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TygrBright

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6. Try DuckDuckGo!

Reply to AgingAmerican (Original post)

Wed Mar 5, 2014, 04:26 PM

Mar 2014

At the moment, its algorithm isn't as well-developed as Google's, but that's partly because the user base is smaller. DDG is committed to refining the algorithm based on user behavior, and not only do they have a cleaner user interface, they don't track your searches.

helpfully,
Bright

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Does anyone else find Google becoming unusable? [View all] AgingAmerican Mar 2014 OP

Adblock Plus n/t PrestonLocke Mar 2014 #1

I have adblock plus installed AgingAmerican Mar 2014 #2

Check that your adblock is indeed enabled PrestonLocke Mar 2014 #4

From the google page, ManiacJoe Mar 2014 #3

Ghostery works well for that. RC Mar 2014 #5

Try DuckDuckGo! TygrBright Mar 2014 #6

DuckDuckGo hermetic Mar 2014 #7

sounds like a virus n/t Pharaoh Mar 2014 #8