Wild Card
So, Sometimes
a memory lapse leaves you searching for the right word. Instead of
guessing, put an asterisk in the vacant spot and have the search engine figure it out for you.
Set Timers
Type
in “set timer for” followed by a number of minutes, or a specific hour
you’d like an alert, and Google will graciously comply with an obnoxious
beeping once the moment has arrived. Make sure volume on.
Similar To
To
encompass a wider definition than you’re currently searching for, add a
“~” in front of the word, and Google will pull up results from similar
terms as well.
Flight Times
Instead
of slogging through your airline’s website, just type in your flight
number and get an easy look at all the important stuff: flight status,
times, terminal, and gate.
Search a Website
For a search you want specifically from a certain site, just type your term and then “site:” with the desired outlet.
Exclude Words
Sometimes,
especially after a big news event, what you’re really looking for gets
buried. To unearth what you need, put a minus sign in front of any terms
you want excluded from your search.
Convert Units
Skip doing math in your head and punch in the units you want to convert. Like “10 euros to dollars,” or “3 meters to feet.”
Either/Or
Divide
terms with the word “or” or use the “|” key to make your search more fruitful if you’re not looking for something specific.
Search a Date Range
This one’s a little touch-and-go, but entering two dots (“..”) between years will confine your search to that date range.
Translate
For
an easy toggle between languages, Google has one of the best
translators around. Type in “translate” along with your desired phrase
and language to get the translation and phonetic guideline right in
front of you.
Global Timepiece
Just like Siri, Google responds well to questions. Ask “What time is it” in whatever city piques your curiosity.
Find New Content
For
better or worse, the Internet is a hotbed of professional and amateur
reviewers. On the prowl for a new artist or book? Punch in“reminds me
of” or “sounds like” and include a favorite of yours to get some new
suggestions.
Track Packages
Because
sometimes finding the number-tracking line on UPS is too much effort,
just copy and paste your package number into Google’s search, and it’ll
take you straight there.
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