QuickTips Index
How to Get a Business Number From Your Phone Using Google - GOOG 411
If you need to phone a business, and you don't have a computer handy, Google is still the answer. If you are in the US or Canada, you can call 1-800-GOOG-411. (That's 1-800-466-4411.)
How to Search Using Wildcards in Google
In most search engines, you can substitute a character as a stand in for any word or letter in a search phrase. This is known as a "wildcard." Have you ever wondered how to do wildcard searches in Google?
How to Use Nofollow Tags and Why You Need Them
There are occasions where you want to link to something, but you don't want to transfer any "Google juice" to it. A primary example is if you are posting a paid endorsement. If Google catches you passing PageRank from a paid link, you can be removed from Google's database.
How to Make a Google Profile
Google uses your profile to provide public information about you to other Google users and anyone who searches for your name. Having a profile is optional, but it allows you to promote yourself and link to websites you want to showcase.
How to Add a YouTube Channel Background Image
One way to make a slick, professional looking YouTube Channel is to add your own background image.
How to Change Your YouTube Channel Type
Everyone starts out YouTube with a basic "YouTuber" channel type. It doesn't have to stay that way. Once you've uploaded a video, you can change your channel type to better reflect the type of videos you create.
How to Flip a YouTube Page
Here's an undocumented YouTube coding trick from the 2009 April Fool's Day jokes. It's simple and funny. However, as an undocumented feature, it could stop working at any time.
How to Change Your Gmail Theme
Want to make your Gmail page more fun? Change the theme. Some themes even change with the time of day, just like the themes in iGoogle.
How to Improve Your Website's Google Ranking
Google uses a variety of methods to determine which pages are displayed first in the results. Their exact formula is a secret, but there are a few things you can do to improve your positioning. The term for this is Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
Use Google as Your Phonebook
Google's main search engine has a hidden phonebook. Learn how to let your keyboard do the walking with Google.
I'm Feeling Lucky Button, What Is It and How Do I Use It?
One of the most notable objects on the Google Web search is the I'm Feeling Lucky button. What is it and how do you use it?
How to Use Google as a Dictionary
You may have noticed that occasionally, Google searches will offer a link to a definition for your search term. You can actually search for word definitions at any time. Learn how to unlock the hidden dictionary in Google with this power searching tip.
How to Read Free Ebooks on Your Phone
Do you have an iPhone or Android-powered phone? You can read 1.5 million free eBooks on it with the magic of Google Book Search.
How to Check for Updates on Your Android Phone
If you read gadget blogs you might hear news about an updated version of Android, or you might here reference to "Build RC__" and wonder what they're talking about and how you find out what yours is.
How to Visit Mars in Google Earth
Did you know that Google Earth will show you a virtual Mars in addition to Earth? You can visit the red planet any time you'd like.
How to Add Tasks to Gmail
If you're like me and would rather have your tasks and your email in the same area, now there's a way to do it in Gmail.
How to Find out Who Is Watching Your YouTube Videos
Wouldn't it be helpful to know who is watching your uploaded YouTube videos? Well, you can't find out specific names, but you can get a lot of very helpful demographic information.
Google Earth Game - Monster Milktruck
This is an entertaining quick game to kill a little time and do a little Google Earth fantasy exploring. It was originally written as an example of the Google Earth Web browser plug-in.
How to Get Quick Info About a Website With Google
Not sure what a website is really about? You can use this quick tip to find information from Google.
Google Image Search for Specific Types of Pictures
Often when you're searching for a picture with Google Image Search, you have a specific type of image you're looking for. Now it's a little easier to find it.
How to Use Google's Hidden Calculator
Not only can you search the Web with Google, you can use it as a calculator. Google's calculator is more than an ordinary number cruncher. It can calculate both basic and advanced math problems, and it can convert measurements as it calculates. Google's calculator isn't completely documented, so it may take some experimenting to find all of the hidden features.
Google Flu Trends
It's not surprising that people search for information about the flu when they're sick. Google found a way to tap this trend and use it to estimate flu activity by region. They discovered that search trend data was actually about two weeks faster than traditional CDC methods of flu tracking.
Turn SketchUp Models Into Paper Models With Waybe
Ever wanted to make a paper model of something? Here's an easy way to do it. Waybe is a plug-in for SketchUp that converts 3D objects into flat paper that you can print, cut out, and fold into your object.
Improve Your Effeciency - Subscribe to News Feeds Using Google Reader
If you find yourself searching for the same keywords in Google News, you can save some time by just adding it to Google Reader.
How to Get Google Maps Walking Directions
Google Maps not only lets you gets driving directions, you can also get walking or public transit directions.