What my cousin is doing with his leukemia diagnosis

This post is dedicated to my cousin, Paul. Paul Pavao...you can Google him, friend him on Facebook, purchase his recent book ( Logos ) but I would encourage you to visit his latest blog, Thrilled to Death: Paul Pavao's Leukemia blog: http://yippee-leukemia.blogspot.com/  follow it, subscribe to it, or at least read the post on marrow donation.

Normally I post about something I discovered, learned, found a need to share or just something that is sticking in my craw that is in some way connected to educational technology. Because of technology integration, I can share his latest blog: Thrilled to Death: Paul Pavao's Leukemia blog.


Paul's links:
His informative post on marrow donation:
http://yippee-leukemia.blogspot.com/2011/07/marrow-donation.html
His Google profile https://profiles.google.com/115443870120035597654/posts
Proof of evolution blog
Thrilled to Death: Paul Pavao's Leukemia blog 
Linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/in/shammahpavao
Rosecreek Village http://www.rosecreekvillage.com/


This post is for the connections we will make, marrow donations that will be made, and awareness by those who read and share.

What is Google Pack?

Occasionally I run into people who are new to computers and are overwhelmed where to start, what is safe, who to trust,  or ________ (insert your own concern).


One site I recommend for them to visit is the Google Pack site. Which is then followed by, "What is Google Pack?" and for those who are on the site while we are talking, "Why is this free?" or "Why didn't someone tell me about this before?"


As displayed in the image, Google Pack is: 
Software selected by Google
Always free
Ready to use in just a few clicks!


Google Pack for Mac and Google Pack for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.

Learn more about the software selected in Google Pack. The site lists the software selected by Google with two bullet statements that provides a description. You can select Learn More About Google Pack Software and access the source where one can gather more information  about each product. The site changes to keep up with current needs, when Google Pack first launched Google Chrome didn't exist. You can select one or all of the following options for installation:  Google Chrome Web Browser, Google Apps, Google Earth, Google Toolbar for IE, Spyware Doctor with Anti-Virus, avast! Free Antivirus, Immunet Protect Antivirus, Google Desktop, Google Picasa, Adobe Reader, Firefox with Google Toolbar, Google Talk, Skype, RealPlayer, WebM for IE9.


Previous versions of Google Pack included: Ad-Aware, GalleryPlayer, Norton Antivirus Special Edition 2005, which included a 6-month subscription, Norton Security Scan, StarOffice, a productivity suite that includes a word processor and spreadsheet, Trillian, Spyware Doctor Starter Edition.
Google Pack is also available through the Google Products page in the Home and Office Category.
Once Google Updater is installed, you can view the current status, view installed software, set the status for updates, and set your preferences. You can remove or customize Google Updater.

Scroll to the bottom of the site and you will find links for the International versions of Google Pack available in: Български - čeština - dansk - Deutsch - Ελληνικά - English - English (UK) - Español - suomi - Français - Hrvatski - Magyar - Italiano - 日本語 - 한국어 - Nederlands - Norsk - polski - Português (Brasil) - Română - русский - Slovenčina - svenska - ไทย - Türkçe - 简体中文 - 繁体中文
Google Pack via Wikipedia

So whether you like to tinker, help others, or need a quick fix for an older device there is something for everyone in the Google Pack. Have you or do you use Google Pack? 

Comments, recommendations,  +1 and reaction box selections are always welcome.

Have you checked out the new items in the Google Store?

I have been a Google girl/Google jockey/Google user for at least a decade and I still share this link with people who have never visited the Google Store. My mother often jokes that if the Google store sold underwear/panties/drawers she would buy them for me every Christmas.

So when people ask where did you get that shirt, gadget, sticker, mouse pad or whatever item of interest...I share the link or just tell them to Google the Google Store. You will be prompted to select your location for a shipping location: US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia. It is OK to check on another area to see what is available even if you don't live there and practice your currency conversion too!

The Google Store has something for everyone, from stickers, bibs, things to wear, to collectibles to a section for YouTube gear. Select a category: Apps, Accessories, Fun, Kids, Office, Wearables, or Doodles, search the site, or review top sellers, what's new, eco-friendly, or specials, shop by size, color, or select sort options.

Eco Friendly References

Of course, all of the no cost Google digital products and Google Labs are always cool to share tinkering time with someone.

Remember...just because you know about it, tinkered with it, or visited the site...many of your friends, peers, coworkers, supervisors, administrators have never gone beyond the search screen of Google unless it was to click on the Google Doodle. Encourage others to tinker and explore, regardless of the device they use to access the Net.

*This blog post was created for those who are interested in visiting the Google Store. I am a user of Google products, not an employee. No discount, gifts, freeware, or special privileges were offered in the creation or deployment of this post.