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Desktop has been used by tens of millions of people and we’ve been humbled by its usage and great user feedback. However, over the past seven years we’ve also witnessed some big changes in how users store and access their own data, with many moving to web-based applications. There has been a significant shift from local to cloud-based storage and computing, as well as integration of Google Desktop functionality (like local search) into most modern operating systems. This is a positive development for users and we’re excited that most people now have instant access to their personal information. As such, we’ll be discontinuing support for Google Desktop, including all of the associated APIs, services, plugins and gadgets.

As of September 14, Google Desktop will no longer be available for download, and existing installations will not be updated to include new features or fixes.

Thanks again to all of our users. It’s been a fun journey.

Posted by the Google Desktop Team]]>
Desktop has been used by tens of millions of people and we’ve been humbled by its usage and great user feedback. However, over the past seven years we’ve also witnessed some big changes in how users store and access their own data, with many moving to web-based applications. There has been a significant shift from local to cloud-based storage and computing, as well as integration of Google Desktop functionality (like local search) into most modern operating systems. This is a positive development for users and we’re excited that most people now have instant access to their personal information. As such, we’ll be discontinuing support for Google Desktop, including all of the associated APIs, services, plugins and gadgets.

As of September 14, Google Desktop will no longer be available for download, and existing installations will not be updated to include new features or fixes.

Thanks again to all of our users. It’s been a fun journey.

Posted by the Google Desktop Team]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-desktop-update-2/feed/ 0 Google Desktop now supports 64 bit Windows https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-desktop-now-supports-64-bit-windows-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-desktop-now-supports-64-bit-windows-2/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:48:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=0a651fae5e3e24baaddb7e698b572885 Google Desktop version 5.8, which was lighter, faster and free of trans-fats. We also asked for any feedback, and users responded with "how about 64 bit support?" Well, as of today Google Desktop supports 64 bit Windows - go ahead, give it a try.

In addition to supporting 64 bit Windows systems, Google Desktop now supports the latest browsers as well (Google Chrome, Firefox 3, & Internet Explorer 8). Most browsers now integrate safe browsing solutions to protect users from malware and phishing. This is similar to what the Google Desktop Safebrowsing feature accomplishes.

To ensure that Google Desktop offers an efficient, optimal experience we will be removing the Safebrowsing feature on July 31. We encourage everyone to make sure they are upgrading to a browser that protects them from malware and phishing.

We hope you enjoy using Google Desktop on 64 bit Windows systems!

Posted by Jason Arbon, Google Desktop Team]]> Google Desktop version 5.8, which was lighter, faster and free of trans-fats. We also asked for any feedback, and users responded with "how about 64 bit support?" Well, as of today Google Desktop supports 64 bit Windows - go ahead, give it a try.

In addition to supporting 64 bit Windows systems, Google Desktop now supports the latest browsers as well (Google Chrome, Firefox 3, & Internet Explorer 8). Most browsers now integrate safe browsing solutions to protect users from malware and phishing. This is similar to what the Google Desktop Safebrowsing feature accomplishes.

To ensure that Google Desktop offers an efficient, optimal experience we will be removing the Safebrowsing feature on July 31. We encourage everyone to make sure they are upgrading to a browser that protects them from malware and phishing.

We hope you enjoy using Google Desktop on 64 bit Windows systems!

Posted by Jason Arbon, Google Desktop Team]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-desktop-now-supports-64-bit-windows-2/feed/ 0 Google Desktop now supports 64 bit Windows https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-desktop-now-supports-64-bit-windows/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-desktop-now-supports-64-bit-windows/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:48:00 +0000 Google Desktop version 5.8, which was lighter, faster and free of trans-fats. We also asked for any feedback, and users responded with "how about 64 bit support?" Well, as of today Google Desktop supports 64 bit Windows - go ahead, give it a try.

In addition to supporting 64 bit Windows systems, Google Desktop now supports the latest browsers as well (Google Chrome, Firefox 3, & Internet Explorer 8). Most browsers now integrate safe browsing solutions to protect users from malware and phishing. This is similar to what the Google Desktop Safebrowsing feature accomplishes.

To ensure that Google Desktop offers an efficient, optimal experience we will be removing the Safebrowsing feature on July 31. We encourage everyone to make sure they are upgrading to a browser that protects them from malware and phishing.

