5 Ways Google Saves Our Relationships

Well at least we have google on our sides!

1. The "Undo Send" Mail Option

Whether you didn't finish your message, you regretted it after you sent it, or you sent it to the wrong person, you have about five seconds to click "Undo Send" to rescue your butt!

To get it: While logged into Gmail, click on "Settings" in the upper right. Then select the "Labs" tab and scroll down to "Undo Send." Select the "Enable" button, and then click on "Save Changes" at the top (or bottom) of the page.

2. The Shared Calendar

Who isn't busy these days? Why try to remember birthdays, deadlines, and special events... when there's something that can do it for you?? This calendar is great for groups of people, like families or co-workers. You edit the shared calendar from your own accounts, but you can also set specific events to Private so others can't see them.

To get it: Visit google.com/calendar, or simply click on the Calendar link on the top left of your page while logged into Gmail. It's also under the "More" option if you're on Google's homepage.

3. The Cell-Phone Reminder

If you live for your cell-phone, why not use it to remind yourself of upcoming events? From the Shared Calendar... it sends you a text message alerting you of a to-do that's approaching. You can set the SMS reminder farther in advance too.

To get it: When you create a new event in your calendar, select "Edit Event Details" and then look for the SMS Reminder under "Options." You'll have to verify your phone number first, though, under "Settings."

4. Chat Off the Record

By chatting "off the record," not only do you prevent the chat from being saved in your account, but it won't show up in their chat record either. It's like doing damage control before embarrassment strikes.

To get it: While in Chat, select "Options" in the bottom left corner of your Chat screen. Choose "Go Off the Record."

5. Mail Goggles

After a few cocktails, a late-night love note (or a ticked-off message) might seem like a good idea. But ya might regret that in the morning! If you enable this feature on your Gmail settings, you're required to answer some simple math problems before you can proceed with your e-mail message. Hopefully soon they invent this for cell phones!

To get it: While logged into Gmail, click on "Settings" in the upper right. Then select the "Labs" tab and scroll down to "Mail Goggles." Select the "Enable" button, and then click on "Save Changes" at the top (or bottom) of the page. Then select "Settings" again to edit which days and times you'd like Gmail to step in and double check that you want to send that e-mail. Otherwise, it defaults to Friday and Saturday night between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.