Use an Adblocker, a Script Blocker (umatrix, noscript) and have a Program like CCleaner or TraxEx that automatically deletes all unnecessary Browser Data. Makes you non-trackable for companies you don't log in to. It also extremely enhances your computers security. Sadly this is something the Verge won't show you because they rely on Ads but you can find Information on that here on youtube.
SomePerson I think in this case the issue is the lack of anonymity, not privacy. And the problem is, unlike with security (and privacy), if your anonymity is compromised at any level, it's compromised for good. With security, you have a security model to look at and make compromises as necessary. With anonymity, if there's one weakness, all your adversaries will capitalise on it and there isn't any thing you can do about it.
Not exactly, there's still built-in "send diagnostic data" options on your apps. There's also browser crypto miners and malwares, trackers, cookie stealers, pop-ups etc. You need some robust security to even be safe from the internet but not safe from the Government and LARGE companies.
If you are using chrome you can use the Ublock Origin and Ublock Origin extra extensions.They are both free, do a great job and easy to use. I also use a VPN and go through a EU portal.
Both of the exists in Firefox too. And it is kind of stupid to protect yourself from tracking while using browser made by the biggest tracking company in the world that lives from selling ads.
1:43 I see Garret gettin' in on the explainer action! Garret, Becca & co. KILLIN' IT! as always. Yep, I'm reverse-engineering the The Verge awesomeness (inaccurate) step by (inaccurate) step. 3:02 I can't even imagine the off-screen rabble around the desk.
If you have a spare Raspberry Pi I recommend to install the free and Opensource Software "Adguard Home" on it. Additionally install the Adguard browser extensions, activate all the filters you need any say goodbye to all the privacy invading trackers and ads.
There's a problem with Tor though: if you want to "obfuscate" all your traffic, you have to use an operating system like Whonix or Qubes, where Whonix is built into. As you see: the problem of privacy is a thing that can be approached quite thoroughly. But that's something everyone has to decide himself.
So if you want to do away with ad tracking does that mean you are ok paying each and every website you visit in order to view their content? Without ad revenue, publishers would have to find other revenue streams which means they would have to charge to access their content. If you do away with the ability to target ads based on your online behavior (not personal identifiable data) the user experience will suffer greatly and advertiser's performance will also suffer causing advertisers to reduce spending and eventually lead to paying for access to content. Utlilizing online behaviors (data) isn't a bad thing, there is a difference in that and someones personal identifiable data. Everyone up in arms over this but noone thinks about the massive amounts of direct mail they receive addressed specifically to them based on consumer data, including financial data, the type of car you drive, the amount of installment debt and more.
i would suggest to stop using chrome altogether. I use firefox with the "noScript" addon, in which i chose exactly which scripts i wanna run. also https everywhere is great as well as your standard adblocker.
You can't make a video like this wihtout talking about Firefox's container feature. The functionality is already built into the browser but you need an add-on like "Multi-Account-Containers" to use it. For example you can create a Facebook container and then tell the add-on to always open Facebook in that container. Every container has its own set of cookies. So when you open a website without the Facebook container, the website can't access the cookies of you actual Facebook account. Of course this is not perfect. This only stops advertisers to connect your browsing behaviour with your accounts containing your personal information. But at least for me that's what's most important. But they still are able to just slap an anonymous number on you and folow you with that number. So I think it would be a nice idea if you have a separate setting for every single container and one for the use of no container where you can set that the browser shouldn't accept any cookies in that mode.
The cross-device targeting was freaky the first time it happened. "WTF? I looked at that on Safari on my phone yesterday, and now I'm seeing it in ads on Chrome on my desktop today!"
HTTPS everywhere isn't really helpful in terms of third party advertisers. But I'd recommend it anyways so that as many websites as possible are encrypted.
Alexander Santiago - Yes you're basically right, but there are three other things to consider: 1. The exit node can't see who the traffic is coming from and going to. 2. The packet size can still say something about the users, even though not very much. 3. The traffic is still HTTPS encrypted, so the encryption in the Tor network is ineffective, but unnecessary. But we of course need every website (and application!) to encrypt its traffic with HTTPS. Plus, I'm not sure who decrypts the traffic. In the best case this should be done by the browser of the user and not some other instance before it.