We hope you enjoy using Google Desktop on 64 bit Windows systems!

Posted by Jason Arbon, Google Desktop Team]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-desktop-now-supports-64-bit-windows/feed/ 0 The Reader gadget https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-reader-gadget-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-reader-gadget-2/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:38:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=347f45880863aea29b0a7dc4971c1e88 announced on the Google Reader blog. This gadget is a convenient way to check your subscriptions and fits right in with the Gmail, Calendar, and Docs gadgets. Please give it a try and tell us what you think. And a big thanks to Arindam Sharma, who created this gadget during his internship at Google Bangalore.

James Yum, Developer Programs Engineer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-reader-gadget-2/feed/ 0 The Reader gadget https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-reader-gadget/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-reader-gadget/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:38:00 +0000 announced on the Google Reader blog. This gadget is a convenient way to check your subscriptions and fits right in with the Gmail, Calendar, and Docs gadgets. Please give it a try and tell us what you think. And a big thanks to Arindam Sharma, who created this gadget during his internship at Google Bangalore.

James Yum, Developer Programs Engineer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-reader-gadget/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Task List and Timer https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-task-list-and-timer-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-task-list-and-timer-2/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:08:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=52cec7587ed1169700298620683541df

Name: Task List and Timer
Author: Adam Hotz
Description: Allows you to track tasks and the time spent on them.

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-task-list-and-timer-2/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Task List and Timer https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-task-list-and-timer/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-task-list-and-timer/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:08:00 +0000

Name: Task List and Timer
Author: Adam Hotz
Description: Allows you to track tasks and the time spent on them.

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-task-list-and-timer/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Periodic Table Interactive https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-periodic-table-interactive-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-periodic-table-interactive-2/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:38:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=f21f8a82cef26ab6de11d334247c4bab

Name: Periodic Table Interactive
Author: Rosie Ojo
Description: Periodic table knowledge base of chemical elements, from hydrogen to ununoctium, with video demonstrations from internationally renowned chemist, Professor Martyn.

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-periodic-table-interactive-2/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Periodic Table Interactive https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-periodic-table-interactive/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-periodic-table-interactive/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:38:00 +0000

Name: Periodic Table Interactive
Author: Rosie Ojo
Description: Periodic table knowledge base of chemical elements, from hydrogen to ununoctium, with video demonstrations from internationally renowned chemist, Professor Martyn.

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Each week this blog features a recently added Google Desktop gadget that looks promising. If you'd like to see all new Desktop gadgets as they're published, subscribe to the RSS feed.

Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-periodic-table-interactive/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Tabbed Todo List https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-tabbed-todo-list/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-tabbed-todo-list/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:28:00 +0000

Name: Tabbed Todo List
Author: Teodor Filimon
Description: Helps you organize your to-do tasks better by allowing you to put them into tabs/categories.

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-tabbed-todo-list/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Tabbed Todo List https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-tabbed-todo-list-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-tabbed-todo-list-2/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:28:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=c6abeda6b880bda44a073ac803a28051

Name: Tabbed Todo List
Author: Teodor Filimon
Description: Helps you organize your to-do tasks better by allowing you to put them into tabs/categories.

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-tabbed-todo-list-2/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Resource Hog Tracker https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-resource-hog-tracker/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-resource-hog-tracker/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:28:00 +0000

Name: Resource Hog Tracker
Author: Prithvi Prabhu
Description: Tracks processes that consume the most CPU cycles, memory and perform the most I/O operations on your computer.

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-resource-hog-tracker/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Resource Hog Tracker https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-resource-hog-tracker-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-resource-hog-tracker-2/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:28:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=3a068654e047800d808af46add90edf4

Name: Resource Hog Tracker
Author: Prithvi Prabhu
Description: Tracks processes that consume the most CPU cycles, memory and perform the most I/O operations on your computer.

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-resource-hog-tracker-2/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Economic Forecast Meter https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-economic-forecast-meter/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-economic-forecast-meter/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:08:00 +0000

Name: Economic Forecast Meter
Author: The Idea Support Laboratory Hirameki Juku
Description: The sun shows next boom! When the number of sunspots increases, the economy gets powerful. This gadget shows the number of sunspots to predict the next boom.

