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Hidden Features of Search

Google Search - Google is used by billions of people every day to discover a variety of information on the Internet. However, how many of us really use all the Google features to the full? It is easy to learn little things to help you find the desirable results faster plus more precisely.

Quotations Marks, Minus or

Google is extremely good at finding the information you need, but with more specific search phrases you can get much better results. Using operators such as 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). 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 need to find an exact definition. In this instance, using the operator 'define' is useful. Using 'Define:word' gives you the dictionary definition of the desired word having its synonyms.

Find similar sites

search - Perhaps you 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.

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're going to get a list of available applications. This function is particularly handy for Android users.

Google Trends

Discover 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 clicking on 'I'm feeling lucky' Google will give you to its selection of doodles graphically divided with logos equivalent to important dates.

Essential info on your fingertip

Google Search - With simple prompts such as 'weather', you will get the current seven-day forecast for your location. By adding the naming of any city or town you want, you can get a forecast to get a different location. Should you ever need to know the time somewhere else on the globe, just type 'time New York' as an example, to see the time at this 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.