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Some improvements in Google SMS channels

Recently launched in labs, Google’s group messaging service - Google SMS Channels had many bugs and disadvantages as compared to other group SMS providers like SMSGupShup, Mytoday, Vakow, etc.. After getting a lot of comments and advice by its users, Google considered making some changes Continue reading

Let me Google that for you!!

Are you a geek among your friends? Pissed off by your buddies’ questions? You google the queries on behalf of your friends?? Here’s a solution for you - letmegooglethatforyou.com. The ‘about’ section of the website says: This is for all those people that find it Continue reading

Use Google Search as it was in 2001!

In honor of their 10th Birthday, Google put oldest search engine index available online for use which dates back to 2001. This means you can use Google search as it was in 2001. It is not just home page or logo but also search result will be served from 2001. Just out of curiosity I tried Continue reading

Create free “Group SMS” service using Google SMS Channels

Did you ever wish for an SMS service similar to Yahoo Groups or Google Groups??? A service that you could help you send your one SMS to all your friends and if any one of them reply to it… the reply goes back as an SMS to mobile phone of all you friends in the group. Well here is a cool usage Continue reading

Google SMS Channels with Links

Without a doubt, Google SMS Channels is really a good service. Many bloggers are creating SMS channels dedicated for their blog, so that their readers can follow their blog from mobile. I have created Devils Workshop SMS channel last night and started receiving SMS for each post as it was getting Continue reading

Interactive Timeline of Google History

During last few weeks, many blogs posted about Google’s 10th official anniversary. Surprisingly, Google did very little to mark an event, compared to the enthusiasm they usually show for not-so-big events. May be its debate on Google’s actual anniversary date, or may be Google, as Continue reading

Google AdSense 1:1 Exchange Rate Issue

Just noticed on my AdSense Payment History Page, that recent check is issued with crazy exchange rate of 1:1! After visiting AdSense help Google group, I have noticed that many publishers, mostly from India are facing same problem. This particular message is receipt of AdSense team being aware of Continue reading

New Orkut bug asks to create new account!

Have you been asked to create a new account, whenever you try to log into Orkut? And you are like what the hell I have an account in orkut, my friends can see my profile. But I can’t log-in WHATS GOING ON!!! Don’t worry guys you are not the only one who is facing this issue, there are Continue reading

Down for Everyone or Just Me! Uptime Monitoring…

Down for Everyone or Just Me is a very simple service which basically help you check if a particular website is down for everyone or just you! If you are using free wi-fi on a public network, often it blocks some websites form opening. One such free wi-fi network near my home blocks all Continue reading

Creating Custom Search Page in Wordpress Blog

In wordpress, there are two types of webpages - “posts” and “pages”. While “posts” are generated dynamically, “pages” are statics and created explicitly. You can create as many “pages” as you want and put them anywhere in your Continue reading