I have had a Gmail account for the past four years and prefer this email service to the others that I have used in the past. There are many features that help to make it easy to use and superior to other services. For one, Gmail has a spam filter that can be created to direct an incoming email to its proper destination. The filter can keep email from being sent to spam or can redirect an email that would normally go to the inbox into spam. Another unique feature is the search function. Gmail allows users to search for terms that show up in the Subject bar or the actual message. This can be helpful for users like myself who keeps large quantities of messages in various folders.
I have never come in contact with Google Calender but see a variety of ways it could be employed to help someone with a busy schedule. One interesting feature is the synch function for your smartphone. Like most Google applications, Calender is able to go wherever you go. Another nice feature is the option to publish or share your Calender with other people. This function also can go hand-in-hand with an option to send invitations and track RSVP's. Calender is a very interesting program that may help organize a busy life.
iGoogle is also an interesting resource that, like so many other products, allows the user to customize their experience. The page can be personalized with applications that reflect personal interests or used to give information. Their are apps for sports teams, news feeds, and entertainment purposes. The gadgets are easy to find and set up. This seems like a great idea, but it also looks very similar to gadgets that are easily set up on a desktop or smartphone. So it is not really surprising that the site is shutting down.
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