<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nUse quotes to search for an exact phrase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis one\u2019s a well-known, easy trick: searching a phrase in quotes will yield only pages with the same words in the same order as what\u2019s in the quotes. It\u2019s one of the common vital search tips, useful if you\u2019re trying to find results containing a specific phrase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Use an asterisk within quotes to define unknown or variable words<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s a lesser-known trick: searching a term in quotes with an asterisk replacing a word will search all variations of that phrase. It\u2019s helpful if you\u2019re trying to decide a song from its lyrics, but you couldn\u2019t make out the entire term (e.g., imagine all the living for today), or if you\u2019re trying to find all forms of an expression (e.g. is thicker than water).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Use the minus sign to exclude results containing specific words<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll want to exclude results with specific words if you\u2019re trying to search for a term that\u2019s generating many results that aren\u2019t of interest to you. Conclude out what terms you\u2019re not interested in (e.g., jaguar -car) and re-run the search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Search websites for keywords<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThink of the \u201csite:\u201d function as a Google search that searches only a particular website. If you want to see every time ABC.com mentioned Google, use the search \u201cGoogle site:ABC.com.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Search news archives going back to the mid-1880s<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGoogle News has an option to search over 100 years\u2019 worth of archived news from newspapers around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Compare foods using \u201cvs\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCan\u2019t decide between a burger and pizza for dinner? Type in rice vs. quinoa, for instance, and you\u2019ll take side-by-side comparisons of the nutritional facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Filter search results for recipes<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you search your favorite food and then click \u201cSearch Tools\u201d right under the search bar, you\u2019ll be able to filter recipes based on ingredients, cook time, and calories. It\u2019s the perfect tool if you have specific dietary restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Use DEFINE: to learn the definition of words\u2014slang included<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nStreamline the dictionary method by using, for example, DEFINE: mortgage. For words that look in the dictionary, you\u2019ll be able to see etymology and a graph of its use over time alongside the definition. Google will even sift the web to explain slang words or acronyms. Try out \u201cDEFINE: bae\u201d or \u201cDEFINE: SMH.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Tilt your screen by searching \u201ctilt\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis is one of the fun extensions built-in by Google engineers. Try it out yourself (search without quotes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Play Atari Breakout by exploring it on Google Images<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe legendary brick breaker game is available for easy access on Google. Just search Atari Breakout (without quotes) on Google Images and use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Search images using images<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou have ever come across a photo that looks strangely familiar? Or if you want to know where it came from? If you save the image and then search it on Google Images (with the camera button), you\u2019ll be able to see similar images on the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Track your packages<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOur last trick is to utilize Google search to find out where your packages are. You can access any UPS, USPS, or FedEx tracking number directly into the Google search bar, and it\u2019ll show you the tracking information about your package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is much more comfortable than going to the specific sites, waiting for them to load, then searching for your packages there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No examples are needed for this one. Just type your tracking number in and understand where your package is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Could you keep it simple?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNow we\u2019re getting into the general tips. Google search identifies how to search for a lot of things. What this means is you don\u2019t need to be too precise. If you require a pizza place nearby, use this to search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n