That block cookies option in browser is doing almost nothing!! It just sends the server a response with DNT (Do Not Track) 'preference', which the server can and generally do choose to ignore.
I hate this you want companies like Google Facebook and Twitter to offer their services for free but don't want them to increase their revenue by tracking you down. I'm a system administrator myself and know what's the cost to maintain infrastructure like this.
If course it's a privacy problem when they know what you like. But he also said it's anoying when those personalized ads are following you through the internet. I would rather say a ton of ads for stuff you would never buy are much more anoying. Also more ads are more anoying than fewer ads. And while I'm not saing due to personalization they are actually showing us fewer ads, at least it would be possible to show us fewer ads to get the same effect. Yes, it is a problem. But it's not anoying. And perhaps this makes the problem even bigger because we are more likely to accept it.
okay these are helpful when i use browser, but what when i use apps like amazon on smartphone and i see a product and then they overview the same ad on instagram or facebook even when i connected with wifi on my pc or laptop they put the same ad onit? thanks.
I can't believe The Verge has the nerve to put something like this up. I mean, who in their right mind uses the dock locked in the side like that. Anarchy!!!
Why would someone want less specific Ads? I don't get it. I'm 25 years old I don't want to see a SINGLE Ad meant for kids or older adults. Someone please tell me why they want to see ads for things they would never want.
Clean up your website before throwing shade to other, you can’t force people to accept your tracking cookies. If you want to comply with EU you need to enable a reject button.
Use a Decentralized VPN such as the one released by Sentinel Group. This ensures total privacy over your computer! All the others mentioned by the Verge are crucial as well!
@@nauticalnovice9244 what u said sound cool but, big companies need our data as that's how they make money by specific advertisement. And for a person with no incriminating evidence against them there should be no reason to be worried. As less privacy we have the safer we are.
But why would you want advertisers to stop collecting data on you? It's not like they would stop showing you ads, you get the same amount of ads, but now they are not relevant at all, isn't it worse than it was before? Unless you are using an adblock, than it shouldnt matter at all if they collect data or not.
What tools do you use to protect your online identity?
The Verge tor
I am surprised to find another fellow proton vpn user :)
HTTPS Everywhere
Disconnect works well too
uBlock Origin. It's funny how you guys didn't mention ad blockers
Use an Adblocker, a Script Blocker (umatrix, noscript) and have a Program like CCleaner or TraxEx that automatically deletes all unnecessary Browser Data. Makes you non-trackable for companies you don't log in to. It also extremely enhances your computers security. Sadly this is something the Verge won't show you because they rely on Ads but you can find Information on that here on youtube.
SomePerson It helps but won't make you completely untraceable. panopticlick.eff.org
Correct. But that's the same thing like it is with perfect security. Doesn't exist. It's always a balance between effort, comfort and security.
SomePerson I think in this case the issue is the lack of anonymity, not privacy. And the problem is, unlike with security (and privacy), if your anonymity is compromised at any level, it's compromised for good. With security, you have a security model to look at and make compromises as necessary. With anonymity, if there's one weakness, all your adversaries will capitalise on it and there isn't any thing you can do about it.
I love adblocker but they do not totally block targeted ads
Not exactly, there's still built-in "send diagnostic data" options on your apps.
There's also browser crypto miners and malwares, trackers, cookie stealers, pop-ups etc.
You need some robust security to even be safe from the internet but not safe from the Government and LARGE companies.
I just went to the verge homepage and it made 523 requests and downloaded over 12MB of data. 11.3MB of that was from ad networks. Having fun online :)
If you are using chrome you can use the Ublock Origin and Ublock Origin extra extensions.They are both free, do a great job and easy to use. I also use a VPN and go through a EU portal.
Both of the exists in Firefox too. And it is kind of stupid to protect yourself from tracking while using browser made by the biggest tracking company in the world that lives from selling ads.
I love how you are telling me how to protect against ads that are on your website, makes sense!!!
In fact just before this video, the ad played was the ad that has been following me for the past few days
1:43 I see Garret gettin' in on the explainer action! Garret, Becca & co. KILLIN' IT! as always.
