Chrome tracks more than you realize. Here’s how to take back your privacy
… But Chrome isn’t some privacy-centric upstart that puts the user first. Just like Google’s “free” search engine, Chrome’s users are the product. …
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Google Search knows where you live. Here’s how to claw back some privacy
… What Google is likely to remove Google has policies specifically designed to protect users from privacy and safety risks. If your search results include any of the following, there’s a decent chance you can get them removed from Google Search. …
Your browser is too nosy. Change these 5 settings now
… Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Data collected by Firefox and how it is used Recommendation: Chrome: Settings → Google & me → Sync and Google services Recommended: Edge: Step 1 Restrict profile data : Settings → Profiles Step 2 Disable privacy traps : Settings → Privacy, search and service… …
Proton bundles its privacy-first apps into a Microsoft 365 rival
… The Swiss-based Proton has been around since 2014 and built a reputation as a champion of digital privacy. If you want to de-Google your life, Proton apps are among the best options.
Chrome silently downloads a 4GB AI model. Here's how to remove it
… For his part, The Privacy Guy calls out Google for depositing the file on users' PCs without a consent dialog—and he has a point. …
Privacy is the linchpin of Apple’s AI relaunch
… One area in which Apple has excelled is privacy, with its iCloud storage service earning a well-deserved reputation for keeping all eyes -- including Apple’s -- off your data. Personally, I don't put my bank statements in Google Drive, but I do store them in iCloud. …
Nvidia RTX Spark vs. Gemini Spark: Which is the real future of AI?
… Unlike Nvidia's privacy-focused "AI supercomputer in your house" concept, Google Spark requires an abdication of privacy in the name of convenience. …
Best free password managers 2026: Online security doesn’t have to cost a thing
… Google probably will appeal to most people, as Gmail and Chrome are ubiquitous, but those who worry about data privacy can instead turn to Firefox and its pledge not to sell your data. …
Proton Mail now lets you send and receive Gmail, with one big catch
… According to Proton, there are several privacy benefits to using Gmail via their app rather than directly via Google. …
10 Microsoft account settings I wish I had checked sooner
… Lots of other online account systems, like Google accounts, work the same way. It's called OAuth. To see the list of apps with access, navigate to "Privacy" and then click "App access." Click the "Details" button next to each app to see what details you've shared with that app. …