Posted by phExchanger on
November 21, 2008
Gmail Got A New Look
In my last post about Google or Yahoo?, I mentioned that Gmail has this plain, white background that is just right for fast searches.
Today, Google has not changed but Gmail did. Take a look.
And inside is a new option just like a blogging platform that has Themes tab. You can change your theme everyday if you get tired of looking at a plain, white and blue interface. The image below is Summer Ocean theme. The theme’s color combination changes as you change your location.
Another screenshot of Gmail’s new theme, Tea House, which is my new setting.
Isn’t that cute? 
Posted by phExchanger on
November 19, 2008
Google or Yahoo?
Which one do you prefer to use, Google or Yahoo?
I often encounter this question or a version of it from discussion boards or forums. And as always, pages of reasons why the other one is better than the other will be solicited from readers.
If asked, I use both of them in different circumstances for very simple reasons. For fast searches, I prefer Google. With a plain, white background, Google logo, search box and some links, the page really loads fast. That saves time when doing multiple searches.
When I want to have a quick scan reading on the latest international news, whether business, entertainment, technology, or politics, I found Yahoo as the best place to start. I don’t often watch news on TV so when I have some leisure time, Yahoo is a great way to pass the time just reading the headlines.
Simply put, there’s no need to make the choices so complicated. Unless, you are being paid some bucks to use only a particular search engines, it is but wise to check both and use according to their strengths.
