Tech Tips for Parents
Search Tools
The Internet is loaded with information. The frustration, though, is finding what you are looking for. The following websites link you to search engines as well as a helpful resource for guiding you through the process of finding what you want on the net.
Google - This is one of the most popular search tools on the Internet. It gives you the ability to search both in a simple and advanced environment. (Includes a safe search filter, found under preferences)
Yahoo - Yahoo is both a search engine and directory. This helps you to search by providing different categories for you to look through. This engine also allows you to set parental controls to help track where each member of the family has visited. (Found under preferences)
Yahoo! Kids - This search engine is a kid friendly version of Yahoo.
Ask Jeeves - Need to find something but don't know where to start? Just ask Jeeves in simple english, and Jeeves will help you find what you are looking for. Also includes an Ask Jeeves for kids as well as search tools for specific types of information.
Dogpile - Dogpile is a search tool that searches other search engines, giving you an even wider choice of websites that meet your needs.
The Spider's Apprentice - this is a useful site that easily explains how search engines work and how to get the most out of your searches.
