Search Tips
How to Search Academic Papers and Research Databases: 4 Weeks, 200+ Queries, One Workflow
I tested Google Scholar, PubMed, arXiv and more for a month. Here's the exact workflow for finding papers fast—including the search strings that actually work.
How to Search Reddit Like a Pro: Advanced Tips, Operators, and Third-Party Tools
Master Reddit search with tested operators, third-party tools, and site: queries. Learn how to find niche threads and real answers in minutes.
Google Search Operators: I Tested 68 Commands in 30 Days — the 23 That Actually Find Anything
I spent a month testing 68 Google search operators across 1,200+ queries. These 23 commands actually work, plus exact examples and pitfalls to avoid.
I Spent a Weekend Testing Google Search Operators — Here Are the 47 Commands That Actually Find Anything
47 Google search operators tested hands-on to find hidden files, filter results, and save hours. Includes real queries and a comparison table.
How to Search YouTube Videos Like a Pro Using Filters
Stop scrolling endlessly. I tested 50+ YouTube search filters and operators over 30 days — here's exactly how to find any video in seconds.
I Spent 30 Days Testing Wildcard Searches: Here's How the Asterisk Technique Finds Anything Faster
Learn how to use wildcard search techniques and asterisk search tricks to find files, documents, and web results faster than ever.
I Tracked 47 Price Drops Over 90 Days: My Complete Framework to Find Best Deals Online
A frontend engineer's hands-on framework for finding products and the best deals online using search modifiers, price tracking tools, and tested strategies.
How to Find Email Addresses of Professionals and Companies (2026 Methods)
I tested 8 email lookup methods on 200 contacts. Here's what actually works for finding professional email addresses using search engines, tools, and manual techniques.
I Stop Missing Breaking News Now: How to Set Up Google News Alerts That Actually Work
Stop drowning in noise. I tested Google News alerts for 30 days—here's how to build a custom news feed with keyword tracking that surfaces what matters.
How to Use Search to Compare Products and Prices Online: A Frontend Engineer's Testing Framework
A hands-on guide to mastering product and price comparison searches, from advanced operators to privacy tools, based on real-world testing.