Just received a very high horsepower Dell for running AutoCAD and REVIT. Am in the process of setting up a lot of stuff.I use Firefox for my browser and have used ixquick for the search engine. I have heard it is (was?) a good one for general overall privacy. Any opinion on this one or is there a better one if privacy/ security is a concern?Thanks.

It still is pretty good for privacy. DuckDuckGo is another one that is good for Privacy.

All if not most browsers have a private web search option, including on the Mac/Safari. In Edge it's "New InPrivate Windows". The option may be worded differently, but it's the same function.

naturist wrote:Another fan of Duck Duck GoAnd one more!

StartPage... the world's most private search engine.That's what they say on their webpage.

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hotpepperkid
Explorer
Jul 21, 2018
I use dogpile
Horizon170
Explorer
Jul 21, 2018
DuckDuckGo for me and I find any and everything I need.
Marvin
Irover
Explorer
Jul 21, 2018
I use Opera browser and DDG which has a built in VPN; aka:Very Private Network! Had it for over 3 years. Also use Malwarebytes and ESet antivirus!
mr__ed
Explorer
Jul 20, 2018
moisheh wrote:
Are you willing to sacrifice the quality of the search engine for the privacy. Anyone who worries about privacy should never connect to the network!!
moisheh
Explorer
Jul 20, 2018
Are you willing to sacrifice the quality of the search engine for the privacy. Anyone who worries about privacy should never connect to the network!!
mr__ed
Explorer
Jul 17, 2018
I use Edge browser and Bing search engine. Haven't noticed anything suspicious. Also use Nord VPN.
Range_Maggot_Bo
Explorer
Jul 17, 2018
magicbus wrote:
Biggest mistake I ever made was to install Duck Duck Go. Have had nothing but problems since the day I installed it. VERY big mistake on my part. Registry problems, connection problems, etc. My computer guru told me it comes bundled with some units and he heard it's been a big problem. But that's me. Sounds like these other guys are doing just fine with it. Anyway, went back to good 'ol spy-on-you-all-the-time Google.

Hate to question your computer guru, but you do not "install" a search engine. You simply tell your browser to use a particular web site like google, bing, DuckDuckGo, etc when performing a search. It sounds like you installed some malware that tricks the unknowing into thinking they are doing the right thing.

Dave

Yeah, perhaps I worded it wrong; I'm not much on computers, but "install" or whatever you want to call it- Duck Duck Go has been a problem since day one. I've been thoroughly checked for malware etc. DDG messed with my registry. I think that's what was told to me. Again, I'm very ignorant when it comes to computers...
magicbus
Explorer II
Jul 17, 2018
wa8yxm wrote:
Since privacy on the net is a myth. I just use Google.
How true. Yesterday I typed an email using my gmail account. In the email I referenced an attachment. When I clicked Send a window popped up saying "You mentioned an attachment in your message but did not attach one". I'm not sure if I'm glad to be saved from the blunder or concerned they are reading my email as I type it! :B

Dave
d3500ram
Explorer III
Jul 17, 2018
wa8yxm wrote:
Since privacy on the net is a myth. I just use Google.

'Prolly true!.... lemme see what snopes says about it:W
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Jul 17, 2018
Since privacy on the net is a myth. I just use Google.

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