Tips for Googling smarter

August 29, 2014 — 8:52am

Some people are fine just poking around online to figure things out. Others want instructions, or at least little hints. If you’re one of the latter, check out Google Tips. The website compiles minitutorials for dozens of things you do using Google or Android tools — everything from organizing photos and collaborative document editing to playing YouTube like a jukebox and getting your own Google Doodle on your birthday. www.google.com/get/googletips

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