I don’t know about you, but I really don’t like the sponsored results and the textual ads in the default Google search results while I’m using the Google Chrome web browser. The sponsored results and ads aren’t only a distraction, they will also sometimes lead you to scams and rip-offs. It all depends on how well Google decides to police their income streams.

Here’s what the search results normally look like. Do you see the sponsored results and ads? (red rectangles)

That’s exactly what I don’t like and I’ll show you how to banish these awful ads from your Google Chrome web browser.

We’ll set you up with a new search engine called “Scroogle” because it’s the only search site that does not contain advertisements or sponsored results. They don’t keep search records, they don’t leave cookies behind, and they provide completely anonymous searches even at work or on a public network. Don’t worry that you’ve never heard about them. Here’s the Scroogle story in a pictogram:

To set Scroogle as your search default, follow these simple steps:

1. Use the wrench pull down menu to open the “Options” dialogs.

2. Click the “Manage” button in the “Default Search” section.

3. Click the “Add” button to add a new search provider.

4. Add “Scroogle” as the search provider and in the URL field, enter the following text:

http://www.scroogle.org/cgi-bin/nbbw.cgi?Gw=%s

5. Click “OK” to save the new search engine. Next use the “Make Default” button to make Scroogle your favorite search engine.

6. Click through the “Close” buttons and you’re ready to rock the web!

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