Some Useful Applications of the Google Search Engine

Google has long become an indispensable part of internet users. Thanks to this search engine, we can quickly access the information we desire.

However, in addition to its core functions of searching for information, websites, images, or videos, Google Search also offers several other useful features that many may not be aware of. Before using the features outlined below, please ensure to switch the language of your Google page to English.

Calculator and Graphing Tool

You can use Google as a handheld calculator by simply typing a calculation into the search bar, and Google will instantly provide you with the answer. Google supports most basic calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, exponentiation, trigonometry, etc. It even provides a full calculator interface that allows you to use it as a real handheld calculator without typing operations from the keyboard.

Additionally, Google has a very useful feature for graphing mathematical functions. You just need to enter any function into the search bar, and the search results will include the graph of that function. Google supports basic functions, power functions, exponential functions, and trigonometric functions. For example, if you input the function y=x^3+3x^2-5, the graph would appear as shown below, and you can hover over the graph to determine the corresponding values of each point, zooming in or out as needed.

Unit and Currency Conversion

You can quickly convert units on Google Search by typing the command X to Y into the search bar. For example, you can input 3.3 hours to minutes.

For currency conversion, the process is similar; you can enter the command X to Y or X = Y. For instance, you might type 75 USD to VND or 75 USD = VND. You can also view a chart of the exchange rates between those two currencies.

Find Your IP Address

Instead of going into the Network settings to find your IP address, you can quickly view it directly on Google Search by typing My IP into the search bar, and Google will instantly display your IP address.

Check the Weather

You can check the weather for any country in the world by typing Weather followed by the city name. For example, Weather London. If you simply type Weather without a location, Google will display the weather at your current location.

Check Sunrise and Sunset Times

You can find out the sunrise and sunset times at any location around the world by typing Sunrise followed by the city name or Sunset followed by the city name. For example, Sunrise London or Sunset Paris. If you simply type Sunrise or Sunset without a location, Google will display the times for your current location.

Check International Time

You can find out the current time anywhere in the world by typing Time followed by the city name. For example, Time London. If you just type Time without a location, Google will display the current time for your location.

Dictionary Definition

You can look up the English definition of any word right on Google by typing Define followed by the word you want to translate, for example, Define gamer. Google will provide concise information, and if you want to search for more information or translate into another language, you can use the links below.

Flight Tracking

You can track the take-off and landing times of any flight by typing the airline name followed by the flight number. For example: Vietnam Airlines VN772.

To find flight schedules from one city to another, you can use the command Flights from City X to City Y, for example: Flights Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Google will list the names of the upcoming flights, their times, and the airlines.

Stock Information

A quick way to see the value and fluctuations of a stock is to type the stock symbol into Google’s search bar.

Check Sports Schedules and Results

You can use Google to quickly view the upcoming match schedules and previous results of your favorite sports team simply by typing the team name into the search bar.

In addition to these useful features, there are many other applications with Google Search that are difficult to list comprehensively. Among them, a particularly useful function is checking whether your internet connection is active and spell-checking. We hope that these useful features can assist our readers!