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Hidden Features of Google Search

search - Google is used by billions of people every day to discover a variety of information on the web. 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 plus more precisely.

Quotations Marks, Minus as well as

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 including quotations marks - "like that" - or enclosing search term phrases or using a minus, which will, exclude the keyword from your search, for example (bread recipe - flour). Through the use of 'OR', you will prompt Google to provide you with a choice, e.g. Football Cup 2012 or 2014.


Hunting for a definition

From the time to time, we all struggle with the meaning of words and want to find an exact definition. In this case, using the operator 'define' is useful. Using 'Define:word' gives you the dictionary meaning of the desired word having its synonyms.

Find similar sites

Google Search - Sometimes you may 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 with the BBC or their sister sites.

Search for Apps

Google search is built to simplify the ability to find the appropriate application for your Smartphone. By simply clicking 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

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

Essential facts about your fingertip

Google Search - 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 would like, you can get a forecast for any different location. If you ever need to know the time somewhere else on the globe, just type 'time New York' for example, to see the time as well 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 test stock information promptly; use 'GOOG' to find out latest Google stock status.