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The definition of Google is a search engine that is accessible worldwide. More often than not it's the easy or obvious that will trip us up and give us a moment of hesitation.
So here is the "Google Homepage" explained step-by-step.
Naturally you will need to select an address; such as (www.) plus the country's acronym or name .com like USA, UK or Malaysia. For instance typing in the web address along with UK will bring you the local version of the search engine where you'll be able to look for information worldwide but also access UK specific pages.
Something to remember a PC will pick automatically which Google site is closest. Let's say you're in the States you will automatically be directed to the American site; whilst in Canada the .ca version opens. It is however easy to set your PC to whichever site of Google you're interested in. With other words if your traveling you can still set your Home Page with home news etc.
Now for the individual settings on what's called the "Classic" Google Homepage.In the center of the page or screen is what could be called the 'request bar' into which you type your query keywords or phrases.
Let's go to the top left corner:
- Images: This prompt will give you the opportunity to request a web-wide image search by typing in a keyword or phrase into the 'request bar'.
- Maps: Here you can search for addresses: e.g. 700 East St.James street New York; find businesses: e.g. Hotels in North West London; or get directions: e.g. how to get from Windsor Ontario to Toronto.
- News: This prompt shows continuously updated news. Covering worldwide and your specific area's top stories. All categorized under different headings such as Business, Sci/Tech, Sports, Entertainment, Health, etc. Google News search and browse has over 4500 news sources. The top story headings can also be rearranged to fit personal preferences. Also the option exists to have this as your homepage.
- Video: For the Music, Comedy, Sports, or Animation video enthusiast. The top 100 videos are available from all the headings. Time length of each with a 5 star rating is also displayed. Various international versions can also be accessed.
- Gmail: It's free to sign-up for Gmail. (username and password protected Sign-in). Receiving and sending email is just the basis of the Gmail site. They pride themselves in Less Spam, Find Your Mail Instantly, Organize, Chat with People You Already Email, Labels, Filters, Lots of Space with no need to delete messages, No Pop-ups, Mobile Phone Access; these are just some of its many features. Also Gmail is very serious about protecting its user's privacy etc.
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This drop menu points out many more searchable categories.
- Groups: There are 10,000 + groups to join for discussions etc or create a new group.
- Books: The book search is divided into fiction, non-fiction, random subject book lists for adults or children etc. Giving a review of the title in question. Author, Publisher information, Where to purchase etc. are all available on a side panel.
- Scholar: This prompt will give the opportunity to request a web site search in all subject areas covering from Biology to Social Sciences, Arts to Veterinary Sciences etc.
- Finance: Recent quotes, Portfolios, Market summary, Top movers, Stock related videos are just a few of the items available here.
- Blogs: Find blogs on all your favorite topics.
- Calendar: Organize your time, your schedule and share events etc. with family and friends.
- Photos: Fast and easy photo and video sharing with Picasa Web Album.
- Documents: Create work on-line, access, edit, and share documents from anywhere. With a free account this feature is just a sign-in away.
- Toolbar: free to down load special Google tool bar.
- Even more: Alerts, Catalogues, Desktop Search, Directory, Google Earth, Local, Notebook (new), University searches, etc.
Web search find information from over 8 BILLION web pagesExplore & Innovate: Code labs
Communicate; show & share: Blogger, Orkut, Talk, Translate, You tube, etc.
To go with the mobile Phone: request maps and directions use the search bar, text messaging.
Beside the 'subject request bar'
there are three added prompts:
- Advanced search: This prompt offers many added options for making the searches closest to the related subject with more results.
- Preferences: Information can be available in the checked off language.
- Language tools: A search phrase in one language can get results in other language pages that Google will translate to the desired language.
At the bottom of the page 4 prompts remain:
- Advertising Programs: Google AdWords is for the advertiser who wants to reach maximum amount of people with information concerning product and on-line services. (for a fee) Find out cost and more information on-line.
Google AdSense automatically places ad text and images to your site, which can earn shared revenue (at no cost) Apply on-line for more information & activation number. - Business Solutions: Opportunities for site owners; Put your info on Google, Enhance your website, Increase productivity.
- About Google: Some extras are listed here along with additional explanations such as The Google Store, Contact us, Jobs at Google, FAQ Questions, Corporate info, Google Services, Webmaster info, etc.
- Go to Google.com: will take you to the iGoogle homepage which is also accessable in the top right corner iGoogle / Sign in will open "your home on the web" where once you sign up (free) you can personalize your 'home page' with a 28 different choices panel. For example some of your choices include Joke Of The Day, Date & Time, This Day In History, Your Daily Horoscope%u2026 you just have to check-mark which you would like to see appear every time you open on your homepage.
One can see quite clearly how versatile this site really is; but if not all questions have been answered here the obvious choice is to go to Google homepage and to type in the query phrase into the 'request bar' and it will answer... Hate my lens? Let me know! Vote if you like it, though :)
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grassosalvato86
You've got interesting informations in this lens! 5 stars!! Posted May 06, 2008 |
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lxcoza
Great page - I didn't realize there was so much hidden behind Google's home page! Posted April 07, 2008 |
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mulberry
Great little tutorial! Posted March 21, 2008 |
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MarcNorris
It is cool to see how the "big G" evolved over time. I just recently started using it instead of Yahoo which I used for years. Thanks man! Posted March 19, 2008 |
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dwaser
Great information. Thank you for sharing them. Posted March 17, 2008 |
