I saw this a long time ago I think but have found it again and will be giving it a shot for 2 weeks. I find that 2 weeks is the right amount of time to test something. In that time I will have a good idea how well I like it. I like the idea of having a way to manage events and being able to share the calendar.
Here is one of many tips from StopDesign:
Google Calendar supports the secure “https†protocol. Use it. End of tip.
For more information head over to Google Calendar
Snip from the site:
Simplify. Organize. (And relax.) Organizing your schedule shouldn’t be a burden. That’s why we’ve created Google Calendar – our free online shareable calendar service. With Google Calendar, it’s easy to keep track of all your life’s important events – birthdays, reunions, little league games, doctor’s appointments – all in one place.
Using Google Calendar, you can add events and invitations effortlessly, share with friends and family (or keep things to yourself), and search across the web for events you might enjoy. It’s organizing made easy.