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I like the swipe keyboard but switch between languages where it’s not available - it’s too difficult to remember to use it!
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Boris Galerkin posted:Every time I try to switch, I always end up having to add a “!g” to most of my search terms so I just end up switching back to Google. Every few months I think it’ll be different though but it never is. 
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Boris Galerkin posted:Every time I try to switch, I always end up having to add a “!g” to most of my search terms so I just end up switching back to Google. Every few months I think it’ll be different though but it never is. DDG is terrible. I applaud what they're trying to do, but gently caress, Google just works. There is a reason why it's the most used search engine.
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Jan 8, 2020 17:29
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DDG is fine for generic terms and broad searches. Google excels on being able to figure out intent over raw terms. I turn from DDG back to Google on like one out of every 20-30 searches. I have replaced more Google searches with Startpage however which is Google results but in a classic ordered list result form.
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Jan 8, 2020 17:49
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I use Bing because it gives me rewards and gets me what I want 95% of the time.
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Jan 8, 2020 17:57
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My logic is that DDG will get better with more users, so I’m banking on the long term for now. I still !g every so often but not as much as I used to, years back.
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Jan 8, 2020 20:36
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DDG also gives you the other bang operators like !amazon, !imdb, !ebay, !wowhead, etc, so I use it as my default, just for those. I'd say it's about 50% of the time that I end up going to !g with it.
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Endless Mike posted:I use Bing because it gives me rewards and gets me what I want 95% of the time. I was in China last week and the only bad part about it was that I had to use Bing and it was awful.
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What’s the best Adblocker for Safari on iOS?
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Montalvo posted:What’s the best Adblocker for Safari on iOS? 1Blocker
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Montalvo posted:What’s the best Adblocker for Safari on iOS? Firefox
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virinvictus posted:1Blocker But make sure you get the most current version: 1Blocker X. Not sure, but at one point both the older version and the latest was available in the app store.
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Jan 10, 2020 04:07
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Are people not using Chrome? Am I am idiot for using it? It just syncs will so many things I use, and I'm actually an Apple diehard.
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AMP is as but you can click the info button in the top left and then the URL to go straight to the actual page.
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Jan 10, 2020 10:04
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Fly Ricky posted:Are people not using Chrome? Am I am idiot for using it? It just syncs will so many things I use, and I'm actually an Apple diehard. I use Safari for sites worth staying logged into and Firefox Focus for the rest. No browser syncing of any sort. e: Does Chrome iOS even support content blockers yet? Browsing without one is just...gross. astral fucked around with this message at 10:20 on Jan 10, 2020 |
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Jan 10, 2020 10:17
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astral posted:e: Does Chrome iOS even support content blockers yet? Browsing without one is just...gross. It has a built-in blocker.
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Jan 10, 2020 12:23
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I know people have asked about cross platform shared shopping lists a bunch of times but I never cared enough to pay attention. What’s that thread favorite again?
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Proteus Jones posted:But make sure you get the most current version: 1Blocker X. Not sure, but at one point both the older version and the latest was available in the app store. The good version is just called 1Blocker now. Fly Ricky posted:It has a built-in blocker. It does not on iOS.
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Jan 10, 2020 13:00
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Fly Ricky posted:It has a built-in blocker. And I'm guessing it lets ads through that are what Google deems 'Acceptable ads'?
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Jan 10, 2020 14:09
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Weedle posted:It does not on iOS. I don't use it much, only on several sites that I check and sync stories to Google at home. I might only be checking sites that I sub to (my most visited sites), I'll have to check. It would explain why I never see ads. LPG Giant posted:And I'm guessing it lets ads through that are what Google deems 'Acceptable ads'? Don't all of the Safari blockers have white lists now? Or are there some that are actually legit on the App Store?
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Jan 10, 2020 14:18
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e: double post
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Fly Ricky posted:I don't use it much, only on several sites that I check and sync stories to Google at home. I might only be checking sites that I sub to (my most visited sites), I'll have to check. It would explain why I never see ads. I use 1blocker/Safari on iOS and never see any ads. I use Wipr on MacOS/Safari and never see any ads. gently caress ads. Fly Ricky posted:On a related note, how many Mac users are running Safari at home? Google beats it hands down. Yeah Google does a stellar job of tracking your browsing behavior, developing a detailed profile and selling that to other companies to make big profits.
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LPG Giant posted:I use 1blocker/Safari on iOS and never see any ads. I use Wipr on MacOS/Safari and never see any ads. Hey I agree with all this, but I need to be able to sync sites from my iPhone to my Mac in my work. Do these other combos sync? And Apple is like one rung down on the evil scale from Google.
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Jan 10, 2020 14:25
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Are you asking whether Safari on Mac syncs with Safari on iOS? Because uh... yes?
