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Hidden Features of Search

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

Quotations Marks, Minus or

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 for example quotations marks - "like that" - or enclosing search term phrases or using a minus, that can, exclude the keyword from the search, for example (bread recipe - flour). By utilizing 'OR', you will prompt Google to give you a choice, e.g. Football Cup 2012 or 2014.


Searching for a definition

From the time to time, all of us struggle with the meaning of words and require 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

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

Hunt for Apps

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

Google Trends

Uncover what others are searching for inside 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 corresponding to important dates.

Essential facts about your fingertip

Google Search - With simple prompts such as 'weather', you will get the current seven-day forecast for the location. By adding the naming of any city or town you would like, you can get a forecast for a different location. Should you ever need to know the time somewhere else on the globe, just type 'time New York' for example, to see the time at that 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 check on stock information promptly; use 'GOOG' to find out latest Google stock status.