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Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University in California.
Search
Most people think of Google as a search engine, and that’s certainly the company’s biggest moneymaker. But that’s not all that Google does. The company also makes money from advertising, cloud computing, hardware, and software.
Google Search is the company’s main product. People use it to find information on the internet, including websites, images, videos, and articles. Google also offers a number of other search products, including Google Maps, Google Earth, and Google Scholar.
Google AdWords is the company’s advertising program. Advertisers can create text, image, or video ads that show up when people search for certain keywords on Google.com or on one of the company’s partner websites.
Google Cloud Platform is a set of cloud computing services that businesses can use to build and run applications. These services include storage, databases, computing power, and networking.
Google Hardware includes devices like the Chromecast streaming device, the Pixel smartphone, the Chromebook laptop, and the Nest smart home products.
Google Software includes the Android operating system for mobile devices, as well as productivity apps like Gmail and Google Docs.
Gmail
Gmail is one of the most popular email services in the world. It is available for free to anyone with a Google account, and it can be accessed on the web or through mobile apps. Gmail offers a variety of features, including personalization, threaded conversations, search, and labels.
Android
Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google, based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software and designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. In addition, Google has further developed Android TV for televisions, Android Auto for cars, and Wear OS for wrist watches, each with a specialized user interface. Variants of Android are also used on game consoles, digital cameras, PCs and other electronics.
Developed by Google Inc., Android was unveiled in 2007 along with the founding of the Open Handset Alliance: a consortium of hardware, software, and telecommunication companies devoted to advancing open standards for mobile devices. Initially developed by Android Inc., which Google bought in 2005, Android was unveiled in 2007, with the first commercial Android device launched in September 2008.
Chrome
Chrome is a free and open-source web browser developed by Google. It was first released in 2008, for Microsoft Windows, and was later ported to Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android. The browser is also the main component of Chrome OS, where it serves as the platform for web applications.
Google released Chrome in an effort to provide a better alternative to other web browsers such as Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. Chrome has been designed with speed and simplicity in mind. With its minimalist user interface, Chrome is a fast and efficient web browser that loads pages quickly and smoothly.
In addition to its speed and simplicity, Chrome also offers security features that help protect your privacy and keep your computer safe from malicious software. For example, Chrome includes a built-in phishing and malware protection that warns you if you visit a malicious website or download a malicious file.
Chrome is available for free from the Google website.
Apple
Apple is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. The company’s hardware products include the iPhone smartphone, the iPad tablet computer, the Mac personal computer, the iPod portable media player, the Apple Watch smartwatch, the Apple TV digital media player, and the HomePod smart speaker. Apple’s software includes the macOS and iOS operating systems, the iTunes media player, the Safari web browser, and the iWork productivity suite.
iPhone
Apple’s iPhone is a line of smartphones designed and marketed by Apple Inc. All generations of the iPhone use Apple’s iOS mobile operating system software. The first-generation iPhone was released on June 29, 2007, and multiple new hardware iterations with new iOS releases have been released since.
iPad
Released in 2010, the iPad is a tablet device from Apple that allows users to surf the web, watch videos, play games, and more. While it lacks the processing power of a laptop, it makes up for it in portability. iPads come in several different models with different features, such as cellular connectivity and support for the Apple Pencil.
macOS
macOS (previously OS X) is a UNIX-based graphical interface operating system developed, marketed, and sold by Apple Inc. It is designed to run exclusively on Apple Mac computers, having been pre-installed on all of them since 2002. It was the successor to Apple’s Classic Mac OS line of operating systems, and its predecessor was based on the NeXTSTEP platform, which Apple purchased from NeXT in 1996.
macOS is a stable and reliable platform that incorporates many features to make productivity on a computer easier. One of the most popular features is its desktop environment, which allows users to customise their wallpaper and icons. The macOS Dock provides fast access to applications and files and shows recently used items. The operating system also includes multiple workspace management features, such as Spaces and Mission Control, which help users organise their open windows and programs.
iCloud
iCloud is a cloud storage and cloud computing service from Apple Inc. launched on October 12, 2011. As of March 2013, the service had 150 million users. iCloud enables users to store data such as documents, photos, and music on remote servers for download to iOS, macOS or Windows devices, to share and send data to other users, and to manage their Apple devices if lost or stolen.
Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company with headquarters in Redmond, Washington. It develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services.
Windows
Windows is a operating system for personal computers. It was first released in 1985 and has since been regularly updated. Windows is made by Microsoft and is the most popular operating system in the world, with around 90% market share.
Office
Microsoft Office is a set of interrelated desktop applications, servers and services, collectively referred to as an “office suite”, for the Microsoft Windows and macOS operating systems. first launched in August 1989. The most recent versions of Office for Windows PCs are Office 2019, released on September 24, 2018, and Office 365, a subscription service released on April 27, 2011. For Macs, the most recent version is Office 2019, released on October 24, 2018.
The primary purpose of Office is to allow users to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and other multimedia content. It also provides tools for emailing, task management, calendaring, and contact management. In addition to these core applications, Office also includes a set of applications designed for businesses and other organizations—such as Access, Publisher, OneNote—and applications designed for specific tasks—such as Skype for Business (formerly Lync), Project (a project management application), and Visio (a diagramming application).
Xbox
Xbox is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft. It represents a series of video game consoles developed by Microsoft, with three consoles released in the sixth, seventh, and eighth generations respectively. The brand also represents applications (games), streaming services, an online service by the name of Xbox Live, and the development arm by the name of Xbox Game Studios. The Xbox was originally released as a gaming console in 2001.
LinkedIn is a business and employment-oriented social networking service that operates via websites and mobile apps. Founded on December 28, 2002, and launched on May 5, 2003, it is mainly used for professional networking, including employers posting jobs and job seekers posting their CVs.
Amazon
Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company based in Seattle, with satellite offices in more than 30 countries. It is the largest provider of cloud infrastructure services (IaaS and PaaS) in the world. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive, evolving cloud computing platform provided by Amazon.com. This section will cover all aspects of Amazon.com, Inc.
Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services is a comprehensive, evolving cloud computing platform provided by Amazon.com. Launched in 2006, AWS has evolved into one of the most popular and powerful cloud platforms in the world, used by millions of individuals, small businesses, and some of the most prominent companies around the globe.
AWS provides a wide variety of services that cover everything from storage and computing to networking and development tools. This makes it an ideal platform for businesses of all sizes to build and grow their operations in the cloud.
Some of the most popular AWS services include:
– Amazon S3: One of the original AWS services, Amazon S3 is an object storage service that allows businesses to store and retrieve data from anywhere on the web.
– Amazon EC2: A powerful compute service that provides scalable virtual machines for running applications in the cloud.
– Amazon CloudFront: A global content delivery network (CDN) that speeds up the delivery of static content like images and videos to users around the world.
Kindle
The Kindle is a line of e-readers designed and marketed by Amazon. Amazon Kindles use E Ink displays and incorporate built-in lights for reading in low-light or no-light conditions. Kindle devices connect to the Kindle Store via the Internet to purchase and download e-books, newspapers, magazines, blogs, and other digital media.
Fire TV
Fire TV is a streaming media player, developed by Amazon. It is a small black box that connects to your TV and allows you to stream movies, TV shows, music, and games from popular services like Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Pandora, and more. Fire TV also has a voice-activated remote control that allows you to search for content using natural language.
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime is a paid service ($119 per year) that gives Amazon shoppers a number of benefits. These include free two-day shipping on most items, early access to deals, unlimited photo storage, and more.
There is also a monthly version of Prime ($12.99 per month) that includes all of the same benefits, but it costs slightly more over the course of a year. Amazon Prime Video is a separate service ($8.99 per month) that gives users access to a range of movies and TV shows. It can be added to an existing Prime subscription or purchased on its own.
