Teclis
Non-commercial web search indexing only pages carrying no ads or trackers at all. A very small and very different internet.
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How to get the most from it
Teclis sits in Odd Search Engines under Learn, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something weird and brainy.
About this category: Reverse image search, niche indexes, and search engines built on a premise other than popularity. What the web looks like when ranked differently.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Teclis: quick answers
Is Teclis free?
Yes. Teclis is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Teclis?
No. You can use Teclis without signing up for anything.
Does Teclis work on a phone?
Yes. Teclis works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Teclis safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Teclis take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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