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Toll Roads in Google Maps

Google Maps includes information about toll roads (roads where you have to pay a fee), at least for the US. Chris Maloy, who sent me the tip, says: "This has been long been missing from Google, but available on most other map services. I like seeing this on the detail, however it would be nice to...

In short: Discover how Google Maps now shows toll roads in the US and learn about user suggestions for improved features like toll booth locations and cost indicators. (AI summary)

Finding Related Web Pages

Google is the only major search engine that offers a "similar pages" feature, but not too many people use it. Launched in September 1999 as GoogleScout (scout=explore, investigate), the feature shows around 30 web pages related to a search result. For example, to find sites related to Google...

Google Reader Adds Search

As mentioned in the previous post, Google Reader is now mature. But how could it mature be without having a search feature? The wait is over: Google Reader finally added search. You can search all your feeds, the feeds from a folder or the posts from a single feed. In fact, you can perform two...

In short: Google Reader now has a search feature! Search all feeds, folders or single feeds. Navigate easily with keyboard shortcuts. Some improvements needed for speed and advanced search features. (AI summary)

Opera, the Real Google Browser

I've always thought that Opera is the browser most closely related to Google's philosophy. It may seem strange, but Opera's mail client has many things in common with Gmail (labels, a threaded view), Opera includes search in most views and it usually adds innovative features long before the...

In short: Discover why Opera is the 'real Google browser' with innovative features like full web history search and online bookmark sync. Learn how Opera 9.5 solves Go... (AI summary)

Things Google Can Improve

Durrell Robinson has a lot of great ideas for Google and he decided to share them with you. I only selected some of the most interesting ideas and found their place inside this post. Contact manager integration with Picasa Web Albums and customizable Facebook-like tags that allow you to tag a...

Trends in Google Checkout

that watches Google's attempts to move your operating system online since 2005. Not affiliated with Google. Send your tips to gostips@gmail.com. Google Operating System Unofficial news and tips about Google January 10, 2008 Trends in Google Checkout Google is all about numbers, metrics and stats...

In short: Discover trends in Google Checkout sales data! See revenue evolution over time for various products like apples, oranges, cars, and more. Is this data real? Find out now. (AI summary)

Removing the Plus from Google+

3 years ago, Google+ was launched in an effort to make Google more social. It's the most successful social service created by Google and the main reason is that Google promoted it a lot and switched a lot features to Google+. Google Talk morphed into Google+ Hangouts, Picasa Web Albums became...

Google Video Upload Status

that watches Google's attempts to move your operating system online since 2005. Not affiliated with Google. Send your tips to gostips@gmail.com. Google Operating System Unofficial news and tips about Google June 13, 2006 Google Video Upload Status If you upload videos to Google Video through the...

In short: Learn about Google Video Upload Status and a new method to upload videos using Picasa, with real-time progress tracking. Find out how to view video statistic... (AI summary)

KML Search in Google Earth

that watches Google's attempts to move your operating system online since 2005. Not affiliated with Google. Send your tips to gostips@gmail.com. Google Operating System Unofficial news and tips about Google February 15, 2007 KML Search in Google Earth "KML is a file format used to display...

In short: Discover how to search KML files directly in Google Earth, making it easier to find geographic data on everything from expensive homes to ancient monuments. No need for updates! (AI summary)

Notifier for Google Reader

that watches Google's attempts to move your operating system online since 2005. Not affiliated with Google. Send your tips to gostips@gmail.com. Google Operating System Unofficial news and tips about Google June 9, 2007 Notifier for Google Reader Google Reader Watcher is a Firefox extension that...

In short: Monitor your Google Reader feeds with ease! Discover Google Reader Watcher, a Firefox extension that alerts you to new posts and shows the number of unread i... (AI summary)