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Cool Things You Can Do With Google

Most people use only about 3 percent of the available power of Google, and the techno-aficionado in me could not resist this cool article by LifeHack.org that reveals a bunch of its hidden power tools.

It includes tips like how to turn Google into a calculator, get movie reviews, the local weather and stock quotes.

Not to mention how to tap into information you'd never find on English-speaking sites by using the translation tool. There's a whole other world out there, and other countries often report and discuss topics you don't hear about here in the United States -- Google can open it up for you.

Since I'm always on the lookout for tools that can make my workflow more efficient and reduce wasted time, the Google Notebook is a really cool find. This application allows you to organize online research in a snap. For even more tools to increase your daily efficiency, also see The Secrets of How to Get Things Done Quickly & Easily.

LifeHack.org May 21, 2007

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Posted On May 28, 2007
Another cool feature is that you can look up any topic and pretty much watch a video on it. I have watched full length autopsies, surgeries, classes at college's and so forth.

 
Josh Rubin
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Posted On May 29, 2007
Wow.  I need to bookmark this and spend some time exploring and using.  

I already use Google mail, Google blog, and Google is part of the search bar on my Firefox.  I can even Google from my cell phone for weather, sports, movies, and more (which I need to investigate more thoroughly also).  But, there is always so much more to learn about Google - calculator? notebook?



 
Zambini
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Posted On Jun 12, 2007

Someone at Google sure has a sense of humor
take 60 seconds to do this
1. go to www.google.com
2. click on Google Maps
2. click on "maps"
3. click on "get directions"
4. type "London" in the first box (the "from" box)
5. type "New York" in the second box (the "to" box), click on “get directions”
6. notice the journey time!!! and scroll down to step 31 for directions...

 
PAP
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Posted On May 29, 2007
Yes, for those of us who remain FRUGAL, when in doubt...GOOGLE.

 
Russ Bianchi
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cheftodd
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Posted On May 29, 2007
google earth is cool type in an  address and a  picture  of your house will show up(or someone else's)


cheftodd
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Posted On May 29, 2007
PPARGammaGirl, I am going to give it a go.


cheftodd
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Posted On May 30, 2007
yes, I figured as much. a wild goose chase(hahaha)


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Posted On May 30, 2007
 

 
 
 
Posted On Jun 12, 2007
I text message Google (spell out google with the numbers 466453) when i need a number instead of calling information.  Just enter the name and possible zip code or city/state and it immediately sends a text back to you with phone number and address. 

 
Jo Marie
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Dachshund Lover
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Posted On Jun 12, 2007
here are some more cool things u can do with google...

Google Moms - A tribute to Google moms for Mother’s Day.

Google Dance 2004 , Google Dance 2005 and Google Dance 2006. Yes, it’s hard to believe, but Google has their very own dance. They’re packed with plenty of food, drinks, games, product demos, and a hotspot where you can meet the engineers.

Google Holiday Logos - About the only thing that spices up the Google homepage are their cool logos. They’ve dedicated a special
page to commemorate all of the holiday logos dating back to 1999.

Dilbert and the Google Logo - Check out the first and last Dilbert cartoon on Google.

and for the FUTURE of Google..just go to
http://labs.google.com. Play around with their prototypes and then send in some feedback.



Dachshund Lover
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Posted On Jun 17, 2007
hey, did u know google has a FREE 411 service though phone charges may apply, based on your telephone service provider

just dial 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411) from any phone


 
 
 
 
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