BIG USER TIP

If you type almost any computer problem into Google’s search box — just literally type it in — you will almost always get a solution. This also… Read more

YOUR OWN SEARCH SCREEN

ShinySearch.com used to be called “PimpMySearch.com.” What it does is change the look of your Google search page. Put your own name at the top,… Read more

WHICH SEARCH ENGINE MAKES THE BEST CONTESTANT ON JEOPARDY?

IBM is building a computer to challenge the best contestants on the TV show “Jeopardy.” But how would ordinary search engines do in… Read more

NOW RELEVANT

NowRelevant.com is a new search engine that delivers news from just the last two weeks. However, you can also go to News.Google.com and click “past… Read more

GOOGLE INSTANT COMES TO MOBILE PHONES

If Google Instant is on when you go to Google.com, just start typing in the search box and Google will predict what you’re searching for, so you… Read more

BING GETS MORE BANG FOR THE BUCK

It has only a small market share, but Bing is getting better. There’s an “entertainment” link for free games, movie previews, top songs, etc…. Read more

PARK’N FIND

Bob says he can go right to his car in any parking lot. But Joy says she once hunted for hers for at least a half hour. Park’n Find from… Read more

GOOGLE STUFF

Google’s Fast Flip gives you thumbnail images of a variety of magazines and newspapers. Flip through them to decide what you want to… Read more

TWO NEW IPHONE APPS

Tungle.com, a free  app, makes it easier to set up  meetings. It sends an invitation to your invitees  in their own time zones, and  books… Read more

HOMEWORK DAY AT WOLFRAM ALPHA

“Homework Day” at WolframAlpha.com is a natural, because the Wolfram web is a kind of super Google. It’s a search engine that gives you answers… Read more