Browsing the vast expanse of the internet has become an integral part of life and for many, Google stands tall as the undisputed search giant. Likewise, Google Chrome reigns as the go-to browser. 🔍
But, dear reader, let me whisk you away to the world of alternates where your digital adventures await! 🌟
🌟 Enter Startpage: The Stealthy Search Companion
Startpage, a private search engine, stealthily delivers the same search results as that of Google, all while keeping your weird searches under wraps. It’s been my trusty search companion for nearly a year, and I adore it. Fast, responsive, and secure — What more could you ask for? 🚀
While there are alternatives like DuckDuckGo, I find it a tad sluggish. Feel free to dive deeper into various search engines with insights from itsfoss!
🦊 Bidding Farewell to Chrome
Google Chrome, a memory hog with a side of controversial anti-competitive policies. Refusing to play along in the drama, I searched for the best alternative, leading me to Brave and my daily companion, the one and only Firefox. 🫂
Why Firefox, you ask? I blame Chromimum’s monopoly and its connection with, you guessed it, Google. Monopolies, my friend, are bad — they get too comfy, too quick (overly simplified perspective). Plus, there’s the whole manifest V3 saga (a story for another day). 😅
Long story short, I personally dislike Google.
Much like search engines, a plethora of browser alternatives exist. peep itsfoss’s comparison of browsers (It includes Chrome & Chromium + some browsers mentioned in it may not be available to all platforms).
Bonus tip: Equip yourself with an adblocker 🛡 — makes your browsing 10x times better!
🔄 Tying the Digital Knot: Wrapping It Up
Securing your digital tracks is the opening act in the play for a private internet life. Remember you will never be truly private on the internet, but the pursuit itself makes a difference! 🕵️♂️🌐✨