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Gmail and Google+ are down

I don’t remember seeing this happen, but the mighty Gmail and Google+ are down. Google’s App Status Dashboard tells you that Gmail is currently down. I’m surprised they don’t have a similar one for Google+.

How to create your own Android app

Having your own Android app is definitely a good way to attract a different stream of visitors. Especially those who regularly visit your website. If you don’t want to spend some money to get an Android developer to create your app then check out goesApp.

Featured Gaming Addon: Google Play Games

This app isn’t a game, but a very important gaming addon that can definitely change the way you play! Google Play Games app is the easiest way for you to discover new games, track achievements and scores, and play with friends around the world. It brings all your gaming on Google Play together in a unified Android experience.

How to switch from Hangouts to old Google Chat

Google introduced Hangouts to replace the old Google Chat interface and most likely you’ll be using this interface in your Gmail interface as well as on your mobile devices. Hangouts added a several features missing from traditional chat including the Group conversations. However, I, for one, prefer the traditional Google Chat interface that gives me a one shot view of who is online and not.

The new Gmail inbox automatically sorts your emails

Gmail today unveiled a new inbox view that brings back control to email. The new Gmail inbox will automatically sort your emails based on who you receive them from and all are easily accessible by a familiar tabbed interface. Your key emails will automatically show up in Primary and serves as the default inbox that you can access either from you desktop, Andoird or iOS mobile app.

Best practices for keeping your Google password from being compromised

Google, while being a company that most people automatically associate with highly professional quality services, is no more immune to failures and fiascos than any other major digital technology corporation. This is something that every single Google user should never let themselves forget, and even less so the more they depend on the Google giant for many of their online data storage and work management needs. This applies especially when it comes to the security you need in order to protect your digital information in a way that will keep it from being totally erased, hacked or stolen.

How to create responsive adsense code

Google’s program policies do not allow you to modify your Adsense code which artificially inflates ad performance or harms advertiser conversions. In most cases, you’ll want to copy paste the code exactly as you get from the generator. However, most sites today are going responsive and you’ll want to ensure that you use the correct size ads when your visitor is viewing your blog from a mobile device.