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Hidden Features of Internet search

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

Quotations Marks, Minus and OR

Google is extremely good at finding the information you need, but with more specific keyword phrases you can get much better results. Using operators such as quotations marks - "like that" - or enclosing search phrases or using a minus, which will, exclude the keyword from your search, for example (bread recipe - flour). By utilizing 'OR', you will prompt Google to offer you a choice, e.g. Football Cup 2012 or 2014.


Hunting for a definition

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

Find similar sites

Google Search - Sometimes you may want to look for a similar site to at least 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 from the BBC or their sister sites.

Hunt for Apps

Google search is built to simplify the ability to find the correct 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 specially handy for Android users.

Google Trends

Discover what others are searching for within 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 simply clicking 'I'm feeling lucky' Google will take you to its selection of doodles graphically divided with logos akin 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 the location. By adding the name of any city or town you want, you can get a forecast for any different location. Should you ever need to know the time elsewhere on the globe, just type 'time New York' as an example, to see the time as well location. For many people knowing the times of sunrise and sunset is essential, to know when sun is on its way in London, type 'sunrise London'. To check stock information promptly; use 'GOOG' to find out latest Google stock status.