Other than entering URL and perform a search, you can make use of the Omnibox (aka the address bar) to perform a quick Mathematics calculation.
Simply type your sum, like “9 + 5 = ” and the result will show up immediately in the drop down.

From the archive. This article was published before Make Tech Easier joined Brown Brothers Media in April 2026, under the publication’s previous ownership and editorial process.
Other than entering URL and perform a search, you can make use of the Omnibox (aka the address bar) to perform a quick Mathematics calculation.
Other than entering URL and perform a search, you can make use of the Omnibox (aka the address bar) to perform a quick Mathematics calculation.
Simply type your sum, like “9 + 5 = ” and the result will show up immediately in the drop down.

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