Google Search Tips

Google is the most popular search engine on the Web, but most people don't realize how much more powerful they can make their Google searches with just a few simple tweaks.

If you value your Web privacy, you'll want to learn how to clear previous Google searches and maintain your searching confidentiality. Keep reading for a quick and easy tutorial on how you can completely clear your previous Google searches, and guard your online security.

Need to do some calculations? Try the Google Calculator.

If you've ever wanted to see a website the way Google sees it, you'll want to know about the Google Cache command.

Learn how to use Google to find free MP3 files.

Learn how to restrict your search to a specific file format; for example, you can search for only Power Point files, only XML files, only Excel files, etc.

What if you're out and about and can't remember the address of your destination? No problem - call Google Voice Local Search and get the information quickly and easily.

Here are 13 Google search commands that will make your searches as efficient as possible.

Is Google always the best choice for your search needs? Can it find what you're looking for every single time? Of course not. Every search engine is different, and every search engine serves a very different need and audience.

Do ALL CAPS or bad speelingg matter when searching on Google?

Google processes literally millions of searches each day, but sometimes, every once in a while, searchers are unable to access Google. Learn more about why Google might not be working for you, and what you can do about it.

Learn how to make Google the default search engine for your Web browser in this quick tutorial at About.com Web Search.