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Hidden Features of Google Search

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

Quotations Marks, Minus and 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 for example quotations marks - "like that" - or enclosing search term phrases or using a minus, which 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, all of us struggle with the meaning of words and want to find an exact definition. In this case, using the operator 'define' is beneficial. Using 'Define:word' gives you the dictionary definition of the desired word using its synonyms.

Find similar sites

search - Many times you 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 of 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'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' in your browser to find the latest trends in music, TV or movies.

Google's best doodles

By skipping any search criteria and hitting 'I'm feeling lucky' Google will take you to its selection of doodles graphically divided with logos corresponding to important dates.

Essential information on your fingertip

Google Search - With simple prompts for example 'weather', you will get the current seven-day forecast for your location. By adding the any city or town you need, 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 instance, to see the time as well location. For many people having the times of sunrise and sunset is essential, to know when sun is coming up in London, type 'sunrise London'. To test stock information promptly; use 'GOOG' to learn latest Google stock status.