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-economic-forecast-meter/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Economic Forecast Meter https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-economic-forecast-meter-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-economic-forecast-meter-2/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:08:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=05264f8a5ebccc73f37dc5ce6fd972c7

Name: Economic Forecast Meter
Author: The Idea Support Laboratory Hirameki Juku
Description: The sun shows next boom! When the number of sunspots increases, the economy gets powerful. This gadget shows the number of sunspots to predict the next boom.

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-economic-forecast-meter-2/feed/ 0 The Calendar gadget https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-calendar-gadget/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-calendar-gadget/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:02:00 +0000
If not, don't feel bad — you can always use the brand new Calendar gadget to keep track of your Google Calendar events. This new gadget works on the Linux, Windows, and Mac versions of Desktop gadgets, and it supports all Google Accounts, including Google Apps accounts. Check out the official announcement on the Gmail blog.

The Calendar gadget doesn't come with scenic shots of exotic locations, but it does have a day view mode so you can see what day it is at a glance.

Please try it out and let us know what you think.

Happy new year from the Google Desktop team!

Posted by James Yum, Developer Programs Engineer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-calendar-gadget/feed/ 0 The Calendar gadget https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-calendar-gadget-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-calendar-gadget-2/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:02:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=228c3c6263440de5e84784aaa0578f45
If not, don't feel bad — you can always use the brand new Calendar gadget to keep track of your Google Calendar events. This new gadget works on the Linux, Windows, and Mac versions of Desktop gadgets, and it supports all Google Accounts, including Google Apps accounts. Check out the official announcement on the Gmail blog.

The Calendar gadget doesn't come with scenic shots of exotic locations, but it does have a day view mode so you can see what day it is at a glance.

Please try it out and let us know what you think.

Happy new year from the Google Desktop team!

Posted by James Yum, Developer Programs Engineer]]>
If not, don't feel bad — you can always use the brand new Calendar gadget to keep track of your Google Calendar events. This new gadget works on the Linux, Windows, and Mac versions of Desktop gadgets, and it supports all Google Accounts, including Google Apps accounts. Check out the official announcement on the Gmail blog.

The Calendar gadget doesn't come with scenic shots of exotic locations, but it does have a day view mode so you can see what day it is at a glance.

The next picture shows the Gmail and Google Docs gadgets running on Linux. Note: If you've already unsuccessfully tried using the Gmail gadget, be sure to download the latest version of the Gmail gadget.

If you're a developer, try the dramatically improved Gadget Designer. It can now create new gadgets, and it runs as a separate application. Here's a picture.

As always, you can find the source code at the google-gadgets-for-linux project.

Posted by James Su and Kathy Walrath, Google Desktop Team ]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-gadgets-for-linux-0-10-4/feed/ 0 Google Gadgets for Linux 0.10.4 https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-gadgets-for-linux-0-10-4-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-gadgets-for-linux-0-10-4-2/#comments Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:28:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=056df98750fa9e4263038b7faec61398 binaries for your platform.

The new release supports more gadgets, including the recently released YouTube, Gmail, and Google Docs gadgets. Here's a picture of the YouTube gadget running on Linux.

If you're a developer, try the dramatically improved Gadget Designer. It can now create new gadgets, and it runs as a separate application. Here's a picture.

As always, you can find the source code at the google-gadgets-for-linux project.

Posted by James Su and Kathy Walrath, Google Desktop Team ]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-gadgets-for-linux-0-10-4-2/feed/ 0 The Docs gadget https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-docs-gadget-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-docs-gadget-2/#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:38:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=874f1c0e84a0e748828666946d925cbc neat little gadget that helps you find and open your Google Docs documents. And if you want to upload files to Google Docs, just drag them into the gadget. Please check out the announcement on the Google Docs blog.

This gadget has been well received among Googlers, and we hope you'll like it too. It runs on Linux and Windows and supports Google Apps accounts. Please try it out and let us know what you think.

We've released quite a few gadgets lately (Gmail, Google Docs, YouTube), but my favorite one is coming in January. Mark your calendar!

Posted by James Yum, Developer Programs Engineer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-docs-gadget-2/feed/ 0 The Docs gadget https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-docs-gadget/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-docs-gadget/#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:38:00 +0000 neat little gadget that helps you find and open your Google Docs documents. And if you want to upload files to Google Docs, just drag them into the gadget. Please check out the announcement on the Google Docs blog.

