Windows 10: DuckDuckGo vs. Google Fail

Discus and support DuckDuckGo vs. Google Fail in Browsers and Email to solve the problem; I switched to Duck about 6 + months ago after reading about Duck's improved privacy search criteria but I have come to find out that more often then... Discussion in 'Browsers and Email' started by phaedruspress, Apr 2, 2020.

  1. PHAEDRUSPRESS
    phaedruspress Win User

    DuckDuckGo vs. Google Fail


    I switched to Duck about 6 + months ago after reading about Duck's improved privacy search criteria but I have come to find out that more often then not Duck's search does not lead to the results that I am looking for. Now I am the first to admit that I might be "searching" incorrectly but if so I'll let others school me.

    I use Brave browser. The only extensions I have enabled are uBlock Origin generic (installed it and made no alterations) and DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials. When I search for "consumer reports may 2020" with no parenthesis in Duck this is what I get:

    consumer reports may 2020 at DuckDuckGo

    No info on consumer reports may 2020.

    However still using brave if I go to GOOGLE and search for "consumer reports may 2020" with no parenthesis I get the exact info I am looking for:

    consumer reports may 2020 - Google Search

    If I search for "consumer reports may 2020" WITH parenthesis in Duck still nothing.

    So is that just the trade off using Duck or do I need to tweak the settings. Frankly when I can get away with it I prefer set it and forget it and I am not of the mind to go bat shit crazy making all kinds of adjustments to Duck or uBlock Origin. GOOGLE most likely already know more about me then my family so I am thinking of just going back to GOOGLE's search engine. Thoughts appreciated. TIA.

    :)
     
    phaedruspress, Apr 2, 2020
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  2. GOLFER78
    golfer78 Win User

    DuckDuckGo

    What is DuckDuckGo popup when using Google
     
    golfer78, Apr 2, 2020
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  3. ROHN007
    Rohn007 Win User
    DuckDuckGo

    DuckDuckGo is an alternate front end for Google. They claim to not store user info so they don't use it to filter searchs, there no advertising. In theory it should be faster. Here is the wiki page for it:
    DuckDuckGo - Wikipedia

    I don't know why it would pop up at random. It can be set as the default search engine, but that is an all the time setting.
     
    Rohn007, Apr 2, 2020
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  4. XYLEE DEL
    Xylee Del Win User

    DuckDuckGo vs. Google Fail

    problem uninstalling google chrome

    Hi,

    Since you already uninstalled Google Chrome using the Programs and Features, Google notifications may still be running in the background processes. We suggest that you follow these steps on how to end the Google Chrome process:

    • On your keyboard, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
    • Select Task Manager.
    • Under Processes, locate Google Notifications or Google Chrome.
    • Right click on them and select End Task.
    • Double check under Programs and Features if Google Chrome is completely gone.

    Let us know if these steps worked.
     
    Xylee Del, Apr 2, 2020
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