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I suspect it's because of Google Instant (a feature I don't really like), which has to interact with the server every time a key is pressed to ensure that the r
by makecheck 15y ago
I suspect it's because of Google Instant (a feature I don't really like), which has to interact with the server every time a key is pressed to ensure that the results are "live".
If you use the gear icon in the top-right of Google.com to go to "Search settings" and turn off Google Instant, it may fix the problem.
- doomlaser 15y agoGoogle isn't the only culprit. When Gawker introduced their much-maligned redesign, their sites also rebinded arrow keys to customized interactions like Advance to Next Story. A few months on, and luckily most of these "features" have been removed. When UX interactions behave consistently at the OS and browser level across 99% of the web, why would I want to see an unpredictable custom behavior on a certain site? I hold Google to an even higher level of responsibility because their actions set precedents that other sites may emulate.
- makecheck 15y agoOh I agree, I was just trying to suggest why Google might have done it.
- ww520 15y agoSomehow the search settings are reset every couple weeks. I hope someone make a Firebox addon to turn off this completely.