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Change These uBlock Origin Settings for Even More Privacy
uBlock Origin is among the best browser extensions for protecting your privacy on the internet. Its default settings are great for most people, but with some adjustments, it can be even more effective. Before you make these changes, though, remember that the more blocking options you enable, the higher the risk of breaking webpages. Ideally,…
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8 Weird, Extremely Specific Life Hacks You Might Need Someday
We generally try to cast a wide net at Lifehacker.com, covering topics that will improve the lives of millions, maybe billions, of people. But that puts us at risk of missing the niche-dwellers and oddballs who would benefit from specific, targeted tips (those of you who might want to steal a relative’s remains, for example,…
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How to Stop Firefox From Showing You Ads in its New Address Bar
“No shady privacy policies or back doors for advertisers. Just a lightning fast browser that doesn’t sell you out.” That’s the quote you see from Mozilla when you go to download Firefox for the first time. The company advertises itself as the superior choice for protecting yourself while browsing the internet, but a recent update…
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The Biggest Changes in Firefox 89
The recent Firefox 89 update overhauls the browser’s desktop interface and introduces several welcome quality of life tweaks and expanded data privacy protections. Mozilla based the updated interface on user data and feedback, so hopefully the majority of users will be pleased with the changes. That said, even if you dig the new look, things…