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Hidden Features of Internet search

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

Quotations Marks, Minus or

Google is extremely good at choosing the information you need, but with more specific keyword phrases you can get much better results. Using operators including quotations marks - "like that" - or enclosing search 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.


Searching for a definition

From the time to time, we all struggle with the meaning of words and require to find an exact definition. In this instance, using the operator 'define' is beneficial. Using 'Define:word' gives you the dictionary concept of the desired word using its synonyms.

Find similar sites

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

Look for Apps

Google search was created to simplify the ability to find the correct application for your Smartphone. By simply clicking more>Apps at the top of result page, you'll get a list of available applications. This function is specially handy for Android users.

Google Trends

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

Google's best doodles

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

Essential information on your fingertip

search engine - With simple prompts for example 'weather', you will get the current seven-day forecast for the location. By adding the any city or town you would like, you can get a forecast to get a different location. If you ever need to know the time someplace else on the globe, just type 'time New York' as an example, to see the time as well location. For many people knowing the times of sunrise and sunset is vital, to know when sun is on its way in London, type 'sunrise London'. To test stock information promptly; use 'GOOG' to find out latest Google stock status.