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11/07/2004 08:42:45 PM · #1
There's an alternate way to search DPC using Google. Here's the way...

Go to //www.google.com
In the search field, type the following...
border site:dpchallenge.com
It will pull up everything on DPC that includes the word "border" including forum posts, comments, etc.

You can also search your username to find pics, comments, etc...
UserName site:dpchallenge.com

Why am I suggesting this? Well, first of all, one of the biggest server slowdowns is excessive database searches. By using this, you'll offload the server load onto Google instead of DPC.

Secondly, you actually get a "preview" of the results so you don't need to aimlessly click on subjects and try guessing what's inside.

If anyone knows any other Google secrets, feel free to post.
04/14/2005 10:48:43 AM · #2
remember this trick while the search is non-funtional
04/14/2005 11:17:14 AM · #3
Coolio Iglesias! Thanks for the heads up on the neat trick.
04/14/2005 11:21:09 AM · #4
For those amongst us with poor vocab, the Google define: keyword is very useful.

define:camera
04/14/2005 11:37:51 AM · #5
hey that's cool now I can do all photo-searches from google images and it does work great !!
04/14/2005 12:23:01 PM · #6
Better yet, install the free Google toolbar, and you can search the site from within dpc. Just type your keyword(s), then to the right, click the dropdown box and select "Current Site".

-Chad
04/14/2005 03:08:32 PM · #7
Great ideas everyone!

04/14/2005 04:47:56 PM · #8
an even better idea would be to replace the mostly broken search function with an embedded google search...
04/14/2005 05:53:42 PM · #9
Originally posted by Gordon:

an even better idea would be to replace the mostly broken search function with an embedded google search...


How's that?

Message edited by author 2005-04-14 17:57:36.
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