Search Techniques
How to Choose the Right Search Engine for Your Specific Task: A Field Guide from 400+ Test Queries
Stop defaulting to Google for everything. I ran 400+ queries across 8 search engines to build a practical framework for matching the right tool to your specific task.
How to Search for Past Versions of Websites Using Wayback Machine
Master Wayback Machine search with my hands-on testing framework. Learn URL tricks, CDX API queries, and how to find deleted pages, old designs, and historical data.
How to Search for Scholarships and Grants Online Effectively: A Hands-On Tester's Playbook
I tested 15 scholarship search platforms and 40+ advanced search strings over 60 days. Here's the exact workflow that found $10,400 in funding.
I Spent 30 Days Testing OSINT Search Methods — Here's What Actually Finds Real Information
Hands-on OSINT search testing for investigators and journalists: real tools, real queries, and what actually surfaces verifiable open source intelligence.
10 Common Online Search Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
I wasted 4 hours a week searching wrong. These 10 common search mistakes cost me time and money. Here's how I fixed them with simple, tested techniques.
How I Search for Free Stock Photos Without Licensing Nightmares
Practical testing of stock photo sites, search operators, and licensing checks—how to find royalty-free images safely without getting sued.
How I Spent a Weekend Verifying 10 Viral News Stories — Here's Every Search Trick That Worked
A step-by-step fact-checking workflow to spot fake news using search operators, reverse image search, and source verification.
Boolean Operators Google: The Only Guide You'll Need for Precise Searches in 2026
Stop wading through irrelevant results. I tested 47 boolean operator combinations over 30 days. Here's every refined search technique that actually works.
I Spent a Weekend Verifying 10 Viral News Stories — Here's Every Search Trick That Worked
A frontend engineer's hands-on guide to verifying news with advanced search techniques—tested on 10 real viral claims.
How to Spot Fake News Using Advanced Fact-Checking Searches
I tested 12 advanced search techniques to spot fake news. Here's my step-by-step framework for verifying news online with real examples.