Most modern browsers allow you to erase all your surfing traces. However, the latest browsers are also equipped with a “privacy” function. How does it work and what does it do?
Published 06.02.2009
Cookies - tiny files which websites deposit on your computer - are a necessary evil. However, not all cookies are bad, but how do you prevent the installation of “third-party cookies” which keep
track of what you’re doing on the Internet?
Published 30.11.2010
Your browser is probably the program you use most often. If you wish to run as few privacy and security risks as possible when surfing, it’s essential to configure your browser properly. How?
Published 02.08.2011
If you’re set on your privacy, you will probably have used the “private browsing” option of your browser already. When should you use it and how well does it really protect your privacy?
Published 13.02.2015
We’ve previously discussed various methods for plugging the “privacy holes” in the Google Chrome browser. Let’s see how you can do this in Internet Explorer, Firefox and Opera.
Published 15.03.2012
Do family members or roommates use your computer without your knowing it? Mostly this is innocent: they simply want to watch or do something, but not always. How can you check whether your computer
has been used?
Published 30.09.2010
An advantage of webmail is that you can use it anywhere, except when there’s no Internet connection. Gmail, however, has an answer.
Published 20.03.2009
When surfing the web you will inevitably have come across the numerous websites warning you via a pop-up that they use cookies. Why do these sites do this?
Published 11.06.2018
Are you set on safeguarding your online privacy? Although it’s impossible to surf the Internet without leaving any traces at all, here are some tips to reduce them to a minimum.
Published 23.02.2016
Windows 10 integrates better with cloud services than previous Windows versions. This is a good thing except where your privacy is concerned. Which data does Windows 10 collect and how can you manage
this?
Published 01.03.2017