This gadget has been well received among Googlers, and we hope you'll like it too. It runs on Linux and Windows and supports Google Apps accounts. Please try it out and let us know what you think.

We've released quite a few gadgets lately (Gmail, Google Docs, YouTube), but my favorite one is coming in January. Mark your calendar!

Posted by James Yum, Developer Programs Engineer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-docs-gadget/feed/ 0 Winter Holiday Gadgets https://googledata.org/google-desktop/winter-holiday-gadgets-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/winter-holiday-gadgets-2/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:08:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=62c8fb8e9377d6c60468c481e582b871

	Snowman by Benjamin Schirmer Every desktop needs a snowman. To switch accessories, just click the part you want to change.
	Hanukkah Menorah Two by Glenn Rivkees Use this gadget to help you keep track of when Hanukkah starts. Once the Festival of Lights begins, the gadget keeps each night's candle burning on your desktop.
	The Dreidel Game by Glenn Rivkees Whether or not you've ever spun a real dreidel, now you can play with your own e-dreidel.
	Christmas Hat by Lahiru Lakmal Priyadarhsana If it's Christmas, it must be time for Christmas hats! Put a photo of your loved one into the special Christmas photo frame, and then adjust the hat for a perfect fit. Click the snowflake in the bottom-right corner to show and hide the settings, or right-click for the context menu. You can even drag and drop a photo into the frame.
	Countdown to New Year 2009 by Teodor Filimon This multi-purpose gadget gives you snow, carols, gift shopping, calendar, the time left until Christmas, and finally a countdown to the New Year!

	Snowman by Benjamin Schirmer Every desktop needs a snowman. To switch accessories, just click the part you want to change.
	Hanukkah Menorah Two by Glenn Rivkees Use this gadget to help you keep track of when Hanukkah starts. Once the Festival of Lights begins, the gadget keeps each night's candle burning on your desktop.
	The Dreidel Game by Glenn Rivkees Whether or not you've ever spun a real dreidel, now you can play with your own e-dreidel.
	Christmas Hat by Lahiru Lakmal Priyadarhsana If it's Christmas, it must be time for Christmas hats! Put a photo of your loved one into the special Christmas photo frame, and then adjust the hat for a perfect fit. Click the snowflake in the bottom-right corner to show and hide the settings, or right-click for the context menu. You can even drag and drop a photo into the frame.
	Countdown to New Year 2009 by Teodor Filimon This multi-purpose gadget gives you snow, carols, gift shopping, calendar, the time left until Christmas, and finally a countdown to the New Year!

Want to see other seasonal gadgets? Check out the holiday gadget page.

Happy Holidays from the Google Desktop Team!

Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/winter-holiday-gadgets/feed/ 0 The YouTube gadget https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-youtube-gadget-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-youtube-gadget-2/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:57:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=3aaf4bab5cb3d9ae474b99c8c0b98982 YouTube gadget for Google Desktop. It plays YouTube videos right inside the gadget and shows a feed of the day's most popular videos. Please check out the official announcement on the YouTube blog.

Watching YouTube videos is a favorite pastime of mine while waiting for code to compile or team meetings to conclude. Now with this gadget, I am able to waste time more productively, as I can bring up the gadget in an instant and search for videos (hint: pressing the shift key twice brings up all your hidden Desktop gadgets).

Please give it a try and stay tuned for more new gadgets ...

Posted by James Yum, Developer Programs Engineer (Google Desktop Team)]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-youtube-gadget-2/feed/ 0 The YouTube gadget https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-youtube-gadget/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-youtube-gadget/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:57:00 +0000 YouTube gadget for Google Desktop. It plays YouTube videos right inside the gadget and shows a feed of the day's most popular videos. Please check out the official announcement on the YouTube blog.

Watching YouTube videos is a favorite pastime of mine while waiting for code to compile or team meetings to conclude. Now with this gadget, I am able to waste time more productively, as I can bring up the gadget in an instant and search for videos (hint: pressing the shift key twice brings up all your hidden Desktop gadgets).

Please give it a try and stay tuned for more new gadgets ...

