We've looked at Google applications before, most recently Google Reader, but with the ever increasing avalanche of Google Apps being released I though we'd start from scratch and have a more structured approach at examining Google. Consequently this week is all about creating a Google Account, configuring your personalised Home Page and looking at setting up and using your personal search history.

Of course, as these are web based services, this screencast is cross platform and is suitable for mac, PC and Linux users. However, with the inclusion of the Google CEO on the Apple board and the ongoing rumours of enhanced Apple/Google integration, it might be worth Mac users taking a special interest in Google!

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Google Reader is a web based RSS reader and yet another part of Googles quest for world domination!

The first version of Google Reader really wasn't much to write home about and the latest version also didn't immediately strike a chord with me. After dismissing it, I read various blog posts raving about the latest version (Scoble included) so I thought I'd better re-visit it.

I'm I glad I did as it is worthy of closer examination, in fact, it's brilliant and has taken over as my RSS reader of choice which I'd never thought anything would (being a happy NetNewsWire user).

So this episode is all about Google Reader V2.0 and takes you through the basics and some more advanced stuff. This week also has an Extra! section just for Extra! members only. The Extra! section covers:

Starred Items
Sharing your Posts
Built-in Link Blog
Goodies
Adding to Google Personalised page
Exporting Subs from NetNewsWire
Importing OPML Files
Managing Large Sub Lists


Discussions: Forum

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