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Hidden Features of Internet search

search - Google is used by billions of people every day to locate a variety of information on the web. However, how many of us really make use of all the Google features to the full? It is easy to learn little things to help you find the desirable results faster plus more precisely.

Quotations Marks, Minus as well as

Google is extremely good at choosing the information you need, but with more specific search term phrases you can get much better results. Using operators including quotations marks - "like that" - or enclosing search term phrases or using a minus, that can, exclude the keyword out of your search, for example (bread recipe - flour). Through the use of 'OR', you will prompt Google to offer you a choice, e.g. Football Cup 2012 or 2014.


Searching for a definition

From the time to time, most of us struggle with the meaning of words and want to find an exact definition. In this case, using the operator 'define' is useful. Using 'Define:word' gives you the dictionary meaning of the desired word using its synonyms.

Find similar sites

Google - Perhaps you want to look for a similar site to 1 you already use, in this scenario the operator 'related' is beneficial. For example, 'related:bbc.com' gives you some of the sites for rivals of the BBC or their sister sites.

Look for Apps

Google search is built to simplify the ability to find the appropriate application for your Smartphone. By clicking on more>Apps at the top of result page, you will get a list of available applications. This function is particularly handy for Android users.

Google Trends

Uncover what others are searching for within your country. Simply type 'Google.com/trends' within your browser to find the latest trends in music, TV or movies.

Google's best doodles

By skipping any search criteria and clicking on 'I'm feeling lucky' Google will take you to its selection of doodles graphically divided with logos equivalent to important dates.

Essential facts about your fingertip

Google Search - With simple prompts for example 'weather', you will get the current seven-day forecast to your location. By adding the naming of any city or town you need, you can get a forecast for a different location. If you ever need to know the time someplace else on the globe, just type 'time New York' for instance, to see the time as well location. For many people understanding the times of sunrise and sunset is essential, to know when sun is coming up in London, type 'sunrise London'. To check stock information promptly; use 'GOOG' to find out latest Google stock status.