Google Hacks & Tricks (Updated):
1. Include 'filetype:pdf' to a search if you want only PDF files
2. Include 'filetype:doc' to a search for only word doc files
3. Type 'Do a barrel roll' & click enter to watch page roll
4. Type 'Google Gravity' & select I'm feeling lucky
5. Streamline a word to a news platform. E.g Lagos:CNN
6. For word definition, type define:word. E.g. Define:food
7. Find keywords in a file. E.g: Resume Tips Intext:Skills
8. Activate Chrome history on multiple devices to access a tab on your computer right from your phone
9. Press control button (or command on Mac) when you click on a link. This tells Chrome to automatically open that link in a new tab while staying on your current page
10. Use Control + Shift + V when you copy from google & paste in your word document to match destination format
11. If you need an image that is free to use in order to avoid copyright issues, go to Tools, click "Usage Rights" and filter your choice
12. For latest article on a topic, go to Tools, Click "Any Time" and filter by last 24 hours
13. You can also do the following on Google:
- Translate a language
- Use a calculator
- Get Timezone of an area
- Get Weather info of any place
- Measurement conversion
- Set a timer for yourself
- and so many more.
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