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June 3, 2013

Advanced Google Search Tips


Google is an indispensable tool for IT professionals looking for assistance troubleshooting tech issues. Below are a few handy google search techniques i use on a regular basis to help find relevant search results quickly.


1. Search for keywords within a specific site.
Google: dog site:www.animals.com

2. Search based on File Type
Google: linux introduction filetype:ppt

3. Exclude a word from searches by adding a dash (-) before a word
Google: jaguar speed -car

4. Include similar words by adding a tilde sign (~)
Google: ~food facts

5. Search for website title
Google: intitle: jaguar

6. Access Blocked or Unavailable websites using Google Cache
Google: cache:www.tmz.com

7. Search within a range of numbers
Google: cars 30..50 mpg

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