GOOGLE has stopped opening new windows - it gives the site in its own window. what is this? how so?

Question

Google

do you feel more comfortable that way? or you don't?

Answer 1

https://www.google.com/preferences?hl=en&fg=1
​​Open results
in a new window (uncheck or tick)

Answer 2

Links in search results still have the target="_blank" attribute, which specifies that links should open in a new window (tab). By default, modern browsers open such links in a new tab. Accordingly, the problem must be looked for in your browser. Which one are you using? Try in another.