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Hidden Features of Google Search

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

Quotations Marks, Minus and OR

Google is extremely good at choosing 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 search term phrases or using a minus, that can, exclude the keyword from your search, for example (bread recipe - flour). By utilizing 'OR', you will prompt Google to give 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 require 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 using its synonyms.

Find similar sites

search - Perhaps you want to look for a similar site to 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 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 especially handy for Android users.

Google Trends

Find out what others are searching for within your country. Simply type 'Google.com/trends' inside 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 equivalent to important dates.

Essential info 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 naming of any city or town you want, you can get a forecast for any different location. Should you ever need to know the time somewhere 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 vital, to know when sun is on its way in London, type 'sunrise London'. To check on stock information promptly; use 'GOOG' to learn latest Google stock status.