If you are a user of the extremely popular web-based feed reader known as Google Reader, there is a nice application you will want to know about.   The only catch is that it requires use of Microsoft’s Windows Operating System in order to function.

This application is known as Google Reader Notifier, and it does exactly that.   Once downloaded, the notifier will sit in your operating system’s system tray and monitor your Google Reader feeds for you.   Whenever any unread posts are found, your system tray will display a pop-up message to alert you that there are unread posts for viewing.   You can then click on the pop-up to bring you to your Google Reader account within your default web browser.

Google Reader NotifierAnother useful feature is the ability to customize how often it checks for updates, ranging from 5-120 minutes.  You also get the ability to receive reports from individual labels.

Overall, this application is useful, but not a necessity for Google Reader users.   If you enjoy pop-up alerts, then you will enjoy this application.

[via GHacks]