In today's digital world, you cannot take a step without using Google. We all use it effectively and efficiently in our personal and professional lives. Although Google is a master of every top application these days, it was not so always. Introduced in year 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Ph.D. students, it was initially named Googol, a play referring to zero and then 100 zero. Began its journey as a search engine, and it is now a multinational company dealing with advertising, cloud computing, quantum computing, etc. Describing Google as an article is just impossible; here, we have come up with the Basics. So let's get started. 

Google- A search engine 

From the beginning, Google has been used primarily as a search engine. You can also use this feature by following the steps below:

• To start, open a browser and go to the Google search engine 
• In the search box, type the word, keyword, question, or sentence that you want to search, and hit 'search.' 
• The new page shows results from several web pages
• You can check these links to get the answers to your query 
• If you want, narrow your search by applying appropriate filters 

Introducing Google account 

Google has several products and services, and to use them, you first need a Google account. Only then, can you access all of its products and services. So, how do you create a Google account? Check the details: 

Sign up to create a Gmail account

• To begin, open the Google sign-in page online 
• Open the sign-up link and furnish the details required in the form
• Create your account, and it is time to set up a strong password for it 
• Continue with the instructions on the screen and soon, you will be able to create the account 

Google account recovery process

• For some reason, if you lost the account credentials and want to recover them, go to the Google account login page 
• Provide the username and email id, and click 'Forgot password.'   
• Choose your recovery option on the screen. Let's select a phone number 
• Now you will receive a code from Google on your phone; insert it on the screen to verify the account 
• Create a new password for the lost account, and you can now easily access the account

Google products and services 

Google products and services play an important role in making our lives simple and easy. Whether you need to find a direction or connect with your loved one on a video call, you will find Google everywhere. The list below includes some of the most common Googe products and services; you can take a look at:

• Google Drive
• Google Meet
• Google Maps
• Classroom 
• Google workspace 
• Youtube
• Calendar 
• Youtube 
• Google Play
• Gmail 
• Photos 
• Documents, etc

Conclusion: The information above helps you learn some basic details about Google and how to use it. For more information or if you have any doubts, talk to Google customer service. Can I talk to Google? The answer is yes; you can call the Google helpline and follow the prompt to speak with its agent.