“Googling” is a term assigned to search and retrieve online content via Google. My question to you the reader is, “How many people know how to use ‘Google’ properly?”. The other day, I saw this guy at my nearby library searching the web with Google using commas in his search statement. I had to withhold by laughter as a left the workstation.
This situation has cause me to think of how many individuals do not know the finer points of using Google. Okay, so you may not be a hardcore internet sleuth but you should be aware of some tips that will make your life easier when searching for information on the web. Here are some bare essentials:
1. Google News - The keyword here is “News”. If you would like to find out something may have happened within the past 30 days, click on Google News and enter your keyword(s). All operators that you can use in a general web seaarch can be used in a news search.
2. Advanced Search - Okay, raise your hand if you have never used the Google Advanced Search? If you have your hand up, then you are one of the millions of users that haven’t dared to click on the option. Using the option will make your life easier when trying to find information in a particular file format or a from a particular point of time just to name a few advantages.
I could go on and on regarding the various tools and functionalities that Google has to offer but I will probably bore half of my loyal readers. If you would like to learn more about how to use Google more efficiently, please check out the following sites:
My challenge to you, the Google user is to begin using Google Advanced Search starting now and let me know how you like it. You will be amazed on what you can find by going beyond the routine Google search.
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