• ifItWasUpToMe@lemmy.ca
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    8 days ago

    I very much dislike Google but constantly search stuff on DDG, with little to no success. Then I’ll add !g to the front, and a decent chunk of the time what I’m looking for is top 3, not including all the sponsored shit.

    Are there specific ways you search for DDG to be better?

    • Lag@lemmy.world
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      8 days ago

      I’ve had the exact opposite experience for the past year. I had to switch the default to DDG at work where I need to search for specific model numbers every day. I don’t remember the last time I actually Googled something on the PC or phone (Firefox search bar with DDG default). I only use Google for maps where it’s always been the best.

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      8 days ago

      The only time I ever need to use a google bang is when im searching for something specifically local like a restaurant. DDG uses apple maps and apple maps is complete garbage.

      When I cant find something on DDG and I use the !g 99% of the time I cant find it on google either.

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          7 days ago

          Exactly why the freedom for users to choose between different software is so important :)

    • Scolding7300@lemmy.world
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      8 days ago

      Try search aggregators, at least the fingerprint won’t be attached to you (with some at least)