Data detox: Four things you can do today to protect your computer
From the abacus to the iPad, computers have been a part of the human experience for longer than we think. So much so that we forget the vast amounts of … Read more
What watching “You” on Netflix taught us about privacy
We’re not sure if we can consider “You” a guilty pleasure considering how many people have binged every episode (over 43 million), but it certainly ranks up there right next … Read more
The 7 best things about the new Firefox browser for Android
The biggest ever update to Firefox browser for Android is on its way. Later this spring, everyone using the Firefox browser on their Android phones and tablets will get the … Read more
Tracking Diaries with Melanie Ehrenkranz
In Tracking Diaries, we invited people from all walks of life to share how they spent a day online while using Firefox’s privacy protections to keep count of the trackers … Read more
Data detox: Five ways to reset your relationship with your phone
There’s a good chance you’re reading this on a phone, which is not surprising considering that most of us spend up to four hours a day on our phones. And … Read more
Firefox Extension Spotlight: Privacy Badger
People can’t be expected to understand all of the technically complex ways their online behavior is tracked by hidden entities. As you casually surf the web, there are countless techniques … Read more
How to set Firefox as your default browser on Windows
During a software update, your settings can sometimes change or revert back to their original state. For example, if your computer has multiple browsers installed, you may end up with … Read more
No-judgment digital definitions: Online advertising strategies
It’s hard to go anywhere on the internet without seeing an ad. That’s because advertising is the predominant business model of the internet today. Websites and apps you visit every … Read more
How to block fingerprinting with Firefox
If you wonder why you keep seeing the same ad, over and over, the answer could be fingerprinting. What is fingerprinting? Fingerprinting is a type of online tracking that’s more … Read more
Say goodbye to annoying notification requests (unless you want them)
Life is full of interruptions and distractions. Like getting robocalls during dinner or any meal time. It’s inevitable that when you’re trying to get things done, something else demands your … Read more
Picture-in-Picture lets you watch videos while “working”
Some days there’s something extra interesting to watch online — the big game, congressional testimony, a certain show is leaving Netflix so you gotta binge — but you’ve got work … Read more
New Year, New Rights: What to know about California’s new privacy law
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) expands the rights of Californians over their data. Starting in 2020, Californians have the right to know what personal information is being collected, access … Read more