Most people use Google by simply typing in the
keywords they want to search for. And then clicking on the search results that are displayed. But there is lot more to Google than just the popularly used keywords based search function. Depending on what you want to do,it is possible to use Google search shortcuts to quickly access the information that you want.
1.Currency conversion:
If you are travelling abroad and want to quickly figure out how much money you need to carry. Or if you are paying a vendor abroad and want to figure out how much to send via wire transfer. Then just use Google currency conversion-just type something in something like this:
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| Google currency conversion |
2.Unit conversion:
If you are measuring your room for a renovation. Or you want figure out temperature of any place. Then let Google convert various measurement units from one type to another.Unit conversion allows you to convert temperature,speed,time,length,mass,area,volume and others.
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| Google unit conversion |
3.Weather:
If you are planning a road trip. And want to check the weather forecast for the next few days. So that you know what kind of clothes to pack.(Type:Weather and place name)
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| Google weather checker |
4.Flight status:
If you are on business trip and want to find out the gate information for your flight and whether it on time. Just type the name of the airline. And the flight number into the Google search bar.Google provide you all details about your flight.
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| Google flight checker |
5.Global time:
You can find out global time by using Google search just type time and place,city or country name which you want to know global time.
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| Google global timer |
6.Math problems:
Google has in built calculator,by using this you can do addition,subtraction,multiplication and division.Use the numbers on your keyboard to type in the function you would like to perform and it will give you the answer.
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| Google as calculator |
7.Definitions:
If you are writing an email to a client or reading an artical online and want to find out the exact definition of a particular word.Try Google definitions:Google has a dictionary that gives you definitions,pronunciations and synonyms.Just click on the little speaker icon to hear the word spoken out loud.
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| Google definitions |
8.Movies:
If you want to make weekend plans with your family and want to check which movies are playing in your city and maybe even see their trailers online,Google will automatically detect your current location and will look up movies playing in your city. Google also provide you map for movie.Just type:movie in Google search bar.You can also change location.
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| Google movie search |
9.Recipes:
If you are doing research for your project or company presentation and want to find specific file types for example,PDF or Power Point files.Then Type:filetype:pdf/ppt and your subject name in Google search.
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| specific file type |
11.Use Google as an online timer:
You can use Google search as an online timer.You can set timer according to your time and your need.
With the help of these simple Google search operattors,you will be able to enhance your search experience making it faster and easier.
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