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Google Tips & Shortcuts

Google Tips & Shortcuts here's how to fire up Google to really define your searches -

  • Find a definition, rather than just any mention of your search term, by putting the word “define” followed by a space at the beginning of your search. For example, a search for [define “virtual world”] will retrieve definitions of “virtual world.”

  • Enter an address, including zip code or city and state, in the search box, and your top search result will be to a Google map. For example, if you search for [1102 S. McAllister Ave., Tempe, AZ], your results page will begin with a Google map of the area around the Ross-Blakley Law Library.
  • Include a city or zip code in your search to retrieve local results. If you search for [Tempe, AZ “post office”] or [85287 coffee], your results page will begin with a Google map displaying results for the area and links to more information.
  • For local weather information, search for “weather” followed by the city or zip code, e.g., [weather 85287].
  • Search for a telephone area code to find a map of the region included within the area code. For example, the search results for [480] will begin with a map of the area codes for the Phoenix area. You can also search other specialized numbers, including patent numbers and tracking numbers.

More here at LawLibNews - including a Podcast.

Posted on Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 01:10PM by Registered CommenterMalcolm Lambe | CommentsPost a Comment

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