I have a gmail acct. that I use. In the past, when I have used Google Search, I would see those items on my gmail page.
I've stopped using Google Search for the past 3 months and use only DuckDuck.com for searches.
A week ago I searched via DuckDuck.com for an item for my dog (a Coolaroo bed). Ever since then when I go on other web sites, I see pictures, prices, & links for Coolaroos on the side of the pages. I'm suspecting that Google is monitoring my computer and doing its thing. Am I correct?
A tech guy told me that I need to reboot my system & it may help, but that Google is now everywhere on the internet and it will snag my computer.
I have 2 identical computers...should I reboot one of them & stay away from Google when I use it & use the other computer for gmail & Google searches, etc?
Or is Google everywhere like a cancer & I'll never escape it?
Can I avoid Google's reach?
What does the Pelican group think?