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Search engines are a great way to navigate
the Internet and find exactly what you want!
One of the great features of the Internet is the amount of
information it contains. Information that used to be limited
to regional distribution via newspapers, television, and flyers
is now available on a national and even global basis. But
all this newly available information comes at a price: confusion.
Don't worry! Another great thing about the Internet is that
people come up with solutions for its problems. Enter Internet
Guides and Search Engines...
You can enter keywords (such as agriculture, weather, education)
and the Search Engines will seek out Web Sites that contain
the information that you requested. There are many different
types of Search Engines, and we have collected the best of
the bunch in order to make your Internet experience more effective
and enjoyable.
If you don't find what you're looking for using one Search
Engine, try another. The results will vary from engine to
engine. Try to be specific about the topic you're searching
for.
One handy shortcut to keep in mind is the search wildcard,
which can be either a question mark (?) or an asterisk (*)
inserted anywhere between your keywords. This comes in handy
when you want to be able to find slight variations of your
search terms. For example, garden? will find web sites for
gardens, gardening, gardeners, and so on.
Each Search Engine has explanitory notes on how to properly
use it for the best results. Simply click on any Search Engine
below, and off you go!
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