If you have not already noticed the pop-ups from Google asking you to review their new privacy policy, you may be living under a rock. Google announced massive changes to its privacy policy which seem to contradict everything Google has stood for in protecting user data. While Google claims its... (Continue reading)
When Google+ announced they were going to develop games for the social network, many users cringed. The thought of having to put up with more updates from Angry Birds, Farmville and other games on another network was enough. However, Google was wise enough to realize that what social networkers want... (Continue reading)
Dropbox is really popular among cloud syncing software. There are other options out there, a lot of them in fact. One of the other cloud syncing options is InSync. They even say it’s ok for you to cheat on Dropbox with them. That means it’s ok if you have permission…. right?... (Continue reading)
Google understands that when you social network, you want to be able to share what is going on as it is going on. While status updates can occur instantly, sharing videos and photos often take much longer and are often forgotten. By the time you get to a computer, the... (Continue reading)
If you are not using Google+ Sparks, you are missing out on a way to actively use your interests that no other social network can boast. Most social networks allow you to list interests to help connect with others. While Google+ offers this is as one way to reach out... (Continue reading)
Google has added a handful of features to the social network in a major update by the end of 2011. Many of these updates are cosmetic in nature and work to improve upon features users are utilizing every day while on Google+. This includes a way to enlarge the size... (Continue reading)
Whenever you create an account online, you are often given a chance to set up recovery options, privacy settings and more. Most users ignore these opportunities to keep their accounts secure. Google+ also gives you the chance to set up recovery, privacy and notifications settings when you create an account... (Continue reading)
When Google+ was first announced, the biggest feature that generated buzz about the fledgling social network was the “Circles” feature. When you use any social network, you often can share updates either publically or to those who are connected with you. Google+ Circles allow you to further breakdown who and... (Continue reading)
Every social network in existence has some sort of feed for users to stay in the loop with family, friends, co-workers and the random people we meet online. Google+ has used the Stream concept prevalent in other networks, such as Facebook to share this information with you. You simply browse... (Continue reading)
Google recently introduced a new mobile app called Google Currents. Available for both Android and iOS devices (iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad), Google Currents can be simply described as a mobile news reader with a twist. You can think of Google Currents as a hybrid of mobile apps such as Flipboard, Zite,... (Continue reading)