Google search tip: Search within numerical ranges using the ... operator. If you’d like to find information about marketing books that were published in the last 5 years, you could use this search:

Increase the social buzz surrounding your next event. Include the designated Twitter hash tag on attendee name tags.

Turn your Facebook status update into a word cloud or add a "dislike button" to your comment.

When you're tweeting advice or tips, save at least 20 characters so that followers can retweet you along with a comment of their own.

Subscribe to the RSS feed on the Google Analytics Back to Basics blog for a regular dose of tips and tricks.

Download this app before you hit the stores this holiday season. You'll receive instant mobile deal alerts from participating stores when you walk in the door. Early adopters include Best Buy, Macy's and more.

Oops! You've gotten your cell phone wet. Learn how to save it.

Is your mobile phone battery running low? Turn off the vibration function and keep your ringer on low. The vibration function eats up your battery life more quickly.

Looking for a little more search privacy? Delete the words that auto-populate in your personal Google search box.

Your Twitter bio allows 160 characters. Use it as an opportunity to grow your email list by adding a link to your email newsletter sign-up.

Find out which websites are linking to your site, or to another site you're interested in. Try typing: link:http:// enter your url here into Google.

What time is it in Frankfurt? Google "what time is it" followed by the name of the city, to get the local time in any location.

Add your latest blog topic to your email signature. You can do it manually or utilize a service like Wisetamp, for Gmail, to do it for you.

Next time your technologically challenged family member calls you for computer support -- save yourself a headache and send them this link. They'll be able to create a screen recording of the issue they're experiencing for your troubleshooting viewing pleasure.

Give your YouTube channel a makeover. Learn how to add a background image, pick your perfect color scheme, feature your best videos, and more.

You can add a plus (“+”) sign and any words/numbers of your choice after your email username to help sort your Gmail. E.g. Finn+spam@gmail.com. This allows you to create a filter for mail that comes in, using the referenced email address.

If you make a spelling mistake while typing in Skype chat, hit the up arrow on your keyboard. This will highlight your last entry and allow you to correct your error. The correction will appear on your Skype screen as well as the screen of the person you're chatting to.

If you want your Google search results to display only files of a specific type, use the modifier "filetype." For example, if you’re looking to find PowerPoint presentations on "Digital Media" search for "Digital media filetype: ppt."

Use this service every time you book a flight, hotel or car rental online. Forward your email confirmation to plans@tripit.com and the service will separate and record all pertinent details including confirmation numbers, times, dates, flight numbers and more.

Next time you're using Microsoft Word and find yourself in need of a little more document security, encrypt your work with a password. Try File > Info > Protect Document > Encrypt with Password, or, File > Prepare > Encrypt, with variations occurring among versions of Microsoft Word.

A newly released study suggests that Facebook posts made by auto-posting apps such as HootSuite and TweetDeck receive an average of 70% fewer likes and clicks.

A recent Google study says that 77% of smartphone users visit search engines and 90% of these searches result in an action. Make sure your SEO strategy takes mobile search into account. Utilize the free Google Adwords Keyword Research tool to filter options for mobile devices.

Keep track of your trick-or-treaters this Halloween using Google Latitude. This free app and service allows family members to receive real-time location information, viewable on a map, with a moving marker displaying your traveling boys and ghouls.

Unhappy with the recent Gmail redesign? Check out this list of userstyles and usercripts to customize your email space.

Utilize this Chrome browser extension to create a logo for your blog, website, or for social networks. This add-on allows you to add and scale an image, apply text and export it as a PNG without the need for an image editor.

How secure is your password? Enter it here and find out how long it would take someone to crack it as well as recommendations for improving your security.

Next time you happen upon a file extension that you don't recognize, head over to Wolfram Alpha to utilize their built-in tool that tells you what it is and the necessary programs needed to open it.

LCD monitors, laptops, touch screens -- learn how to clean your technical gadgets without causing any damage.

There's a wealth of content available on YouTube, but you're not always in the right setting to watch everything you want to see. Luckily, you can save content to watch later. Find this option on YouTube under the "add to" icon below the video window. For embedded videos, select the plus sign on the menu bar at the bottom to add to your "Watch Later" list.

If you're looking for more information on a location before you travel there, consider utilizing the Wikipedia layer for Google Maps. Click on the menu at the top right of your Google Map and select "Wikipedia" to display articles that correspond to each area.

Tired of the infiltration of spammy comments on Google+ posts? A new Google Chrome browser extension called "Nuke Comments on Google+" allows users to delete spam comments on posts and block users with one click. Once you install the browser extension you'll see a new button sitting next to comments that say “Nuke”.

Learn how to use Twitter's search to engage with prospects. Go to http://twitter.com/search, and use these advanced search operators: Use near:"city" to find local results (e.g., restaurant near:"Milwaukee" or near:"Chicao, IL"). Use within:25mi, for example, to narrow down your search range by distance, in miles, to the city you've selected. Use -http (minus sign http) to make sure that none of the tweets contain links. Use ? (question mark) to display tweets with a question. Use "search phrase" (in quotation marks) to search for an exact phrase.