Searching Google Just Got Easier!
Thanks to Andy Lanning, Chief Nerd at Computer Super Secrets for this tip.
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http://www.ComputerSuperSecrets.com Google "Web" search results will first pull up retail sites that want to sell you something. .com = commercial
If you are looking for a manual for your printer, camera or vacuum cleaner, you can search and find one for purchase, OR you can learn this search tip and find a free one to download.
Example: I have a Samsung ML-2510 printer and I have lost the manual. To find one, I use these steps:
Go to Google
Type: Samsung ML-2510 filetype:pdf
The search results will ONLY be pdf file formats. No commercial sales site al all.
In fact, my search result came up with this: [PDF] User's Guide
This same tip applies to Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations
filetype:xls
filetype:ppt
Give it a try and you will save a ton of time.