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Google Desktop 2.0

Google Desktop 2.0

I used to give Google Desktop a try when it was released last year but didn't like it much and finally uninstalled it from my computer. I was trying to get my Outlook emails more organized and thought about the email search feature, which I think Google Desktop is superior to Outlook find feature.

So I give Google Desktop another chance. I went to the download site and found that there is a beta 2.0 version available. The screenshots look good so I gave it a try and right now have been enjoying this 2.0 Beta very much.

Try it!!



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Update: Oct 10, 05: Google Desktop basically indexes everything on our computers, from emails in Outlook, Outlook Express, PDF files, text files, chat logs, etc. It also has a plug-in modules that notify us of new emails, randomly display pictures on our computers and subscribed web sites thru RSS feeds.

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Anonymous said…
Hi Thiti,

Happy Birthday to you. I would like to try your recommended Google stuff but am not really sure what it really does or good for. Would you please tell me more?

Thanks
1:00 AM
Dr. Thiti said…
Hi there,

Google Desktop basically indexes everything on our computers, from emails in Outlook, Outlook Express, PDF files, text files, chat logs, etc.

It also has a plug-in modules that notify us of new emails, randomly display pictures on our computers and subscribed web sites thru RSS feeds.

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Thiti
8:08 AM
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