2008/06/23

Youtube time optimization while uploading a video

Yesterday I was uploading a video to Youtube and I have a rant.

I think Youtube should ask all the video meta data after you upload the video. Or better yet: while it's being uploaded. Because I didn't want to think of a description (which I know can be edited later) and just leave the file to upload, because I had a heavy file (almost half GB) and I wanted to start uploading it while I thought of the description and meta data, but, at least in the web based uploading interface, this doesn't seem to be possible.

2008/06/14

I love gMail, now I want folders!

I love gMail, but... there are a couple of things missing that would make gMail perfect for me: label hierarchy (different levels) or folder view, and more powerful filters (and the actual limit be raised, because last time I tried, I was only allowed to have like 10 or 20 filters, which sucks, though I don't really know if there is a limit now and if so, what is it).

But I will be happy with the folders, that would be enough for me. I like the idea of labels as an option, but I find my inbox far more organized with folders and hierarchies.

And there is one more thing... which actually has nothing to do with gMail but with Hotmail; I would like them to offer free POP3 access (and not limited only to Outlook or Outlook Express), so that I could manage all my email in the same place: my beloved gMail.

2008/06/08

Android Contacts Management

I am looking forward to the release of Android, the new Mobile Operative System.

Whenever this goes "live" (and as soon as Google launches their long awaited Google Tasks) I will be able to finally migrate from Outlook to Google Apps. Well I am not talking about all Google Apps, but at least those similar to Outlook, because there is obviously tons of advanced features missing in, for instance, Google Docs (like foot notes, for academic writing).

Anyway something I would like Android to do, regarding contact management, is that it should be able to filter contacts, specially to sort out those who do not have a mobile number (which might be the majority in some cases, as some people often tend to have lots of unknown people in their gMail contacts). When using the mobile device to make a phone call, you only need contacts with mobile numbers, not email or other unrelated contact info.

Still waiting Google and co! Keep up the good work...

2008/05/06

What to do

I wanted to use this blog as a Google news related one, but I I think there's no use.

I don't like publishing stuff that's already going around everywhere, I like original content, and I think that original Google news will be hard to post here, so unless I have something really unique, or if I think what to publish in this blog, I'll do it.

Because I also have my personal blog, which is related to personal stuff only, and not really too much about tech things.

So, let's see what happens.

2007/06/28

Google Docs redesign!

Google Documents and Spreadsheets (and upcoming slide shows) looks great! I just noticed though they released the redesign a couple of days ago. It is not only a redesign, more functionality has been added, like folder organization and "display by shared" which displays documents ordered by who are you sharing with.

If you ask me, I love it. Go and try it out! Google docs (for those who ignore it) is an Office suite that lets you edit documents online (like Ms Word and Excel). The top reasons I like Google docs over any other suite are:
  1. It's free (no license required)
  2. It's online (no need to install, nor saving it on hard drive - it's all online!)
  3. Docs can be downloaded in most popular formats (.doc, .rtf, .html, .txt, .pdf, open office)
  4. Docs can be shared and edited by many (collaborating with partners!)
There are tons of stuff to talk about, but go check it out! Let it become your new Office suite! If you have a browser, you already have your Office suite with you! Linked to your existing gMail account!

2007/05/24

20 mb gMail

Google just launched a new feature in gMail! You can now send 20 mb attachments! I found out when I logged in this morning to gMail and saw this on top of the screen:

So I got directly into "gMails what's new". Wonder if this 20mb also applies for Google Apps... Now I don't know why would anyone in the world would like to pay for a "MSN Hotmail Plus", if all features they offer are free in Google's Mail... actually, more...
  • 2.8 (and growing) GB storage
  • Custom filters
  • Free mail redirection
  • Free pop access
  • Access to external pop accounts from within gMail
  • 20 mb attachment
Not to say all those services attached (free) to your Google account (the exact same account as your gMail).