Do you remember Ask Jeeves? Back when the internet was new, it was my favourite search engine. Being a fan of Jeeves and Wooster on TV, I loved the idea of a polite butler fetching answers to my questions. It felt charming and personal — though, over time, I realised the results didn’t quite give me what I needed.
Fast forward to today, and search engines have changed completely. Google has become the default for almost everyone, but it now feels crowded with ads and distractions. Even something as simple as looking up sheet music or guitar recordings often means wading through clutter.
Recently, I’ve been experimenting with a couple of privacy-focused alternatives: Brave and DuckDuckGo. They give clean, relevant results without tracking what you do online. It’s been surprisingly refreshing — like stepping back to the early days of the web, when search felt simple and focused.
If you’re tired of online noise, you might enjoy giving one of these a try. It’s a small change, but for me, it’s helped bring back a sense of clarity — something I value both when playing guitar and when navigating the digital world.
If you’re curious about exploring a cleaner, more private web experience, here are the official links:
Brave Browser | DuckDuckGo Search
