Do You Have A Best Friend Named Google? | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

Do You Have A Best Friend Named Google?

A lifeline of information.

133
Do You Have A Best Friend Named Google?

I must admit, I use Google for just about everything. If you ask me about my friendship with Wikipedia, it didn't last long. From research for article writing, to how to know the answers to what I don't know, Google is my lifeline of information. I check facts that I'm not sure about and look for information on different designers and celebrity relationships. The list for me is almost endless. I Google a lot, but from the popularity of Google, as Sam Smith would say "I know I'm not the only one."

Even people who escape to the library wind up using google. So, what if you didn't have a best friend named Google? Would library card catalogs find an increase in usage because people would have to go the library again to get information?

Remember Encyclopedias? When there were volumes and volumes of thick books with useful information all in one place. Encyclopedias were so magical to me until I realized that you could be reading not only out of date information but the wrong information. In order to get the latest update, you had to wait for them to be reprinted and distributed. You could also turn to Wikipedia, but that's only if you want a source that's not credible and has been changed more than once. You could also watch the news or catch up on the newspaper, but sometimes they are printed the day before. You could also read a magazine, but just remember most of them are monthly issued and a lot could happen during the month of their publication.

As a commuter in NYC, Google maps has definitely saved my life more times than I can count on my fingers. Imagine all the stranded travelers who lost their way and needed to find their way back? Who doesn't rely on Google Maps for public transport, car and walking directions? Google maps changed the way we searched and found business entities and stores. Running a search and obtaining a result with the exact location of the entity on a map simply redesigned our expectations in a way that no other search engine could have achieved.

Google is one of those amazing applications that keeps evolving and innovating to keep us all hooked. What started out as a simple search engine has now become a global phenomenon that most of us turn to whenever we need anything. Of course, the number one reason for Google’s greatness is its super fast and extraordinarily thorough web search.The first page of results is usually all you’ll need and the little summary following the main hit is ideal to decide if a site is click worthy.

When Gmail first came out, what made it so unique was its massive mail storage. There was so much space that all emails could be retained without any fears of blocked mailboxes and returned emails.

The Google ‘image’ search utility provides all users the opportunity to find the pictures we need without having to get into any specific clip art or image website. It’s so easy to do and generates so many results that we end up with an array of options to choose from; ideal for any work or home project. The Google mobile application also rocks. It provides all the web-based utilities on the handset, not to mention Google Voice search which allows you to find anything on your phone by saying it out loud. While there are translation tools available online, Google’s is by far the most reliable. Most of all, it helps you understand what a page is about even if it's in a completely alien language.

I have the best search engine in the world to help me find what I need. My best friend is constantly innovating and looking for new ways to make our lives simpler. It knows most of my secrets and finishes my sentences in the search bar before I do. How can we not be thankful for a friend like Google?

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

180210
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

7272
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

452494
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

23290
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments