Great Chrome Extensions for Different Google Apps

With adding extensions Google made me change my mind and give up on Firefox – so far the best browser in the world! The biggest problem with the Firefox is it’s never ending hunger for system resources (memory) and yes, Chrome is faster. OK, enough with the browser battle, I was going to list there some great extensions I found. Thinking about extensions to include, I found that I actually use pretty much addons that are dedicated for different Google services and decided to include in this post extensions for Google services only. So here you go:

Note: Extension are for developer builds of Chrome 4.0+

Gmail

gmailDisplays the number of unread messages so you can always be notified whan you receive new emails and give a quick response. If you click on the icon it also gives you a short insight on who writes you and you can take a little peek into the message. [Install]

Wave

waveVery similar to the Gmail extension – displays the number of unread waves. Although you can’t take a peek  on the wave clicking on the icon how it is with the Gmail extension – hope to see this functionality in the future. [Install]

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9 Reasons Why You Should Be In Love with Twitter Lists

logoAs much we love meeting people on Twitter, but we can’t deny the clutter sometimes is driving us crazy! We need an organizer, a superhero to filter the noise for us – that’s why Twitter Lists is introduced! 20 lists available for each Twitter account with a maximum of 500 people per list. Sounds good! However many are intimidated by the overwhelming effort they need to put in while creating the lists so they give up.

Quitting on Twitter Lists is not an option especially if you have goals to achieve in social networking. Instead of wasting your time, you can easily earn back the benefits with a regulated and manageable Twitter account. Here are 9 reasons why you should be In Love but not intimidated by Twitter Lists:

1. Restructure Your Twitter Network

Twitter Lists force you to be organized with your Twitter account. Instead of a huge following number with random updates sending your way, clear the clutter so you won’t overlook any tweets that required your attention and from those who matter. You won’t have to deal with undecided mind of whether or not to unfollow someone. Events and information can now have a new grouping method instead of ‘hashtags’ all the time. Isn’t that exciting?

2. Organize Company Network to Fulfill Customer’s Needs

Companies and organizations can now aggregate their staffs to fit in a list. Customers can easily reach them for further details and feedback. Such division can make the follow up easier according to respective field and expertise. Besides, it’s a lot easier to locate them under a verified brand name to avoid fakers.

3. Reputation Management

With Twitter Lists you can know instantly if anyone puts you in a group with unfavorable name. Some friends may try to be funny and use a sarcastic name on the group; you wouldn’t want to be misjudged by your clients do you? On the other hand, this is also a great way to review your position in the hearts of others.

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Google Wave Desktop Client Match-Up: Waver vs WaveBoard for Mac

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Hopefully by now, most of you have already received your Google Wave invite. And chances are you are either enjoying Google Wave or still trying to figure out how it works. If you’re enjoying Google Wave right now, you might want to check out two available desktop client for Google Wave – Waver and Waveboard. These desktop clients allow  you to use Google Wave without needing to open a new browser window. And for a real-time communication tool, this is very important.

I’ve downloaded both clients on my MacBook Pro and come up with the following comparisons. Take note, Waveboard is currently for Mac OS only, while Waver runs on Linux, Windows and Mac. Continue reading: Google Wave Desktop Client Match-Up: Waver vs WaveBoard for Mac

Free Press Release Websites, Our Top 6

prI recently launched my very first eBook. I’m satisfied with the content I have created but have come up a bit short when it comes to promotion. One great way to put your product or service in front of an audience is with a press release. There are many companies that will hit you up for several hundred dollars to disseminate your info, but there are also plenty that will do it for free. Their reach might not be as great, but the price tag can’t be beat. And I can tell you that by using these services, I have sold several dozen additional books.

Each offers increased exposure with paid upgrades and most require free registration. Here are a few of the better FREE press release Web sites. Continue reading: Free Press Release Websites, Our Top 6

5 Google Wave Gadgets that You Will Most Likely Use

I’ve been playing around with Google Wave for the past couple of weeks. And to be honest, I still couldn’t dig its merit. It’s supposed to be an online communication tool. And yet you can communicate only with friends in your contact list. And right now it is currently in exclusive beta mode, with probably more than 100,000 users if Google really sent out those invites as they say so. Now what if none of you contacts got into the Wave beta?

To make my Google Wave exploration useful, I decided to look around for Wave gadgets that I can use, and actually found a handful of them.   So here goes, 5 Google Wave Gadgets that you will most likely use. Continue reading: 5 Google Wave Gadgets that You Will Most Likely Use

12 Free Online Slideshow Creators

slideshowsWhether showing off a project or simply sharing pictures from vacation, people across the globe use online slideshow sites to spice up, animate and rock out any set of digital pictures- all for free.

