Google Power Tools Bible

In This Chapter

• Getting to know Google Updater

• Finding your current update or download status

• Seeing what Google software you have installed

• Setting your Google Updater preferences

• Learning more about Google Gadgets and Plug-ins

The Google Pack is an electronic package of essential Google software. It includes software programs written by Google to enhance your desktop, customize Microsoft’s Internet Explorer with the Google Toolbar, and Google’s image software tool, Picasa. Also included are several software tools provided by Google partner companies, including these:

• Mozilla Firefox with Google Toolbar

• Norton Antivirus 2005 Special Edition

• Ad-Aware SE Personal

• Adobe Reader 7

You also can choose to download and install optional programs not included in the Google Pack by default. When this book was being written, the optional software package was GalleryPlayer HD Images, a group of high-definition photos and artwork that you can use as screensaver images or to customize the image on your computer desktop. You also can print them and use them for your child’s origami project. See, Google thinks of everything!