February 13, 2020 05:54 pm
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Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/13/21125411/microsoft-edge-pc-privacy-tools-private-network-browser-settings
How to use Edges tools to protect your privacy while browsing
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
Version 80 of Microsoft’s Edge browser, now based on the Chromium source code, launched on January 15th, and with it came an increased focus on privacy.
Edge includes tools to block both first-party cookies (used to keep you logged in or remember the items in your shopping cart) and third-party tracking cookies (used to keep track of your browsing activity). Below are instructions on how to change your settings, see what trackers are stored on your browser, and delete any cookies. We also address how Edge deals with fingerprinting, another method of tracking which identifies users by collecting details about their system configuration.
Deal with trackers
The new version of Edge blocks trackers by default using one of three different...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/13/21125411/microsoft-edge-pc-privacy-tools-private-network-browser-settings
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