actually awesome and fast search engine (depending on which instance you use) with no trashy AI and ADs results also great for privacy, if you don’t know which instance to use go to https://searx.space/ and choose an instance closest to you

  • x00z@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    9 hours ago

    Keep in mind that to protect your privacy you should also share your instance with others. All the searches are still linked to an IP which can be abused as well.

    • ikidd@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      9 hours ago

      Yes, that’s the purpose of the VPN. It’s out there mixed in with everyone else that’s using that exit node.

      Honestly, it’s not too much of a concern to me, I’m not doing anything illegal or naughty, it’s just making sure I’m not part of the dataset.