A tip for seaching google.

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Hi folks

I thought this may interest you...

for the uninitiated, google is a great resource, but often underutilised. One little trick is use a lot is the ability of google to restrict its search to certain domains.

For example, when studying a course, or indeed prepping one to teach, I use googles site feature to look for SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS in SPECIFIC SITES.

eg. powerpoint slides in educational establishments. Works a treat.

For example, to look for network+ slides try
site.edu network+ .ppt

US colleges often have a wealth of info there for the reading..
good luck!

 

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great, thanks Clyde

 

good tip there, clyde.

without trying to hijack this thread, but i'd like to point out another overlooked google feature, namely google groups. especially when researching tech problems, i have found many solutions there that i couldn't find anywhere else.

 

yup... google groups saved my bacon numerous times!

 

I like the define: function, eg

define: astronomy


brings up a plethora of specific definitions of the term, along with links to sites with much more information.