Google Buzz is a new feature in Gmail that allows you to link all of your social networking and internet activity into one feed.* People can see your “Buzz Post” (similar to a tweet) on your Google Profile or if they are logged into Gmail. The difference between a “Buzz Post” and a “Tweet” is that when you “Buzz,” you can incorporate words with website links, photos, videos, and other media in your Buzz, whereas with Twitter, you can only write words and put web links. With Google Buzz, your post can be as long or as short as you wish; no word limit. You can “Follow” people and receive their posts in your Gmail inbox.
If you want to use Buzz, but you don’t want the whole internet viewing your posts, there is an option where only people whom you select out of your contacts list may see your Buzz. People can comment on your Buzz posts, and they can “Like” (people click this if they think your post is good or relevant) your posts.
Google Buzz may not sound appealing to you, but give it a try. If you want to add it to your Gmail, use the link below:
http://www.google.com/buzz
If you want to check out my Google Profile that includes my Google Buzz feed, check out the link below:
http://www.google.com/profiles/mightylions1
*Please note that you can use Google Buzz on your cell phone also.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Windows 7 Review
Windows 7 is the newest operating system from Microsoft. Windows XP set the standard for operating systems in 2001, followed by an epic failure of an operating system called Windows Vista in 2007. Windows Vista had lots of problems including major security errors. Overall, Vista was a poor operating system that had funky graphics and definitely not a user-friendly interface.
Windows 7 was released to the general public on October 22, 2009. From the first time I used the new Windows 7 operating system, I knew it was much improved from Vista. The start up time was only around 10-15 seconds compared to 20-30 seconds on Vista. Microsoft introduced a new taskbar called the “Superbar” that allows you to pin your favorite applications to the taskbar so you can put programs on your taskbar without running them. This feature also makes icons cluttering up your screen a thing of the past. Another great feature is the “Aero Peek” button at the bottom right hand corner of the screen. Hovering over this button makes all visible windows transparent for a clear look at the desktop.
Also, if you have two programs open at the same time and want to see them both, just click and drag the programs to the left and right of the screen and they will snap together, allowing you to see them in a split-screen type format. They have many new features in Windows 7, but I will only mention one more notable feature. When the start menu is clicked, there is a search box where you can type in anything you are searching for (a program, computer game, video file, music file, picture, or any file or feature on your computer) and the search box will pull it up for you.
Overall, I would recommend getting the Windows 7 operating system for your home use or business use. It has a clean, user-friendly interface, faster web browsing, quicker start up and shut down time, and better internet security.
Windows 7 was released to the general public on October 22, 2009. From the first time I used the new Windows 7 operating system, I knew it was much improved from Vista. The start up time was only around 10-15 seconds compared to 20-30 seconds on Vista. Microsoft introduced a new taskbar called the “Superbar” that allows you to pin your favorite applications to the taskbar so you can put programs on your taskbar without running them. This feature also makes icons cluttering up your screen a thing of the past. Another great feature is the “Aero Peek” button at the bottom right hand corner of the screen. Hovering over this button makes all visible windows transparent for a clear look at the desktop.
Also, if you have two programs open at the same time and want to see them both, just click and drag the programs to the left and right of the screen and they will snap together, allowing you to see them in a split-screen type format. They have many new features in Windows 7, but I will only mention one more notable feature. When the start menu is clicked, there is a search box where you can type in anything you are searching for (a program, computer game, video file, music file, picture, or any file or feature on your computer) and the search box will pull it up for you.
Overall, I would recommend getting the Windows 7 operating system for your home use or business use. It has a clean, user-friendly interface, faster web browsing, quicker start up and shut down time, and better internet security.
Monday, February 1, 2010
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