May 28, 2009 | Google, Microsoft, search, web_services
It turns out that there is room to compete with Google. Two services have turned up that look like interesting alternatives for online searches.You know what it means to search for something in Google: put in a search term, get a list of results. Frequently the top...
May 25, 2009 | Google, Microsoft, web_services
Google and Microsoft have each created a way for you to create an online “account” to tie their various services together. They’re confusing and a little frustrating sometimes. Let’s do a quick review. Google Account signup page Windows Live ID signup page Think about...
May 15, 2009 | bruceb, Google
The Google search box on the bruceb favorites page now returns exactly the same results as a search on the main Google page. You’ll get images where appropriate, plus the new options to refine your search results. If you’re really, really sensitive to change, you’ll...
May 13, 2009 | Google, search
Google does not change its search results pages very often. Today it added a deceptively simple new “Show options” link that gives you some very deep ways to refine your searches. When you click on “Show options,” you’ll get a variety of ways to generate different...
May 11, 2009 | business, Google, Internet, search
Small businesses should pay close attention to this article about a recent change in the way Google reports search results. Apparently Google recently began analyzing the IP address where a search originates and giving higher placement to local businesses, even if the...
Apr 26, 2009 | business, Google, Microsoft, web_services
Kaiser is taking an interesting step to make your medical records available to you in a flash. Let me give you some background, then tell you about yet another of the ways that the world is changing around us. Technology is going to play a major role in the health...
