Google Related Products
Posted in Uncategorized on December 18th, 2007 by Robert Heath – Be the first to commentThe following is a list of software written by Google or by third-party developers to integrate with software and services provided by Google.
Third Party Applications
Document Management
DocSyncer (Beta) – Synchronizes your Microsoft Office Documents with your Google Docs account.
OffiSync (Beta) – GoogleDocs plugin for Microsoft Office
Email Notification
Gmail Notifier – The Gmail Notifier is an application that alerts you when you have new Gmail messages. It displays an icon in your system tray to let you know if you have unread Gmail messages, and shows you their subjects, senders and snippets, all without your having to open a web browser.
If you have the Google Talk client installed, you will automatically receive new mail notifications from Google Talk and you do not need to install the Notifier.
Google Browser Sync (Firefox Only) – Google Browser Sync for Firefox is an extension that continuously synchronizes your browser settings – including bookmarks, history, persistent cookies, and saved passwords – across your computers. It also allows you to restore open tabs and windows across different machines and browser sessions.
Email Backup/Archiving
MailStore Home – MailStore Home keeps all your valuable e-mail messages in one persistent and safe place. Lightning-fast search, one-click backup, powerful export – all information from your e-mail is at your fingertips anytime. Never lose important e-mail again!
Firefox Extensions
Coming Soon!
Recommended Google Applications
Google Talk – Instant messenging client
Picasa – Photo management and editing tool
Google Toolbar – Toolbar for you web browser that provides easy access to Google services
Google Earth - Google Earth combines the power of Google Search with satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D buildings to put the world’s geographic information at your fingertips. It also has a built in flight simulator.
SketchUp - Developed for the conceptual stages of design, Google SketchUp is a powerful yet easy-to-learn 3D software tool that combines a simple, yet robust tool-set with an intelligent drawing system that streamlines and simplifies 3D design. From simple to complex, conceptual to realistic, Google SketchUp enables you to build and modify 3D models quickly and easily. If you use Google Earth, Google SketchUp allows you to place your models using real-world coordinates and share them with the world using the Google 3D Warehouse.
Google Desktop – Search your computer as easily as you search the web with Google. Find and launch applications and files with just a few keystrokes. Add Google Gadgets to customize your desktop and iGoogle New!Get news, weather and more anywhere on your desktop.
Migration Tools
OggSync – Synchronize Outlook calendar with Google Calendar
Note: Mail can be migrated to Google by connecting to Gmail via IMAP and simply dragging and dropping mail into the Gmail folders