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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 Internet. However, how many of us really make use of all the Google features to the full? It is easy to learn small things to help you find the desirable results faster plus more precisely.

Quotations Marks, Minus or

Google is extremely good at finding the information you need, but with more specific search term phrases you can get much better results. Using operators for example 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 using 'OR', you will prompt Google to provide you with 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 want to find an exact definition. In this instance, using the operator 'define' is useful. Using 'Define:word' gives you the dictionary meaning of the desired word using its synonyms.

Find similar sites

Google - Sometimes you may want to look for a similar site to one you already use, on this scenario the operator 'related' is beneficial. For example, 'related:bbc.com' gives you a few of the sites for rivals from the BBC or their sister sites.

Look for Apps

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

Google Trends

Uncover 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 simply clicking 'I'm feeling lucky' Google will take you to its selection of doodles graphically divided with logos corresponding to important dates.

Essential info on your fingertip

Google Search - With simple prompts including 'weather', you will get the current seven-day forecast to your location. By adding the any city or town you need, you can get a forecast for any different location. If you ever need to know the time elsewhere on the globe, just type 'time New York' as an example, to see the time at that location. For many people understanding the times of sunrise and sunset is vital, to know when sun is coming up in London, type 'sunrise London'. To check on stock information promptly; use 'GOOG' to discover latest Google stock status.