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Hidden Features of Internet search

Google Search - Google is used by vast amounts of people every day to find a variety of information on the web. However, how many of us really utilize all the Google features to the full? It is easy to learn tiny problems 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 for example quotations marks - "like that" - or enclosing keyword phrases or using a minus, that will, exclude the keyword out of your 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, most of us struggle with the meaning of words and need to find an exact definition. In cases like this, using the operator 'define' is beneficial. Using 'Define:word' gives you the dictionary concept of the desired word having its synonyms.

Find similar sites

Google - Perhaps you want to look for a similar site to 1 you already use, within this scenario the operator 'related' is useful. For example, 'related:bbc.com' gives you a few of the sites for rivals with the BBC or their sister sites.

Look 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'll get a list of available applications. This function is particularly handy for Android users.

Google Trends

Uncover 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 hitting 'I'm feeling lucky' Google will give you to its selection of doodles graphically divided with logos corresponding 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 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 someplace else on the globe, just type 'time New York' for instance, to see the time at this 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 learn latest Google stock status.