This is an excellent article by Regina Lynn about the dangers of Google and leaving a digital trail. We are increasingly leaving a digital footprint that tells people about our interests, opinions and tastes. People can Google and find some amazing details about who you really are. It makes one Read more…
For those of us who rely upon Google for research, the new Google Scholar service comes at a great time. The service filters search results from several academic databases and journals. I have tested it and it works great. Is it goodbye to Lexis and Westlaw?
The BBC has an interesting test to search engines, as the competition to Google becomes fierce. The test puts five search engines to the test, Google, Yahoo, MSN, AskJeeves and A9. The veredict? Google is still king, with A9 and AskJeeves offering some good options. MSN and Yahoo did not Read more…