March 5th, 2008 | by Kathy Walrath [GD Team] | published in Google Desktop
Posted by Satish Sampath, Gadget MasterIn October 2007 we released Google Desktop 5.5 (beta), which enabled you to use hundreds of useful desktop gadgets on your iGoogle homepage. I’ve been one of the happy gadget fans myself. Since I work in a team sp…
February 21st, 2008 | by Kathy Walrath [GD Team] | published in Google Desktop
Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical Writer This blog periodically features a Google Desktop gadget and a quote from someone who uses it. If you’d like to recommend a gadget, send an email to desktop-gadgets AT google DOT com. Kev Sherman, an applica…
February 11th, 2008 | by Kathy Walrath [GD Team] | published in Google Desktop
Posted by James Yum (Google Desktop Team)When I was a kid, Valentine’s Day meant a lunch bag full of chalky candies and paper cutouts. While candy and paper hearts are still options, now you can celebrate digitally with Desktop gadgets. Here’s a romant…
January 22nd, 2008 | by Kathy Walrath [GD Team] | published in Google Desktop
Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical WriterWhenever you want to search the web or your computer, you can bring up the Quick Search Box almost instantly. On Windows or Linux, just press the Ctrl key twice. On the Mac, press the Cmd () key twice. For more …
January 3rd, 2008 | by Kathy Walrath [GD Team] | published in Google Desktop
Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical WriterThis blog periodically features a Google Desktop gadget and a quote from someone who uses it. If you’d like to recommend a gadget, send an email to desktop-gadgets AT google DOT com.Omar Khan, who works on Googl…
December 20th, 2007 | by Kathy Walrath [GD Team] | published in Google Desktop
Posted by Jim Zhuang, Software EngineerSeason’s greetings, everyone! To help ring in the New Year, we’ve got a great holiday present for you: an update to Google Desktop for Linux. The biggest addition in version 1.1.1 is support for 64-bit platforms, …
December 19th, 2007 | by Kathy Walrath [GD Team] | published in Google Desktop
Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical WriterDeveloper-elves have been busy creating new Desktop gadgets to celebrate the holidays. Here’s a guide to the some of the most recent additions. Christmas Tree by Benjamin Schi…
December 3rd, 2007 | by Kathy Walrath [GD Team] | published in Google Desktop
Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical WriterThis blog periodically features a Google Desktop gadget and a quote from someone who uses it. If you’d like to recommend a gadget, send an email to desktop-gadgets AT google DOT com. Roger Pack, a Google Desktop…
November 29th, 2007 | by Kathy Walrath [GD Team] | published in Google Desktop
Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical WriterGoogle Desktop for Mac now supports gadgets! For details, including a video demonstration, see the Official Google Blog post.
October 29th, 2007 | by Kathy Walrath [GD Team] | published in Google Desktop
Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical WriterWith October 31st looming, it’s time to decorate your desktop with spooky gadgets. Here are three new ones you can try out.Halloween PumpkinBy Benjamin Schirmer Create a custom jack-o’-lantern on your desktop. T…
October 23rd, 2007 | by Kathy Walrath [GD Team] | published in Google Desktop
Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical WriterThis blog periodically features a Google Desktop gadget and a quote from someone who uses it. If you’d like to recommend a gadget, send an email to desktop-gadgets AT google DOT com. Jaime Brands of Google Sydne…
October 12th, 2007 | by Mendel | published in Google Desktop
Posted by Jim Zhuang, Software EngineerWhen we released the first version of Google Desktop for Linux this past June, we signaled a commitment to the Linux community: to develop for the platform and to support our Linux users. Since then, we have been …
October 6th, 2007 | by Mendel | published in Google Desktop
Posted by Ryan Tabone, Product ManagerWe’ve often asked ourselves why Google Desktop Gadgets are confined to just the desktop and sidebar. With Google Desktop 5.5 Beta, we’ve decided to change that. In addition to improved Outlook search functionality,…
September 24th, 2007 | by Kathy Walrath [GD Team] | published in Google Desktop
Posted by Kathy Walrath, Technical WriterThis blog periodically features a Google Desktop gadget and a quote from someone who uses it. If you’d like to recommend a gadget, send an email to desktop-gadgets AT google DOT com. Mihai Ionescu of the Google …
July 11th, 2007 | by Omar Khan | published in Google Desktop
Posted by Omar Khan, Software EngineerMany Google Desktop users install gadgets and plug-ins to customize and improve their desktop experience. For example, you’ve likely seen the gadget gallery, which holds all kinds of interesting gadgets, from games…