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3 Google Labs experimental services worth checking out

Google Fast Flip

Get quick snapshots of controversial, recent and popular articles from top news websites. One click - or one swipe - and the next content piece is served up in an instant. Customize what you want to see within their very minimalistic design. Great for researchers and writers and anyone who is concerned about what’s happening in the world.

Google Scribe

Google Scribe auto-suggests words and phrases that are compatible with your sentence structure. It is a great tool to help speed up the writing process and plow through writers block.

Google Shared Spaces

I haven’t used this service yet, but it looks interesting. Shared Spaces basically brings people together to collaborate on projects. It seems easy to use and has lots of gadgets (or widgets) to choose from- like polls to mind maps.

How to opt-out of Google Ad targeting based on your interests and demographics As you may or may not be aware, many online advertising networks target you based on sites you have recently visited and data they can glean from how you surf the web. Some people find it useful to see ads customized for them, some people find it invasive. Either way, you have a choice and can remove the data stored in your browser used to track your behavior and serve you ads.

How to opt-out of Google Ad targeting based on your interests and demographics

As you may or may not be aware, many online advertising networks target you based on sites you have recently visited and data they can glean from how you surf the web. Some people find it useful to see ads customized for them, some people find it invasive. Either way, you have a choice and can remove the data stored in your browser used to track your behavior and serve you ads.

How to get a copy of the data you’ve put on Facebook This is useful for several reasons, especially if you’re thinking about jumping ship like several of my friends. To download your information, simply go to ACCOUNT SETTINGS in the upper righthand corner, then look for DOWNLOAD YOUR INFORMATION and click on LEARN MORE.  It will take a bit to compile, but you’ll be given a somewhat organized version of your photos and other personal info that you’ve added to Facebook over the years.

How to get a copy of the data you’ve put on Facebook

This is useful for several reasons, especially if you’re thinking about jumping ship like several of my friends.

To download your information, simply go to ACCOUNT SETTINGS in the upper righthand corner, then look for DOWNLOAD YOUR INFORMATION and click on LEARN MORE. 

It will take a bit to compile, but you’ll be given a somewhat organized version of your photos and other personal info that you’ve added to Facebook over the years.