I've been saying this for awhile, if you're not Googling, you're not trying hard enough to find something. Now it seems like Google, like Microsoft before it, is taking over the world. Well, at least there's less passwords to remember. Obviously, I use Blogger but I also use YouTube on a regular basis. Who doesn't? I know there are other options but these guys have it down to a fine science regarding ease of use and connectivity. They know what you want and don't make you sift through a lot of trash to get it. I don't use Gmail as a mail client because I've had Windows mail for such a long time I'm reluctant to change. And I use Bloglines as an aggregator from way back when iHCPL had us set up an account. I like being able to have access all the websites I regularly visit on one page. I use Google Books at work but usually search Amazon at home just because I'm so familiar with how their website works. Google Books also has a bookshelf feature to share your personal library with other bibliophiles but I am a longtime LibraryThing user, which serves the same purpose. I also use Shelfari but I should probably let one of these go. If you're a Facebook user, all three have applications so you can share your shelf picks (and reviews) with your FB friends. It's become harder and harder to stay OUT of touch with people you know. Google Labs is a fun way to explore different ways of making the most of your computing experience. I have to admit, I don't use it much simply because I forget about it, but it's certainly interesting. I'm curious about People Hopper, but really, when do I have time to morph my friends' profile pics into my own picture to see how different/similar we are? I suppose since I work in a library, Google Books would be the application I'd use the most. I searched for a book I'm currently reading, The Murderer's Daughters by Randy Susan Meyers. I like the preview - the first 167 pages - and the links to where you can purchase the book, as well as reviews from other Google Book-ers. As I stated earlier, I use its Advanced Book Search at work to help locate books for patrons, especially when the only information they can supply you with is, "That blue book with the thing on front." Sure, no problem. I can find that for you...
Sunday, April 18, 2010
The Web According To Google #85 Resistance Is Futile
I've been saying this for awhile, if you're not Googling, you're not trying hard enough to find something. Now it seems like Google, like Microsoft before it, is taking over the world. Well, at least there's less passwords to remember. Obviously, I use Blogger but I also use YouTube on a regular basis. Who doesn't? I know there are other options but these guys have it down to a fine science regarding ease of use and connectivity. They know what you want and don't make you sift through a lot of trash to get it. I don't use Gmail as a mail client because I've had Windows mail for such a long time I'm reluctant to change. And I use Bloglines as an aggregator from way back when iHCPL had us set up an account. I like being able to have access all the websites I regularly visit on one page. I use Google Books at work but usually search Amazon at home just because I'm so familiar with how their website works. Google Books also has a bookshelf feature to share your personal library with other bibliophiles but I am a longtime LibraryThing user, which serves the same purpose. I also use Shelfari but I should probably let one of these go. If you're a Facebook user, all three have applications so you can share your shelf picks (and reviews) with your FB friends. It's become harder and harder to stay OUT of touch with people you know. Google Labs is a fun way to explore different ways of making the most of your computing experience. I have to admit, I don't use it much simply because I forget about it, but it's certainly interesting. I'm curious about People Hopper, but really, when do I have time to morph my friends' profile pics into my own picture to see how different/similar we are? I suppose since I work in a library, Google Books would be the application I'd use the most. I searched for a book I'm currently reading, The Murderer's Daughters by Randy Susan Meyers. I like the preview - the first 167 pages - and the links to where you can purchase the book, as well as reviews from other Google Book-ers. As I stated earlier, I use its Advanced Book Search at work to help locate books for patrons, especially when the only information they can supply you with is, "That blue book with the thing on front." Sure, no problem. I can find that for you...
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