Posts by Gina Trapani
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4:00AM Gina Trapani | Google Wave has the potential to be used for just about anything, but Wave’s best real-world use boils down to this: it helps a group get things done together. Here’s how to manage a group project in Wave. More »
How To Manage A Group Project In Google Wave
4:00AM Gina Trapani | Google Wave has the potential to be used for just about anything, but Wave’s best real-world use boils down to this: it helps a group get things done together. Here’s how to manage a group project in Wave. More » 
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Updating The Better Extensions For Firefox 3.6
7:30AM Gina Trapani | Now that the Firefox 3.6 beta is available for download (portable version is here), it’s time to start updating the Better Firefox extensions. The most popular ones, Better Gmail 2 and Better GReader, are already 3.6-compatible; the rest will come in the next few weeks. As always, join the Google Group to ask questions or make comments about the Better Firefox extensions.
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4:00AM Gina Trapani | You’ve always wanted to learn how to build software yourself — or just whip up an occasional script — but never knew where to start. Luckily, the web is full of free resources that can turn you into a programmer in no time. More »
Programmer 101: Teach Yourself How To Code
4:00AM Gina Trapani | You’ve always wanted to learn how to build software yourself — or just whip up an occasional script — but never knew where to start. Luckily, the web is full of free resources that can turn you into a programmer in no time. More »
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Customise MediaWiki Into Your Own Collaborative Website
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3:00AM Gina Trapani | You registered a domain name and set up the free Google Apps Standard Edition to get Gmail, GTalk, GCal and GDocs running behind it. Now, take a look at some advanced settings Google Apps (for your domain) makes available. More »
Trick Out Google Apps For Your Domain
3:00AM Gina Trapani | You registered a domain name and set up the free Google Apps Standard Edition to get Gmail, GTalk, GCal and GDocs running behind it. Now, take a look at some advanced settings Google Apps (for your domain) makes available. More »
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Better Flickr 0.4.1 Now Available
9:59AM Gina Trapani | It took over a month (!), but Mozilla Add-ons has finally approved a long-delayed update to the Better Flickr Firefox extension. You can see more about what changed here; my favourite addition to this version is the Flic.kr Short URL script, which displays a short, Twitter-friendly URL on all Flickr photos for easy tweeting. (Forget Twitpic and those other photo-sharing services; Flickr is still where it’s at.) Download version 0.4.1 of Better Flickr at Mozilla Add-ons.
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Take A Creative Sabbatical To Stave Off Burnout
2:00AM Gina Trapani | Taking breaks and zoning out from everyday tasks lets our brains do long-term, big-picture thinking that immediate engagement with bosses, email and meetings does not. You don’t need a week or month off, either — just commitment to being uncommitted. More »
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3:00AM Gina Trapani |
Google Chrome has come a long way in the past year, steadily adding subtle but useful features for power users. Let’s take a fresh look at Chrome’s current offerings—especially for those willing to brave its early developer builds. More »
The Power User’s Guide To Google Chrome, 2009 Edition
3:00AM Gina Trapani |
Google Chrome has come a long way in the past year, steadily adding subtle but useful features for power users. Let’s take a fresh look at Chrome’s current offerings—especially for those willing to brave its early developer builds. More »
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Three Google Wave Searches Worth Saving
1:00AM Gina Trapani | After only a few weeks of Wave usage, my inbox is full of waves from strangers and items I don’t particularly care about. Rather than archiving everything in Wave, I’m going with the flow–with the help of saved searches. More »
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3:00AM Gina Trapani | So you’ve snagged an invitation to Google Wave—or a pal is sending one your way—and you’ve already taken a look at what to expect. Let’s dive deeper into Wave features, etiquette and extensions. More »
Google Wave 101
3:00AM Gina Trapani | So you’ve snagged an invitation to Google Wave—or a pal is sending one your way—and you’ve already taken a look at what to expect. Let’s dive deeper into Wave features, etiquette and extensions. More » 
