Browser Privacy Settings You Need To Change
Browser developers are making privacy a priority, but they still may not be doing as much as you’d like in fighting pervasive ad industry trackers. You can take your online privacy into your own hands and outsmart that online tracking, though. A good way to start is by adjusting some of your browser settings.
Chrome Browser Privacy Settings to Change
Chrome is the world’s most popular browser, but that doesn’t mean it’s the most private!
There are several privacy settings you can change on your chrome browsers to ensure you are as protected and secure as can be! Downloading the right browser extensions can also help keep you safe. Here are 4 extensions you could look at to get started:
- Cookie Autodelete
- uBlock Origin
- Privacy Badger
- HTTPS Everywhere
How to Download Extensions For Chrome
- In the Chrome Web Store, click Extensions on the left and type the name of the extension you’re looking for into the search bar.
- Once you find the correct extension in the search results, click Add to Chrome. A dialog will pop up explaining which permissions the extension will have for your browser.
- Click Add extension to bring the extension into your browser.
If you change your mind, you can simply remove the extensions by following these steps:
- Open Chrome and clicking the three dot More menu on the right.
- Then select More Tools and then Extensions.
- From here, you’ll also be able to see more about the extension by clicking Details.
You can also adjust your Chrome settings to block third-party cookies, here’s how:
- Go to the same 3-dot menu, and select settings
- Then scroll down to the Privacy and security section and clicking Cookies and other site data.
- From here, select Block third-party cookies.