Did you know that Google Search can instantly become a timer, calculator, unit converter, dictionary, translator, map, calorie counter, world clock, or weather display with a simple keyword search?

Scholastic has compiled a great list of 25 Google Search Shortcuts to put knowledge at your fingertips.

Here are a few of my new favorites!

Debating between a taco or pizza for lunch? Use "vs" in Google Search to pull up a nutritional comparison:


Need to check the weather for practice? Type in "temperature" to display a local forecast:

Looking for books by author? Type in "books by" and the author's name to display current works:


Happy Searching!

Friday, October 16, 2015

Friday Google Tidbit: 25 Easy Google Search Shortcuts



Did you know that Google Search can instantly become a timer, calculator, unit converter, dictionary, translator, map, calorie counter, world clock, or weather display with a simple keyword search?

Scholastic has compiled a great list of 25 Google Search Shortcuts to put knowledge at your fingertips.

Here are a few of my new favorites!

Debating between a taco or pizza for lunch? Use "vs" in Google Search to pull up a nutritional comparison:


Need to check the weather for practice? Type in "temperature" to display a local forecast:

Looking for books by author? Type in "books by" and the author's name to display current works:


Happy Searching!