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Be a Google Search Kung Fu Master

10/15/2014

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Want to be a Google search Kung Fu Master?  Well enter the temple and find out how this tip can be very helpful when looking for a certain type of file.

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When I'm doing a search for a brochure, manual, instructions, etc., I usually see them in a PDF format.  What if I showed you that when you perform a search in Google, you can have it show you only PDF files for the search term you're seeking.

Below I wanted to do a search for Windows 8 and only display PDF files.  What you do is type in the search term which is in my case "Windows 8" and then type in "filetype:[file type]". In the example below I typed out "Windows 8 filetype:PDF" and look at the results.

What I found was a bunch of files that had Windows 8 in it.  But look what was my first hit which was very cool.  It's a free Ebook and it's a pocket guide for Windows 8.  I downloaded it right away, put it in my Kindle and learned a bunch of tips and techniques.  

I hope you find this tip helpful and you unlock some hidden treasure and amaze your friend with your new Google Kung Fu prowess. 
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Sofia Lambert link
7/18/2024 04:27:57 am

This was a lovely bllog post

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