Online Tracking

Stop Your Browser From Spying on You: 5 Settings to Change Right Now Your web browser is probably sharing more data than you realize. By default, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari allow sites to track your activity, collect your location, and send push notifications you didn’t ask for. The good news is you can stop most of this with five simple settings changes. You don’t need to be a privacy expert or install anything special—just a few minutes inside your browser’s settings. ...

Your Browser is Too Nosy: 5 Privacy Settings to Change Now Your web browser collects more data about you than you might realize—sites you visit, how long you stay, where you click, even your approximate location. A recent PCWorld article highlighted how browsers by default often share this information with advertisers, analytics companies, and other third parties. The good news is that a few simple setting changes can significantly reduce tracking without breaking most websites. ...