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Hidden Features of Internet search

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 use all the Google features fully? It is easy to learn little things to help you find the desirable results faster and more precisely.

Quotations Marks, Minus and 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, which will, exclude the keyword out of your search, for example (bread recipe - flour). Through the use of 'OR', you will prompt Google to provide you with a choice, e.g. Football Cup 2012 or 2014.


Trying to find a definition

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

Find similar sites

Google Search - Perhaps 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 a number of the sites for rivals from the BBC or their sister sites.

Look for Apps

Google search is built to simplify the ability to find the right application for your Smartphone. By hitting more>Apps at the top of result page, you're going to 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' in 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 info on your fingertip

search - With simple prompts for example '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 to get a different location. If you ever need to know the time someplace else on the globe, just type 'time New York' for example, to see the time as well location. For many people understanding the times of sunrise and sunset is very important, to know when sun is coming up in London, type 'sunrise London'. To check on stock information promptly; use 'GOOG' to learn latest Google stock status.