Google+Search+Tips

=Phrase Search= If you want Google to return your search as a complete phrase, in the exact order and proximity that you typed it in as, then you’ll need to surround it with quotes; i.e., “three blind mice.” Otherwise, Google will just locate these words either separately OR together.

=Order of Search= The order in which you type your search query actually does have an effect on your search results. For example, if you are looking for a great waffle recipe, you’ll want to type in “waffle recipe” rather than “recipe waffle”. It does make a difference.

=Google Define= Ever come across a word on the Web that you don’t know? Instead of reaching for that bulky dictionary, just type define (you can also use definition) word (insert your own word) and Google will come back with a host of definitions. For example, define:dinosaur

=Google Calculator= Anything that helps with math-related stuff gets a vote in my book. Not only can you use Google to solve simple math problems, you can also use it to convert measurements. Here are a few examples of this; you can simply type these right into the Google search box: And so on. Google can also do much more complex problems and conversions; you can find out how to build your queries so Google knows what to do with them at the official Google Calculator help page, http://www.google.com/help/calculator.html. =Google Phonebook= Google has a gigantic phonebook directory, as well they should – their index is one of the largest, if not THE largest, on the Web. Here’s how you can use Google’s phonebook to find a phone number or address (United States only at the time of this writing):
 * Half a quart in tablespoons
 * 5 miles to kilometers
 * sqrt(8912)
 * first name (or first initial), last name, city (state is optional)
 * first name (or first initial), last name, state
 * first name (or first initial), last name, area code
 * first name (or first initial), last name, zip code
 * phone number, including area code
 * last name, city, state
 * last name, zip code Don’t want your information in the Google phonebook? You’ll want to visit this page: Google Phonebook Name Removal ([]).

=Google Search Features= [|http://www.google.com/intl/en/help/features.html#calculator]