Synchronise Blackberry Calendar with Google Calendar(s) using Free ‘Google Sync’

This is the latest software I have come across for my Blackberry.

Google recently released a free download that allows Blackberry handheld owners to sync their Google Calendar (http://calendar.google.com) with their device, called ‘Google Sync’.

The mobile method (http://m.google.com/sync) can be accessed via users BlackBerry’s Web browser to download and install Google Sync – the quickest and easiest method. Or it can be downloaded and installed first on users PC running the BlackBerry desktop software, followed by installing it to the BlackBerry device via a USB connection when next syncing the device.

It works well and can be set to synchronise manually or automatically (every 2 hours) and can sync events for the next 4 weeks up to a maximum of 24 weeks ahead. For conflicts you can set the option to either handheld or server wins.

Benefits are it is easy to install, the Sync application becomes part of the Blackberry Calendar menu, it provides a useful backup to your Blackberry Calendar accessible via the Google Calendar on the Web.

One limitation that I discovered is that it will only sync new entries, thus entries you already have entered or that are historical will not be synchronised and recorded onto your Google Calendar.

Google Functions – not just a search engine!

There are many useful functions built within Google, many of which are unknown or rarely used.

The Google search box can be used as a calculator, for example type “10 x 20″ and press Enter.

More information about this Google utility can be found here http://www.google.com.au/intl/en/help/features.html#calculator.

You can also type “time Sydney” and the first result will be the local time.

Try finding definitions for words of interest. Using “define:” before any word you choose and Google will display definition results from a variety of sources. for example type “define: technology”.

You can also use Google for quick currency conversions, for example type “4 aud in usd”.

One final tip for now. Mostly users of Google search via the Web. Instead of this why not try searching via Images instead. You will be amazed at the different results that appear. You will likely come across completely different results from the traditional web search. This is particularly useful if you are engaged in any sort of research online.