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How to Search with Google - Basic Search Tips

Google is full of features, and sometimes its easy to miss a few. Here are some basic searching tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your Google searches.
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.
Track UPS, USPS, and FedEx Package Shipping Directly From Google
Want a faster way to track your packages? As soon as you have a valid tracking number from UPS or FedEx, you can just type that number into Google.
What Are My Options? Exploring More Google Searches
Have you ever noticed those extra links at the top of the Google search engine page? Images, Groups, News, Froogle, Maps, more… Those links are keys to some of the most effective web searches out there. Let’s take a tour.
Why Should I Care to Use Google?
Google provides a lot of tools and services. Google’s search engine is the world’s largest web search engine, as well as the world’s most popular. Google is one of the top five most popular websites in the world. Why is that? Why are they so popular and why should you use them too?
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 TM button. What is it and how do you use it?
Ways to Search with Google
Google can find web pages, images, maps and more. Explore some of the more interesting ways you can Google.
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.
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