Techlore Surveillance Report Q&A: What Search Engine(s) Do We Use?
Aug 15, 2024
Discover the search engines favored for privacy, like Brave Search, while questioning the reliability of meta search alternatives. The hosts tackle the challenges of data removal, suggesting a blend of automated and manual methods. Explore the intriguing intersection of technology and finance, discussing privacy in stock platforms and the ethics of signal jammers. Learn how to enhance personal security through tech insights and find out how supporting artists directly can lead to sustainable choices in music. Tune in for these engaging discussions!
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Prefer Brave, Use DuckDuckGo Selectively
- Use Brave Search as your primary engine and keep DuckDuckGo for specific cases like video/image lookups.
- Open Brave in a private window and fallback to Google bangs only when needed for local or hard-to-find results.
Automated Removal Still Pragmatic Despite Flaws
- DeleteMe's recent research looks disappointing and may change recommendations, but automated services still help many people.
- Easy opt-outs performed nearly as well over time as manual removal in the hosts' view, making them a pragmatic choice.
Mix Automated Removal With Manual Follow-Up
- Combine automated services to remove bulk data and then perform manual follow-ups months later to catch remnants.
- Update processes and resources as new research emerges rather than relying on one definitive service.