In 1996, Larry Page and Sergey Brin started research project aiming at analysing the relationships between websites to perform a better search engine. In 1998, they founded Google Inc. Nowadays Google runs over one million of servers around the world and their business has been extended to cloud ...
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How does Google bypass IP routing?
At the Google Public DNS Performance Benefits page, they claim
In Google Public DNS, we have implemented several approaches to speeding up DNS lookup times. Some of these approaches are fairly ...
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1answer
70 views
can't add a new search engine in chrome
After I enter a new search engine and its URL, how can I actually add it? There is no button to push, actually there are no control elements whatsoever.
I will appreciate your help in this matter.
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How to migrate my all google data to another acount? [migrated]
I'm using gmail, google reader, calendar, picasaweb and other services.
I've decide to change my google id. And I am moving gmail data first(via POP3). But it is very hard job. I'm afraid to move ...
0
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0answers
9 views
Get a List of All Valid Fields in Google CL Picasa
I want to get the url to the images on Picasa such as:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rU35o4QG9eU/Tyrl8TnswSI/AAAAAAAADus/VCI1SAKi1tc/s800/1027-skype-ingilizce-alistirma.jpg
I use the ...
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1answer
41 views
Trouble with Google Maps, Google Earth turning blue
Why does my map turn blue on Google Maps when I switch to the Earth view
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26 views
When I try to access Google+, I get Error 404 (Not Found)!!1 [closed]
https://plus.google.com/u/0/?tab=wX
404. That’s an error.
The requested URL was not found on this server. That’s all we know.
How to fix this problem?
When I access ...
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Tabbing to first Google result
I'm using Chrome 16.0.912.77 on Windows 7, with the Vimium plugin for Chrome.
I prefer to navigate my browser with the keyboard as much as possible. A really useful feature of Chrome was that I could ...
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0answers
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Google apps gmail missing import from other email service [migrated]
My instance of Google apps gmail is missing import from other email service as shown in the screenshot below:
I was expecting what I get below with normal/personal gmail
Any clue?
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How do i enable Google Storage purchase on a Google Apps domain? [migrated]
I can't seem to find how to enable this anywhere in the admin panel. Whenever I want to add paid storage for the Docs, it says it's not enabled on my domain.
How and where do I enable this?
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0answers
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How to sync Google Tasks to an iPhone? [migrated]
I can sync my mail and calendar to Google from my iPhone via the GMail Exchange interface, but my GMail task list is not synced. How can I sync my tasks so that they show up in the built-in Reminders ...
3
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1answer
38 views
Is there a way to search google using multiple sites?
Currently I use the site keyword to search a specific forum, but I want to be able to do this in 2 forums in the same search result.
Something like:
closest distance ...
6
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0answers
59 views
How do you stop google from using your search preferences in their ads? [migrated]
Google uses what I search for in the ads that it shows me on different websites, and I don't want that because it will tell people what I'm interested in.
How do I stop google from doing that is ...
0
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1answer
60 views
How to disable SSl in google search? [closed]
Everytime I search something I get redirected to https://google.com
How can I disable the secure connection thing? I just want google.com. I didn't find any settings for this in my Google account
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How can i add searched videos in playlist in youtube [migrated]
Is there any way that i can add add the searched video into playlist.
I was searching Google channel in youtube and i want many of them to put in playlist.
Its very hard to add video one by one . is ...
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0answers
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Syncing Google readers tags with Netnewswire
I'm trying out netnewswire as an offline alternative to google reader (which will probably remain my main source - but I can't see how to tag items in netnewswire in such a way that google reader will ...
0
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1answer
32 views
can't access google.com from home network
I have this weird problem where sometimes I dont have access to google.com on my home computers. this include most of the google sites - maps, calendar, docs. I sometimes get a plain error page, ...
0
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0answers
27 views
Google Ranking problems on IE [migrated]
I am running some websites and am constantly checking keywords' rankings on google.com. And it is really important for us to see the organic search result without logging in or setting a specific ...
0
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0answers
53 views
Customising Google search [migrated]
When I search for something with Google, I often get a comment that goes something like
Whoa, your search query is too interesting; showing results that other users searched for instead.
...
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2answers
85 views
Google application specific passwords and 2-step authentication
As far as I noted google's application specific passwords could be used to access for example, my Gmail, but from another email client (not web ui). So what is the point to use them then?
Also, does ...
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0answers
26 views
How can I remove spam filtering in Gmail? [migrated]
Is there any way disable the spam folder and let all my messages come to my inbox?
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0answers
64 views
how to sanitize a google search resault link? [closed]
i frequently send links from google results, sometimes posting them online.
how can i "clean" a search link
like this link (search result from Google image for )
...
1
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2answers
87 views
Is Google's 2-step verification less secure with application-specific passwords?
When using Google's 2-step verification with services that can't use it, such as mail clients on smartphones and desktops, the solution is to create application-specific passwords for those services. ...
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1answer
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Google Maps: Where to upload the 3d models and the kml objects so everyone could see the 3D Objects?
I'm trying to add a 3d object to Google Earth.
I'm making the model in Google SketchUp and the KML file but I don't know where to upload the file so that everyone who use google maps could see the ...
0
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1answer
37 views
Is there any way to start a hangout from the Google+ mobile app? [closed]
Is there any way to start a hangout from the Google+ Android mobile app?
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1answer
99 views
How to turn google chrome caches off completely
I've tried everything I can think of.
Even tried to use the CTRL+SHIFT+I and then click the "Disable cache" under network, but nothing works.
Do I really have to clear it my self, every now and ...
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Android/Google calendar vs third-party app for Managing tasks
I am looking for a
Multi-os support (Linux, iPod Touch, Windows 7)
GTD
Reminders
Ability to add recurring task
So does the native calendar fit the bill or do i need to go for third-party app(my ...
