Next to the "Home" icon in Netscape 8 you will notice a textbox labeled with "G" and a "Search" button next to it. If you enter text in the box and click "Search", a Google search is performed for your entered keywords. Note that depending on future updates you may be able to use search engines other than Google.

Your search history is normally kept between Netscape 8 browser sessions, allowing you access to recent queries without having to retype them. Some people may find this feature useful, but others may have concerns about their privacy, especially if they work on a machine they share with others. Thus, you have the option of clearing the search history whenever exiting the browser:

1. Select "Tools" - "Options".

2. When the "Options" dialog box appears, click "Privacy" in the left pane.

3. In the right pane, click on the plus sign next to "Search History" to expand the tree.

4. Check "Clear Search History on browser exit".

5. Click "OK" to save your settings.

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