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9 Ways to Make Google Chrome Safer and More Private
Google Chrome’s default settings are (surprise!) far from ideal for those who care about their privacy and security. And if you’re one of those people—but aren’t ready to jump ship to another, less intrusive browser like Brave or Tor—there are some easy ways to adjust your settings to reduce Google’s tracking on Chrome. Here are…
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Switch to Firefox Before Your Older Android Can No Longer Access Parts of the Web
It’s weird to contemplate, I know, but it’s true: Starting in September of next year, those on Android versions 7.1 or earlier — that’s roughly one-third of everyone using Android right now — might be unable to connect to any website that uses an SSL certificate by Let’s Encrypt. Just to keep things consistent, that’s…
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Activate This Chrome Flag To See Just How Non-Secure The Web Today Is
3By the end of 2017, it’s almost a certainty that the Google-developed Chrome browser will flag all non-HTTPS sites as “non-secure”. Currently, only HTTPS sites lacking certificates (or out-of-date or incorrectly configured ones) earn the red triangle of doom. But what if Google flicked the switch now? What would the web look like?
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There’s Now One Less Google Chrome Security Icon To Remember
HTTPS is vital for keeping personal data safe when surfing the web and there’s a lot of pressure for website operators to start using it. In Chrome, the browser uses four different icons in the URL bar to indicate just how secure websites are based on their HTTPS use. Not anymore.
