Packed with step-by-step techniques to help boost search efficiency and save time
Easy-to-follow two-page tutorials demonstrate how to maximize Google search options, exploit the power of Google reference tools, accessorize a Web browser with Google, explore Froogle, and more
Google is the world's leading search engine, with more than 4 billion Web pages indexed and more than 200 million queries a day

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 6 reviews)

Quickly outdated

I teach internet searching to senior citizens. I thought this might be a great book, but I was underwhelmed. A few observations:

- Google is changing so quickly and frequently that no printed materials stays current for very long.

- Lots of the "tricks" are so specialized, you would never use them.

But, as it says, the instructions are simple to follow - and that goes a long way!
March 24, 2008

Wrong Item

this was a wrong item that was mailed to me.
it was returned right away.
I did receive my refund promptly.
December 17, 2006

Visual is good

I didn't know that creating a Blog was so easy. This book has some good tips. I also liked the tricks.

Summer.
March 03, 2006

Excellent!

Google : Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks shows you a ton of interesting ways to maximize your use of google.

this is a helpful book.
March 10, 2005

A Keeper for Google Users

The "Read less-Learn More" Visual series from Wiley Publishing suits this reviewer just fine. These books, usually priced under $20, are chock full of great information presented in two-page spreads featuring full-color screen shots. Google: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks is the latest in the "Read Less-Learn More Visual" line and it is a keeper. The concise, step-by-step tips and tricks, are on side columns and connect to the screen shots with arrows. It is very easy to follow. Each tip features a meter showing the difficulty level. Almost all the tips introduce a new skills or task or combines multiple skills requiring in-depth knowledge; 2 and 3 respectively on a 4-point scale. At the bottom right of each spread are tips and trivia such as: "Try This", "Did You Know?", and "More Options!". The author, Joe Kraynak, writes in an easy-to-read style and he often provides examples which you can follow through the screen shots and accompanying tips. The screen shots are from Microsoft Internet Explorer's browser and only the toolbar differs from those of other browsers (I use Mozilla) but don't let that bother you.

Google: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks is organized into ten chapters each of which contains ten tips or tricks (Kraynak keeps it simple). The chapters are: 1) Maximize Google Search Options; 2) Search for Images, Video Clips, and Other File Types; 3) Tap the Power of Google's Reference Tools; 4) Enhance Your Browser with Google Tools; 5) Get Your News Through Google News; 6) Explore the Local Scene with Google; 7) Save Money with Google's Froogle; 8) Read and Post Messages in Discussion Forums; 9) Create and Maintain Your Blog; 10) Explore the Power of Google Labs Tools. One chapter that I found intriguing was on creating one's own Blog. I had no idea that creating a blog was relatively easy and there are helpful tips on how to keep it current and attract readers.

Those of us who are Google afficionados will appreciate Google: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks as it will help you be more efficient and productive. I found some of the tips to be quite elementary but there is good information for any level Google user. My copy has sticky tabs sticking out the side to mark helpful tips. Computer books can be pricey but this full color, well designed and produced book is a real value at less than $20.
January 18, 2005

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