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The new Google Web Accelerator

Google says the accelerator: • Designed for Broadband – Web pages load even more quickly on DSL and cable connections • Easy to use – Simply install and enjoy faster web browsing in seconds I tried it and according to the meter I am saving at least 10 minutes from a few hours of browsing. At present Google has stopped more downloads till they get some kinks out of the way. This is expected for any new software/ program. I would highly recommend visiting Google Labs periodically to see what they are up to and participate in the most internet friendly company Google.

PDAs PPCs And more

I recently got a new toy. A Dell Axim 650v . I have spent the last few days figuring it out and my wife has already started saying my Axim is my new girlfriend. The Dell Axim is a Pocket PC. For the uninitiated there are two kinds of handheld device. Devices that use the Palm operating system and others that use the Windows Mobile operating system. I chose the Dell Axim because for the power it packed at a bargain price. I was glad the device had bluetooth . What would I do with the bluetooth when I didnt have any other device I could connect to with the Bluetooth? It also had a infrared port which was great becaause my laptop has a IR ( infra-red port) too so these devices can talk to each other. The icing was that the AXIM came with Wifi connectivity. That thrilled me because I had a wireless network at home and I could probably us the dell to connect to the internet anywhere at home. The AXIm connects to my Outlook at work and synchronizes my calendar. I use it a great deal to navig...
Shashi Bellamkonda
Shashi Bellamkonda
Fractional CMO, marketer, blogger, and teacher sharing stories and strategies.
I write about marketing, small business, and technology — and how they shape the stories we tell. You can also find my writing on Shashi.co , CarryOnCurry.com , and MisunderstoodMarketing.com .