Category Archives: Google Tutorials & Articles

Orkut Hit by XSS Worm

420-orkut-wormGoogle’s Orkut has been attacked by the virulent Bom Sabado worm. Although the problem has been fixed, Craig discusses whether we will see a rise in attacks on the social networks. Continue reading

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Google Reveals its Government Censorship Map

415-google-censorship-mapWere you aware that the US, UK and Australian governments demanded removal of 1,500 items from Google services during the first 6 months of 2010? Craig examines Google’s Transparency Tool and asks whether it’s the regulatory authorities or Google we should fear the most. Continue reading

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Google Instant Search: Is it an Improvement?

406-google-instantInstant Search is a new feature which attempts to make Google’s search engine faster and more usable. Is it better? Let us know what you think. Continue reading

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Chrome Market Share Rises Above 10 Percent

403-chrome-double-figuresChrome’s market share has moved into double figures. Craig asks whether we’ll soon have a 3-way tie at the top of the browser charts. Continue reading

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Google Releases Chrome 6

336-google-chrome-5Chrome 6 has arrived barely 3 months after version 5. Craig discusses the new theme, the new features and the reasons for Google’s rapid version numbering. Continue reading

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Avoid Email Overload With GMail’s Priority Inbox

401-gmail-priority-inboxGoogle is rolling out “Priority Inbox” to all GMail users. Craig explains how it works and how it could save you from email overload. Continue reading

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Google Adds Free Telephone Voice Calls to GMail

396-google-voiceYou can now call a standard land-line telephone from your GMail account. The free service is being rolled out to US customers, but Craig reveals a loophole which may allow international usage. Continue reading

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Google, Verizon and the Net Neutrality Debate

386-google-verizonHas net neutrality been threatened by the Verizon-Google Legislative Framework Proposal? Craig examines the paper and gives his opinion. Continue reading

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Google Wave’s Goodbye

335-google-waveGoogle is scrapping their Wave system after less than a year following disappointing adoption rates. Craig looks at the reasons why it failed. Continue reading

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