Google's left-hand toolbar
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Google's left-hand toolbar
It always existed, but used to be hidden by default.

So what do you think of it?  Did you used to use it when it was hidden by default?

One article I read does speculate this is due to Bing using a similar toolbar, which has been gaining some market share.

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05-06-2010 09:07 AM
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RE: Google's left-hand toolbar
I never clicked there before Biggrin
For me, it is hidden by default.
I've just tried it. Interesting. With the same keyword, but with various type of result.

05-06-2010 09:23 AM
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RE: Google's left-hand toolbar
I found it sometimes interesting to be able to filter to only find forums, especially if you're searching for a "best" of something, rather than getting stupid promotional pages for a product, you at least get a discussion, which may be more useful.

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05-06-2010 09:56 PM
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RE: Google's left-hand toolbar
It seems that it is displayed by default now?
Or only happens to me?

05-07-2010 09:09 AM
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RE: Google's left-hand toolbar
I believe it's displayed default for everyone now...  Maybe Google took their time upgrading all their data centres or something like that.

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05-07-2010 09:25 AM
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RE: Google's left-hand toolbar
Ah, yes. Google has a different layout now.

05-07-2010 02:41 PM
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RE: Google's left-hand toolbar
Never used it to be honest but will probably use it now that it's not hidden
05-08-2010 02:35 AM
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