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A Search Engine That Changed The Game: Google

By Alternative Number 06 Jan, 2023 180

Google is one of the phenomenal technological companies introduced by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998. Initially, Google was named 'Backrub,' a search engine, and later based on the word 'Googol,' it was changed to Google. The company specialises in internet-related services like search engines, online advertising technologies, software, hardware, etc. Well, this article will walk you through some basics of Google; you can go through it to update your knowledge. You will learn from creating a Google account to contacting them, so stay connected until the end. 

Getting started with google 

  • Google is mainly used to search any topic, word, etc., but to know how it happens, check out the steps below:- 
  • Open any browser or Google.com, and you will see a Google search bar on the screen. 
  • There type any keyword, word, or anything you want to know about 
  • Once you have entered, click on the search button. 
  • A new screen will be opened, having topic-related links and information. 
  • In addition, if you will see it on top, there will be the option to see images, shopping, videos, etc., related to the topic.

Check out Google products and services.

Google provides multiple products and services to make your life easy and smooth. Here you can find the list of some common products and services below for reference. 

  • Google Map
  • Gmail 
  • Google Workspace 
  • Google Classroom 
  • Youtube
  • Google Chrome
  • Google Play 
  • Androids
  • Google Drive, etc

How and why to create a google account? 

As we learned, google provides various products; Do you know how to use them? Well, to use any of the google products, you should have an authorized google account. Once you have the account, log in to it and use your google product. Let's check out the procedure below to create a google account:- 

  • Create the Google account 
  • Open the Google sign page using any regular browser
  • Click on the tab 'create a Gmail account
  • Chose the name and username for the account 
  • Select a strong password 
  • Click on the button 'next' and follow the instruction to complete it 

Use the existing Google email id

  • Get on the Google sign-in page and click on create an account 
  • Provide your name and select 'use my current email id.'
  • Verify the email id using the code you get on the phone or email
  • Complete the verification process and follow the instruction to recover your account   

Secure the Google account using recovery information 

Most of the time, users don't put the recovery information while creating the accounting. But it is an important step, and you must provide the details, including phone number, email, etc. It helps you to recover your Gmail/ Google account during the time your credentials are lost or anyone else using your account. 

Conclusion:- Given above are the basics of Google, and you must learn about it. Besides, visit the Google support page or contact Google customer service directly to know more about it. In case you don't know, how do I reach a human at Google? There are multiple ways. You can call on Google's toll-free number and follow IVR to connect with the live agent. You can also opt for various other contact options, given on the support page, to connect with Google.