The Google+ official extension might be delighting for G+ addicts and pointless at the same time for the rest of masses. For those who aren’t aware, Google has earlier made available a couple of handy Google+ extensions for Chrome – Google+ Notifications and Google +1 Button. We really expect Google to offer something more engaging that could intensify the experience of Google+ users.

The Google+ App is available on Chrome web store, get it on G+ extensions webpage or use this direct link. 

via @François Beaufort

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Internet Download Manager (IDM) is certainly the best, fastest and full-featured download manager for Windows that increases file download speeds by up to 5 times, offers the ability to resume and schedule downloads. Its built-in smart download logic accelerator uses intelligent dynamic file segmentation technology to accelerate your downloads to an extreme extent. IDM has an easy-to-use interface, supports a majority of file types and integrates seamlessly with all popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera. The downloaded files are automatically sorted, can be placed in categorized folders or one can set a user-defined directory to save files.

The new version 6.07 adds IDM download panel for web-players to download videos from sites like YouTube, MySpaceTV, and Google Videos. It also adds improved integration for IE, redesigned and enhanced download engine, the unique advanced integration into all latest browsers, improved toolbar, and other improvements and new features.

Other Features include:

• Batch downloading support – Download multiple files at once

• Resume unfinished downloads – Comprehensive error recovery and resume capability will restart broken or interrupted downloads due to network problems, shutdown, etc.

• Supports HTTP, FTP, HTTPS and MMS protocols.

• Scheduler – Set a start and stop download time to download a file or a queue of files at a desired time interval. Option to hang up modem, exit IDM or turn off computer when the task is done. Useful for broadband users with unlimited night usage.

• Zip Preview – Option to view the contents of a .zip archive before downloading.

• Speed Limiter – allows to set the maximum download speed limit for one file.

• YouTube Grabber – ‘Download this video’ option pops-up on viewing a YouTube video or FLV videos on other sites. Easily save YouTube videos in preferred format.

• Automatic Antivirus check – Configure IDM and select the installed Antivirus program to enable virus checking after the file gets downloaded.

• Site Grabber – Download all pictures from a site, subsets or complete web sites.

• Prompts and asks what to do if a duplicate download link is added.

• Customize the look and easily configure browser/system integration options.

• Arrange Downloads on basis of their file name, size, transfer rate, etc.

• Multilingual – supports 13 languages natively.

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What is Cloud Computing?

It is the latest technology that is used to access services which are accessible on the Internet cloud. With this technology at you disposal, you no longer need to install any hardware or software as all services and storage space are provided over the internet. Moreover, it is quite easy to get started with this service.

When people start up with a business, they usually look for some cost cutting methods. The constant endeavor is to employ the most advanced tools for your job. With cloud computing you have an all in one and perfect solution. It not only helps in reducing the cost but is also very simple to set up and run. Discussed below are some of the Cloud based tools which you can utilize for your small business. These tools will help your business to become more fruitful and operate at a reduced cost.

1. Invoicing: Invoicing is an important and necessary part of every business. You can use Invoicera to send and create professional invoices and maintain your business accounts. Now, with the help of cloud based invoicing service, you can create and send invoices to your clients easily. This ensures that you get paid on time. There are some cloud based apps that let you track your time and expenses effectively. Thus it helps to keep you up to date. Although there are a number of Invoicing applications available in the market like Zoho Invoice, Blinksale, CurdBee, FreshBooks, but Invoicera is certainly the best among all.

2. Online Conferencing: Today, online conferencing has become a normal routine for almost every business. With online conferencing, you can meet your customers and employees. Go to Meeting, WebEx, WebDialogs.com (for video conferencing), Press8 Telecom (for audio conferencing), and Nefsis are some of the cloud based conferencing tools available across the internet.

3. File and Calendar Sharing: With a feature like calendar sharing, one can share and access digitally stored information like calendars, multimedia files, documents and computer programs. Some well known cloud based and calendar sharing applications are ZohoDocs.com, Google Docs, Microsoft SharePoint, Centraldesktop.com, etc. In fact, there are many hosting companies that offer MS SharePoint in a cloud. These companies charge on a per client basis.

4. Data Storage: Now you can keep a backup of your important digital files by making use of data storage service providers like ZumoDrive or Mozy.com.

5. VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) Hosted PBX: With VoIP PBX system, you can fundamentally access your PBX system over the cloud. This cloud based tool provides a simple sign up and you can get started with it within few minutes.

6. Blogging Software: A company blog is a simple way to keep your customers up to date and to publicize your enterprise. You can easily sign up with an online blogging company. Some popular blog software are WordPress, Squarespace, etc.

7. Custom Relationship Management (CRM): This is one of the most employed tactics in order to manage the company’s communication with its clients and sales scenario in an effective manner. This system is a must for every small business. Some of the well-known cloud computing CRM tools are Zoho CRM, Salesforce.com and SugarCRM.com.

