Chatterbox : Gmail

Geek Speak: Facebook and Gmail sitting in a tree...X.O.O.P.I.T

Steve Pham — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:31:00 GMT

Facebook and Gmail sitting in a tree, how does that happen and what does Xoopit have to do with it? Well, Xoopit in a nutshell, is a Firefox plugin that integrates with Gmail. Xoopit enhances Gmail by displaying your photos, files, and videos from your emails all from within the Gmail interface. See the cool example below!

But wait...there's more!!! Xoopit just released an update to their plugin. Facebook users can now view profile photos and status updates, as well as set your own status updates in Gmail. Best yet, you can get all this for the low, low price of...FREE!

I can't wait to spend some time up that tree with Facebook and Gmail. Who knows what productivity and fun I'll be able to find up there?!

Geek Speak: Google Releases Multiple Inboxes

Steve Pham — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:57:00 GMT

When I saw the headline I was ecstatic with a grin the size of the Joker's. Mainly because I have multiple Gmail accounts for personal, business, junk, etc., but I've always wished I could view these different inboxes without having to login and out of each of them every time. I know there are others that are in the same boat as me. However, don't get too excited, because it was all TRICKERY!!!

What they really meant was you can view one inbox in sub-divided panes to see the different filters/labels that you may have setup. I mean this is great for users of filters/labels (which there are plenty of), but for me, not so much. If you are a filters/labels user, would you use this tool and how excited are you about this new feature?