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Chrome to let you revise its Privacy Settings
Chrome, the world’s most used browser has privacy issues. Google announced it will postpone FLoC until 2023 that will remove third-party cookies. After the Safety check, Google now integrating a subpage into Privacy and security... More of this article »
Google enables its new Privacy Initiative trials in Chrome Canary
After the first appearance, the Privacy Sandbox page in Chrome 91 Canary was recently updated with a new logo and more details. The page says the initiative is available in certain regions and sites can try out the feature while using... More of this article »
Chrome’s Privacy Sandbox makes its First Appearance in Canary
Chrome already doesn’t allow third-party cookies by default in Incognito mode. That’s not enough and to make the web more private for users, Google is planning to kill 3rd-party cookies forever. The company wants to put... More of this article »
Firefox for Android to block Redirect Trackers
After making Enhanced Tracking Protection v2.0 available in Firefox for Desktop, Mozilla is now bringing it to Android (Fenix). Currently, ETP 2.0 is available in Firefox for Android Nightly and is part of “Strict Tracking Protection”. With... More of this article »
Mozilla to launch Firefox Pioneer v2 Study in US with Firefox 81
Mozilla is relaunching the second version of Firefox Pioneer, the program that collects user data when the user opts-into the study. The organization further uses the gathered data to improve future Firefox versions. If you’ve... More of this article »
Chrome Experiment warns some extensions can slow down & see browsing activity
This may be a coincidence or intentional after row over Google removing some malicious Chrome extensions, there is now an ‘Extensions Checkup’ experiment in Chrome stable, which when enabled, warns users that some extensions... More of this article »
Firefox to allow users to disable sending of search terms to ISPs, Chrome has no fix for now.
Firefox and Chrome browsers have a privacy flaw where the user typed search terms are sent to DNS servers of ISPs, even when Private browsing mode or Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo is used or DNS over HTTPS (DoH) is enabled.... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge now Preloads pages like Chrome, for faster browsing
Microsoft Edge browser-based on Chromium in Canary has added and enabled a new Setting “Preload pages for faster browsing and searching” under Privacy and services, here is what this mean. When you visit a website, Google... More of this article »
This is Google Chrome’s Friendly Privacy Settings Redesign
Chromium team has redesigned the Chrome browser’s Privacy Settings or the Privacy and Security Settings card in Chrome 80. The card has been simplified to display Clear browsing data, Site Settings at the top and other options... More of this article »
CCleaner can now Clean Windows 10 Clipboard history
Piriform has released a new version for CCleaner –CCleaner v5.61- with the ability to detect and clear clipboard history in Windows 10. In case you don’t know, Windows 10 October 2018 Update version 1809 has a new clipboard... More of this article »
Latest Avast 19.7 version has Google Analytics tracking enabled by default here is how you can disable that
Beginning from Avast 8.x, the antivirus has Google Analytics module integrated into the product. The company uses GA to know, how users use the Avast UI, which parts they browse and other stuff. Avast anonymizes this data and utilizes... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge insider builds sending your browser usage and visited websites info to Microsoft
Here is something you may not be aware of if you’re an Edge insider. By downloading and installing Microsoft Edge insider builds you’re agreeing to send info about your browser usage and websites you visit to Microsoft,... More of this article »
Chrome 76: Websites now can’t detect if you’re in Incognito mode
We’ve covered Google added Filesystem API in Incognito flag to Chrome, which, when enabled, you can’t be detected by sites when you visit them in incognito mode, as per our findings, the flag is now working successfully... More of this article »
Firefox yet to fix Screenshots misleading ‘Save’ button label
Firefox Screenshots team regret why they labeled ‘Upload’ button in Screenshots UI as ‘Save’ in the first place as it is misleading, but still, the changes made to correct the issue has not yet landed into Firefox... More of this article »
Firefox makes sure Adult content doesn’t appear on New Tab Page to save you from embarrassments
It seems Mozilla has taken care for adult content from user browsing history and bookmarks to not to appear on new tab page for their own good than users in the past as the company doesn’t want their commercial partners sponsored... More of this article »
Firefox 65: Content Blocking mode to come with Standard, Strict and Custom options
