[dba-Tech] The world's most private search engine

[rockysmolin bchacc.com]

How do I judge their trustworthiness after a trial of three months (or years)?

What are the top three in your opinion?

(I'd appreciate hearing from anyone else who has an opinion on this.)

r

-----Original Message-----
From: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2019 1:39 PM
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] The world's most private search engine

Hi Rocky:

That is fine that you don't concern yourself one way or the other about any information or its access.

But note: There are VPNs and there are VPNs. Some are basic in that they will allow you to connect to another computer through a secure link. There are much more complex VPN solutions which are very secure, no recordings, backups, headers or personal detail is kept....and yes, there are many trust-able VPN providers and no, you are not stuck with one of another. Run for three months, pick another VPN provider or decide to use none at all. There is no obligation.

Jim      

----- Original Message -----
From: "rockysmolin" <rockysmolin at bchacc.com>
To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 8:03:26 AM
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I believe Spectrum bought Time-Warner. I have looked at VPNs but don't feel I need one.  I don't have any sensitive data, and no one cares about where I browse. And I don't care who knows.  Coupled with the fact that you are trading one weak link for another.  You have to trust your VPN, now and forever. 

r

-----Original Message-----
From: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence
Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2019 9:55 PM
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
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I think a VPN, a good one, is an excellent investment. 

Spectrum may be a good IPS that doesn't harvest internet activities. I can't remember but wasn't/still is, Spectrum owned by Time-Warner?

Jim

----- Original Message -----
From: "rockysmolin" <rockysmolin at bchacc.com>
To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 8:30:41 AM
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My ISP is Spectrum.  I don't have a VPN.

r

-----Original Message-----
From: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2019 11:27 PM
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] The world's most private search engine

Who is your ISP? Don't you have a VPN?

Right from your desktop this search engine is encrypted. It actually uses portions of Googles search engine but through it own cloud based system. Individual search requested are therefore stripped of header identification and officiated through thousands of grouped requests. This makes it almost impossible to isolate a single individual and as all header detail is stripped and requests are deleted, following up on a user is virtually impossible.

I will try this search engine out for a while and see if I like it. 

Aside: It seems that the US security state is trying to stop all products with end-to-end encryption...yet again. 

Jim 

----- Original Message -----
From: "rockysmolin" <rockysmolin at bchacc.com>
To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Sent: Monday, October 7, 2019 10:31:58 PM
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] The world's most private search engine

How does it stop my ISP from gathering my information?


r

-----Original Message-----
From: dba-Tech [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2019 10:06 PM
To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
Subject: [dba-Tech] The world's most private search engine

Here is supposed, the world's most private search engine.

"Our Story
Why did we create Startpage.com?

As kids, we’re all taught not to touch stuff that doesn’t belong to us. It’s a good guideline. So why are online companies harvesting our personal data without our consent? They shouldn’t. That’s why we’re developing online tools that help you stay in control of your personal information. Search is done. Expect other private versions of common digital services soon. Why?

Because it’s our belief that personal data should be your data, not Big Data. Period."

Check it out:

https://www.startpage.com/en/

Jim

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