Desktop Search - Topics A-Z
Topics A-Z listing of articles and resources about desktop search - what is it, how is it being used, is it being used in government.
- Google updates desktop search tool
- Google releases new version of its desktop search tool, adding a preview feature to help find information more quickly, By James Niccolai, Paris. Computerworld, 9 March 2007. "Google has released a new version of its desktop search tool, adding a preview feature to help find information more quickly and making some improvements to the interface design..."
- Google patches serious desktop flaw
- The flaw lies in a search parameter used by Google Desktop's Advanced Search feature, says Watchfire, By Robert McMillan. Computerworld, 23 February, 2007. "Security researchers have discovered a serious flaw in Google's desktop software that could be used to wreak havoc on a victim's computer. The bug, which was made public on Wednesday by Watchfire, has now been fixed..."
- Google Desktop Gets New Features
- By Chris Sherman. Search Day, February 9, 2006. "Google has released Google Desktop 3.0 beta, which includes several new features. Three of the new features Google considers "major" enhancements, but several other new features requested by users bolster the utility of the program..."
- Google Desktop Fears Overblown?
- By Chris Sherman. Search Day, February 15, 2006. "Consumer watchdogs including the Electronic Frontier Foundation are urging a boycott of Google's new Desktop Search program, citing privacy concerns. Is it really too risky to use the program?..."
This category last updated: 14 February 2006