Browser manufacturers have implemented various methods to protect privacy. But many of them are idle. We show you how to protect your data.
Some browsers come with effective tracking protection, such as Firefox, while others, such as Google Chrome, collect and release cookies from Hinz und Kunz without hesitation. But the garrulousness of the browser itself can also endanger your privacy, for example through excessive data transmissions to manufacturers and search engines or a homepage peppered with advertising and trackers that is not so easy to get rid of.
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But you can protect yourself: Either reconfigure your favorite browser or switch to a privacy-friendly one that only needs a few improvements. This article is about both options. Our basic recommendations apply to all browsers and platforms. We provide detailed instructions for the four most popular browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Safari.
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