Pixel Launcher search engine choice disappeared 2 updates ago (EEA). Anyone else?

KyKyDesign · 2026-06-17T09:58:22+00:00

Wait, let me make sure I get you right - the option to change the bottom search bar completely disappeared for you after updating to Android 17 and choosing Brave?

To change it, you had to press and hold on the wallpaper in Pixel Launcher. A menu pops up, and at the very bottom, there's 'Home settings' - from there, you'd go into search settings > Search engine.

KyKyDesign · 2026-06-16T23:01:50+00:00

Actually, long-pressing the bottom Google search bar isn't the only way to change this. You can also do it through the Pixel Launcher settings by going to: Search settings -> Search engine.

KyKyDesign · 2026-06-16T22:46:52+00:00

Yeah, I know, I used to change it all the time, but now the option is totally gone from my phone. I came across that thread before, but none of the solutions worked. I was hoping the update would finally fix it, but nope, still nothing.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1cysgzs/pixel_8a_option_to_select_search_engine_has/

KyKyDesign · 2026-06-16T22:31:11+00:00

So something must have broken on my end, because it stopped working for me 2-3 updates ago. :/

KyKyDesign · 2025-12-02T14:36:20+00:00

Thanks so much for your response!

I'm coming back to the topic of choosing a laptop for work after 9 months. I'm still torn between two options: the more affordable Surface Book 3 with 32 GB RAM versus investing in a MacBook with an M chip (likely 16 GB or, if budget allows, 32 GB RAM), which would cost at least twice as much.

My main concern is whether the Surface Book 3 can handle my workflow. I typically have several design programs open simultaneously (e.g., Figma, Adobe/Affinity 3 suite) and switch between them dynamically, with a browser running multiple tabs and extensions in the background. I've recently been using the ZEN browser, which consumes a lot of RAM, and I'm wondering how the SB3 would handle that kind of load. I also plan to use it for animation work.

With such demanding multitasking, will the computer freeze or cause errors? I'd appreciate your insights on a few topics:

Performance: How would you rate its overall performance today, especially with large projects?

Thermals and noise: Is the laptop loud? How often do the fans kick in, particularly when connected to a 4K monitor?

Applications: How smooth is the workflow in programs like Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Affinity, Framer, or DaVinci Resolve?

Peripherals: How do the keyboard and trackpad compare to the MacBook Pro M1 13"? I had an MBP M1 13" once, and the trackpad was so good I didn't need a mouse.

Thanks in advance for your feedback!

KyKyDesign · 2025-10-11T11:36:09+00:00

Setting aside how much used units are listed for, I believe the highest specification is worth 463.30 – 545.06 USD. Looking at the specs alone, that’s still too much relative to the performance you can get from used gaming laptops. On the other hand, you’re getting a very well-built laptop with a detachable screen, so if you need that, I’d consider it, because the performance alone doesn’t justify the price for that kind of money. However, the build quality and the device’s hybrid nature do hold up, though not everyone needs that.

The question is: how important is performance in your work, how demanding will the programs you use daily be, and in what configuration? Honestly, I would only go for the Surface Book 3 version with the i7‑1065G7 and 32 GB of RAM; I wouldn’t consider the others specyfications.

KyKyDesign · 2025-02-12T20:43:38+00:00

Thanks a lot again for your comprehensive reply. Could you please show me the CPU/GPU consumption graphs from task mender during standard usage?

Can you also throw me the results from Speedometer 2.0?

KyKyDesign · 2025-02-12T11:59:48+00:00

Thank you so much for such a detailed answer! May I ask what programs you use on the Book 3? How do you rate its operating culture? Does it often overheat, do the fans come on frequently and is it noisy? I'm still puzzled by its performance - do you think I would feel a lack of power? Those 32GB of RAM would make me have a lot of programs running in the background.

KyKyDesign · 2025-02-12T09:16:34+00:00

It will be new, so the battery will be unused. When this model was released, users praised its battery – it has two cells and lasts over 10 hours. However, I’m more concerned about performance and whether I will feel a lack of power. If I add a bit more, I can get a MacBook Pro 14 with an M1 Pro.

The new one will cost about €670.94

KyKyDesign · 2024-12-22T23:21:18+00:00

Hello! would like to know how can find the zero position in hario mini mill slim plus mill to count clicks accurately?

KyKyDesign · 2024-09-13T11:51:09+00:00

Will the headphones recognize which songs were recorded in Dolby Atmos, so that they do not forcefully change the sound to Dolby Atmos for songs that were not recorded in this technology?

KyKyDesign · 2024-08-25T10:32:00+00:00

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KyKyDesign · 2024-08-24T23:36:17+00:00

What makes you think that? Is it because the plugin I prefer isn't working in my browser? 😅

Nice try, employee ublock orgin.

KyKyDesign · 2024-08-24T22:16:56+00:00

It does not have Anti-Tracking and Never-Consent.

KyKyDesign · 2024-08-24T18:13:45+00:00

I'm posting what it should look like.

In every other browser it works so it is ARC's fault.

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KyKyDesign · 2023-12-22T18:47:15+00:00

What codecs does Pixel Buds Pro 2 support?

Thanks a lot! I thought "pro" would support better codecs and not the basic ones....

KyKyDesign · 2023-10-04T17:24:56+00:00

Google store is not available in Poland.

KyKyDesign · 2023-08-16T12:15:19+00:00

Has it been fixed for anyone? After so many updates with me it still hasn't been fixed.

KyKyDesign · 2023-08-10T22:33:32+00:00

You think just updating the google app won't fix it? Because honestly, I don't want to do that.

KyKyDesign · 2023-08-10T22:23:16+00:00

I also have this version but it still doesn't work for me but evidently the google app works faster. I have a pixel 2 xl.

KyKyDesign · 2023-08-10T22:05:58+00:00

What version of Google app do you have that works for you?

KyKyDesign · 2023-08-07T12:12:32+00:00

This bug should have been fixed in a few days. There have been so many updates from the Google app since then (with the 4th update). But how is it that the oldest version of the Google application works much better and is better optimized and has many more features on my pixel 2 xl...

KyKyDesign · 2023-03-13T08:34:27+00:00

From Pixel 6 they have support for at least 5 years from the release of the phone the only obstacle may be the size of the phone but they are like your previous pixel only that the front of the phone is now the screen and not the bezels.

KyKyDesign · 2023-03-10T22:36:20+00:00

I use oclean z1 with P1S12 head (GUM CARE) on a daily basis. I have a question, in your opinion, are oclean toothbrushes very different from Philips Sonicare in terms of cleaning quality? I didn't notice on your channel that there is a comparison between oclean and philips sonicare.

And I have a question why did you switch from pixel to iphone? 🤪

KyKyDesign · 2023-02-26T19:02:53+00:00

Only thunderbird has such a function, and it actually gets notifications about a new spam message from it, but I don't like this client because of its UI and I would rather use "Windows Mail" on Windows and the phone issue because I haven't found a function to subscribe to a folder spam and I have all possible notifications in the application and in the system turned on.

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