HOW TO PLAY:
Access the Platform:
Visit the You.com website or download the You.com AI Search and Browse app from the Google Play Store for Android or the App Store for iPhone. Open the app or browser to start searching.
Enter Search Query:
Type Your Query: Enter your search query into the search bar. You.com will display results based on its AI-powered algorithms, prioritizing the most relevant content.
Personalize Results: You can customize how results are displayed by upvoting or downvoting different content sources to tailor future searches to your preferences.
Choose Search Mode:
General Search: Perform a general search for web results, news, and videos.
Developer Mode (Optional): Use developer search mode to get results specifically related to coding, APIs, or tech development.
Shopping, Creative, or Academic Modes (Optional): Switch between different search modes to get results that best fit your needs, such as shopping deals, creative inspiration, or academic resources.
Browse Privately:
Privacy Protection: You.com is built to prioritize privacy, meaning your searches are not tracked, and no personal information is collected. This ensures a more secure browsing experience compared to traditional search engines.
Incognito Mode (Optional): Use incognito mode for an even more private browsing experience, ensuring that no history or cookies are saved.
Use AI Features:
Summarized Results: You.com provides concise summaries for your queries, leveraging AI to extract key points and help you quickly find the information you need without extensive scrolling.
YouChat Integration: Some versions of You.com offer an AI-powered chatbot, YouChat, that can answer questions directly within the search page. Ask questions and get instant, AI-generated answers in natural language.
Filter and Refine Results:
Source Prioritization: Upvote or downvote sources (e.g., Wikipedia, Reddit, Quora) to see more or less content from those websites in future searches.
Adjust Filters: Use the filter options to refine results by categories like videos, articles, or images.
View and Save Search Results:
Bookmark or Save: Bookmark pages or save results directly within the app or browser for easy access later.
Open in Split View: In some versions of You.com, you can open multiple results in a split-screen view, allowing for easier comparison and multitasking.
Developer Tools (Optional):
If you're a developer, switch to Developer Mode to get programming resources like documentation, code snippets, and forum discussions tailored to your queries.
Customize Your Search Preferences:
Personalization Settings: Customize your search experience by configuring preferences in the app’s settings, including language options, sources, and types of content you want prioritized.
Dark Mode: Switch to dark mode for a more comfortable browsing experience, especially during night-time use.
Regular Updates:
Keep the app updated or check for new features on the website to ensure you are benefiting from the latest AI improvements and browsing tools.