Online Searching Tips and Tricks

Online Searching Tips and Tricks

English | MP4 | AVC 1280×720 | AAC 48KHz 2ch | 0h 39m | 119 MB

While most people are up to speed on the basics of a Google search, there are a variety of more advanced strategies that can help you get even better results. In this short course, Jess Stratton walks through a handful of powerful search strategies that can help you find what you need quickly. Jess begins with the basics of Boolean operators and the differences between the top search engines. Next, she shows how to refine your search results using a number of different tools, as well as how to keep the scope of your search within a single site or page. Jess demonstrates how to find specific data quickly, including how to check your flight status or find movie showtimes with one click. She also steps through how to calculate data in a search engine, explaining how to convert units of measurement and calculate mathematical equations. Finally, Jess covers how to fix common errors in search results and extend your search skills with specialized search engines like Wolfram|Alpha.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1 The data you need is just a few clicks away

Searching for Websites
2 Include Boolean operators and special characters
3 Use different search engines

Refining Results
4 Use search tools
5 Search within a site
6 Search within a page

Searching for Data
7 Look up data in the search bar
8 Calculate data in the search bar

Fixing Search Errors
9 Turn off autofill
10 View cached search results
11 Staying anonymous

Extending Search Skills
12 Find a search engine for specialized queries
13 Other places to search

Conclusion
14 Extend your computer skills