There are benefits of having a Google desktop. One benefit is that it offers a calendar feature. Another benefit is the ability to make use of the sidebar.
Google, Google Earth, Google Chrome, and Gmail are just a few the programs on my desktop
No, Google desktop is completely advertisement free. The Google desktop sidebar does however include links to Gmail, photos, news, weather, web clips, and Google talk.
If you google search desktop destroyer click on the 3 or 4th link to the unofficial Desktop Destroyer website - www.desktop-destroyer.net and download the link on the page that comes up. This is for the original version with the machine gun, hammer, chainsaw, termites, paintballs, laser, stamps, and washer.
There are many different places online where you can download Google Desktop. CNet or Filehippo both have Google Desktop available for downloading online.
shortcut on my desktop
I personally have a link on my taskbar for Google Chrome (rather than a shortcut on my desktop). It makes it easier to access - especially if I'm working on something else and need access to WikiAnswers.
Google Desktop is the the site where all of the Google applications can be accessed and used. It makes it simple to keep up with your blog, do a search or access Google Maps.
The easiest way to try Google Earth is download and install it as a desktop client on your computer. Follow link below to download it. You need to have administrative rights on your computer to install it.
Google Genius
You can certainly put a link to the web-site on your desktop... Click the web-link at the top of the screen - then drag & drop it to your desktop.
Downloading a google desktop gives you the ability to customize your experience. You are given the option of widgets, news feeds, and application downloads. Regardless of your use of google, you are sure to find a useful purpose to downloading the desktop.