The days of the company’s “don’t be evil” mantra are long gone. Switching away isn't as hard as you might think.

You can avoid Google's AI summaries in your search results by simply adjusting your query. Or just switch search engines altogether.

Remove AI Overview is an open source browser extension which allows you to remove AI Overview sections from Google's search page. Available for dowload on the Chrome, Firefox and Edge browsers.

At the same time, decentralization is becoming mainstream through peer-to-peer systems that promise transparency, privacy, ...

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Give yourself some added peace of mind by giving your Google account a thorough set of security reinforcements.

What just happened? For years, Google's approach to personal privacy has relied largely on user requests and manual takedowns. The company is now expanding that process with new automation. An update ...

Google is introducing a new Search tool that lets users easily request the removal of non-consensual explicit images and other sensitive personal information directly from search results. Google has ...

You can ask Google to remove your passport and other IDs from its results. You'll first have to share the personal details with Google. You can also request the removal of explicit images of yourself.

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...