Mozilla doing Content Blocking UI overhaul in Firefox 65, moving forward, they’ll remove the global content blocking toggle from the application menu and preferences, the changes will also be reflected in Control Center where... More of this article »
Google: Chrome 70 will offer a Setting to remove web and browser sign-in linking
Google has reacted to Chrome sign in and sync privacy concerns and said in a blog post they’ll offer a setting in upcoming Chrome 70 that will allow users to disable browser sign in and they’ll update Sync UI to avoid... More of this article »
Piriform re-releases CCleaner 5.47 after fixing Privacy Issue
Seems Piriform hasn’t learned the lessons from their experience, after testing CCleaner 5.47 beta you produce this? Unacceptable at this level. Piriform has released CCleaner 5.47 yesterday, this doesn’t honor when you... More of this article »
Avast to Separate CCleaner Active Monitoring and heartbeat, promises control to user over these
Avast/Piriform has finally responded to CCleaner 5.45 active monitoring issue and said they’re working to separate Active Monitoring and heartbeat in CCleaner UI in upcoming weeks and control will be given to users in configuring... More of this article »
CCleaner 5.43 Free: How to Opt out of Data Sharing
To comply with GPDR, Avast’s Piriform has updated their privacy policy and provided new privacy settings in CCleaner 5.43 free version letting you know they collect usage data and share with third-parties. But initially when... More of this article »
Firefox 60: Mozilla moves Cookie Settings to Site Data Section
In upcoming Firefox 60, Mozilla has moved Cookies Settings into Site Data section and this change also has removed the ability to manage individual cookies in the preferences. Cookie Settings moved to Site data section in Firefox 60 In... More of this article »
Opt-out of Stylish Extension Tracking
Chrome Stylish extension is tracking your browsing history and sharing data with SimilarWeb (analytics company), here is how you can opt-out of tracking from Stylish. The popular Stylish extension available for Chrome and Firefox browser... More of this article »
How to block or disable Google Chrome’s Software Reporter tool?
Software Reporter tool which gets installed with Chrome (and also available as standalone with name Chrome Cleanup tool) doesn’t have any network communication, runs a scan once a week for unwanted software and shares the... More of this article »
What is software_reporter_tool and why its there in Chrome Folder?
When you install Chrome, Software_reporter_tool.exe also gets downloaded and will be visible in Chrome app data folder under SwReporter folder, and can be reached by running this command from the Run dialog: %localappdata%\Google\Chrome\User... More of this article »
Latest Vivaldi Snapshot lets you disable WebRTC to improve your Privacy
Vivaldi team is back with a new snapshot after a long time (20 days), Vivaldi snapshot 1.3.534.3 has been released for Windows, Mac and Linux platforms and is available to download. The browser team claims this as a big snapshot with... More of this article »
Telemetry in Firefox may install and run experiments from time to time
For non-release Firefox versions such as Nightly, Developer Edition (Aurora) and Beta, Mozilla turns on Telemetry or Usage statistics by default, not the case in general release Firefox though. This feature sends Mozilla the following... More of this article »
Avast 2016: Opt-out of Data Sharing with Avast and Third-Parties
If you don’t read the ‘Please don’t skip this’ window that appeared on screen after installing Avast Free Antivirus 2016 or other Avast 2016 product, you won’t forgive yourself, because Avast will collect... More of this article »
Avira Scout: Avira’s secure browser to come preinstalled with HTTPS Everywhere & Privacy Badger extensions
Avira software has finally given a name to its Avira browser, its Avira Scout. If you don’t know: Avira has decided to build its own secure browser based on Chromium. For this browser, the German antivirus firm gives more emphasis... More of this article »
SurfEasy Proxy Extension for Opera
Opera Software has recently acquired SurfEasy VPN service, they also started promoting SurfEasy VPN in Opera 32 browser, today, the company has released SurfEasy Proxy Extension and is available on Opera add-ons site for download. To... More of this article »
Stop Edge from Sending your browsing history to Microsoft
Protect your Privacy in Microsoft Edge browser by disabling Cortana and Page Prediction features. Lot of privacy issues found in Windows 10, despite adjusting the Privacy Settings, Windows 10 still collects information about you and... More of this article »
Firefox 40: How to Disable Suggested Tiles
Turn off the suggested Sites feature on New Tab Page in Firefox 40. After installing or updating to Firefox 40 on your computer, when you open a new tab, you’ll be notified with ‘New Tab got an update’ screen’.... More of this article »
Why Ublock Origin requires new permission to change your privacy-related Settings?
