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Graphing functionality on Google

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Yes, you are seeing it right. Google is adding another weapon in their arsenal (simple math calculation, currency conversion, dictionary word search, etc.) Now, you can type in functions and Google will plot them for you. You can check out their blog for more information.

Get More Out of Google

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I love info graphics, especially when they teach you something! Created by: HackCollege VIA Mashable

Think Insights with Google

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Hate words such as many, few and some used to describe quantity? Just love the percentage? Or you need data on certain digital marketing trend to be included in your assignment? Google is now sharing their studies on consumer behaviour, digital and media with the public, you can find presentation documents, webinars, and videos (example above). Be sure to check it out by clicking the link below. SOURCE Think Insights with Google VIA Google Blog Edited 7 Dec 2011  

Sort by subject in Google Images

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It was announced by Google Blog earlier today and is available now. A first try gives the impression that it is well designed, the sorting by subject function is generally good, one particular useful application is to learn different types of a particular object, for example types of dogs in the introduction video. However, not all search topics, such as sex, could be sort by subject. VIA Amanz

Better sound quality in YouTube videos

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Do you know that you can improve the sound quality of Youtube videos by increasing the resolution? It may not be applied to you if you have a super fast connection and watching it at 1080p already. However, I found that the sound quality changes significantly if you increase the resolution from 240p to 360p. Try watching the above video using 240p and 360p.

Top 10 ways to find better answers online (that aren’t Google)

Even professors will ask you to google topics that they do not want to explain. Have you ever wonder how is life without Google? Read this article from Lifehacker for answers.

Google Weddings

Want to add geekiness to your wedding? No problem. Google has partnered with Michelle Rago to simplify your wedding planning using Google products. What are you waiting for? Go to google.com/weddings . More information can be found at Google Blog . Happy Valentine's Day! VIA Lowyat.NET

Teach Parents Tech

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Last December, Google launched a website that featured a series of how-to videos, teaching parents that are not computer savvy. I know is a bit late to post this, but is never too late to learn, right? See below for the promotional video. Click this sentence to view all the videos! VIA Engadget

Arranging pictures side by side in Blogger

Last I checked, there should be no way to arrange pictures side by side using the editor alone. As usual, I asked the almighty Prof. Google, explanation in BlogBulk.com is the simplest and it actually works! Basically, you are using the html tables, go and try it out if you do need pictures line up in a row. Update: You can see an example here . Edited 2 Sept 2011.

Malaysia Mobile Tech News

For Malaysian readers who are keen on mobile news, you might want to check out Malaysia Mobile Tech News . Maybe I am not aware of other sites, this is a great place to get mobile-related news, promotions, and offers fast. Update: it seems like the website could not be found anymore. Anyone knows what had happened? Update2: The website is gone. I have no idea why this is happening. Edited 23 Aug 2011.

View pdf natively with Google Chrome Beta 8

Did you know you can view pdf natively starting with Chrome Beta 8? Try it out yourself. SOURCE ConceivablyTech

10 cool tools in Windows 7

This web page shows 10 useful, but not apparent, tools in Windows 7 that might make your life easier. Some of them existed in Vista too.

Adding Adsense banner next to blog title

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Adding a Google Adsense banner on the right of blog title might sound easy, but getting the right code is especially hard for me. Thanks to the almighty Google, I found a relatively easy instruction in Blogger Sentral . Basically, the code add an extra right section in the default blog header. You can add any additional gadget to the new header section. Simple but neat. View the screen shots after the break.

Gizmo's freeware

I recently found out a rather good freewares review website, Gizmodo's freeware (a community site). Although I do not agree with some of the choices, this website is a good starting point if you have no idea at all about which software to be used.