Sunday, February 15, 2015

Search Engines

WolframAlpha

After using the WolframAlpha search engine I found it to be quite a useful tool.  With it you have the ability to solve advanced calculations through use of a search bar.  You also have the ability to look up more information about an equation or theory as well.  All you have to do is type your formula or equation into the search bar and it will begin to do the calculating for you.  I think this is a great way to find help with difficult mathematical problems.

WolframAlpha Search Engine


Bing

Bing would be most useful for minding prevalent news information.  When you go to the cite it already has popular stories for you to click on.  If that is not what you are interested in then you can simply use the search bar to find what you are looking for.  This is a great alternative to Google and I've personally never used this source, I'm sure it would be helpful to those looking to find interesting and relevant news stories.

Bing


DuckDuckGo

The DuckDuckGo search engine was quite similar to Bing.  You simply go to it and you are then presented with a search bar.  You then type into the search bar whatever you are looking for and the website will pull up different web pages concerning the topic you searched.  Also it will bring up an example or definition if what you are searching for asks for this.  The engine also advertises that it is the "search engine that doesn't track you", so if you like that then this is certainly for you.  I think this is a useful engine that can bring up information you're looking for quite well.

DuckDuckGo


Dogpile

Dogpile is a search engine that combines multiple search engines.  All you have to do type in it's search bar whatever you want and it will bring you multiple pages across the web.  This is a good engine to use in order to find articles or websites with particular information, however it may not give you that quick hit of information that you would want from just a small search.    I'd recommend using this to find websites with particular information you're looking for though, because it pulls in a large amount from multiple search engines.

Dogpile


Yahoo!

Yahoo is both a search engine and also a main news source for people.  When you go to the page you see the typical search bar, but there is also a flood of news information.  This search engine is wonderful for looking up information and finding websites and also being able to see important news information without having to go buy a newspaper.  Either go search what you will in the search bar or simply browse the news as it cycles through on the page, Yahoo! is a wonderful search engine to use to gain information.

Yahoo!


Ixquick

Ixquick advertises itself as "the world's most private search engine".  Much like DuckDuckGo, if you're into the privacy of using a search engine then this engine will be for you.  It's a simple to use search engine.  All you need to do is type into the search bar whatever information you're looking for and you are given the best results from your search.  I would recommend this only if you're seeking to be private, because in my opinion there are better search engines for you to use.

Ixquick


Ask.com

Ask.com is quite a useful search engine.  You may think by the name that you must imply a question, but that is misleading.  Go to the site and type into the search bar whatever you are looking for and you will be given links to the best sources to find what you are looking for.  It also will give you a quick hit of information if you're question is easily answered.  I would recommend this search engine definitely.  It is quick and easy to use and provides reliable information every time and it also poses a question of the day, which is fun and gives the search engine a bit more life.

Ask.com


Aol Search

Aol Search is a quick and easy to use search engine.  When the page loads up you're presented with a search bar.   You just type in what you're searching for and it will bring up the most relevant pages and articles for what you're looking to find.   The search engine is also enhanced by Google.  I would recommend this if you're looking to find good information and articles.  It doesn't have as much liveliness as other pages, which may offer a fun question or pose news articles, but it is still a good information engine.

Aol Search



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