DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo browser now blocks YouTube video ads
DuckDuckGo announced that its browser can now block most video ads on YouTube, including those shown before the video starts playing and during playback. The feature is enabled by default in the latest versions of DuckDuckGo for iOS, Mac, and Windows, while Android users can enable it manually by going to Settings > Ad Blocking. YouTube […]
DuckDuckGo beefs up scam defense to block fake stores, crypto sites
The DuckDuckGo web browser has expanded its built-in Scam Blocker tool to protect against a broader range of online scams, including fake e-commerce, cryptocurrency exchanges, and “scareware” sites. DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused web browser and search engine that doesn’t track users’ searchers or browsing history. The browser, which became available as a public beta for macOS and Windows in […]
DuckDuckGo vs Google: Best Search Engine for Privacy and Speed
Google and DuckDuckGo are two popular search engines, each with its strengths and weaknesses. This comparison looks at their differences in privacy, search results, features, interface, and more to help you decide which search engine is best for you. Your choice of search engine can affect your web browsing experience. Google is the dominant player, […]
DuckDuckGo blocked in Indonesia over porn, gambling search results
Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo has been blocked in Indonesia by its government after citizens reportedly complained about pornographic and online gambling content in its search results. The government’s choice to block DuckDuckGo isn’t surprising considering the cultural and religious context, with Indonesia being a Muslim country where gambling is prohibited and porn is viewed as […]