Google is so entrenched when it comes tofinding information on the internet, we named the act after it.
However, not every question can be answered by the first page of results.
Google will tell you everyday things likehow many ounces are in a cup.
Wolfram Alpha can tell you about median salaries in a given field, orperform key financial calculations.
you’ve got the option to even estimate yourblood alcohol content.
The site is excellent at in-depth research and calculations that go beyond web search results.
One of its most useful tools, though, is the Wayback Machine.
It crawls websites and saves a snapshot of the sites it visits.
you’ve got the option to view any site in its archive as it appeared in the past.
It’s also incredibly dense and difficult to sift through.
Topsy makes it easier.
It can filter by time range, collects videos, photos, or links, and even analyzes sentiment.
It can even determine which accounts have the most influence on a topic.
Use Forums to Get Answers From Real People
Not every question has a simple, direct answer.
Here are some of the best resources to start your search with.
However, users can create subreddits that focus on whatever they want.
Reddit can even help you finduseful subreddits.
StackExchange Answers Your Questions Categorically
Much like Reddit, StackExchange has sub-communities devoted to particular topics frombicyclestobeer.
Of course, start by searching for your question in case someone else has already asked it.
It’s not only Android phones, either.
you’ve got the option to find information for Windows Phone and even some iOS posts.
It’s not all coupon alerts, so if you haven’t dived in, take a look.
BodyBuilding.com(Fitness and Exercise):Accountability is essential for getting in shape or learning to eat well.
These are just a few, but there aretons of othersfor nearly every topic imaginable.
From anime to music, architecture to aviation.
Many forums can be dense, but don’t be put off by walls of text.
However, just because something is the top resultdoesn’t mean it’s right.
Always Read the Comments
Many of the resources we’ve listed above also have voting systems.
Of course, you should always take this into the context of the community itself.
Often, different communities will upvote different perspectives based on where you ask.
This is particularly useful in low-traffic threads like obscure computer problems.
Investigate the Source of Information
Being persuasive and being correct are not always the same thing.
Before you accept that something you’ve read is true,investigate it.
Check their sources (if they even list them).
Find out who the person is giving you advice.
If an accountant has suggestions on dealing with credit card debt, that’s okay.
Unfortunately, pre-written guides can’t offer the same flexibility.
For example, Lifehacker sub-blog Hackerspace runs aweekly open threadwhere readers can ask each other questions about any topic.
Frequent commenter Moongot adviceon TV that was on sale.
