Top 10 unknown Google tricks for you
Below is a list of the top ten Google tricks many people who use Google do not know.
Definitions
Lift the definition of the word by typing define followed by the word you want to define. For example, typing: define bravura would display the definition of the word.
Local Search
Visit Google Local enter the area you want to search and the keyword of the place you want to find. For example, typing: restaurant at the above link would display local restaurants.
Telephone number search
Enter a phone number with area code to display the name and address associated with the phone number.
Find weather and movies
Type "weather" or "movies" followed by a zip code or city and state to check the weather or movie in your area. For example, typing weather 84101 gives the time today Salt Lake City, UT and for the next four days. Typing movies 84101 would give you a link to the film program in that area.
Track airline flight and packages
Enter the airline and flight number to view the status of a scheduled flight and arrival time. For example, type: delta 123 to display this flight information if available.
Google can also give a direct link to the packaging of the reference data, if you enter a UPS, FedEx or USPS tracking number.
Translate
Translate text, a full web page, or search using the Google Language Tools.
Pages linked to you
See what other websites are linking to your website or blog by typing link: followed by your URL. For example, typing link: http://www.technologyhubbd.blogspot.com displays all pages that link hoping teams.
Search only results in PDF
Add filetype: to your search to display results that only match a certain file type. For example, to view the results in PDF format only type: "dell xps" filetype: pdf - this is a great way to find online manuals.
Calculator
Use the search engine Google as a calculator, type a math problem in the search. For example, typing: 100 + 200 would display results as 300.
Actions
Quickly get a price quote, graphics and links by typing the stock symbol in Google. For example, typing: msft displays information from Microsoft. Sharing is sexy
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