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In reply to the discussion: All hands on deck! It's begun! [View all]FakeNoose
(32,639 posts)1. Get and use a VPN. I have a very good one that costs $60 per year and it's well worth it. Some VPNs are free, but I don't know how good they are.
2. If you use the Chrome browser you can open any window in "incognito" which means it can't be tracked back to your browser ID while you're searching in that window. In a regular Chrome window much of your activity is tracked by Google and others.
3. It's smart to frequently erase your search terms and cookies - especially tracking cookies - either once per day or every time you close your browser.
4. Do a cold reboot often, I try to do it once per week. A cold reboot means you shut down your computer, shut off power, shut off power to network router. (This is easy when you have both your computer and your router on the same power strip.) Count 60 seconds and turn power back on. Allow router to get fully connected (it takes about 1 minute), then turn computer back on. This completely clears the cache of additional temp data from your last session, however it doesn't delete browser cookies (#3) so you need to do that also.
5. Never reveal your real name, address or telephone number on any public message board. Even one like DU where you feel safe, it's still open to the public.
6. Remember that Google (or whoever provides your browser and internet connection) is capturing and selling your data, unless you take steps to prevent it.