Posted by James Yum, Developer Programs Engineer (Google Desktop Team)]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-youtube-gadget/feed/ 0 The Gmail gadget https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-gmail-gadget-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-gmail-gadget-2/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:51:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=5b64f9e195d288cfb48deaf057e71186 Gmail. Yes it's completely free, vanquishes spam, and includes over 7 GB (and growing) of space so you'll never have to delete another message. Not convinced? Just search Google for "i love gmail" and behold the many positive testimonials and reviews.

We like this Gmail so much, we developed and released a Desktop gadget that you can use to monitor your Inbox, read messages, and compose new emails. Check out the announcement on the Gmail blog.

Please give Gmail and the gadget a try, spread the word to all your friends, and let us know what you think about the gadget.

More information | Download gadget | Gmail

Posted by James Yum, Developer Programs Engineer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-gmail-gadget-2/feed/ 0 The Gmail gadget https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-gmail-gadget/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/the-gmail-gadget/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:51:00 +0000 Gmail. Yes it's completely free, vanquishes spam, and includes over 7 GB (and growing) of space so you'll never have to delete another message. Not convinced? Just search Google for "i love gmail" and behold the many positive testimonials and reviews.

We like this Gmail so much, we developed and released a Desktop gadget that you can use to monitor your Inbox, read messages, and compose new emails. Check out the announcement on the Gmail blog.

Name: On-Screen Ruler
Author: Edwin Lee
Description: Ruler on your desktop to help you align your on-screen elements, and measure the number of pixels between them.

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-on-screen-ruler/feed/ 0 Google Gadgets for Linux 0.10.3 https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-gadgets-for-linux-0-10-3/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-gadgets-for-linux-0-10-3/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:26:00 +0000 features introduced in the 5.8 release of Google Desktop for Windows.

If you have a previous version of Google Gadgets for Linux, we encourage you to upgrade to this version. Just download and install the binaries for your platform.

With the 0.10.3 release, gadgets can run seamlessly within KDE4's Plasma environment, as the following screenshots show. For more information on KDE4 and gadgets, see the KDE4 Plasma page in the google-gadgets-for-linux project.

Thanks for reading this, and remember to download Google Gadgets for Linux!

Posted by James Su and Kathy Walrath, Google Desktop Team]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-gadgets-for-linux-0-10-3/feed/ 0 Google Gadgets for Linux 0.10.3 https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-gadgets-for-linux-0-10-3-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-gadgets-for-linux-0-10-3-2/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:26:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=57810069f0c88bb6f174e6120d5ff200 features introduced in the 5.8 release of Google Desktop for Windows.

If you have a previous version of Google Gadgets for Linux, we encourage you to upgrade to this version. Just download and install the binaries for your platform.

With the 0.10.3 release, gadgets can run seamlessly within KDE4's Plasma environment, as the following screenshots show. For more information on KDE4 and gadgets, see the KDE4 Plasma page in the google-gadgets-for-linux project.

Name: VTM Wheater Map
Author: Stefan vd
Description: Show the VTM Wheater Map from Belgium.

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-vtm-wheater-map-2/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Photo Frame https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-photo-frame/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-photo-frame/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:08:00 +0000

Name: Photo Frame
Author: Google
Description: Keep your favorite photos, nicely framed, on your desktop. You can choose from several frames and themes.

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-photo-frame/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Photo Frame https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-photo-frame-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-photo-frame-2/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:08:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=fad72da5c1c73c60337984680e6c1fa3

Name: Photo Frame
Author: Google
Description: Keep your favorite photos, nicely framed, on your desktop. You can choose from several frames and themes.

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Name: Radio Energy Zürich
Author: Andreas Horlacher
Description: Listen to online radio from Energy Zürich

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-radio-energy-zurich/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Radio Energy Zürich https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-radio-energy-zurich-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-radio-energy-zurich-2/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:08:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=615dd41cc0198f4c79984aa47aa2db3c

Name: Radio Energy Zürich
Author: Andreas Horlacher
Description: Listen to online radio from Energy Zürich

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Name: Radio Energy Zürich
Author: Andreas Horlacher
Description: Listen to online radio from Energy Zürich

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-radio-energy-zurich-2/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Precious Metals Spot Prices https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-precious-metals-spot-prices/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-precious-metals-spot-prices/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:08:00 +0000

Name: Precious Metals Spot Prices
Author: Rosie Ojo
Description: Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium Spot Prices, with live 24 Hour Spot Charts. New York - London - Hong Kong - Sydney - Zurich.

