Thinking of using DuckDuckGo as my default browser, any things I should be ware of before


Logical Ron

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Hello,
I am thinking about using DuckDuckGo as my default browser, if anyone has any negative results I would appreciate it if you replied to my post.

Is it Chrome that tracks me or is it Google search engine?

I used Google as my home page and wondering if do that with DuckDuckGo would be defeating the reason I am wanted to switch to using it?

Thanks in advance
 

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I use DuckDuckGo as my default Search extension on Firefox, not seeing any issues. I've been offered their browser but haven't tried it yet.

Is it Chrome that tracks me or is it Google search engine?
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Aren't Google and Chrome conjoined at the hip?

Then there's Edge.
Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome are both popular web browsers built on the same Chromium engine, but they differ in features and user experience. Chrome is known for its simplicity and extensive extension library, while Edge offers unique features like vertical tabs and integrated AI tools, making it a strong competitor.
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Winuser said:
DuckDuckGo is a search engine. I heard awhile back that they made some kind of agreement with Microsoft. I did a search and this is just one of the sites I found. DuckDuckGo browser allows Microsoft trackers due to search agreement
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They do have a browser now.
duckduckgo.com

Download the DuckDuckGo Browser for Windows

DuckDuckGo for Windows is a free browsing app that gives you comprehensive online privacy protection by default. Protection. Privacy. Peace of mind.
duckduckgo.com duckduckgo.com
 

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Logical Ron said:
Is it Chrome that tracks me or is it Google search engine?
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Yes. Chrome does some tracking on its own, but most browsers do, to some degree. Things like your IP address, your user agent string, installed fonts and screen resolution. If you use the Google search engine, more tracking is possible. If you're signed in to Google while using Google search, it's even worse, in terms of privacy.
 

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Winuser said:
DuckDuckGo browser allows Microsoft trackers due to search agreement
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One of the many many reasons, I do not like DDG as a company, I use it's search engine out of necessity, but I do not trust them.
 

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pseymour said:
They also make browsers.
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Yes I downloaded the DuckDuckGo browser. Trying it out and was wondering if anyone was having issues with the browser not the extension.
 

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DuckDuckGo seems about as good as any browser. I use it for YouTube to block ads.
 

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Fabler2 said:
I use DDG search engine as well as Bing. None of them are trustworthy IMHO
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Thanks for all the replies, I agree and don't trust any browser, I am switching to DuckDuckGo because you can delete all browsing data with one keystroke.
When using Chrome I had to use Ccleaner but Chrome made some updates and now my browsing history is not cleaned when the browser is closed. Ccleaner has to figure out what Chrome changed. So I will use DuckDuckGo and sees what happens.


ON the positive about DDG is Chrome and Firefox made changes so now we can't use Dragon in anything that is open in Chrome. Like this forum for example.... I have to hand type when I used to talk and dragon did the typing.

I can still use Dragon with DDG
 

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Neither Ccleaner nor Glary Utilities have menu settings to clean DDG.
 

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zbook said:
Neither Ccleaner nor Glary Utilities have menu settings to clean DDG.
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DDG has it own feature that cleans browsing
 

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pseymour said:
They also make browsers.
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I never new that. When I was searching for DuckDuckGo all I saw was it as being a search engine. There was a time that I used DuckDuckGo. But only because they were suppose to more private then the others search engines. When I found out that they made a deal with MS I decided what the heck and went back to using Google. I also use Bing on occasion.
 

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I've used Edge (Chromium) and Bing for almost 4 years and haven't noticed any problems with cleanliness. :what:
 

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I have no problem with Microsoft telemetry as long as it makes products better and contains none of my personal data.
 

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    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel Ultra 7 155H
    Memory
    16gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Arc integrated
    Hard Drives
    SSD
ungoogled-chromium

Google API Keys

setx GOOGLE_API_KEY "AIzaSyCkfPOPZXDKNn8hhgu3JrA62wIgC93d44k"
setx GOOGLE_DEFAULT_CLIENT_ID "811574891467.apps.googleusercontent.com"
setx GOOGLE_DEFAULT_CLIENT_SECRET "kdloedMFGdGla2P1zacGjAQh"
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI MS-7D98
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-13490F
    Motherboard
    MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI
    Memory
    2 x 16 Patriot Memory (PDP Systems) PSD516G560081
    Graphics Card(s)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12G (GV-N4070WF3OC-12GD)
    Sound Card
    Bluetooth Аудио
    Monitor(s) Displays
    INNOCN 15K1F
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD_BLACK SN770 250GB
    KINGSTON SNV2S1000G (ELFK0S.6)
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W
    Case
    CG560 - DeepCool
    Cooling
    ID-COOLING SE-224-XTS / 2 x 140Mm Fan - rear and top; 3 x 120Mm - front
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 RGB TKL
    Mouse
    Corsair KATAR PRO XT
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender Antivirus
    Other Info
    https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66553205
I use FFox. I know, they still track LOL. But they at least make some efforts.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel Ultra 7 155H
    Memory
    16gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Arc integrated
    Hard Drives
    SSD
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