When I type something in the search bar, like 'f' for Facebook, I see some suggested links pop up. One of them leads to a specific person's profile. Does this mean the person who owns the computer has spent a lot of time on that profile or looked it up recently? I'm curious about why that particular link appears among the suggestions whenever I start typing 'facebook'.
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I find it strange how the suggested links can feel totally out of place, especially if you type something wrong. Browsers often try recommending popular sites too, which can confuse things further.
No, it's not necessarily about time spent on the page. The browser's suggestions are based on how often a page has been visited, but just because a link shows up doesn't mean someone spent a lot of time there. It mainly indicates frequency of visits.
The autocomplete feature uses different factors like bookmarks and your search habits. Sometimes it can be random. If a link pops up, it just means someone clicked on it at least once.
Yeah, when you start typing, the suggestions come from your browsing history and popular websites. So, if you often visit certain Facebook profiles, those are likely to pop up first. It's just how browsers work, showing what they think you need based on past activity.
True, I once checked a site and it's still suggested even years later despite rarely visiting it. It's just about what the browser has recorded.
Ultimately, just because a link appears doesn't mean anything serious is going on. It's pretty common for browsers to pull from all sorts of history, including one-time visits.
That's a fair point! If there's a lot of traffic to a page, it could imply longer visits, but still, it's kinda weird if your partner is fixating on someone's profile without a reason.