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iGoogle vs Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

A side-by-side look at iGoogle and Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

iGoogle

iGoogle

Online Services

iGoogle was a customizable homepage launched by Google in 2005. It allowed users to add widgets like weather, news, and Gmail to create a personalized homepage. iGoogle was discontinued in 2013 as usage declined.

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Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Games

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade is a free, open-source web-based platform that allows users to create retro arcade games using block coding. It features Sprite Editor, sound effects, music, overlays and hundreds of game examples to remix.

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