Author Bio: This post is contributed by Kevin. Kevin works as an E-Marketing Executive for PixelCrayons, which offers best ecommerce website development & designing services, online shopping cart development, Magento development & designing services and other ecommerce software services.

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Scroll To Top Button is a handy Chrome extension that allows you to quickly scroll to the top of any webpage! You can use this button to simply get back to top once you’ve finished reading content below the fold. By default, the button appears in the top right corner once you scroll slightly down on a webpage. The button doesn’t distracts at all as it’s transparent and you can adjust its size easily. Just click it and instantly move back to top. It’s great for viewing long pages such as Facebook, Twitter, Forums, etc.

The extension also offers several customization options that lets you set its working and placement as per your requirement. You can set the scroll to top speed, scroll distance for button to appear and the button size, position and its design. It includes 4 button mode: Scroll to top only, flip between top/bottom, dual arrows and keyboard only.

There is also an option to set a keyboard shortcut or use the Home/End button to scroll to top and bottom using just your keyboard.

Link - ‘Scroll To Top Button’ Chrome Extension

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We’ve created a Google+ Web App for Chrome which is preferably a bookmark like most other web apps, that lets you simply access Google+ anytime in a click. Google+ icon is always visible when you open a new tab page in Google Chrome. You can even Pin it to Tabs bar or Pin Google+ to Windows 7 taskbar easily using the app settings.

Unfortunately, I was unable to upload the app to Chrome Web Store because of some guidelines but still it is pretty simple to install and uninstall. To install the app, just right-click the download link below (googleplus_app.crx), select ‘Save link as’ and save the file to your desktop. Now open the file from your desktop (open with Chrome) and select Continue. Click on the Install button and that’s it!

>> Download Google+ Web App for Chrome (CRX)

Don’t forget to share this tip with your Google+ Friends.

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I tried out Google+ after getting an invite and found it really interesting, may it be its simple and cool design or the variety of features it offers. One has to accept that Google has done some really good and hard work in bringing out Google+. After all, it was their long time wish to have a Google Social Network that can dominate over the web.

# Here are some useful Google+ Tips shared by Matt Cutts and users who responded to Matt’s post at Google+. All these tips are handy and let you experience the actual power of Google+ (PLUS). Check them below:

1. Click on Profile pictures to rotate through them.

2. Click ‘j‘ to navigate down to the next item or ‘k‘ to navigate up when checking the stream using keyboard.

3. To add formatting to your text, use the simple trick below.

• (*)bold(*):  Add * before and after the message.
• (_)italics(_):  Add _ before and after the message.
• (-)strike-through(-):  Add - before and after the message.

For example: *Hello* _everyone_ -Mayur- will appear as shown below:

4. Click on “Limited” next to the timestamp to find out the actual list of persons with whom you are sharing a particular post.

5. Add a + or @ signal to mention someone specifically in a post.

6. Click on the Timestamp to get the permalink (web URL) of any post.

7. Share your post with Public or Circle/Circles only. You can even share a post with an individual by typing their name or email address. A very useful one!

8. What’s more, you can even edit the photos uploaded by you. It’s easy and flawless.

Open any picture uploaded by you or visit the gallery. Select Actions > Edit photo.

Then improve your not so good photos by adding some smart effects to them in a click.

Read: Why the Built-In Photo Editor on Google+ Rocks

9. Unlike Gmail, you can Resize the Chat Box in Google+. To do so, just drag the box by its corner or sides.

10. If you’re annoyed with some post that is getting lots of comments and thus irritating you with notifications. Just Mute the post. You can even Block any person and can Report Abuse against him.

11. Set Options for any post made by you by clicking the grey drop-down ‘Options’ icon. You can choose to Edit it, Delete it, Disable comment or Disable Resharing a post.

12. Tired of receiving notifications for a particular post you made or commented on? Just hit “Mute this post” to get rid of it.

13. Share a post or check notifications on Google+ directly from within Gmail account without opening a separate webpage for Google+. Now that’s seamless integration.

14. See how your profile appears to others – Input his/her username, select Edit profile, make the alterations to your profile only for that specific person. Something unique!

15. While on the Home tab, press twice the q key on the keyboard to search and add people to your chat list. (Press q 2nd time after a gap of sec).

16. Hitting Enter when focused on a Post opens up the comment box.

17. Set delivery preferences and tick mark desired entries under “Receive Notifications”. Visit this link to edit the settings: https://plus.google.com/settings/plus

18. What’s that Incoming option under Stream? "Incoming" stream is stuff from people who are sharing with you, but who you haven’t added to a circle.

