Search Tools

• How to Set Up Google Alerts for News and Trends: A Frontend Engineer's Guide

  April 1, 2026

  A hands-on guide to configuring Google Alerts for effective news monitoring and trend tracking, including advanced query syntax and practical workflows.

• Best Private Search Engines for Protecting Your Privacy: A Hands-On Tester's Guide

  March 26, 2026

  I tested 7 privacy-focused search engines for a month. Here's my raw data on which ones actually protect your searches and which fall short.

• The Browser Extensions That Actually Change How You Search

  February 8, 2026

  Forget the obvious picks. These under-the-radar browser extensions fundamentally alter your search workflow, tested hands-on.