10 simple Google Search tricks

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WebWorkerDaily has the whole list.  Here are a few from the list:

  • Use Google as a spelling aid.  Entering a word into Google is a quick way to see if you have the right spelling. If it’s incorrect, Google will suggest the correct spelling instead.
  • Use Google as a calculator. Google has a built-in calculator — try entering a calculation like 110 * (654/8 + 3).
  • Find out what time it is anywhere in the world.  Just search for “time” and then the name of the city. For example, try: time St. Louis
  • Area code lookup. Need to know where a phone number is located? Google will let you know where it is, and show you a map of the area, too. For example: 314
  • Exclude specific terms with the – operator. You can narrow your searches using this operator. For example, if you’re looking for information about American Idol but don’t want anything about Simon Cowell, you could try: “american idol” -cowell

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2 thoughts on “10 simple Google Search tricks”

  1. Be wary of the first one. Google suggests words based on other peoples search terms, so if you spell something incorrectly it might suggest another incorrect spelling from someone who also can’t smell 🙂

  2. For several of these, wolframalpha.com is better. Emphasis on currency conversion, different times, and calculator.

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