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Jan 10, 2020 14:32
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Snowy posted:I know people have asked about cross platform shared shopping lists a bunch of times but I never cared enough to pay attention. What’s that thread favorite again? Me and the wife use AnyList and it works really well. It also integrates perfectly with Alexa. ("alexa add bread to shopping list") We pay for the the premium version as well, but you may not need those features.
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Jan 10, 2020 14:37
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Data Graham posted:Are you asking whether Safari on Mac syncs with Safari on iOS? Sorry if I wasn't clear. Safari on Mac is bested by several other browsers. I imagine most people that are half-way computer literate are using Chrome or something else. I mean is there any other options (other than the inferior Safari) which will sync your tabs between the iPhone and Mac.
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Jan 10, 2020 14:41
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Sounds like you've got it all figured out
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Fly Ricky posted:Hey I agree with all this, but I need to be able to sync sites from my iPhone to my Mac in my work. Do these other combos sync? And Apple is like one rung down on the evil scale from Google. What does Apple do that makes you think they are evil? Fly Ricky posted:Sorry if I wasn't clear. Safari on Mac is bested by several other browsers. I imagine most people that are half-way computer literate are using Chrome or something else. Got any sources on how Safari is inferior? Here is one comparison where Safari wins out: Battery life. In this guys' tests it the battery lasts about 50% longer when browsing using Safari vs Chrome. https://daringfireball.net/2017/05/safari_vs_chrome_on_the_mac#fn2-2017-05-24
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Crime on a Dime posted:Sounds like you've got it all figured out I don't whatsoever. The only thing I'm interested in is if there is an alternative to Google (other than Safari which is your worst choice at home) that will sync tabs between your iPhone and your Mac.
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Jan 10, 2020 14:51
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Can't stand Chrome for its UI choices, only use it when required by some policy-enforced thing like private GDocs. (Or if I have to edit an extremely large amount of text in a textarea, which Chrome handles efficiently but Safari bloats all to hell with.) Chrome is IE now Also I prefer Safari for dogfood reasons (even if I didn't prefer it, I know most non-tech users will be using it, so the stuff I develop for better be tested in Safari first rather than assuming everyone's using Chrome
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LPG Giant posted:What does Apple do that makes you think they are evil? Only the what, seven year history of slavery, and associated suicides, that they outsource to China? I'm not concerned about whether Safari or Chrome makes for a better iPhone app. I NEED to be able to sync my iPhone tabs with my home Mac and Safari is a terrible choice to use as your home browser.
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Jan 10, 2020 14:55
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Fly Ricky posted:I don't whatsoever. The only thing I'm interested in is if there is an alternative to Google (other than Safari which is your worst choice at home) that will sync tabs between your iPhone and your Mac. Firefox. Safari with 1Blocker is the best browsing experience on iOS, though.
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Fly Ricky posted:Safari is a terrible choice to use as your home browser. Lol, no it isn't
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I won't use Safari because Apple is evil. Any other good browsers for my Apple Macintosh and Apple iPhone?
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Fly Ricky posted:I don't whatsoever. The only thing I'm interested in is if there is an alternative to Google (other than Safari which is your worst choice at home) that will sync tabs between your iPhone and your Mac. With firefox you can send tabs between devices. It looks like there is a way to sync tabs but only got it to work iphone to desktop so far after playing with it for a few minutes.
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Snowy posted:I know people have asked about cross platform shared shopping lists a bunch of times but I never cared enough to pay attention. What’s that thread favorite again? Is there any reason not to use Reminders? That’s what we use.
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Weedle posted:Firefox. Safari with 1Blocker is the best browsing experience on iOS, though. I check out Firefox. I used to use Firefox on the Mac to great experience. Thanks! edit: also thanks to forum poster Reality. If you don't think Apple is Walmart-tier despicable I don't even know what to tell you. They're probably actually worse. And again, I'm an all-in Apple guy despite that (save for Safari because it's objectively not one of the best browsers on Macs). Fly Ricky fucked around with this message at 15:19 on Jan 10, 2020 |
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Fly Ricky posted:Only the what, seven year history of slavery, and associated suicides, that they outsource to China? That's fair, but the only solution is to stop buying all tech products. All laptops/smartphones are made under bad working conditions. I'm not going to engage with you anymore unless you provide some sources on why you think Safari sucks so much.
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Jan 10, 2020 15:23
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I love using Safari + 1Blocker on both my iPhone and my Mac. So there.
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Apple's only crime is charging a premium for the terrible working conditions outsourced to foreign countries. Everyone else does it with much smaller margins. That and their charging solutions for Apple Pencils. Oh, and how much RAM they solder onto their motherboards. And I guess their laptop keyboards.
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