0
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1answer
44 views
What are some examples of “Appending Operations” as to “Random Writes Operations”?
I have just finished reading the Google File System (GFS) paper. The paper says that GFS is
optimized for appending operations rather than random writes.
Seeing that this characteristic is ...
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3answers
65 views
Resolving IP address from google services
I was using my work computer today, and connect to various internet services (e.g. google, gmail, etc.) Is there a way to check the IP of my work computer from home by looking at these internet ...
0
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1answer
23 views
Firefox drop down selections
Sometimes when I search at google, the auto-suggested search
queries are selected in a random order. The drop down will
appear, but when I hit the down arrow, something random like
the 3rd item is ...
0
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0answers
47 views
Downvoting a Google web search result [migrated]
Google added a '+1' feature to promote certain results. Once a few people upvote a result, it's universally seen closer to the top of the results page.
The Google Help pages include a way to report ...
2
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1answer
172 views
How do you bring back “the old, pre-2011” Gmail style? [closed]
In 2011, Google started rolling out a drastic change to Gmail look & feel, that many people don't like. How can you bring back the old style?
2
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1answer
129 views
How Do I Disable Google Search Autocorrect?
I'm using Chrome right now and Google's auto-correct "feature" is really grating on my nerves. It's constantly merging two words into one and screwing with what I type. I don't care if I make a ...
1
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1answer
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%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\User Data\chrome_shutdown_ms.txt
I was just playing around with Chrome and was wondering if anyone know what does the number in %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\User Data\chrome_shutdown_ms.txt mean ?
...
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1answer
106 views
Manually install Google USB drivers
My SDK and AVD manager is unable to access the Google USB drivers. I believe this is a firewall issue and a proxy could work, however, I would like to avoid this route if possible.
Is there a way I ...
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1answer
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Can't find my folders after installing Google Sync and syncing with Outlook 2007
I installed Google's App Sync program to sync MS Outlook 2007 with a Google account. Having done this, I can't see my old Outlook e-mail folders (I'm pretty sure they were offline, on my PC). Is there ...
2
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0answers
553 views
Alternative to Google Desktop? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
What's a good alternative to Windows' “Search for Files and Folders”?
Windows 7 search is still poor and sadly, Google Desktop has been discontinued. ...
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What's the new URL for a Google Images “Quick Search” bookmark in Firefox?
The above bookmark used to let me search Google Images by typing goimg mysearchterms in the address bar, in Firefox.
Now, I get this.
Obviously, Google has changed something. But, I can't ...
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0answers
31 views
Problems with Google Maps Indoors [closed]
I'm trying to use the new google maps indoor feature on my phone and nothing is coming up. I've searched for numerous of the supposedly available locations and they are not triggering the "indoor" ...
1
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2answers
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is there a way to view Google Chrome browsing history past three months ago?
I'm trying to find a tutorial I found months ago but it looks like it's disappeared off the face of the planet. I thought I would have better luck looking through my Google Chrome browsing history but ...
0
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0answers
36 views
Results from Google do not contain my search terms (sometimes) [closed]
I have a frustrating feeling that Google's results are inaccurate.
Sometimes when I'm looking for a few search terms, Google gives me results that do not contain these search terms at all.
Here is ...
0
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1answer
73 views
Google(.com) stops loading sometimes
I've got a problem - google.com stops loading sometimes.
I'm mostly using Chrome on Windows Vista. When this problem appears, I still can access it in other domains (say, google.ru or google.nl); ...
1
vote
1answer
125 views
Add google.ie to IE9
After recently reinstalling windows I now find that iegallery does not offer the create your own search provider any more - I get a 404 if you use the old link.
How can I add google.ie to IE9, only ...
0
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0answers
78 views
Google maps / Gmail not loading button [closed]
Google maps in Firefox: print, link, send, search maps. All blank buttons. "Still loading... Slow? Use the troubleshooting guide or basic HTML. " is something I also get just when going to the site.
...
1
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0answers
49 views
Google maps / Gmail not loading button [closed]
Google maps in Firefox: print, link, send, search maps. All blank buttons. "Still loading... Slow? Use the troubleshooting guide or basic HTML. " is something I also get just when going to the site.
...
1
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1answer
153 views
Get rid of chrome new tab page ad
So, recently, on the Chrome new tab page, the message "Get a Chromebook for the holidays" has started to appear. (Others have witnessed similar behavior)
I want to know how I am supposed to get ...
1
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3answers
134 views
Google chrome is always searching in local google domain instead of Google.com
I have changed in the searched preferences to google.com but still when I do search from the address bar (instant or non-instant) it will go to google.co.kr. Even though I change "Google.com in ...
2
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2answers
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Firefox keeps switching to yahoo when I want google
I am using firefox 7.0.1. and noticed that it kept on defaulting to using yahoo as its search engine. I then tried selecting "Manage search engines..." and deleted all of them other than google. Sadly ...
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0answers
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Is Google Analytics HIPPA compliant? How can I find out? [closed]
I'd really like to implement Google Analytics at my work on web software that is required to be HIPPA compliant. But I'm wondering if it's against the rules. Does anyone know how I can find out? ...
0
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0answers
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Do any hardware MFA devices support Google authenticator
I was just wondering if any hardware MFA devices support Google authenticator. I use a YubiKey on another website and like the convenience of having the device plugged into my computer as physical ...
1
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0answers
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Where to get Google Chrome 12 for Linux i386?
I need a .deb download of Google Chrome 12 (not the newest version, but version 12) for i386 Linux. Where can I get it?
I need this version because my operating system doesn't have the libraries ...