I don't use Google as my default web search anymore. I got tired of a couple things:

1. Ads ads and more ads
2. Sponsored results
3. Tracking of your queries
4. Ability of others to see your queries on non-private netorks

I use Scroogle SSL now as the default. It's easy to change your default in the Chrome or Opera browser, not as easy in Firefox but there is an addon.

http://scroogle.org

I've written some helpful posts about using Scroogle if you're interested:

1. Remove Ads from Google Search Results in Chrome
http://techie-buzz.com/how-to/remove-search-ads-in-chrome.html

2. Google, Bing and Yahoo Site Search Bookmarklet
http://techie-buzz.com/featured/site-search-operator-bookmarklet.html

3. Add Right Click Search to Chrome Browser
http://techie-buzz.com/how-to/add-right-click-search-menu-to-chrome-browser.html

4. Add Right Click Search Menu to Internet Explorer
http://techie-buzz.com/how-to/add-right-click-search-menu-to-internet-explorer.html

Hi Everyone,

To those who don't know me, I'm Clif Sipe aka Clif Notes, owner/author of Freewarewiki.com and currently one of the Sr. Editors at Techie-Buzz.com. Hopefully some of you old-timers here still remember me though.

My task this week, (yes, I have a boss even online) is to write up a review of DonationCoder. Do you realize what a daunting task that is? Maybe you can help me out ... (please?)

I'd like you to reply back with your ideas on DC's purpose and it's features, as you see it, and maybe some details on why you keep coming back for more. Just keep in mind that I might quote some of what you say. I'll be sure to give credits to all sources.

Best wishes to you all,

Clif