19. Give feedback – Found any bug or have a tip to suggest? Just click Send feedback from lower right corner, cool part is you can highlight the faulty area and report about it.

20. Trick to Invite anyone to Google+ even if you don’t have invites – Make a post, Share it with that person using his email address. Then ask him to click Learn more about Google+ in the received email. On opening it, he would be able to Join Google+.

Update – Check more New Tips below:

21. New Bonus Tip – How to Enable Email Feature on your Google+ Profile

22. Use the Scroll wheel of your mouse to Navigate through the Photos in the gallery.

23. Enable Chat for Circles – How to Chat with People in your Google+ Circle

24. Drag and Drop Photos, Videos and Links directly to post box from your desktop.

Tip credit: Gerard Sanz

25. Manage how People from your Circles appears to everyone on your Profile – Open your Google+ profile and edit it. Then click the round black-grey icon and select the desired options. You can also choose to hide the “Have you in Circles” box.

Tip credit: Dave Bort

26. Make +1 Tab Public – The +1 tab on your Google+ profile is disabled by default to be seen by anyone else, i.e. only you can see that tab. To make it public, visit your profile > Edit profile. Click on +1’s  tab and tick mark the option ‘Show this tab on my profile’. Now everyone would be able to see the +1s by you. (It only lists the +1s that you’ve done on any webpage outside of Google+).

Tip credit: Alex Williams

27. Alternate links to access Google Plus – Besides http://plus.google.com, Google+ can be accessed from http://google.com/+ or http://google.com/plus and from http://m.google.com/plus on mobile phones.

Tip credit: Kanda

28. Set the privacy setting for Gender on your Google+ Profile – Google+ now allows you to control who sees your gender on your Google+ Profile. Just open your profile, select Edit profile, tap on Gender option and choose whom you want to make it visible for.

29. Report Abuse or Remove Comments – Seems this option wasn’t present originally and has been added recently. It is very useful, might come handy when someone spams on your post or make derogatory comments. You can report abuse or remove any desired comment. This option appears only when there is a comment on any post made by you.

30. Rename albums in Google+ – Google Plus has recently added the functionality to rename photo albums right in Google+. To do so, navigate to Photos > Your albums > click an album and click on the album title. Voila! Edit the album title.

Tip credit: Vincent Mo

Also See: Best Google+ Extensions for Chrome

Also See: Google+ Web App – Adds Google+ to Chrome’s New Tab

Thanks to Matt Cutts and various responders for sharing most of these cool tips.

>> If you’re on Google+ then you can add me to your Circle. [My Google+ Profile]

>> Do post your comments below and share this post with your Google+ friends.

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Windows 8 Preview gave an insight on the innovation and features implemented in new OS. Here are few aspects of the new interface in Windows 8 as shared by MS:

• Fast launching of apps from a tile-based Start screen, which replaces the Windows Start menu with a customizable, scalable full-screen view of apps.

• Live tiles with notifications, showing always up-to-date information from your apps.

• Fluid, natural switching between running apps.

• Convenient ability to snap and resize an app to the side of the screen, so you can really multitask using the capabilities of Windows.

• Web-connected and Web-powered apps built using HTML5 and JavaScript that have access to the full power of the PC.

• Fully touch-optimized browsing, with all the power of hardware-accelerated Internet Explorer 10.

Windows 8 is not just about Touch PCs -

And this isn’t just about touch PCs. The new Windows experience will ultimately be powered by application and device developers around the world — one experience across a tremendous variety of PCs. The user interface and new apps will work with or without a keyboard and mouse on a broad range of screen sizes and pixel densities, from small slates to laptops, desktops, all-in-ones, and even classroom-sized displays. Hundreds of millions of PCs will run the new Windows 8 user interface. This breadth of hardware choice is unique to Windows and central to how we see Windows evolving.

Check the Windows 8 Demonstration video that showcases a few of the basic elements of the new Win8 UI. MS is working very hard to get its next generation OS ready for early testing. They’re going to reveal much more and share their progress on Windows 8 at a developer event, BUILD in Anaheim, California the week of September 13–16.

Source: Previewing ‘Windows 8’ [Microsoft News Center] , Engadget

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Windows 8 is a reimagining of Windows, from the chip to the interface. A Windows 8-based PC is really a new kind of device, one that scales from touch-only small screens through to large screens, with or without a keyboard and mouse.

MS has finally posted the first official video that showcases the cool new user interface and other stuffs from Windows 8, that Microsoft had been working on. The new redefined OS takes full advantage of HTML5 and JavaScript to power the user experience while using web apps. Watch the Windows 8 official demonstration video below:

The demo showed some of the ways we’ve reimagined the interface for a new generation of touch-centric hardware. Fast, fluid and dynamic, the experience has been transformed while keeping the power, flexibility and connectivity of Windows intact.

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