"FormLimiter is a script that you can install in the Google Spreadsheet in which you are collecting responses from a Google Form. The script allows you to limit the number of responses to a form, limit the number of characters in a response, and set a time at which the form will automatically stop accepting responses."
Are you using Google Desktop? If you're not, you might want to give it a second chance: this handy download combines the power of enhanced web and desktop search with the utility of Google Gadgets. Meanwhile, a new addition launched on Friday makes us wonder if Google Desktop is a hidden gem we've overlooked.
Google Earth can now be used from a browser, without having to install the full application. Instead of the application, you need to install a plug-in that only works in Firefox and Internet Explorer 6/7 on Windows.
Building a 21st century school now has an easy answer:
Google Apps Education Edition
Google Message Security, powered by Postini, is included free for K-12 schools who sign-up by July 2010.
No hardware to maintain, no software to install, no ads, and no cost for schools.
This is an amazing virtual anatomy system. 3-dimensional views of all human organ systems. Zoom through the body . Use the label layer to learn anatomical vocabulary. Stunning graphics. A free virtual tour of the body.
This is a beta offering. You need a Web browser that supports WebGL. This means Google Chrome or Firefox 4 beta. Well worth installing a new browser if you haven't already done so.
Docs: You no longer need desktop publishing applications installed on your computer to type out documents or create spreadsheets, you can do it entirely online with Google.
Notebook: Research can be easier with this Web clipping application from Google.
Desktop: Make it easy to find everything on your desktop with this application from Google.
Ride Finder: Hook up with taxi, limousine and shuttle services through this search tool which uses GPS data from vehicles in 14 US cities.
Transit: Those taking public transportation will appreciate this mapping tool which helps users to plan a trip via the local public transportation options by using Google Maps.
Mars:
Users can see the elevation, infrared data and photos of Mars through the site.
It provides easy access to images from the Hubble telescope through the Space Telescope Science Institute, allowing users to look through planets, stars, galaxies, satellites and more.
Sky: T
uses satellite imagery and mapping technology to allow you to find and see any location in the world through an attractive and easy to use interface.
SketchUp: SketchUp is a simple but effective 3D drawing tool designed for both Macs and PCs that can be a handy tool
Checkout: Designed to simplifying the process of paying for things online,
Web Accelerator: Make webpages load a little faster by making use of this tool. It uses data compression, prefetching of content, and shared cached data to make even slow Internet connections less painful to use.
FeedBurner:
manage a variety of RSS feeds
Web History:
Base: This tool from Google is an online database in which any user can add content– text, images, documents and webpages.
Co-Op: Co-Op allows web developers to feature specialized information in Google searches
App Engine: Developers can build and host websites on Google servers using this tool.
Website Optimizer:
Browser Sync:
Click-to-Call:
Page Creator:
Orkut: This social networking service used to be invitation only, but since 2006 has been open for anyone to join.
Android: Android is an open source mobile phone platform
Send to Phone: Send yourself a message from the Web with this tool.
Shared Stuff: Google offers this free Web page sharing system that allows users to save and share pages they find interesting on the Web with others.
Talk: You may have heard of Google Talk but did you know that it’s not only a chat tool but can be used for VoIP conversations as well?
Dodgeball: This social networking site was created for use on mobile phones
Friend Connect: This new feature offered by Google allows users to easily add social networking functionality to their sites.
GrandCentral: GrandCentral is a VoIP service that allows customers to link several phone numbers.
Sites: Create and collaborate on shared websites with this tool from Google.
Scholar: Google Scholar provides a great way to search through the full text of scholarly literature from all fields and formats.
Patent Search:
allows you to enter a few items of a set into a search query and the site will try to predict other items in the set.
Sets:
Catalogs:
Search by Number:
Accessible Search:
Trends: Get easy to read graphs of Web trends over time with this tool.
Book Search: Formerly known as Google Print,
News Archive Search:
Special Searches:
Google Pack:
Gadgets:
Pinyin IME:
Image Labeler:
Code Search:
Alerts:
Apps:
GOOG-411:
Google Moblizer:
Gears:
Simply Google: This site provides access to all of Google’s specialized searches in one easy-to-use place.
Googlematic: With this helpful tool, you’ll be able to search Google using AIM or MSN Messenge
What most people don't know, however, is just how many useful tools Google has out there than can make everything from tracking a package to creating and publishing webpages a breeze.