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