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If quarantine has you questioning what awesome tricks and hacks you can do on Google, look no further.From handy Google tricks you can use on the reg, like a tip calculator, to cool Google hacks, like a built-in coin flip, there are tons of little known Google tricks to discover that’ll make surfing the web even more entertaining.
For example, did you know you can translate your Google page to Klingon or pirate speak? Or that another cool Google trick is that Google’s webpage can tilt or do a 360-degree spin if you type specific words into the search bar?
Yep! These 30 cool Google tricks will have you looking at the popular search engine site in a brand new light.
1. Explore your neighborhood
Looking for a new restaurant to order take out from? Simply type in “restaurants near me” in Google to cash in on a new local hot spot.
2. Time the sunset (or the sunrise!)
You can also use a cool Google trick to either unwind or start your mornings with peace. Search either sunset or sunrise time and add the name of your city and Google will tell you!
3. Calculate the tip
When it comes to ordering out, does calculate the tip get your mind spinning? Don’t worry, Google has you covered! Just type “what is the tip for $___” and insert your bill number. Then, Google will come up with a percentage that you can adjust depending on your generosity. It’s also perfect to split the bill between friends!
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4. Find international time zones
Ever wondered what the time was in Timbuktu? Now, with Google, you can find out in less than a second! Type in “local time in” and the area in question and Google’s got your back with the intel you need.
5. Kicking it old-school
For the ultimate retro throwback, type in “atari breakout” in a Google image search and you can play the game for a nice dose of nostalgia.
6. Flip a coin
If you need help making a decision, Google can help! Simply type “flip a coin” for an answer that can’t be solved by common facts.
7. Currency converter
For a useful travel hack, ask Google to convert one type of currency to another to keep your budget balanced while you’re exploring!
8. Learn a new word
Need to add a new big word to your lexicon? Simply type in “definition of” and the word you’re trying to define. The results will bring up a featured definition snippet in Google!
9. Google Sky Maps
Are city lights bogging down your night sky? Using Google Sky Maps you can see the night sky from the safety of your own computer. If you zoom out enough, you can even see separate planets and galaxies!
10. Speak fluent Klingon
Even though Star Wars has been crushing records at the box office, Star Trek still reigns supreme in the Google universe. Turn on the Klingon search to give your Google homepage a fun twist. Klingon got your tongue? Try more unexpected languages like “Pirate” or “Elmer Fudd”.
11. Askew, askew
If you Google “askew” or “tilt”, Google will shift your world ever so slightly to the left.
12. Written numbers
Type in any string of numbers with “=English” at the end and Google will spell it out for you (literally.)
13. Find your IP address
Become your own tech wizard and use Google to quickly get your IP address during a technical time of need.
14. Catch a flight
Use Google to schedule a flight after quarantine is lifted! Google will suggest some flights to your dream destination and can even track the flights for price changes. Google will send an email to your inbox to notify you of the changes.
15. Suicide prevention
Turns out there is actual human empathy behind the machine. If you or a loved one type in “suicide” or “ways to commit suicide”, Google will surface help articles and the help number in your country.
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16. Google earth view
Feel small in a good way and marvel at the universe. If you go to Google Maps’ satellite view and zoom out as far as you can, you’ll get a view of the Earth from space with real-time shadows.
17. Google knows the answer to life, the universe, and everything else
If you’re looking for the answer to all of life’s questions or just one of the famous Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy references, simply type “the answer to life, the universe, and everything” into the Google search box.
18. Quick conversion
To convert metric intervals to imperial numbers or vise versa, just type your question into Google and they will do the hard math for you.
19. Do a barrel roll
Here’s another cool Google trick inspired by the 90s! Referencing the classic Nintendo game Star Fox 64, type in “do a barrel roll” into the search box for a moment of fun.
20. Recursion
Word nerds of the planet unite! Type “recursion” into the search box and automatically Google suggests “recursion” as an alternative. It’s a never-ending loop!
21. Roll a dice
Need some answers that require more than what a coin can provide? Google “roll a die” and see what comes up!
22. Find lyrics
Have a partial song stuck in your head? Simply, type “lyrics to” and either the title of the song or a snippet of the lyrics into Google and, once again, the search engine has your back!
23. Google Mars
If you want to explore what life on other planets may look like, head on over to Google Mars to take a peek of an infrared map of the red planet, Mars.
24. Mind reading searches
As an April Fool’s joke, Google released MentalPlex, which has been kept in its original form for you to enjoy today (and gander how far we’ve come in terms of graphics). Simply stare into the hypnotizing MentalPlex circle and mentally project what you would like to see.
25. Set a timer
This is a handy tool for bakers or amateur chefs who spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Google “set timer for x amount of time” and the search engine will pull up a timer. Push start, and it will beep when the time runs out.
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26. Once in a blue moon
If you Google “once in a blue moon” the mathematical equation will pop up, giving you the occurrence of a blue moon.
27. Zerg rush
The Google page has adopted the gameplay of the popular online game, Starcraft. Type “zerg rush” into the search box and Google will send a never-ending fleet of Google O’s to destroy your page. Click on them to destroy!
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28. Synonyms
Much like finding a definition to a new word, typing in “synonym of” and the word you’d like to find similarities with and Google will surface a snippet with the definition and synonyms.
29. Google knows the loneliest number
Google “what’s the loneliest number?” and they will provide their answer with a little help of the band Three Dog Night and their famous song from 1969.
30. Google Gravity
Even though this experiment was conducted outside of Google HQ, it’s still a joy to watch. Simply, type in “Google Gravity” or “mr doob google gravity trick” and watch your home page come crashing down!
For more stuck-at-home fun, check out these 40 ways to stay social during quarantine.
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