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Tech Tips and Advice from the Experts at Dynamic Edge

This Google Tip Compliments of…

…none other than Bruce F. McCully, Founder of Dynamic Edge, Inc. Just remember, you heard it here first, folks!

If you’re one of those people who struggles with conversions — think: metric, liquid, monetary or other — who just cringes when people say they ran a 5K, this tip is for you. Yes, Google does have feelings… and it cares about its users who are incrementally challenged.

So, the next time you need to find out what your $35 American dollars will buy you when you cross the border into Mexico, visit your friends at Google and let them do the mathing for you! Here’s how it works:

1. Go to Google.
2. In the search bar, tell Google what you want to convert.

Example:

3. Click “Google Search” button and…
4. Get Results.

Wow! Now that sounds like a really good deal! … I wonder how many margaritas that would buy. Hmmm…

Other common conversions would be for non-runner types. See the following:

… and for those preparing for chef school or applying for work at a bakery…

Google can convert just about anything you need to know. All you have to figure out on your own is what units you’re converting from and to. It’s so easy that even I can do it. Try it yourself at www (dot) google (dot) com.

Thanks, Bruce for this handy tip!

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