We’ve highlighted the most popular online slideshow creators…

Animoto – One of the most robust, modern options for slideshows is Animoto which allows you to quickly upload your pictures, select music and the algorithm times the movement of your pictures with your selected movement automatically- it’s like MTV crawled into your computer and designed a custom video for you!

Slide - A slideshow creator made especially for sharing on social networks such as Facebook, Bebo and more. Slide has a wide variety of music options and design additions to amp up any slideshow! Continue reading: 12 Free Online Slideshow Creators

15 Thanksgiving Websites to Be Thankful For

turkeyThanksgiving is a wonderful, historically based American tradition that takes a certain level of preparation on any host’s part. And even those of us who are thankful for a simple social media fix, it’s important – even for a single day – to step away from the keyboard and enjoy time with family and friends. Sorry you geeky introverts!

So it’s time to get cookin’. You have one month to hone those cooking skills and create a tablescape that your guests will never forget.

Check out our 2009 Thanksgiving Roundup to find tips and tricks for making this Thanksgiving your best ever and leave your guests thankful. Continue reading: 15 Thanksgiving Websites to Be Thankful For

Motorola Droid: Viable iPhone Killer?

droidMotorola is set to release the Droid on October 28th and has proclaimed themselves as the “iPhone killer” (as did the BlackBerry Storm) while some posit they are at least the newest hero in the mobile marketplace and others have declared it invalid altogether.

Let’s talk about some of the features and how it could or could not “kill” the iPhone. Continue reading: Motorola Droid: Viable iPhone Killer?

11 Cool Halloween Facebook Apps to Scare Your Friends Away

If you liked our list of cool iPhone Halloween apps, we’re pretty sure you’d enjoy these 11 Facebook Halloween apps as well. All Facebooks here will surely make your Halloween celebration spooky in a funny kind of way. Have fun!

Halloween Haunting

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Haunt your friends with this Halloween app. Select any Halloween gifts that you think would scare your friend.  Everytime you login you will be awarded with Freaky Funds which you can later on use to purchase other Halloween treats. Continue reading: 11 Cool Halloween Facebook Apps to Scare Your Friends Away

List of The Top 10 Most Annoying Tweets

twitterTwitter is one of the most powerful tools of it’s generation and is not only changing the way we communicate and do business but also the way we consume the latest news and how brands approach customer feedback. On the whole twitter is a good thing. There is however a noise factor with Twitter that makes it hard to deduce all the best information that flows through your stream on a daily basis. We get that it is a conversational tool but there are some tweets that should just be banned as they really don’t give you any insight yet they keep on popping up so without further ado here is our list of the top 10 most annoying tweets…

1. Morning, NN twitter, afternoon all

This just doesn’t add anything to the conversation and telling me that you are off to bed is not something that I really need to know!

2. Can you give this a Digg or stumble

We get the fact that you are very proud of the great content you have produced and that you want as many people to see it as possible but the fact of the matter is that you are in the same boat as a couple of other million people on the internet looking for traffic. Join the queue and let us decide ourselves what content we like when we see it.

3. You have no idea how busy I am

We get it you are busy. So is every other person on the planet right now and if you were that busy you wouldn’t have time to write about it on a micro blogging service to a group of what are mostly strangers.

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11 Facebook Apps that Let You Make Voice Calls and More

Want to connect with your friends and contacts on Facebook? These apps will help you make those calls for free. Some of them allows you to update your Facebook profiles by simply calling in your profile updates.

Call Me with Google Voice

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This app lets you display your Google Voice widget in tab, profile and box. It allows you to make phone blasts to your Facebook News feed, create widget link that you can append to events and customize flash load image. Continue reading: 11 Facebook Apps that Let You Make Voice Calls and More

17 Celebrity Twitter Users to Follow Post-Oprah

hollywoodOn January 23, 2009, Oprah Winfrey joined Twitter and the world took notice as if Oprah’s joining was somehow the endorsement that all celebrities and celeb followers were waiting for so they too could join the Twitter bandwagon.  After Ashton Kutcher’s race to reach one million Twitter followers was achieved, it seems that the celeb/Twitter connection has received a bit less media attention.  However, there are more and more stars signing up everyday. Since the big O, many celebrities have joined Twitter, especially this fall, most notably these 20 Celebrity Twitter Users Post-Oprah… Continue reading: 17 Celebrity Twitter Users to Follow Post-Oprah