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Name: Precious Metals Spot Prices
Author: Rosie Ojo
Description: Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium Spot Prices, with live 24 Hour Spot Charts. New York - London - Hong Kong - Sydney - Zurich.

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-precious-metals-spot-prices-2/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Persian Calendar https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-persian-calendar-2/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-persian-calendar-2/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:08:00 +0000 https://googledata.org/?guid=b0e2aa7dfc6d8b8340e496a4fab5cea5
Name: Persian Calendar
Author: Mehdy Bohlool
Description: Persian Plus Georgian Calendar

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-persian-calendar-2/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Persian Calendar https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-persian-calendar/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-persian-calendar/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:08:00 +0000
Name: Persian Calendar
Author: Mehdy Bohlool
Description: Persian Plus Georgian Calendar

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-persian-calendar/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Communicator https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-communicator/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-communicator/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:12:00 +0000

Name: Communicator
Author: Andreas Horlacher
Description: Communicator translates from and to a few languages using Google translation services. It comes with the popular 'communicator' design, as seen in Star Trek.

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-communicator/feed/ 0 Slideshow for Facebook https://googledata.org/google-desktop/slideshow-for-facebook/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/slideshow-for-facebook/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:15:00 +0000 Slideshow for Facebook gadget.

Designed for Facebook users, this gadget connects to your Facebook account and finds a wide variety of photos from your friends' collections. These photos then appear, one-at-a-time, in the gadget's frame. It's an automated slideshow — an easy, great way to stay in touch with old friends!

Posted by Larry Gadea, Software Engineer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/slideshow-for-facebook/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Periodic Table https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-periodic-table/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-periodic-table/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:12:00 +0000

Name: Periodic Table for Google Desktop
Author: Paul Alan Freshney
Description: Detailed information on every element

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-periodic-table/feed/ 0 Linux updates https://googledata.org/google-desktop/linux-updates/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/linux-updates/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:33:00 +0000 Google Gadgets for Linux, be sure to get the 0.10.2 version, which was released Saturday. It fixes over 20 bugs, enabling support for many more gadgets.

Don't feel like compiling the code? No problem! It's now easy to find binary packages created by the community, thanks to a new page that points to Google Gadgets binaries for the major Linux distributions.

Posted by James Su and Kathy Walrath, Google Desktop Team]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/linux-updates/feed/ 0 When you speak, we listen https://googledata.org/google-desktop/when-you-speak-we-listen/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/when-you-speak-we-listen/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:11:00 +0000

As our Tech Lead pointed out on the official Google blog, one thing you really stressed to us was performance. So what did we work on? A really cool comic. (Just kidding.) No, we doubled down and cranked out our latest release of Google Desktop 5.8, which focuses primarily on — you guessed it — performance.

Although performance was our main focus, we also wanted to release some features and fixes in response to your other requests. Many of you still rely on Outlook, so we made our search cover more Outlook folders, with better speed and stability. We also made a number of additions to the Desktop APIs, including support for Flash in gadgets!

So if you use Google Desktop, please download the latest version. If you've never tried Google Desktop (or are a "former GD user"), why not give it a try? And remember, we love to hear feedback!

Posted by Ryan Tabone, Product Manager

]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/when-you-speak-we-listen/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Pipes https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-pipes/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-pipes/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:38:00 +0000

Name: Pipes
Author: Paul Unger
Description: A join-the-pipes time waster

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-pipes/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Desktop Calendar https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-desktop-calendar/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-desktop-calendar/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:08:00 +0000

Name: Desktop Calendar
Author: rivus.jp
Description: Simple desktop calendar

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-desktop-calendar/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: U.S. Senator Search and Contact https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-u-s-senator-search-and-contact/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-u-s-senator-search-and-contact/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:08:00 +0000

Name: U.S. Senator Search and Contact
Author: Rosie Ojo
Description: Search for U.S. senator information

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-u-s-senator-search-and-contact/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Cat Clock https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-cat-clock/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-cat-clock/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:08:00 +0000

Name: Cat Clock
Author: nectar1964
Description: Analog clock of cat design

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-cat-clock/feed/ 0 Google Gadgets for Linux 0.10.1 https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-gadgets-for-linux-0-10-1/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-gadgets-for-linux-0-10-1/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:59:00 +0000 Posted by James Su, Software Engineer