If you’ve installed Ublock Origin or Ublock extension in the Chrome browser, a new version 0.9.8.2 is now available, to install it Chrome disables the extension and alerts the user about the new permissions it requires: (Its... More of this article »
Firefox 33.1 offers DuckDuckGo Search Engine option, adds Enhanced Tiles to the New Tab Page
On celebrating ten years of Firefox, Mozilla has released Firefox 33.1, Firefox developer edition and introduces Polaris, a privacy initiative to accelerate user-focused privacy online. What’s new in Firefox 33.1 Firefox... More of this article »
How to Remove ‘Experiments’ Panel from Add-ons Manager in Firefox?
Add-ons Manager in Firefox lets you install extensions, themes and plugins, and it lets you manage them well, you can disable or remove any add-on you no longer need or don’t want. Till now, you’ve seen it listing Get Add-ons,... More of this article »
Chrome Updates Incognito Page, do you like it?
Google Chrome Canary build has received a new Incognito page which would soon be available in beta and stable channels. Back in December last year, Chromium team has simplified the text in Incognito page, now they’ve updated... More of this article »
RealPlayer hides Videos You download and watch in Private Mode
RealPlayer that lets you play, download and bookmark videos is available in free and paid versions. Free version with basic features that displays annoying ads offers useful ‘Private Mode’. When you turn on this mode, videos... More of this article »
Pinterest Site Now Tracks You by Default, Here is How to Opt-Out
Pinterest has announced they’ll track you through cookies to suggest boards and pins, you can opt-out of this easily. Like many other sites, to bring personalized experience to their users Pinterest to suggest pins and boards on... More of this article »
F-Secure’s Safe Profile Beta to inform Facebook Users about Safety and Privacy Issues
Security vendor F-Secure has made Safe Profile Beta app for Facebook users available for feedback. This app let them access all safety and privacy issues in Facebook account from one place. Without need for you to keep up with the... More of this article »
How to Disable Firefox Health Report?
Firefox 21 Beta has been released and available for testing with new features like three states of UI for Do Not Track, ability to restore all removed thumbnails from most controversial New Tab Page and Health Report has been preliminary... More of this article »
How to block Third-Party Cookies in Chrome, Firefox and IE Browsers
Mozilla has decided from Firefox 22 onwards browser will not allow third-party cookies to be installed on user’s computer if they’ve not visited that site. If you don’t want to allow third-party cookies in browsers like... More of this article »
KeyScrambler Personal 3.0 gets Chrome, IE10 and Windows 8 Support
3.0 major version of KeyScrambler has been released by QFX Software for all three editions it offers, Personal edition gets much wanted Google Chrome support, in fact free version offers keystrokes encryption support for all browsers.... More of this article »
Before Deleting Instagram account Download Your Photos First
With Instagram’s latest annoying terms of service in place this article tells how to download all your photos from Instagram site and then delete your account. If you’re a Instagram user and following the news recently you could’ve... More of this article »
DoNotTrack Plus rebranded to DoNotTrackMe, now blocks Tracking even better
Online Privacy Company, Abine has rebranded their DoNotTrack Plus extension offered for Firefox, Safari, Chrome and Internet Explorer browsers as DoNotTrackMe which now offers even better tracking protection than previous version.... More of this article »
Google It Self Doesn’t respect Do Not Track Requests from Chrome Users
Google makes it clear that they don’t alter their behavior upon receiving Do Not Track requests from user, so if Chrome user enables DNT for browser he needs to know its just a setting Google added to do nothing. Controversial DO... More of this article »
Mozilla’s About:trackers Add-on to Automatically Block Tracking Sites in Firefox
Mozilla going aggressively against tracking websites by launching add-on about:trackers which has the built-in the tools to block connections and cookies when a site it tries to access user’s shared data on other websites by using... More of this article »
Opt-out of Firefox Personalized Add-on Recommendations in Add-ons Manager
When your Firefox browser has more than 4 add-ons installed then if you access Get add-ons panel in Add-ons Manager Firefox shows personalized add-on recommendations with “Recommended for you”? box, these add-ons might be... More of this article »
Zemana AntiLogger Free: Offers System-wide Protection against keyloggers
Zemana, security vendor has released free version for its popular paid Zemana AntiLogger in beta stage which is now available for download from its official website. If you don’t know keyloggers are clever, smart enough and hard... More of this article »
PrivacyFix Aim to Fix Privacy Issues in Facebook, Google and other websites
PrivacyFix an extension for Firefox and Chrome is available for download released by Privacychoice org where it clams to fix privacy issues in Google, Facebook and other websites. Pricacychoice says “Facebook sites are revenue driven”.... More of this article »