5 google secrets

Google, as we all know, is one of the best search engines on the internet. Its always finding new ways to make your searching easier. Heres 5 search techniques or secrets that might help you with you day to day searches.

Expanding or shortening search: Adding symbols before words: add a '+' sign before a word to make google search for more common word or phrases that it would normally exclude. Add a '-' sign to exclude certain words form your search. Add a '~' sign in front of a word to search for that word and its synonyms.

Calculator: just type in any equation and google will show you the answer right in the suggestions box.

Dictionary lookup: type in define and a word in google and it will show you accurate definitions.

Weather: If you want to know the weather, just type in the word "weather" in google and it will show you your local weather in the search suggestions. You could also type in your zip code or name of city after wether.