Block more trackers in web pages
All the main web browsers now include tracking protection, though some (Brave and Firefox) do a better job than others (Chrome and Edge) through their ‘strict’ or ‘aggressive’ settings. However, to stay completely private online by blocking every hidden tracker, you need uBlock Origin (ublockorigin.com).
This extension now has around 55 million users worldwide, but it’s still not as well known as inferior rivals such as AdBlock and Adblock Plus. Even if you already use uBlock Origin to block ads, trackers, and annoyances, you may not realize that it has additional options for blocking further privacy risks.
Right-click the add-on’s toolbar button, choose Options, and click the ‘Filter lists’ tab. Click the arrow next to Privacy and tick the AdGuard Tracking Protection and AdGuard in our screenshot below). These augment uBlock Origin’s own filters with rules from freemium service AdGuard to provide comprehensive, and constantly updated protection against the latest trackers—including those hidden in web addresses. Click ‘Apply changes’, then ‘Update now’ .
