What You Need to Know about Search Engines

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Barry Collins Experienced IT journalist
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This free online safety guide focuses on search engine - that, the type of software which helps you find what you’re looking for on the internet. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as bypassing SafeSearch, inappropriate content and misleading information.

A free online safety guide on search engine.

A search engine is the software which helps you find what you’re looking for on the internet. By far the most used and well-known search engine is Google, which powers more than nine out of ten internet searches in the UK, according to Statcounter.com. Search engines can be used to find results such as websites, images and videos - which is often where the dangers start to arise.

In the guide, you'll find tips on avoiding potential risks such as bypassing SafeSearch, inappropriate content and misleading information.