These extensions can help stop you being tracked online by Google, Facebook and the likes | Malay Mail

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PARIS, Oct 27 — There’s now a multitude of extensions you can install on your web browser to protect yourself from ad trackers. Google, Facebook and the majority of online sites and services put small scripts online that “track” internet users. Here’s a selection of some small programmes...

PARIS, Oct 27 — There’s now a multitude of extensions you can install on your web browser to protect yourself from ad trackers.

Here’s a selection of some small programmes — to install on Chrome, Firefox and other browsers — that can help prevent disclosing too much personal information. This extension automatically blocks connections, likes and comments from Facebook on all other websites.

 

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