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STOP TRACKING ON MY IMAC Big Sur PC

HOW TO STOP WEBSITES FROM TRACKING ME


iMac, macOS 10.13

Posted on Aug 12, 2021 11:24 AM

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Posted on Aug 12, 2021 11:36 AM

If you are using Safari, in Safari Preferences->Privacy:


You can go one step further by checking the "block all cookies". However, some websites you use may require cookies to function properly so that is not necessarily a good idea in all cases.


If you are using some other browser, consult their documentation.


Also note that not all tracking blockers are 100% as the companies developing the trackers are constantly working to find ways around tracking blockers as that is how they make their money.

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Aug 12, 2021 11:36 AM in response to heyfranko37

If you are using Safari, in Safari Preferences->Privacy:


You can go one step further by checking the "block all cookies". However, some websites you use may require cookies to function properly so that is not necessarily a good idea in all cases.


If you are using some other browser, consult their documentation.


Also note that not all tracking blockers are 100% as the companies developing the trackers are constantly working to find ways around tracking blockers as that is how they make their money.

STOP TRACKING ON MY IMAC Big Sur PC

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