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Hidden Features of Search

search - Google is used by vast amounts of people every day to find a variety of information on the net. However, how many of us really use 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 as well as

Google is extremely good at locating 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 keyword phrases or using a minus, that can, exclude the keyword from the search, for example (bread recipe - flour). Through the use of 'OR', you will prompt Google to offer 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 require to find an exact definition. In cases like this, 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 - 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 a number of the sites for rivals of the BBC or their sister sites.

Search for Apps

Google search should simplify the ability to find the correct application for your Smartphone. By clicking on more>Apps at the top of result page, you're going to get a list of available applications. This function is specially handy for Android users.

Google Trends

Uncover what others are searching for inside 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 hitting 'I'm feeling lucky' Google will give you to its selection of doodles graphically divided with logos akin to important dates.

Essential information on your fingertip

Google Search - With simple prompts such as 'weather', you will get the current seven-day forecast to your location. By adding the name of any city or town you need, you can get a forecast for a different location. Should you ever need to know the time someplace else on the globe, just type 'time New York' as an example, to see the time at this location. For many people having the times of sunrise and sunset is vital, to know when sun is on its way in London, type 'sunrise London'. To check stock information promptly; use 'GOOG' to learn latest Google stock status.