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...
Dec 10, 2008 | IE, search, software, Vista, web_services, WinXP
Ho hum. Another day, another batch of updates. Microsoft released its regularly scheduled monthly updates last night. Your computer may have restarted automatically last night or it will tonight. If you are using Live Mesh, there is an update that reportedly improves...
Sep 1, 2008 | file_sharing, Microsoft, Office, search, web_services
I’ve stopped using Office Live Workspace for now. It’s a service with a lot of potential but a few areas that are rough around the edges. Although I encourage you to try OLW and the other new services, my sense is that most people won’t be ready to...
Aug 25, 2008 | search, Vista
Windows Search 4 is an important upgrade for Windows Vista and Windows XP, enabling lightning-fast searches through your files and email for any word or phrase, anywhere. Here’s more information about Windows Search. It’s possible to do natural language...
Jul 28, 2008 | network, Outlook, SBS, search, software, Vista, WinXP
Windows Search 4 was released last month as an upgrade to Windows Search 3.01 (Windows XP) and the built-in search capability in Windows Vista. It is an important upgrade for every Windows user; it will be pushed through the Windows Update system soon. Here’s...
