There is a Google toolbar extension [that is very good]. Once installed, you can hide it or show it with control + F8. It gives you access to every kind of Google resource there is. Works smoothly, I recommend it. [The Google item up on the right of your screen is just a simple Google access. The extension is much more complete and flexible.]
I keep typing things into that Google thing on the top right, but can't actually get it to go anywhere.
I try double clicking, I try dropping the box down...I even found and put up the "GO" button from the Customize Options and placed it on the toolbar.....but nothing seems to make that Google..... GO.