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I’m pretty sure that I already lost some followers on twitter just because of this headline. But anyway it was google’s 11th birthday, so time for spreading some love ;-)

First of all I have to say, that I’m not a groupie. I don’t like everything they do. Of course not! I don’t like that one of the guys (not quite sure whether Larry or Sergey) simply rent an island in order to celebrate his wedding (or birthday or whatever). But a) that’s not directly connected to what google does as a service and b) what the heck would you do, if you’d earn more money within a minute than you can ever spend (maybe I’m slightly exaggerating)?

One thing, despite all those points mentioned before, is quite obvious: Then internet wouldn’t be what it is right now without google!

1. Google is free

and this should actually be enough =)

2. Gmail

Googlemail. The perect way to manage your emails via web. The cool thing: It is finally out of beta (it was in beta for decades!) and improves by the time. It is possible to embed a lot of google’s services into your gmail account.

3. Google Docs

Googles free “office” package. Documents. Great stuff in my oppinion. Sure most office users might say “office has more option”. – might be true in some way. but hey…what did you pay for office again? Ah…yeah…there you go :P And besides that, for those SEO freaks hanging around: Google Spreadsheet is awesome for tracking. Just go google for it :)

4. Google Earth

Simply a great way to discover all places (almost) around the globe and, combined with some of google’s eastereggs, also pretty funny (e.g. the milk truck!)

5. Google Maps

Saved so many times when heading through vienna. Thank you so much google! :D

6. Google Sky

One of the apps no one really needs, but likes =) turn it on (on your mobile) and see the contellations. Niceeee!

7. Chrome Browser

When I have to use Windows, the browser of my choice. Why? ‘Cause its fast fast fast!

8. Google Books

Great way to read through a lot, i mean really a lot, of books! Was one of my main libaries while writing my thesis.

9. Google Labs

The place where new apps and services are being tested. Google Labs is always worth a visit. So make sure to check it regularly :)

10. Google synchronisation

Since I am a proud android user I really love the easy synchronisation. Contacts, Calendar, Mails. perfect.

11. Google is free!

word! :)