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--- search_engine [2019/11/04 10:10] – created phillip
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 ====== 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.
+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.
 ==== Alternatives: ====
-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]]
+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: ====
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 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]]
+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/]]