Monroe Posted May 27, 2014 Posted May 27, 2014 I will admit, I wasn't aware of all these features but I'm sure many others probably did know most of them ... kind of interesting. Google Search: 15 Hidden Features http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/10346736/Google-search-15-hidden-features.html Google is used by millions of people to navigate the web every day, but how many of us really put it through its paces? The Telegraph digs out a few of the search engine's hidden gems. 1. Calculator Google's calculator function is far more powerful than most people realise. As well as doing basic maths (5+6 or 3*2) it can do logarithmic calculations, and it knows constants (like e and pi), as well as functions like Cos and Sin. Google can also translate numbers into binary code – try typing '12*3 in binary'. 2. Site search By using the 'site:' keyword, you can make Google only return results from one site. So for example, you could search for "site:telegraph.co.uk manchester united" and only get stories on Manchester United from the Telegraph website. 3. Conversions Currency conversions and unit conversions can be found by using the syntax: <amount> <unit1> in <unit2>. So for example, you could type '1 GBP in USD', '20 C in F' or '15 inches in cm' and get an instant answer. 4. Time zones Search for 'time in <place>' and you will get the local time for that place, as well as the time zone it is in. 5. Translations A quick way to translate foreign words is to type 'translate <word> to <language>'. So for example, 'translate pomme to english' returns the result apple, and 'translate pomme to spanish' returns the result 'manzana'. 6. Search for a specific file type If you know you are looking for a PDF or a Word file, you can search for specific file types by typing '<search term> filetype:pdf' or '<search term> filetype:doc' 7. Check flight status If you type in a flight number, the top result is the details of the flight and its status. So, for example, typing in BA 335 reveals that British Airways flight 335 departs Paris at 15.45 today and arrives at Heathrow Terminal 5 at 15.48 local time. 8. Search for local film showings Search for film showings in your area by typing 'films' or 'movies' followed by your postcode. In the UK, this only narrows it down to your town or city. In the US this is more accurate, as results are displayed according to zip-code. 9. Weather forecasts Type the name of a city followed by 'forecast', and Google will tell you the weather today, including levels of precipitation, humidity and wind, as well as the forecast for the next week, based on data from The Weather Channel. 10. Exclude search terms When you're enter a search term that has a second meaning, or a close association with something else, it can be difficult to find the results you want. Exclude irrelevant results using the '-' sign. So for searches for 'apple' where the word 'iPhone' is not used, enter 'apple -iPhone'. 11. Public data To see trends for population and unemployment rates of different cities and counties, type 'population' or 'unemployment rate' followed by the location. So for example, typing 'unemployment rate uk' returns the answer 7.7 percent, and shows a graph of unemployment rates over the last 10 years 12. Related search To search for web pages that have similar content to a given site, type 'related:' followed by the website address into the Google search box. For example, typing 'related:telegraph.co.uk' gives a list of other UK newspaper websites. 13. Package tracking If you have a package tracking number from the USPS, UPS or FedEx, simply plug it into Google Search and it will provide a convenient link for you. 14. Define Google's dictionary function allows you to type define:term and get definitions of words. So a search for define:discombobulated tells you that it is the past participle, past tense of discombobulate, which means to disconcert or confuse. 15. Barrel Roll Simply type “do a barrel roll” into the search bar and Google dutifully obeys. Warning: this Google trick is known to make grown men squeal with delight....
jaclaz Posted May 27, 2014 Posted May 27, 2014 Yeah. Type in it: answer to life the universe and everything jaclaz
Flasche Posted May 27, 2014 Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) Yeah. Type in it:answer to life the universe and everything jaclaz Let me guess 42. EDIT: Even a young pup like myself knows that reverence . Edited May 27, 2014 by Flasche
Tripredacus Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Similar topic: http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/171186-better-searches-with-boolean-algebra-searching/
Monroe Posted May 28, 2014 Author Posted May 28, 2014 Yes that is very a very similar topic and not that old also ... didn't see it earlier. Have to agree with you vinifera ... most of those "hidden gems" have no interest to me also. There was a time that I needed some time zone checks but now my cell phone has a Time Zone map. Maybe a few would be of interest to somebody.
Flasche Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Yes that is very a very similar topic and not that old also ... didn't see it earlier. Have to agree with you vinifera ... most of those "hidden gems" have no interest to me also. There was a time that I needed some time zone checks but now my cell phone has a Time Zone map. Maybe a few would be of interest to somebody. They have their use sometimes.
Flasche Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) They have their use sometimes. Sure jaclaz Not sure what this means, but google hidden features have their uses. Its good for quick facts; search in google how fast can a horse run. (Though I'll admit it is stupid sometimes as evident if you search how fast can a cheetah run ) Edited May 28, 2014 by Flasche
jaclaz Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 Not sure what this means, http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=1056284 jaclaz
ROTS Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 fish bicycle is lesbian talk. Google is used for business stocks, and that is what Google is. It just started to integrate a bunch of different usages. Basically the syntax ( if that is what it is called ) is their for it's automatic features, that is underlining. They probably did that, to make it work, without changing pages. Maybe google is really another engine, that was used on older computers from the 1960's.
jaclaz Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 Maybe google is really another engine, that was used on older computers from the 1960's.Sure http://reboot.pro/topic/17959-technical-explanation-and-comparison-of-usb-booters/?p=168005 jaclaz
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