Ok, at the risk of angering my patient audience, I’m posting yet ANOTHER non-“Where I Do Stuff” post. Let me assure you, again, that the next episode of that is in development, and it’s a doozy! But for now, I MUST tell you about something I’ve found that is so incredibly cool, and getting cooler. I’m doing this because I believe in something: I believe in the power of one really cool company to do many really cool things in their quest to organize the world’s information. Enough buildup, already? I agree. Here it is:
A personalized Google search page. It sounds a lot less sexy than it really is. Below is a screenshot of my Google personalized search page. As always, clicking on the picture will bring up a new window with a larger, easier-to-see version. You can have all kinds of neat stuff on your page, and the interface is continuing to improve. I have my 6 most recently recieved e-mails from my Gmail account, tech and business news, a stock quote for Google (I own 5 shares that are doing really well), some daily quotes, personalized bookmarks, and other cool stuff. The only reason I don’t have the local weather on there because I don’t have a zip code right now. By now you’re asking, “How can I get this cool thing so I can be as web-savvy as you, Andrew?” Great question! All you have to do is go to www.google.com/ig (new window) and create a google account. Last I heard, anyone could create a google account. I don’t know if that means anyone can have a Gmail account, but if you want one and it doesn’t come with the google account, just ask me in the comments below. Be sure to include your e-mail address and I’ll send you an invitation to join Gmail. Let me know what you think and how you’ve personalized YOUR Google page in the comments below! I can answer any questions you have in getting it set up, too.
Cheers,
Andrew
Once again I am soooo impressed.
No way could I ever keep up with all the electronic communications that are going on in this world…but I am so proud of you, and enjoy so much watching you navigate your own way through the path you are cutting for yourself. I doubt, very much, that I need a Google page, but it will be fun to see yours from time to time. Just keep on with this exciting life of yours, and I’ll stand by and enjoying watching!!! Hugs.
I love Google.
If you want some fun, go to Google Labs (http://labs.google.com) to check out their latest offerings, and new programmes they’re testing. You can see a picture of your house from the air, find lists of sets, or find a taxi (by location) in REALTIME. And there’s much more. Geez, ya’d think I owned stock in Google, too.
JRS