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[9724anon7537]

Whoogle Search: A self-hosted, ad-free, privacy-respecting metasearch engine

GitHub - benbusby/whoogle-search: A self-hosted, ad-free, privacy-respecting metasearch engine

A self-hosted, ad-free, privacy-respecting metasearch engine - GitHub - benbusby/whoogle-search: A self-hosted, ad-free, privacy-respecting metasearch engine

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[Kubla]

I have been using Brave search but after that accidentally leaked court document that shows Google has been working with the US government using “keyword warrants” to troll for keywords entered into a search bar and then tie it to a users, making it so you have to be leery searching for anything now I have been testing a couple encrypted search engines I found on reedit

Search Encrypt

Gibiru

Just not sure of away to actually test their encryption to see if either are the real deal,

 

[alakazam]

I have been using Qwant for a long time, but use Youcare.world which is a charitable search engine that gives about 80% of the money on ads to a charity, like removing rubbish from the sea, planting trees, planting coral reefs, etc. I know this search engine isn't 100% privacy-friendly but is probably better than Google or some other options.

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[Kubla]

I have been using Brave search but after that accidentally leaked court document that shows Google has been working with the US government using “keyword warrants” to troll for keywords entered into a search bar and then tie it to a users, making it so you have to be leery searching for anything now I have been testing a couple encrypted search engines I found on reedit

Search Encrypt

Gibiru

Just not sure of away to actually test their encryption to see if either are the real deal,

FYI: Doing some research I found that the Search Encrypt is affiliated with the Chinese government so would not use it, instead I am testing MetaGer which uses a proxy to hide your identity, it appears to primarily use Bing results and gives you the option to open result links anonymously.

Both it and Gibiru are fairly quick considering the extra measures to hide your identity.

 

[oldschool]

Gibiru are fairly quick considering the extra measures to hide your identity.

Gibiru results may be anonymous and while it may not track you it uses Google and the tracking that comes with it. I use it and disroot along with Brave.

 

[Kubla]

I will test out Disroot Searx thanks!

And on Gibiru using Google, and all the censorship that comes with it I noticed.

 

[Countryboy_MN]

In my earlier post I stated I was using DuckDuck Go for my go to search engine. But since then I'm kicking the tires on Braves search engine. And I'm also using StartPage..again.

 

[plat]

Is the majority around here still using DDG? I was being a Twit just now and here's a little something. No surprise since there's Bing connections and whatnot.

I'll still use it until someone reports something untoward and then I won't. swisscows anyone?

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PS, tried that one a while back, slow and truncated results Maybe it got better? Don't know myself as I'm addicted to instant results.

 

[Shadowra]

I use DuckDuckGo

 

[Moonhorse]

Using google as search engine, as many other search engines dont do that well with the finnish searches, though duckduckgo is getting there

 

[BryanB]

10 Best Private Search Engines in 2023 (Secure + No Logs)

This guide aims to be the most in-depth resource available on private search engines. For this 2023 update, we examine the best private search engines, search results censorship, and how to keep your data safe and secure when searching online. In today’s world, search engines are a necessity to...

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[oldschool]

Is the majority around here still using DDG?

No way. Horrible results. search.disroot.org (SearX) or startpage for me.

 

[enaph]

Startpage on Safari and Brave Search on Brave

 

[TairikuOkami]

Neeva - Ad-free, private search

Did you know 40% of search results are ads? Created by ex-Google execs, Neeva only shows you real results. No ads or affiliate links ever.

neeva.com

 

[Jonny Quest]

Using google as search engine, as many other search engines dont do that well with the finnish searches, though duckduckgo is getting there

Agree, I like Google search results better. I usually don't have to wonder if it missed something or if I'm not getting something in a search. I know it will be pretty complete and thorough.

 

[oldschool]

Neeva - Ad-free, private search

Did you know 40% of search results are ads? Created by ex-Google execs, Neeva only shows you real results. No ads or affiliate links ever.

neeva.com

Looks like it has potential but the account requirement and free plan limitations are a no-go for me.

 

[BryanB]

ADHD Startups Are Exploding, and Now There's Even a Dedicated Browser - Slashdot

Mike Butcher writes via TechCrunch: SidekickWas it the pandemic? Did everyone follow too many ADHD TikTokers? Have smartphones fried our brains? Whatever the case, there is a boom in ADHD tech solutions, from online drug deliveries to web sites and apps. [...] Now there is a Sidekick, who's...

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[Ink]

Occasionally DuckDuckGo, but mostly the not-so-private Bing AI engine.

I won't use a paid search engine like Brave Search Premium or Neeva Premium.

 

[Jonny Quest]

ADHD Startups Are Exploding, and Now There's Even a Dedicated Browser - Slashdot

Mike Butcher writes via TechCrunch: SidekickWas it the pandemic? Did everyone follow too many ADHD TikTokers? Have smartphones fried our brains? Whatever the case, there is a boom in ADHD tech solutions, from online drug deliveries to web sites and apps. [...] Now there is a Sidekick, who's...

tech.slashdot.org

From the link in your article: ADHD startups are exploding, and now there's even a dedicated browser

To nullify distractions, the browser incorporates AdBlock 2.0; a Focus Mode Timer disables all sounds, badges and notifications for a selected time or indefinitely; a Task Manager organizes your day; and there’s a built-in Pomodoro timer; it also claims to run 3x faster than Chrome, which, apparently, is important for ADHD sufferers. Suffice it to say, it has a number of other distraction-killing features; however, I’m not going to list them all here.

 

[simmerskool]

No way. Horrible results. search.disroot.org (SearX) or startpage for me.

fwiw I tried searx first time, asked to find a German site I've been working with past 2 days, that also sells specific product, and searx did not find it. ddg found it immediately, so did Neeva

searx

searx - a privacy-respecting, hackable metasearch engine

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