How to Do Everything in Google Buzz (Including Turn It Off)

Google's new social media service Google Buzz will show up in your Gmail account this week. Here's how to customize and use Buzz--or opt out of its inbox-cluttering updates completely.

Add Your Sites to Buzz

Once Buzz becomes available in your Gmail account, click on the Buzz link below the Inbox on Gmail's sidebar to check it out. You'll see a "Welcome to Buzz" message with a list of all the people Buzz has you automatically following (based on who you email the most).

Above the Buzz...