I Ditched Google for DuckDuckGo, but I Still Miss These 6 Features
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Summary
While convenience is Google’s trademark, users have807ed towards browser DuckDuckGo for its privacy features, such as zero tracking and targeted advertising
However, the writer admits there are several features they miss from Google, including smarter search suggestions and local search results
Google often predicts the searcher’s intent and finishes the thought before they can, with accurate local suggestions and rich snippets making results accurate and efficient
The convenience of Google’s instant tools, such as calculators and unit converters, is also missed, as well as the search engine’s deep integration with other Google services, making it easy to schedule, create and edit documents, and coordinate meetings and trips through Google Maps and Google Assistant
The author says, despite this, they stick with DuckDuckGo because its privacy features are more in line with their values, and they have grown used to the clean interface, no targeted ads, and peace of mind that comes with it.
