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What search engine should I use? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 month ago by bpt11@sh.itjust.works to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I used google for most of my life, for the past couple months I’ve been using brave search, but I still end up using google often because google images is far better than brave search images. I’m also worried that maybe brave search isn’t the best choice. What would you guys recommend?

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[–] serenissi@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Google without logging in with ublock is best. No privacy implication, no ads, no ai response.

[–] cyclohexane@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It may be one of the better solutions, but there are certainly privacy implications

[–] serenissi@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Like what? I mean you don't save cookies/local storage either, or use private browsing always.

At most google see your search terms, results you click and your ip address. Unless you're using ipv6 without rotation or with unique prefix there is no identifying information.

[–] cyclohexane@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If you're using something like tor, and rotate on every single search, then that would be ideal.

I assume you're not using tor. That means all your searches can still be linked to you via the network source (ip address, etc.). Google can also use your search patterns to fingerprint you.

[–] serenissi@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Using tor with anything google is a PITA at best.

If you have a generic enough useragent string and using standard ipv4 deployment (shared by many homes and/or rotating, usual isp)/mobile internet/workspace internet it is pretty hard to fingerprint.

I've not seen google fingerprinting with canvas or other weird techniques (though these can be defeated in even standard firefox) yet.