Google is 25 Today - What has been Your Experience !

[blockman]

*Has Google been your friend?

Yup, for so long. And we've got this word in our country when someone asks a thing, GMG (Google mo g*go). Means google it stupid.

*How long have you been using Google?

15 years or more, maybe?

*Do you prefer other search engines than Google lately and can you tell why? (If any)

Although there's duckduckgo and bing, I still use Google even it eats a lot of space on my RAM! LOL.

*Is there any improvement would you like to see in Google that you think are not included assuming it is possible?

I have no idea, it seems that they have all of it already.

[bayu7adi]

*How long have you been using Google?

Since 2014, when I got my first computer at home, it's been 9 years of relying on Google as my primary search engine. I know Yahoo was around back then, but I've always been fond of Google's user interface for search.

*Do you prefer other search engines than Google lately and can you tell why? (If any)

I haven't really considered other search engines because I've been so accustomed to using Google all this time.

*Is there any improvement would you like to see in Google that you think are not included assuming it is possible?

I wish Google had AI that could handle more complex and rapid commands, like changing the background of a photo or generating images based on the words I type, as well as AI to enhance audio quality.

[Poker Player]

Google has changed the world and has been very useful to us, to the point that we have adopted the verb googlear. Not everything is rosy, however, and a mega-corporation that handles so much data and exercises censorship in a covert manner is not my cup of tea. Although it remains to be seen how I would handle it if I were the CEO. I am not referring to results, but rather that sometimes we criticize decisions or policies that if we had the power to make decisions we would surely act differently in at least some cases than we do now.

I think I discovered it back in 1998 and immediately stopped using the others I was using, Altavista and Yahoo search if I remember correctly.

[vv181]

They know too much. They lied and were fined concerning privacy issues. Everyone should consider refraining from relying on Google services unless it is a necessity. There are various alternatives exist that protect user privacy. However, it is indeed that people must sacrifice some convenience in order to gain some privacy benefits offered by some of the alternative platforms.

That is to say, even though they do some unhealthy and cheeky business practices, a lot of people utilize and gain the benefit of the services offered by them. It is a great service, and the user base speaks about them. But too much centrality and dependence on a big company is surely not good. Personally, I tried to minimize any interaction with Google, and now exploring an option for an alternative that could replace them.

[traderethereum]

The Giant search Engine Google is Marking its 25 years of being in service and providing services to the entire world. As the popular saying goes 'Google is Your Friend'.

*Has Google been your friend?

*How long have you been using Google?

*Do you prefer other search engines than Google lately and can you tell why? (If any)

*Is there any improvement would you like to see in Google that you think are not included assuming it is possible?

Let's Talk...

Yes, I have been using Google for several years and I love it until now.
Maybe I've been using Google for maybe more than 10 years, especially for its search engine.
I still use Google's search engine rather than the others because I still feel the results are better than the others.
I don't know what kind of improvements Google needs, but maybe Google can focus more on developing its AI to provide more accurate results.
And because my phone is also integrated with Google, everything is connected well and so far, I haven't had any problems.

[Kakmakr]

I think Google are a jackal in sheep clothing.... because they are making gazillions of Dollars on your information and they are sharing your data with governments all over the world. 

Yes, the service that they are offering are fast and reliable and it is "FREE" but it come at a cost. They know a lot more about you, than what most people would be comfortable with... but you allow it, because it is "FREE". 

Google owns approximately 232 companies for a total cost of about $20.89 billion. (Source - Forex.com) Example : YouTube / FitBit etc..

[Pingrapole]

It's hard to find people now who aren't associated with Google.In the current social system or government system, we are constantly using Google in some cases because Google fulfills many of our basic needs.Of course google has become our friend because with Google we can talk about everything like a friend.I have been using google since 2012 and since then google has helped me in many ways in happiness, education, technology and many other fields.So far many search engines have come but not even close to Google. China or Russia have come up with many search engines, but they can stay close to Google. How can Google's services be so extensive Can provide other search days.Google is providing a lot of services which is enough for now, but it would be good for us to have more comprehensive services.In my opinion google should provide any kind of bad comments or information search so as not to give absolutely true or correct information because many times i get annoyed with Google due to wrong information etc. I think one of my requests is to improve their system with accurate information along with an information search so that I get what I want without any unnecessary business or publicity referrals without doing.Many annoying ads come while using Google, they make us very annoying to get information. Finally, I want to say that Google is providing us with many convenient services, so the bad side is coming No but request to make service to their facility as per present time.

[CarnagexD]

I haven't really been exploring other search engines aside from Google. It is just so easy and familiar since I have been using it for as long as I can remember. Google always give the answers that we need and if we are not satisfied, we'll just have to dig deeper. If there's a new search engine that will arise, people might give it a shot. But I think it'll be years for it to happen. Anyway, technology keeps on innovating.

They know too much. They lied and were fined concerning privacy issues. Everyone should consider refraining from relying on Google services unless it is a necessity. There are various alternatives exist that protect user privacy. However, it is indeed that people must sacrifice some convenience in order to gain some privacy benefits offered by some of the alternative platforms.

That is to say, even though they do some unhealthy and cheeky business practices, a lot of people utilize and gain the benefit of the services offered by them. It is a great service, and the user base speaks about them. But too much centrality and dependence on a big company is surely not good. Personally, I tried to minimize any interaction with Google, and now exploring an option for an alternative that could replace them.

That's why there's an old reminder saying think before you click. Google is providing it's service and it is our responsibility to be careful of what we do online. It is amazing and at the same time scary to think that Google could anticipate what you are looking for based on your previous activities and preferences, but I think it does that so it can offer a more suitable service. Well that's Google for us, it knows more than what we provide.

[TheSpiral]

With the help of Google we can search each and everything and this characteristic of Google is used by many students which help them most in finding the detailed information. There are multiple applications but people used Google more often and people cannot leave Google as this act as a searching tool for needy.

It provides quick information in a matter of seconds which means that with minimum time we can find lots of beneficial information that we wants to identify and learn. Every little information is present on Google and one can easily search information related to jobs, study and anything else.

[mich]

Well I will only use google search engine when I use a vpn. But I do think it is a good search engine to use  I just do not trust google to not be stealing my information or to be tracking my steps.

The one I do trust more is Duck Duck Go. It does not always give me the best results I dont think. But I feel more safer using this one then google.