internet privacy

  • 9 Ways to Make Google Chrome Safer and More Private

    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…


  • You Can Stop Instagram From Tracking You Across Other Sites and Apps

    You Can Stop Instagram From Tracking You Across Other Sites and Apps

    It’s tough to use the internet without being tracked, but it’s not impossible. Companies are starting to hand us tools to help, such as Apple’s App Tracking Transparency feature and DuckDuckGo’s App Tracking Protection. Even Meta, the company that makes its living on data collection, is now offering you a way to control how Instagram…


  • Deleting Threads Is the Least of Your Meta Privacy Concerns

    Deleting Threads Is the Least of Your Meta Privacy Concerns

    In less than two days, over 30 million users joined Meta’s new Twitter-like social media app, Threads. But the nascent platform is already facing scrutiny from users and critics. One of the most common complaints is that users can’t delete their Threads account without also deleting their Instagram account.