Google Gears Enabled Sites That Work Even When You Go OfflineDigital Inspiration

December 06th, 2007 | Category: Tech Talk

Google Gears, a free add-in for Firefox and World Wide Web Explorer, lets you continue working with undoubtful websites even whether you are not connected to the Web.

Though Google Gears was launched in May 2007, we have seen only a handful of web applications that can work offline with Google Gears. Even some very popular Google products like Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Docs stop working once you unplug your Web cable.

Now whether you are about to embark on a enlarged airplane or train journey without any Wi-Fi, here are some good Google Gears compatible web apps that will continue to work as before:

1. Google Reader [RSS Feeds]- When you go offline, Google Reader will download all new items from your subscribed RSS feeds though it will skip the images.

Every scoop that you read offline will be marked as read, and any tags you’ve applied will plus be saved when you go back online.

2. Remember The Milk [TODO Lists] - Our favorite task management application can work offline without any limitations. You can add new tasks or edit existing tasks (change priority, tags, term, status) and all changes will be synchronized when you come back online.

3. MindMeinster [Mind Mapping] - You can create

new mind maps (or edit existing ones) with that web based mind mapping application even while staying disconnected from the World Wide Web. You need a pro or trial detail to the use the Google Gears feature of MindMeinster.

4. Passpack [Password Manager] - Passpack helps you store and manage login-passwords and other keys. All the input is stored online but with Google Gears, you can still access your secret codes without World Wide Web.

5. Zoho Writer [Word Processor] - Zoho is the first among all web office suites to add offline features in their online word processor. You can access documents stored inside your Zoho detail and edit them offline inside the web browser.

6. Google Calendar - Though the offline version of Google Calendar is not live yet, it is coming for certain. Just open the Google Calendar website and type javascript:_olp_showPromo(); in the browser address bar - you will be prompted to install Google Gears. Thanks Haochi.