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You should think twice before clicking on ads — even on Google Search
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers can use legitimate-looking ads in search results to trick users into giving up their passwords or installing malware. Here's how to stay safe from malicious ads.
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11 hidden Google Search features that will make your life easier
By Malcolm McMillan last updated
Google search has a ton of cool features that not everyone knows about, from shipment tracking to a timer and stopwatch feature that disappeared recently for a few weeks.
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Google Search just got a handy upgrade for finding things fast — and you can try it now
By Sanjana Prakash last updated
Google has updated its searches with quotes that makes it faster to find phrases or words on a webpage.
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Google is completely shaking up how we search — what you need to know
By Sanjana Prakash published
Google announced at its Search On event that it is redefining its Search and will start including more images and short videos in search results.
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Google just reinvented search with scene exploration — here's how it works
By Mike Prospero last updated
Scene Exploration boosts Google Search by letting you filter products using your smartphone's camera
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Google just changed how we search with 'multisearch' — and you can try it now
By Philip Michaels last updated
A new search feature is available in the Google app for Android and iOS that combines image and text searches to produce more refined results, particularly for shopping queries.
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Google now lets you remove your search results with personal data — here’s how
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's new tool makes it easier to remove your personal information from its search results.
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Google search just got a great upgrade for Android users
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Android users can now wipe the last 15 mins of search history with a single tap.
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How to remove contact details from Google Search
By Peter Wolinski last updated
Google has made it possible to have personal information like email addresses and contact details removed from Search — here's how to do it
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You.com is a Google search alternative promising better privacy — but something's a bit off
By Paul Wagenseil last updated
Privacy-minded search engine You.com is easy to use and looks great, but it's surprisingly intrusive, asking for personal information and insisting that you install a browser extension.
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