How to Do Everything With Google

Google has taken the Internet by storm. Once a dime-a-dozen search engine fighting for its own patch of cyberspace, it's now a sprawling digital empire that gives its users incredible access to all sorts of information. Whether you're looking for maps, movie showtimes, pictures or videos, Google can help you find it all--and get pleasantly sidetracked along the way.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Use Google's homepage for searching the Web. Its fast response time and ad-free organization make it ideal for both quick lookups and serious research.

2. Fire up Google Scholar to conduct research for papers, projects and other academic endeavors. The search engine culls articles from different professional publications and delivers them in an accessible, straightforward format.

3. Find three-dimensional satellite maps of the world with Google Earth. This incredible tool lets you enter, search and save locations around the globe with amazing accuracy.

4. Get accurate driving directions with Google Maps. Simply enter your starting address and where you'd like to end up, and it will show you the best available route.

5. Sign up for an email account with Gmail. It's got unlimited storage space, so you'll never have to delete a message. It also gives you unrivaled control over your account's organization.

6. Conduct a basic Google search whenever you can't find the Google tool you're searching for. Even if it doesn't offer the program itself, Google will point you in the right direction.

Resources

• Go here to get your Google on.
• Here's a comprehensive list of Google's different tools.