Tag Archives : Google

This design for Google Ventures is a beautiful mix of photography and design, with a unique scrolling effect as you move further down the page. This design was featured on the Monday 14th of May 2012. It falls under the category of Corporate, and has a layout style of Grid. If you’d like, you can visit this site, or view all our other featured designs. … Read the rest of the article on : Design Shack

Downloading your collection of data stored within Google products can be a tedious job, especially when you have been using Google for years across many different applications. With hundreds of files and photos already uploaded, downloading them one by one is hardly an idea worth considering. Instead of scrolling and surfing page after page of your Google accounts and downloading each file, one after the other, be it the data and files from Google Docs, Google+, Buzz, contacts or even your photo album on Pic … Read the rest of the article on : hongkiat.com

A few days ago, Google added another weapon to its arsenal – Google Drive. Simply put, Drive is Google’s version of cloud storage – say, Dropbox meets Google Docs. As with any other cloud storage service, Google Drive lets you store your data online, edit/modify it as per your needs and share it with others and/or collaborate while working. Drive itself looks like an enhanced cousin of Google Docs – just that now you have the liberty to upload and store different file types. The default storage space offered with Google Drive is 5 GB, though it can be upgraded to 25 GB at .49 per month, or 100 GB for .99 per month. Still need more? Well, there are plans to offer 1 TB of storage for .99 per month as well. Also, if you decide to upgrade your Drive space (to any of the paid plans), your GMail account … Read the rest of the article on : Speckyboy Design Magazine

In the recent year you have been showered with free cloud storage anyone can use to store files online, any types of files so you can easily access them anywhere on any devices. These are great so you can practically put aside your worries of not being able to complete your projects or tasks in case you are away from your device. But since many of you are using Gmail and utilizing Google Docs at most, now Google also ready to serve your needs with its cloud storage ‘Drive‘. Previously Google Docs, Google Drive is another cloud storage you can … Read the rest of the article on : hongkiat.com

Social networking site Google plus is not only a way to make friends and remaining in contact with them but also playing an important role in offering a great opportunity in growth in education by collaborative work and communication. Many universities has now recognized the potential of Google plus and have included it in campus for use in everyday life. Google plus is offering lots of applications and formation which are very helpful. Here are some ways in which universities are using Google plus and are improving their level. 1. New Campus communication: This is the best way for communication and universities are very excited about this new involvement in their campus which will bring all together. 2. Hangout office hours: If you are not feeling like going to campus or office because of some problem then you need to worry about it. You can make yourself virtually available there anytime. 3. Improving sea … Read the rest of the article on : SaveDelete

Google Chrome is a great resource offering awesome extensions for students. The browser allows users to sign in to Chrome anywhere and bring up bookmarks, history, and settings. In addition to this useful feature it gives awesome extensions that students can use to save time and concentrate their efforts. We’ve listed such 18 time-saving Chrome extensions from note-taking apps to books, citations, and reminders. 1. Note Anywhere - You can easily make online notes through this chrome extension.     2. Google Books - This chrome extension lets you read any book anywhere, from any device you access on or off campus. You can even highlight text and make notes. Read the rest of the article on : SaveDelete

Today, following the post 5 Steps to More Efficient Google Search, we want to reveal to you 10 more awesome features that Google can do to help save your time of searching here and there, clicking up and down, or purchasing something complicated for simple functions. In short, it helps you to achieve a more efficient and cost-effective daily life, and you just need to uncover these features by following the jump link. Let’s get to know what magic this search giant can perform then! Meanwhile, here are some awesome features of other Google services, we have got covered for you! Google Analytics: 6 Powerful Features Google Analytics: Goals and Funnels Gmail: 18 Helpful Tools Gmail: Advanced Search Google Music: 7 Essential Feat … Read the rest of the article on : hongkiat.com

Yesterday Google rolled out a massive redesign of its social network, Google+. They didn’t merely shuffle around a few objects, they completely redefined the entire visual experience. Such a major refresh merits a special edition of our web design critique series. Let others talk about boring old feature lists, join us as we jump in and take a look around to see what’s better and what’s worse from a designer’s perspective. We’ll pick apart every piece of the interface and see if there’s anything to be learned. Read the rest of the article on : Design Shack

Google Calendar is a great tool to embed in your site, and it’s incredibly easy to do using an iFrame. Before I go into further styling for the Calendar, I’ll quickly go through how to embed your Google Calendar anywhere into your site. You can embed a live calendar for other to edit along with you, or privately edit it whilst all visitors can see your updates to events as they happen. All this is done with Google’s trademark simplicity and ease of use, however if you wish to use CSS to further style your calendar, you’ll need to spend a little time tweaking with trial and error to get it to your liking. First, you need to select the calendar which you wish to embed on your site under the ‘Calendars’ tab of your settings pa … Read the rest of the article on : Webdesigner Depot

Along with all of the collective Google apps, Contacts has proven to be a very dynamic address book system. What first started off in GMail has now adapted into its own web-based application in which you can add, edit, delete, and categorize your Google Contacts. These lists can sync with your Android phone or even with your iPhone / OS X Contacts list — if you can set it up properly. Thus it is crucial to keep these contacts organized and easy to flip through. Unfortunately Google is far from being the best housekeeper, and the development platform is still in its infancy. I have added some helpful tips below for Google users to organize their enormous Contacts list. Recommended Reading: 18 Helpful Tools for Better Gmail Experience Read the rest of the article on : hongkiat.com