====== Search Engines ======

Knowing how to search for information on the internet is a skill. Investing some time in learning how to get a search engine to find what you want instead of finding //**lots of stuff**//  that //**might**//  be what you want, is another skill.

How was this page developed? I searched for, //**how to use search engines**//  . Note: The search was without quotes. The result contained good and bad results.

A search for "//**Internet search skills**// " is likely to provide beneficial information.  Try this one... [[https://www.weareteachers.com/11-ways-to-teach-savvy-search-skills/|Savvy search skills]]

==== Alternatives: ====

There are alternatives to the builtin search engine of a web browser. The help screens of your web browser may identify how to configure the default search engine.

An item that identifies Search Engine Alternatives: [[https://www.searchenginejournal.com/alternative-search-engines/271409/#close|https://www.searchenginejournal.com/alternative-search-engines/271409/#close]]

==== Usage: ====

Suggestions about how to make better use of a search engine.

Lifewire suggestions: [[https://www.lifewire.com/web-search-tricks-to-know-4046148|https://www.lifewire.com/web-search-tricks-to-know-4046148]]

Search Engine syntax tutorial: [[https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Properly-Use-a-Search-Engine/|https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Properly-Use-a-Search-Engine/]]

An older but helpful syntax item: [[https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-tips-for-smarter-more-efficient-internet-searching/|https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-tips-for-smarter-more-efficient-internet-searching/]]