Google Searching

This week I explored lots of the different tools in Google search.  I have used a few of these tools, and during my research I found out that one of my favorite tools, searching by reading level was taken away.  That by far was my favorite tools, so I must reevaluate and so, without further ado, I give you my 5 favorite google searching tools.

5. Google Calculator
Do simple math from the comfort of the google search bar!  When you type in a problem or calculator, it takes you to this scientific calculator.  Much easier than opening the calculator on your phone or desktop computer!



4. Asterisks
Know some of the lyrics to a song, but can't fill in one of the words?  Search everything you know, but leave the things that you don't know with an asterisk.  The results will then pop up as the suggestions start to come below your search.



3. Google Converter
Don't know conversions for tablespoons to teaspoons?  Does the metric system vex you?  Type in the conversion you need to make and the conversion tool will pop up.  The best part is that you can tweak and change the different measurements to learn more about converting the measurements.



2. Google Dictionary
Meet a word that you don't know?  Type "define" along with the word that you don't know and a great definition will come up as well as all the other things that you would expect to find from a paper dictionary without the paper cuts.



1. Shortcuts
And the top tool goes to google shortcut entries.  Want to limit the dates of the posts you are looking for?  Want to find an exact word search?  Want to shorten your search to a single website?  Use the many tips seen below for great searching!