CNET Editors' review
At times, the enhancements to your Google-related activities offered by this free app are so subtle that casual users might wonder if it's doing anything. Power Google users, though, will appreciate the extras Customize Google for IE adds.
Make sure you keep the installation option to create a Start Menu folder for the program so you can easily access the program's Preferences. This is where you'll configure settings for customization options and it's the only dedicated interface the program has. Everything else Customize Google for IE has to offer is found directly on the various Google products and services it enhances. The options range from adding direct links on the Google search result's page to other search engines and directories to redirecting your Gmail account from "http" to "https" to increase security. There are seven different areas in all, and each has only one or two options, but the total package gives you more control over your searches and privacy. One of our favorites was the ability to prevent Google from collecting profile information about you and transmitting data to Google Analytics.
There's no charge for this open-source application. If you're a big Google user and want to tweak anything from your Google Calendar and Groups to Web and Image searches, this is a must-have IE extension.
Publisher's Description
From SoftBulldog:
Customize Google for IE (CG4IE) is an Internet Explorer extension that enhances Google search results. Google has long been one of the most useful tools on the Net, but frequent search engine users may find they can make it even more efficient. Customize Google for IE is an extension for Internet Explorer that adds options to an ordinary Google Search, providing additional links to sources such as Yahoo, Wikipedia, or MSN, Depending on the specifics of the search.
Google suggest is set by default so As you type, Google will offer suggestions. CG4IE can be set to add a link to the Wayback Machine, which enables users to see pages that have vanished from the Net. Customize Google for IE is an open source project inspired by and based on the CustomizeGoolgle Firefox extension. Version 0.11 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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"Rather cool google add-on"
Version: Customize Google for IE 0.11
Pros
Let's you customize yur google search by dis/ablnig google adverts, track-clicking, wayback search, etc.
Cons
It's customerized for google search (not so good if your default search engine is yahoo, windows live, ask, etc)
Summary
It's a free add-on for internet explorer and if your a firefox user you can get the firefox version from cnet. download. Get it and try cos it's free. If you don't like it, you can always uninstalll!
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"Great Customizer for Google"
Version: Customize Google for IE 0.11
Pros
The ability to remove ads is the best!
Cons
None sofar
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