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Hidden Features of Google Search

search - Google is used by huge amounts of people every day to discover a variety of information on the net. 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 much more precisely.

Quotations Marks, Minus as well as

Google is extremely good at finding the information you need, but with more specific search 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). By using 'OR', you will prompt Google to give you a choice, e.g. Football Cup 2012 or 2014.


Trying to find a definition

From the time to time, we all struggle with the meaning of words and want to find an exact definition. In this case, using the operator 'define' comes in handy. Using 'Define:word' gives you the dictionary definition of the desired word with its synonyms.

Find similar sites

Google Search - Many times you 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 some of the sites for rivals with the BBC or their sister sites.

Hunt 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'll get a list of available applications. This function is particularly handy for Android users.

Google Trends

Uncover what others are searching for in 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 akin to important dates.

Essential facts about your fingertip

search - With simple prompts including 'weather', you will get the current seven-day forecast for the location. By adding the naming of any city or town you need, you can get a forecast for any different location. Should you ever need to know the time someplace 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.