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Hidden Features of Internet search

search - Google is used by billions of people every day to find 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 small things to help you find the desirable results faster and more precisely.

Quotations Marks, Minus as well as

Google is extremely good at finding 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 will, 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.


Hunting 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 concept of the desired word using its synonyms.

Find similar sites

Google - Sometimes you may want to look for a similar site to one you already use, on this scenario the operator 'related' is beneficial. For example, 'related:bbc.com' gives you a few of the sites for rivals with the BBC or their sister sites.

Look for Apps

Google search should simplify the ability to find the right application for your Smartphone. By clicking on more>Apps at the top of result page, you're going to get a list of available applications. This function is especially handy for Android users.

Google Trends

Uncover what others are searching for in 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 hitting 'I'm feeling lucky' Google will give you to its selection of doodles graphically divided with logos akin to important dates.

Essential facts about your fingertip

Google - 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 want, you can get a forecast to get a different location. If you ever need to know the time somewhere else on the globe, just type 'time New York' for instance, to see the time at this 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 test stock information promptly; use 'GOOG' to learn latest Google stock status.