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We've used Google Search for many years and wanted to pass along a few hints and tips we've picked up over time. Before I start I must point out that we are not Google employees, we don't work for Google, and apart from using some Google services, including implementing Google AdSense on some of our websites, we are not associated or affiliated Google. We are not endorsed by Google. Google is a trademark of Google, Inc. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Google's search service is one of many search engines, a search engine allows you to search the billions of web pages available on the Internet in a matter of seconds. There are, as I've said, many search engines available, all striving to do a similar job; provide you with the information you require. However Google Search is arguably one of the most powerful and by having such a clean interface comes across to me as the simplest and easiest to use. So let's say that you wanted to find out who the sixth president of the United States of America was, you could visit www.Google.co.uk and then simply type into the Google Search Box who was the sixth president of the United States of America In case you're wondering, it turns out that John Quincy Adams was the sixth president of the United States. Now a lot of people prefer to trawl the various search engines depending on what type of search they're after, however, because Google Search has already indexed billions of web pages on the Internet, and because their method of searching is so complex, I find I tend to stick to Google's search service. Its important to give Google Search as much information as possible to work with, that's why typing in full sentences is often more likely to bring up the results you're looking for. The details of what happens after you begin a search is a closely guarded secret. But my understanding is that Google Search looks for your combinations of words in orders matching and indeed not matching the ones that you typed it in and then brings you up the most relevant pages using their powerful algorithm. Get specific The use of quote marks can help for more specific searches, if there is an exact phrase that you're looking for, for instance if you are searching for the lyrics of a song and you can only remember one line in the middle of the verse, put quote marks either side of the sentence and Google Search will look for pages which have those words in the exact order in which you have typed them... for example typing "The radio reminds me of my home far away" Maths Hours could be dedicated to explaining how to get the most out of Google, there are so many interesting and incredibly useful, easy-to-use tools, integrated directly into Google Search as well as all their stand-alone options. However some of the most useful would have to be the very easiest. For instance if you want to find out the answer to a sum, for argument's sake let's says 10 plus 12, you can literally type into Google Search 10+12 (187 632 900 * 60) + 25 G*(6e24 kg)/(4000 miles)^2 8542274cm to miles 3561 in roman numerals the speed of light divided by speed of sound Google have provided a list of which keyboard keys should be used to denote which mathematical symbols in their calculator (for instance / is divide and sqrt is square root etc) to view the list click here. Definitions How about if you wanted a definition to a word? I've used the word algorithm, but what does it mean? Well with Google Search you can simply type define: algorithm define: Find my nearest... Another really useful feature of Google Search is its ability to find your nearest pub, cinema, theatre... almost anything you can think of. This also works with specific shop names. Just type in what you're looking for, be it your local cinema or your nearest florist, followed by your postcode (the order is important!) and Google Search will try to find the information you need. For instance: pub SW1A 1AA Currency conversion Maybe you're buying something online, but the price is only available in US dollars? No problem. Just go to Google Search and type in the amount, followed by the currency you want to convert it to: 35.00USD to GBP The answer will be with you in moments. This works for just about any currency, and in either direction - just remember to use the three letter short code. If you're interested in finding out more great Google Seach tips visit: http://www.google.com/help/features.html We wish to remind you that Wild Duck Productions do not work at Google and are not Google employees and apart from using some Google services, including implementing Google AdSense on some of our websites, we are not associated or affiliated Google. 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