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Ways to Beautify Your Google Pages!

GeekSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:15:53 -0700

Whether you use iGoogle, Gmail, or Google Chrome, Google has made it easy to make your online tools stand out from the rest, thanks to its wide selection of decorative themes. Haven't had the chance to check 'em all out? Well here's a roundup of my fave Google themes to help spruce up your web pages.

Fun iGoogle Themes	Where to Find iGoogle Themes	Picking Your Own Gmail Colors
Create Your Own iGoogle Theme	Trendy Gmail Themes	Pretty Google Chrome Themes

Gmail Themes: Now You Can Pick Your Own Colors

GeekSugar — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:27:36 -0800

Remember how psyched we all were when Gmail recently let you change your theme? The only thing that was missing, it seemed, was the ability to just do simple custom colors. Well, four months later, you can now do just that.

You'll find the color editor with the Gmail themes; select it, and you can pick a color for just about everything. Mix and match, coordinate, go nuts. I went for a lovely Spring palette so my email can lift me out of my Winter doldrums.

Gmail Gets Trendy New Themes!

GeekSugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:11:29 -0800

You know the pleasure you get when you add a colorful new theme to your iGoogle page? OK, multiply that by 1,000, and I give you the sleek new themes for Gmail. Just launched today, there are already 30 different themes to choose from - ranging from nature themes to shiny and chrome-style themes. Google has given Gmail a little makeover with crisper and cleaner lines (it reminds me of Google reader). To spice up your email, go to the themes section in settings and you should see the new themes. And if you don't see them, keep checking back and they should appear sometime within the next few days!

Customize Your Google Chrome OS With a Pretty Theme

GeekSugar — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:59:31 -0700

I'm all about sprucing up my tech - case in point, I'm still drooling over these smartphone wallpapers. Google is always satisfying my customization appetite with its iGoogle Themes and Gmail Themes and it has done it again with its newest Google Chrome themes. With themes from designers like Ella Moss, Anna Sui, Karim Rashid, and Kate Spade (all shown here), as well as many more to choose from, you can be sure your Chrome broswer will never look blah again.

Daily Tech: HP Launches Its Printer App Studio

GeekSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:03:18 -0700

HP's Printer Application Studio is available for those who pick up a web-connected printer later this month - CNET
Walkman surpasses iPod sales in Japan - Wired
AT&T is finally bringing MMS to the iPhone on Sept. 25 - USA Today
Gmail adds four new themes to its collection, including Super Mario Bros.! - Gmail Blog
These 15 iPhone apps will help you with your home design projects - Unplggd
This cute SIM card address book keeps all of your addresses in one handy spot - Gizmodiva

Stick it to 'Em With Geeky Office Stickers

GeekSugar — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:11:21 -0700

Stickers can be for grown-ups, right? I mean, if I can't have my Hello Wars stickers or my Gmail stickers, then I don't want to grow up.

I think I'd be similarly safe with the Office Graphic Stickers ($7) - sure, they're vinyl stickers like you had as a kid, but with a decidedly grown-up theme. Floppy discs, USB ports, computer ports - slap these geeky stickers wherever you want to fool someone.

I'm thinking of just sticking the ports on my forehead as a social statement.

Gmail "Spams" Me - WTF?!

GeekSugar — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:12:16 -0800

My love for Gmail is kind of ridiculous: I've got it pimped out with a colorful theme, video functionality and useful Labs, so why does it repay me with scary Spam web clips?

I subscribed to some fun clips, and I know Gmail often throws up the odd Google Sponsored Link or Gmail tip, but c'mon - Spam clips?

I don't eat Spam, and I've never talked about buying it, eating it, or cooking with it in ANY of my emails or chats. OK, so maybe I've said the word Spam a few times in reference to emails, but why is Gmail so excited to send me some recipes for making Spam casseroles?

Is this happening to anyone else? Is it a sponsored link?

Best of 2008 Winner: Favorite New Google Feature

GeekSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:30:04 -0800

Gmail had a banner year in 2008 - but really, when have they not? I would have thought that in their big year - whose crowning glory was the release of T-mobile's Android-outfitted G1 - you guys would have found a favorite in the first Google cell phone.

However, like Google itself, you kept it simple, and voted the new Gmail Themes as your favorite new Google feature!

With 32 percent of the vote, it ousted heavy hitters like the brand-new G1 and the new Chrome browser. They impressed me as well - Gmail Themes are also my pick for favorite new Google feature!

Don't forget to check out the other Best of 2008 winners!

What Is Your Favorite New Google Feature?

GeekSugar — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:00:44 -0800

When I reminisce about the Best of 2008 I can't help but think Google. Their biggest addition to the geek world in 2008 is probably the Android platform (which now runs on the T-mobile G1 phone), but other features and updates like the Chrome Browser, Gmail themes and additions, iGoogle (and themes), Knol (Google’s Wikipedia), Mail Goggles for Gmail, Picasa 3.0 and Video Chat for Gmail all provided their own unique function and entertainment.

Share Why You Love iGoogle and Get More Stickers

GeekSugar — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:00:33 -0800

Everyone went crazy for Gmail stickers when they showed up (get them quick before they're gone!), and now they've made more for you to get your hands on - and all you have to do is profess your love for iGoogle.

Write a story or shoot a video of you saying why you love your iGoogle page, be it for its customization or ability to keep you organized, and submit it to their Share the Love page. Check out their sample video below.

Everyone who enters will get a sheet of iGoogle artist theme laptop stickers (including the themes of Radiohead, Michael Kors, Diane von Furstenberg, Marc Ecko, Kate Spade and Paul Frank), and the best entrants will be showcased by Google. I need to see these stickers though, first and foremost. Nice bribe, Google. Update: here's a shot of the stickers!