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Golang
Go / Golang - The Google Programming Language
  • Know-how

Google is best known for its search engine, but also for services like AdWords, Maps, or Gmail. Since 2012, the mega-corporation has had its own programming language in its product range: Go. Also known under the name Golang, it has drawn attention to itself through its simplicity. But how does it differ from established representatives like C++ or JavaScript? And when does it make sense to...

Go / Golang - The Google Programming Language
ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR: the best solutions
ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR: how to fix the Chrome bug
  • Technical matters

Chrome is the world’s most widely-used internet browser. The application scores points not only when it comes to security and speed, but also with its features such as cross-device synchronization of user data. But errors can occur even when surfing with Google’s wonder weapon. These can lead to the browser crashing or prevent certain pages from being accessed. The error message...

ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR: how to fix the Chrome bug
Gmail dark mode
Enabling Gmail dark mode: easy steps
  • Technical matters

Gmail dark mode makes it possible to use Gmail with a dark user interface on your PC or smartphone. On the one hand, it looks classy, and on the other hand, it’s easy on the eyes and the battery due to the reduced display brightness. We’ll show you how to activate Gmail’s dark theme in our practical step-by-step guide.

Enabling Gmail dark mode: easy steps
Deleting a Google result and protecting personal data
Deleting personal data with Google
  • Digital law

The internet never forgets – is it always true? In some cases, search engines are obliged to grant users permission to delete defamatory search results. If Google displays personal data that is outdated or of no interest to the public, users can request the search engine to delete links to that data from the results pages permanently. But what exactly is the ‘Right to be Forgotten’ act, and when...

Deleting personal data with Google
Google Drive alternatives
Google Drive alternatives compared
  • Tools

The cloud storage service Google Drive is one of the most popular solutions of its kind. Users appreciate the large amount of free storage and the proximity to various other Google services. Nevertheless, the search for a Google Drive alternative can pay off: Many alternative services are quite convincing in terms of data protection, security, and especially in their price-performance package.

Google Drive alternatives compared
Alternatives to Google
What is the best Google alternative?
  • Search engine marketing

Numerous companies and non-profit organizations offer web searches using very different algorithms to Google’s. The competition may not be that popular with their Google alternatives, but they do offer innovative approaches and business models that don’t rely on advertising to exist. Decide which Google alternative is right for you.

What is the best Google alternative?
Move Google Authenticator to a new phone
How to transfer Google Authenticator to a new phone
  • Security

Secured your Google account with the Google Authenticator app and now want to switch phones? No problem. You can simply move the app or account link. Read on to find out how to transfer Google Authenticator to your new phone and what you need to consider when moving to a new number or keeping your existing one.

How to transfer Google Authenticator to a new phone
Set up Google Authenticator
How to set up Google Authenticator
  • Security

Whether emails or online banking, two-factor authentication has become a security standard when accessing user accounts online. Entering a password alone is no longer sufficient to log in. To secure your Google account, the Internet giant provides its own Google Authenticator app, which generates a unique code every time you log in. Read on to find out how to set it up.

How to set up Google Authenticator
Manage passwords in Chrome
How to manage Passwords in Google Chrome
  • Security

A forgotten password quickly becomes a problem if it is not written down anywhere. Google does offer ways to recover forgotten passwords. However, it is better not to let it happen in the first place. The solution: Use the integrated password manager to manage passwords in Chrome or use an alternative password manager app.

How to manage Passwords in Google Chrome
Google Chrome: Dark mode
How to enable dark mode for Google Chrome
  • Web development

Google Chrome’s dark mode, also known as Chrome night mode, is available from Version 74 of the browser onwards and can be enabled on all devices. You can use Chrome dark mode on all computers running Windows or macOS operating systems, as well as on smartphones running iOS or Android. It can be enabled manually or automatically.

How to enable dark mode for Google Chrome