10 Google Search tips and tricks to get accurate results faster.

In most parts of the world, Google search is the most used search engine, and what was originally a simple search engine that could provide you a list of websites you were looking for has evolved into a lot more complicated page, capable of its own computations, contextual searching, and more. 

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Here are ten Google Search tips and tactics that, if learned, will help you get to your search results faster than the competition.

Use the search filter option/tab

When you're seeking for a specific type of result, search filters are your greatest friends. For example, if you're looking for nearby cafes, shops, or parks, simply select the 'Map' tab to view more relevant results and less clutter. You can also use the Image, News, and other tabs to find articles, images, and other content.

Use quote marks (" ") for accurate/exact results

When you use Google to search for numerous terms, the results will frequently include them in any order, not simply the one you requested. While this is useful in some circumstances, you may desire more accurate results in others, such as when looking for song lyrics. When searching for exact results, you can use quotation marks.

Use Colon for site-specific searches

You can use Google to look for elements that exclusively belong to one website. To do so, simply add'site:xyz.com' to your search (where 'xyz' can be any website you wish) to receive results from that specific website. 

For example, type 'Chris Hemsworth site:Wikipedia.com' into Google to find a link to the actor's Wikipedia page

Asterisk (*) wildcard

There may be times when you want to look for something specific but don't know what words to use. When this happens, simply put an asterisk in front of the words you can't remember, and Google will fill in the spaces for you. 

For example, if you're looking for the anime Attack on Titan but aren't sure if the name is Attack on Titan or Attack of Titan, you can simply search for Attack * Titan and Google will assist you.

Currency converter and quick calculator

Google's tiny search bar is also a calculator and converter. When you need a quick conversion but don't have access to your phone or calculator, simply Google your math question and you'll get results. You can, for example, Google "890 times 4" to get the solution, which is 3560.

You can also get immediate results for data conversions, such as currency conversions, based on current rates. For example, if you Google "23.99 USD in INR," you will obtain a direct result in Indian Rupees.

Reverse image search

It's fantastic to use Google to locate the images you want, but you can also use Google to find the original source of an image, as well as find the same image in a better resolution or related images. To do so, first go to the Google Images dedicated homepage. To do so, go to the Google page and click the "Images" icon in the upper right corner.

Find the camera-shaped symbol in the search box once you've arrived at the Google Images page. In the pill-shaped search bar, it's normally the second icon from the right. When you click the option to upload an image from your phone or computer, Google will search for it in reverse.

Set a stopwatch or a timer

You may also use a new tab on your phone or computer to start a timer or stopwatch. To start a timer, simply type "timer 5 minutes" into your search engine. The Stopwatch function is also available on the Timer Box's adjacent tab.

Inquire about the time or sunset/sunrise times on Google.

Google maintains track of the time in every city in every timezone, not just yours. So, if you want to know what time it is in a specific location anywhere in the world, simply Google "time (name of the city)" and you'll get the local time for that area.

You can also find dawn and sunset times in any city by searching for "sunrise (name of the city)" or "sunset (name of the city)" on Google.

Look for particular files

When you need to find certain jpeg photographs, pdf files, or anything else, Google allows you search for specific files. Users can receive exact results by typing their search query followed by "filetype: (file extension)". For example, you can hunt for a specific.pdf file by searching for "(your file name) filetype:pdf."

Know your IP address through Google

Even though you don't always know it, Google knows your device's IP address. To quickly determine the IP address of the device you're presently using, open Google and type in "what's my IP?" to obtain your public IP address.