so you think you know Google?

Google is this amazing program that allows someone to browse the Internet's websites. We all know what it is, right. I don't even need to say it.
I'm not sure how you all use the Internet and why you use the Internet. There are lots of good reasons to, and some not so good, right?
But... the question I pose is... what can you do with Google besides type a phrase or word in the main search box or type in a question?
That's the cool part. Can it replace libraries, not really. Google has really put out an effort to replace libraries and think that everything that can be found on the net but it's not really true because, you see, good, I mean really good information, is NOT FREE. And unless you know who wrote up or published that website you are looking at... it could be really bogus. Seriously bogus.
I'll talk about the NOT FREE information later. Most of us don't use that information until you get into high school or college and beyond.
Okay so, back to using Google.
For the next few days, I'll post something about Google that I bet you don't know.
So for now, get on Google and click on the more link. You'll see a list of things that Google has organized for you. If you go all the way down to the bottom of this list and click on even more...
well you get something that looks like this http://www.google.com/intl/en/options/ (Take a look) TMI, yet. Look at this: Google translator for languages
http://translate.google.com/?hl=en# Now you translate phrases in other languages to English or vice versa. Pretty good. Okay, now look at http://books.google.com/books?hl=en This link is Google books. No, these are not published by Google. Type in the name of a book and the book will come up on the screen. Google books is almost like library catalog. The cool thing with Google books is that some of the books you can read online. However, many, many, you can only get teasers. But it's a good way to look at different titles of books in a specific subject.
Alright... one more for today. iGoogle http://www.google.com/ig?hl=en&source=mpes
Now I think you may need to set up a google account to use iGoogle, which is free. It allows you to customize your Google. I do it, I know others that do it. I rarely ever use it though. But if you set it up to your exact likings than it may be worth a try.
So here's a few things on Google.
I'll post more stuff very soon. TMI yet?
-a highly wired lady