You've got a file that needs opening, or a piece of software that, frankly, sucks. Want to find a better, or maybe free, alternative? One reader has found Google's auto-completing "Suggest" feature a great recommendation engine. We'll let reader Alex tell the tale himself: Mainly, this tip is for when you're looking for a list of products that all fall into a single category. All you have to do is
![Use Google Suggest to Find Software Alternatives](https://cdn-ak-scissors.b.st-hatena.com/image/square/788c4683fccf259b1d899753e250d1c05f52eb05/height=288;version=1;width=512/https%3A%2F%2Fi.kinja-img.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fc_fill%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_center%2Ch_200%2Cq_80%2Cw_200%2Fu0939doeuioaqhspkjyc.png)