"I tend to use different search engines for different purposes. For example, when I want better privacy, I use DuckDuckGo. When shopping, I might use Amazon, and if I need AI, I might opt for Perplexity. In other words, multiple configured search engines are necessary. For most browsers, you configure individual search engines. Some browsers even allow you to configure a search engine such that it'll be used by first typing a keyword in the address bar (such as duck for DuckDuckGo)."
"In a recent update, Firefox has made this so much easier. Instead of having to take the time to configure the search engines I want to use (and how I use them), I can simply select the tool I want to use and run my search. The new feature was added to the browser without much fanfare, and I believe it's something every web browser developer (or team of developers) should consider adding."
Firefox added an interface that makes switching among multiple search engines quick and simple. Users often choose different search engines for specific needs, such as DuckDuckGo for privacy, Amazon for shopping, and Perplexity for AI queries. Most browsers require users to configure individual search engines and set keyword shortcuts to access them from the address bar. The new Firefox feature removes the need to add or customize search engines or remember keywords by allowing direct selection of the desired search tool. The feature arrived with little fanfare and simplifies access to a growing variety of AI-focused and privacy-focused search options.
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