Ecosia is a not-for-profit search engine that uses advertising revenue gained from searches to plant trees. It doesn’t have the privacy-focus of DuckDuckGo , nor does it have the search results of Google. But it does have a unique mission. This search engine is getting bigger and more widely recognized. For example, starting with Apple’s iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 , Ecosia is one of the few options you can use as your default search engine in Safari. Google Chrome also includes it as a built-in option. Ecosia’s Main Mission Is to Plant Trees Ecosia is a not-for-profit search engine that aims to help the environment by planting trees. The search engine’s mission is to absorb as much CO2 as possible by planting trees to try and reduce the impact of climate change. This is done for the planet, for people, and for animals. The service acknowledges that trees can help empower and lift vulnerable populations out of poverty through the regeneration of depleted soils and … [Read more...] about What Is Ecosia? Meet a Google Alternative That Plants Trees
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How to Use Apple Maps in a Browser on Windows and Android
Apple Maps is only officially available on Apple devices like iPhones and Macs. But, thanks to DuckDuckGo , you can browse or get directions in Apple Maps from any platform with a browser, including Windows and Android. DuckDuckGo Uses Apple Maps In 2018, Apple announced the MapKit JS, an API that allows app developers to embed Apple Maps into websites. DuckDuckGo took this framework and used it to build its own mapping tool. To access it, simply search for a place in DuckDuckGo, then click on the Maps filter at the top of the page, as you would with any other major search engine. You can also try searching for a place name and including “map” in your query. You can get directions this way by searching for a place, then clicking on the “Directions” button and choosing between walking and driving. You can also view local businesses on a map, but for this to work, you’ll need to share your precise location using the map pin icon in the top-right corner of the map. … [Read more...] about How to Use Apple Maps in a Browser on Windows and Android
How to Add Private Labels in Google Maps
Google Maps offers various recommendations for travelers, including important landmarks to nearby businesses . If you want to save your own recommendations to Google Maps to quickly find in the future, you can do so by adding private labels. Here’s how. Add or Remove Private Labels on Mobile Devices You can add private labels to locations in the Google Maps app on Android , iPhone , and iPad . The steps for doing this remain the same regardless of the device you use. Adding a Private Label in Google Maps To add a new private label, open the Google Maps app on your mobile device and search for the location you want to save using the search bar. Tap the result when it appears in the list. Alternatively, press and hold on any location in the map view. This will bring up an information carousel at the bottom. Tap the name of the location to view the full information panel. In the information panel, tap the “Label” option. If this isn’t visible, tap … [Read more...] about How to Add Private Labels in Google Maps
How to Switch to DuckDuckGo, a Private Search Engine
DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused search engine that’s been online since 2008. Find websites, maps, videos, news, and more—without tracking your searches and serving you targetted ads. Here’s how to make the switch from Google, Bing, or any other search engine. Most Browsers Already Include DuckDuckGo as a Search Option DuckDuckGo has been gaining ground for over a decade, finally breaking through to the “mainstream” in September of 2014 when Apple offered it as a default search engine option in Safari for iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite. Later, in November of the same year, Mozilla added it to Firefox 33.1. RELATED: What Is DuckDuckGo? Meet the Google Alternative for Privacy Since then, almost every major browser has recognized DuckDuckGo by making it an optional default search engine. This includes Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. Google Chrome Launch Chrome, click on the “three dots” menu icon in the top-right corner of the window, and click “Settings.” … [Read more...] about How to Switch to DuckDuckGo, a Private Search Engine
How to Add an Expiration Date to Emails in Gmail
You’ve probably heard of sending disappearing messages in popular messaging apps, but did you know you can also set an expiration date for emails sent through Gmail, making the content within the message inaccessible after the set time? Here’s how it’s done. Add an Expiration Date to Gmail (Windows and Mac) You can add expiration dates to emails by using Gmail’s Confidential Mode feature . When you add an expiration date to an email, the recipient can’t access its contents after the set date. RELATED: How to Add an Expiration Date to Emails in Outlook (and What They're For) To add an expiration date to an email, log in to your Gmail account using your browser of choice on Windows 10 or Mac, then click “Compose” in the top-left corner of the window. In the email composition window, enter (1) the recipient’s email address, (2) the subject of the email, and (3) the content of the email. Next, at the bottom of the composition window, click the lock … [Read more...] about How to Add an Expiration Date to Emails in Gmail