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How to use Google as a handy Timer

Posted on May 10, 2026

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Google has built tons of nifty features into their popular search engine that do a lot more than just help folks find things on the Internet.

A couple of great examples are their instant instant weather snapshot and their handy dictionary service (simply type define:word into the search box, where word is the term you want to have defined).

Another of my favorites is the Google Timer. Here’s how to use it: [Read more…]

How to quickly get the current weather conditions for pretty much anywhere

Posted on April 22, 2026

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There’s an old saying that goes something like “Everybody complains about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.”

While you can’t really do anything about the weather, if you like keeping tabs on it there’s an easy way to get the current weather conditions for virtually any locality, in seconds.

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Q&A: Can you exclude a specific website from Google’s search results?

Posted on March 31, 2026

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Question from Paula: Hi, Rick. Thanks for all your hard work writing and sharing your tips. I’ve been reading your stuff for more years than either of us want to admit!

I’m wondering if you know of a way to do a Google search for things and have them leave pages from Pinterest out of the search results?

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How to give your Google account a quick ‘Security Checkup’

Posted on March 30, 2026

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Do you have a Google account?

Chances are you do, even if you don’t realize it. Here are a few questions…

Do you use Gmail?

Do you sign into YouTube to watch videos?

Do you use Google Maps?

Do you use an Android smartphone?

Do you use any Google service or product that isn’t listed above?

If the answer to one or more of those questions is yes, then you do have a Google account. [Read more…]

Q&A: Does Google really fine people for spamming with Gmail?

Posted on March 23, 2026

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Question from Beverly: Google sent me an email saying my Gmail account was caught sending spam.

They said I have to pay a $250 fine within 48 hours or my Gmail address will be permanently shut down.

This seems like a scam to me, but the email looks real and I can’t afford to take a chance on losing my Gmail address. Everything I do online is linked to that address.

My question: Is this email legit? [Read more…]