Google Dashboard–An Online History of You

I recently came across an article in the Wall Street Journal about how Google has made it convenient to observe your online behaviors, past and present, all in one place. It's called "Google Dashboard" and it's a pathway to an insightful revisit, embarrassing memory or possibly both.

Obviously, documentation only takes place when you are logged into a Google Service (like a gmail account) and preferences for the collection of data is editable. As the article points out, it's not only about being ashamed of your past interest in boy bands but a tool to reconnect with your personal online archive. Looking ahead decades from now, this will help you remember what was happening in your life—places you were mapping, chats you were having, and photos you were taking on your phone.

ONE OF THE MANY ANALYTICAL BREAKDOWNS OFFERED BY GOOGLE DASHBOARD

If you have a gmail or other Google account and want to meet your online self, here's your opportunity. Find out more specifics about Google Dashboard and what it has to offer below. Also check out the video tab which furthers the explanation of Google's "time-traveling" feature.

My Life, and Past, as Seen Through Google's Dashboard

Dean

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