huzzah for google

Google has done it again and added some more incredibly funky stuff. Now you can search for an area code and get a map of the area (here's 514).

They have also implemented a dictionary. Just add 'define:' before the word you want (example define:gnarly)

Plus I find that whenever I need a calculator now I just use google. Type any mathematical expression in and it works like a calculator. I know that there's a calculator program on my computer, but it isn't open 100% of the time like my browser is.

Then at work (using Windows 2000) I use the Google toolbar, which I find indispensable. It blocks popup windows and puts a quick search bar at the top of every page along with some other google integration features. You should definitely check it out if you don't have it.

Posted by dustin on January 12, 2004 with category tags of

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Didn't Google send you a nice you-didn't-get-the-job-but-thanks-for-applying letter? Was there a free t-shirt involved? I respect and rely on their search
engine service, eventhough they live on the edge of uber-popularity and mainstream monopoly. I used to go for hotbot.

(NB- This was added primarily to post my rank on Sillytech. I'm new to all this, and not at all competitive.)
   comment by Mirzipan (#99) on January 12, 2004

Firebird
-blocks pop-ups
-integrated google search box
-type "dict quondam", get definition
-tabbed browsing
-no calculator and no news but you can still go to google anyways!

ditch explorer and enjoy surfing efficiently
   comment by vinny9 (#33) on January 12, 2004

that calculator is so damn cool. you can mix up symbols, words and numbers, as well as different kinds of units.

eg, search for:
(seven decades divided by hours - 3000 plus pi squared)f in c

even more fun is that they have a sense of humour. eg:
the answer to life the universe and everything divided by six
   comment by Sean (#34) on January 13, 2004

   

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