even when we are taking in all we can, we shouldn’t forget the real-timeliness of social media and its natural give and take interactivity. Your first leanings could be towards Facebook. But in my opinion and social runs, Google+ is quite a few steps ahead when it comes to being an online training school for photographers.
Circles, Everywhere: Streamline Social Networking With Lists
Friends’ lists on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ are the best way to not only interact with the wider world, but also the best way to cut down on the noise. Lists allow you to organize your friends and followers, and then help you prioritize the ones you want to tune into. There are just so many with whom you can have a meaningful conversation with after all without disproving Dunbar’s Number.