To celebrate the opening of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, we've just released Google Gadgets for Linux 0.10.1. This version contains two new built-in gadgets:

Photos - Displays your favorite photos (from either the Web or a local directory) as a slideshow. This gadget is very simple to use. Just get it from the Add gadgets dialog, and add your favorite sources in the Options dialog.
Gadget Designer - Similar to the Gadget Designer application for Windows, except that this designer is itself a gadget. Currently it only supports editing existing gadgets. Please get it from the Add gadgets dialog, try it out, and give us feedback. (Sorry, this gadget isn't available yet for Windows.)

Besides adding these two new gadgets, we've fixed many serious bugs. Many popular gadgets are supported now, such as the Google Calendar gadget. This new version also supports the Google Summer Games gadget, which displays a live medal count and event schedules on your desktop.

]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/google-gadgets-for-linux-0-10-1/feed/ 0 2008 Summer Games gadget https://googledata.org/google-desktop/2008-summer-games-gadget/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/2008-summer-games-gadget/#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:06:00 +0000 Posted by James Yum, Developer Programs Engineer

With 302 events, 35 disciplines, and over two hundred teams, the Summer Games can be overwhelming. The 2008 Summer Games gadget can help you follow all the excitement.

This gadget is a triathlete of sorts: It displays medal counts, event schedules, and the latest news. Try it out, and be sure to choose your favorite team from the options.

The gadget has been localized for the host country China and works fine with the latest Google Gadgets for Linux.

Also check out these related efforts across Google:

Happy Summer Games from the Google Desktop team!

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Name: Call Via Skype v.0.2.1
Author: De-L-Orient
Description: Allows you to call via Skype to a Skype user or a phone

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-call-via-skype-v-0-2/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: www.sport.co.uk Gadget https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-www-sport-co-uk-gadget/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-www-sport-co-uk-gadget/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:08:00 +0000

Name: www.sport.co.uk Gadget
Author: Miguel Angel Cabra
Description: News, Videos and Blog from sport.co.uk delivered right to your desktop

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Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-www-sport-co-uk-gadget/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Binary Decimal Converter https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-binary-decimal-converter/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-binary-decimal-converter/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:08:00 +0000 Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer

Name: Binary Decimal Converter
Author: Teodor Filimon
Description: Easily convert binary numbers to decimal values, and the other way around

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Name: WiFi Check
Author: Krid of K.
Description: See the status of your WLAN

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Name: Around the Cooler
Author: Google
Description: Colorful characters chat around the watercooler about the latest news and events

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]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-around-the-cooler/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Olympics Countdown Gadget https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-olympics-countdown-gadget/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-olympics-countdown-gadget/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:47:00 +0000 Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer

Name: Olympics Countdown Gadget
Author: Kamal Singh
Description: Can't wait for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games? Then the Olympics Countdown Gadget is right for you.

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]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-olympics-countdown-gadget/feed/ 0 From the desktop to your TV https://googledata.org/google-desktop/from-the-desktop-to-your-tv/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/from-the-desktop-to-your-tv/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:28:00 +0000 Posted by David Garcia, Software Engineer

In the old days, we used to watch a simple device called a television. Nowadays, all the stuff worth watching and listening to tends to be stored on or accessed through a computer. To help remedy this, we are pleased to release the Google Media Server.

Google Media Server is a Windows application that aims to bridge the gap between Google and your TV. It uses Google Desktop technology such as Desktop gadgets for the administration tool and Google Desktop Search to locate media files. All you need is a PC running Google Desktop and a UPnP-enabled device (e.g. a PlayStation 3). At the touch of a button, you can then:

Access videos, music, and photos stored on your PC
View Picasa Web Albums
Play your favorite YouTube videos

It's easy to install, so please try it out. We'd love to get your feedback and hear what you'd like to see next.]]> https://googledata.org/google-desktop/from-the-desktop-to-your-tv/feed/ 0 Featured gadget: Qantas Socceroos Widget https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-qantas-socceroos-widget/ https://googledata.org/google-desktop/featured-gadget-qantas-socceroos-widget/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:44:00 +0000 Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer

Name: Qantas Socceroos Widget
Author: Haymarket Media
Description: Lastest Socceroos news from FourFourTwo

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