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Hidden Features of Google Search

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

Quotations Marks, Minus or

Google is extremely good at locating the information you need, but with more specific search term phrases you can get much better results. Using operators such as quotations marks - "like that" - or enclosing keyword phrases or using a minus, which will, exclude the keyword from your search, for example (bread recipe - flour). By using '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, most 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 concept of the desired word having its synonyms.

Find similar sites

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

Search for Apps

Google search should simplify the ability to find the appropriate application for your Smartphone. By hitting 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

Uncover what others are searching for in 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 facts about your fingertip

search engine - With simple prompts such as '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 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 having 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 find out latest Google stock status.