The days of the company’s “don’t be evil” mantra are long gone. Switching away isn't as hard as you might think.

Here's a short list of search engines I recommend that don't push AI and instead go the old-school route with actual website results.

You can avoid Google's AI summaries in your search results by simply adjusting your query. Or just switch search engines altogether.

Google Maps now requires you to sign in to get all the perks, but it's probably worth it. Use these tips to remember parking ...

Trash deletes the picture from your Google Photos account entirely. When you delete a photo, it is removed from the cloud and all synced devices. The photo remains in the Trash folder for 60 days ...

Every online action contributes to a digital footprint, creating a comprehensive profile over time. While complete online disappearance is unrealistic, individuals can take steps to manage their data.

You can review and change what gets collected without quitting Google ...

If you want to change ChatGPT's personality, go to the Personalization tab, change its overall base style, and then tune its characteristics. One interesting option is Headers & Lists. You can tweak ...

Google’s rank-and-file are joining together to address their bosses with a collective demand: cut ties with the US government’s immigration agencies. As reported by CNBC, over 1,000 “Googlers” have ...

The State Department is removing all posts on its public accounts on the social media platform X made before President Trump returned to office on Jan. 20, 2025. The posts will be internally archived ...

The posts will be internally archived but will no longer be on public view, the State Department confirmed to NPR. Staff members were told that anyone wanting to see older posts will have to file a ...