DuckDuckGo has been my default search engine for years. Its big selling point is that it doesn't track you nearly as much as Google does, but there's more to DuckDuckGo than that privacy claim. You can use DuckDuckGo to anonymously try AI chatbots (including ChatGPT and Claude), filter out AI-generated images from results, and shorten URLs without leaving the site. If you're using DuckDuckGo, try these 10 hacks to make the most of the search engine. Turn off AI features to simplify your search experience DuckDuckGo recently added a bunch of AI features, but, luckily, you can turn off most. To disable AI-related features in DuckDuckGo, go to the search engine's settings page . Next, select AI Features , then turn off Search Assist and Duck.ai . This will eliminate AI results and prompts to try using chatbots from the search engine's home page. Use AI chatbots anonymously to preserve your privacy On the flip side, let's say you're interested in AI chatbots , but are worried about your privacy.…