Have you tried Google’s new browser, “Chrome”? It’s fast and it rocks. But there’s no Google Toolbar! How can you bookmark pages to a central location (Google Bookmarks)? Here’s how, in just a few quick and easy steps :-D. First, download Chrome (duh!) :-D. If you don’t already see a bookmarks bar (right below the… Continue reading Google’s new browser, Chrome, and Google Bookmarks
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How to pick an apartment (with the help of a damn cool Google Spreadsheet "wiki")
I’m in apartment-hunting mode, and have amassed a set of criteria for my search that I thought you might benefit from… and be able to easily add to! With the new release of Google Docs and Spreadsheets (horrid name, super product), I can now do all sorts of cool stuff! For instance, I’ve embedded the… Continue reading How to pick an apartment (with the help of a damn cool Google Spreadsheet "wiki")
Getting hired by Google
I recently noticed that a fellow Googler posted some thoughtful tips about interviewing at Google, and — now that I’m a bit more comfortable blogging about Work — I figured I’d contribute to the conversation a bit by offering my own, unofficial tips. Note the unofficial part. I work in Search Quality; aside from occasionally… Continue reading Getting hired by Google
Gmail user? The new "murder," er, "mute" function will have you crying tears of joy
Lots of folks have noticed that five very cool new features debuted today in Gmail:1) Enhanced UI, with Reply and other handy features placed at the top of conversations.2) Notification when new messages have been made in the conversation since you started drafting your reply.3) Forward an entire conversation (all messages).4) Send chat messages to… Continue reading Gmail user? The new "murder," er, "mute" function will have you crying tears of joy
Being under the microscope
I’ve been at Google about four months, and it’s been a hell of a great ride so far. I really need to write more about this later, but in a nutshell… my colleagues rock, the flexible and trusting environment is awesome, and I’m very excited about what I’m working on. However, I do have to… Continue reading Being under the microscope
Super-speedy-search tip for Firefoxers! (search keywords)
I love RottenTomatoes.com. It’s one of the most useful and addictive movie sites I’ve found, right along with IMDB.com. Now I can look up movies on either database in a snap by using a surprisingly little-known Firefox feature that lets you assign a keyword of your choice to any search on any site. I’ve set… Continue reading Super-speedy-search tip for Firefoxers! (search keywords)
I’ve joined Google
A couple of months ago, I became a Googler. Since my boss—Matt Cutts—has already so kindly introduced me on his blog, I feel this is probably a good time to say a few words about my new job 😀 The short version: I’m honored, humbled, a bit nervous, and yes, very happy. As a lifelong… Continue reading I’ve joined Google
Browser toolbar creators are missing one of the simplest, most useful options
Bookmarks. Favorites. Most of us save a list of sites we often visit or want to re-find again… either by adding them as a Bookmark in Firefox or as a Favorite in Internet Explorer or even adding the site to our online list residing on del.icio.us or Spurl, and so on. Also, lots of us… Continue reading Browser toolbar creators are missing one of the simplest, most useful options
Well-reviewed movie "Waterborne" now available free on Google Video
I haven’t had a chance to watch more than the first few minutes of this film, but Waterborne has been generally well-reviewed… and you can watch it for free either below or directly on Google’s site through January 15, 2006. Rather than spoil even part of the plot, I’ll instead invite you to begin watching… Continue reading Well-reviewed movie "Waterborne" now available free on Google Video
Click-to-call is the next big thing in Web advertising… but with a twist
I just read on Darren’s Problogger.net site (via Threadwatch) that Google is testing out a pay-per-call feature in its AdWords program. The way it works (so far in testing) is that Google places a little phone icon next to specific trial text ads where text AdWords ads are normally placed on the righthand side of… Continue reading Click-to-call is the next big thing in Web advertising… but with a twist