Google has a Gold Mine

Google has a gold mine that they’ve been a little shy is sharing. It’s called the Google Pack. It has a ton of essential and helpful software. Check it out. It’s from Google so you know it has to be good. Here's a breakdown of the Google Pack:

Google Software Included

Google Earth - 3D Earth browser
* Zoom from space to street level — tour the world
* Find maps, driving directions, hotels, restaurants, and more

-This software is as much fun as it is practical. I’ve used it for over a year now and it never gets old. I recommend flying over Beverly Hills, Paris, Egypt and Washington DC. Don’t plan on doing anything the rest of the day, you will get lost in this thing.

Google Desktop - Desktop companion
* Find all your email, files, web history, and more
* Get all your personalized info in one place with Sidebar

-If you’ve ever used the Longhorn Dashboard you know how handy these things can be. If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat.

Picasa - Photo organizer
* Find, edit, and share your photos in seconds
* Easily remove red eye and fix photos

-Ever want iPhoto for a PC? Here you go, only it’s better.

Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer - Search toolbar
* Search from any web page and autofill forms
* Block annoying pop-ups

-If you don’t already have the Google Toolbar you should unplug your modem… or just download it and don’t tell anyone it took you this long.

Google Pack Screensaver - Photo screensaver
* Enjoy photos from your personal collection
* View pictures full screen or as a collage

-Replace the Windows logo that currently inhabits your idle screen with your favorite photos.


Additional Software Included

Mozilla Firefox with Google Toolbar - Web browser
-Mozilla Corporation
* Browse the web quickly and securely
* Switch between pages quickly with tabbed browsing

-Find out why 68.07% of my readers us Mozilla Firefox. It really is that much better.

Ad-Aware SE Personal - Antispyware utility
-Lavasoft
* Safely detect and remove spyware
* Protect your privacy with powerful features

-I talked about this program in 5 Free Programs Everyone Needs for a reason. It’s an absolute must for internet users.

Norton AntiVirus 2005 Special Edition - Antivirus utility
-Symantec
* Protect your PC from viruses, worms and Trojan horses
* Includes 6-month subscription to protection updates

-I pray that you already have an AntiVirus. However, Norton’s is the only antivirus I will use. Not McAfee, not EZ armor, not Trend Micro. I’ve used them all and Norton’s still reigns supreme. And 6-months free is unheard of.

Adobe Reader 7 - PDF reader
-Adobe Systems
* View, print, and search PDF files
* Launches up to 50% faster than Reader 6.0

-I assume you have some version of Adobe Reader, but more than likely it’s out of date. Be sure to update to the most recent version.

The Google Pack can be found to the the right under "Recommended Software."