Save Time using Google - Handy Tips and see Google Instant

Google search is incredible tool for saving time and it keeps getting better. Here are a few handy search tips that I love and then take a look at Google's latest search feature called Google Instant.
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Handy Search Tips

The examples below in bold can be typed directly into the search box.

Find what words mean. define:antinomy

Search for "flight" but NOT "airline": flight -airline

Find services in your area: doctor + 2222

Currency Conversion: 150 USD in AUD

Convert from metric to imperial or vice-versa: 2.5kg in lbs

Search a specific site: site:smh.com.au hogan

Local movie times: movies sydney

Weather Forecast: weather sydney

Here are more Google Search Tips

Results in an Instant...

See how Google is making searching faster using "Google Instant".They suggest that you can save 2-5 seconds per search. "If everyone uses Google Instant globally, we estimate this will save more than 3.5 billion seconds a day".

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What do you think of Google Instant?

Google Instant is in the process of being rolled out. Have you seen Google Instant yet? Let us know what you think? Does it save time or is it just distracting?

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