When we think of tools, we think of something that would make our life easier. It's the same when we're surfing the net. We want tools that makes our life easier.
Let's now look at Google, one of the biggest Internet tool providers around.
Sure, we all know about Google. Heck, its even in our lexicon. When we want to tell someone to search for something on the Internet, we tell them to Google it. Google search might be what made Google famous but it is not the only tool that Google provides.
Lets look at some of the other tools that Google provide.
1) Google Scholar
I love this. As a student, it has made my life so much easier. It is the Google Search of acadamic text. Just type in what I need and BAM, research papers from just about every related discipline appears. Below is an infographic on how popular Scholar is.
2) Google Books
Who likes walking to the library? Why can't we just get the books we want when we want them? Oh wait! WE CAN.
Introducing Google Books. It turns my tablet into an e-book. You might think that there are limited choices but you'll be pleasently surpised. The range and diversity is staggering.
In my library, I have books that are as similar as chalk and cheese. I have Dante's Inferno and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. I have Romeo and Juliet and A Little Bit of Everything for Dummies.
Truly the selection is vast.
3) Google Earth
Google Earth is like Google Maps but you know, for the Earth. But not only is it Maps for Earth, it also allows you to explore the stars and the cosmos. AND with so many Easter Eggs hidden in it, you can almost play this like a game.
If you do not have this yet, DOWNLOAD IT NOW. If you have no idea how to use it, then watch this handy video
Let's now look at Google, one of the biggest Internet tool providers around.
Sure, we all know about Google. Heck, its even in our lexicon. When we want to tell someone to search for something on the Internet, we tell them to Google it. Google search might be what made Google famous but it is not the only tool that Google provides.
Lets look at some of the other tools that Google provide.
1) Google Scholar
I love this. As a student, it has made my life so much easier. It is the Google Search of acadamic text. Just type in what I need and BAM, research papers from just about every related discipline appears. Below is an infographic on how popular Scholar is.
2) Google Books
Who likes walking to the library? Why can't we just get the books we want when we want them? Oh wait! WE CAN.
Introducing Google Books. It turns my tablet into an e-book. You might think that there are limited choices but you'll be pleasently surpised. The range and diversity is staggering.
In my library, I have books that are as similar as chalk and cheese. I have Dante's Inferno and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. I have Romeo and Juliet and A Little Bit of Everything for Dummies.
Truly the selection is vast.
3) Google Earth
Google Earth is like Google Maps but you know, for the Earth. But not only is it Maps for Earth, it also allows you to explore the stars and the cosmos. AND with so many Easter Eggs hidden in it, you can almost play this like a game.
If you do not have this yet, DOWNLOAD IT NOW. If you have no idea how to use it, then watch this handy video
And now lets look at some of the cool easter eggs.
And there's Google Mail, Google Maps, Google Alerts and this list doesn't even cover Google's other items like Blogger or YouTube. Truly, Google has become your one-stop shop for the Internet.
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