What is DuckDuckGo? How to use the search engine as a more private, tracking-free alternative to Google

DuckDuckGo is an alternative search engine that prioritizes its users' personal privacy and security.

How to upgrade your Windows search bar for enhanced productivity - and it's free

This floating Google search bar for Windows might be your next big productivity hack. Here's how to enable it.

I abandoned Google for a search tool that doesn't track me or push AI - and it gets better

ZDNET key takeaways If you want to abandon Google, you can install your own search engine.YaCy is a free, decentralized search engine that can be installed locally.YaCy can be installed on Linux, ...
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Google AI Mode adds 2.5 Pro & Deep Search for subscribers, agentic AI calling for all

Following the announcement at I/O 2025 in May, Google is rolling out Deep Search to AI Mode, as well as letting subscribers access 2.5 Pro. Free users will get access to AI calling in Google Search.

This free Chrome tool cleans up your Google searches - hide AI, sponsored links, and more

Tired of Google AI results? There's a fix for that. This free browser tool hides summaries you didn't ask for. The extension comes from a trusted tech industry editor. I have very mixed feelings about ...
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What Is Google AI Mode & Is It Free To Use?

Bard, Gemini, NotebookLM, AI Overviews, and now AI Mode. Google's AI lineup is a lot to keep up with, and they still aren't putting the brakes on. If you're confused by its latest developments, you're ...