Ten years ago, the author wrote a blog post with simple steps to improve online privacy. While not meant to make you completely invisible online, the recommendations were aimed at the average person who doesn’t want to be spied on by commercial companies. Now, it’s time for an update to those suggestions, with the goal of requiring minimal effort and no specialized knowledge. The first suggestion is to pick an ethical browser like Firefox, with Chrome and Edge being discouraged. The next step is to install two important extensions: uBlock Origin and Privacy badger. Opting out of data collection, disabling certain settings on Windows and browsers, and using a better DNS resolver are also recommended. Segregating your online activity, using privacy-preserving tools and services like DuckDuckGo and Jitsi, and adopting better online habits are additional steps to protect privacy. The author emphasizes the importance of being cautious with the information you share online and making use of GDPR to control when someone is overstepping. The post concludes by encouraging readers to dig deeper into online privacy guides and asking for any additional recommendations within the 30-minute timeframe.
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