Yep, I'm reverse-engineering the The Verge awesomeness (inaccurate) step by (inaccurate) step.
3:02 I can't even imagine the off-screen rabble around the desk.
So the cookies that you are talking about are choco chip or peanut butter
If you have a spare Raspberry Pi I recommend to install the free and Opensource Software "Adguard Home" on it. Additionally install the Adguard browser extensions, activate all the filters you need any say goodbye to all the privacy invading trackers and ads.
Ah AdBlock, how I love you.
*This guy uses the browser without maximising the browser window*
So shouldn't be tracked 😂
Liery no it’s not. Just a matter of preference.
There's a problem with Tor though: if you want to "obfuscate" all your traffic, you have to use an operating system like Whonix or Qubes, where Whonix is built into. As you see: the problem of privacy is a thing that can be approached quite thoroughly. But that's something everyone has to decide himself.
The cookies made me hungry
Vaidehi J eat cookies 😊😊
You mean they're suggesting food on every website you visit?
Vaidehi J epic facepalm
meloD30 hahahaha good one
I hate ads. Extremely invasive. I've never or rarely buy after I get attacked with them. Thanks for this.
I really enjoy your videos. I learn something new in every single one. Thanks.
The new mac software update will prevent this
Thanks! This information is extremely helpful and something we should all look into.
Awesome report Jake...really enjoying work flow
I recommend these:
Tor
HTTPS Everywhere
Tails
ExpressVPN
BitDefender Online Security
Cosmic Gam3r uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger too
So if you want to do away with ad tracking does that mean you are ok paying each and every website you visit in order to view their content? Without ad revenue, publishers would have to find other revenue streams which means they would have to charge to access their content.
If you do away with the ability to target ads based on your online behavior (not personal identifiable data) the user experience will suffer greatly and advertiser's performance will also suffer causing advertisers to reduce spending and eventually lead to paying for access to content. Utlilizing online behaviors (data) isn't a bad thing, there is a difference in that and someones personal identifiable data.
Everyone up in arms over this but noone thinks about the massive amounts of direct mail they receive addressed specifically to them based on consumer data, including financial data, the type of car you drive, the amount of installment debt and more.
*which better TOR browser or sphere browser?*
This video is amazingly well done. Gosh, I love the Verge.
Initial backdrop was amazing ..
Another good browser on phones is "brave". It is based on chromium (so it looks a lot like google chrome) but it offers a lot of privacy features.
You should have mentioned a fingerprint blocker as well. That commonly does not get mentioned.
Here in australia the government stores all your internet history for 2 years.
i would suggest to stop using chrome altogether. I use firefox with the "noScript" addon, in which i chose exactly which scripts i wanna run. also https everywhere is great as well as your standard adblocker.
This was enlightening thanks @TheVerge
I use AdGuard everywhere, works pretty good.
Do more of this stuff!
I liked your video presentation. Great work.
You can't make a video like this wihtout talking about Firefox's container feature.
The functionality is already built into the browser but you need an add-on like "Multi-Account-Containers" to use it.
For example you can create a Facebook container and then tell the add-on to always open Facebook in that container. Every container has its own set of cookies. So when you open a website without the Facebook container, the website can't access the cookies of you actual Facebook account.
Of course this is not perfect. This only stops advertisers to connect your browsing behaviour with your accounts containing your personal information. But at least for me that's what's most important. But they still are able to just slap an anonymous number on you and folow you with that number.
So I think it would be a nice idea if you have a separate setting for every single container and one for the use of no container where you can set that the browser shouldn't accept any cookies in that mode.
Awesome! Please continue this series in future!
your voice is soothing in a strange way
Is it weird to say, I rather see relevant ads to me than ads from company who paid the most for ads.
The cross-device targeting was freaky the first time it happened. "WTF? I looked at that on Safari on my phone yesterday, and now I'm seeing it in ads on Chrome on my desktop today!"
Thanks for sharing this.
HTTPS everywhere isn't really helpful in terms of third party advertisers. But I'd recommend it anyways so that as many websites as possible are encrypted.
Im goona try the tor browser thanks for letting us know Verge!
I love this type of video. Keep them coming!
Thanks for all the helpful info!! 🙏🏻
Awesome video, very informative...Keep doing these
I swear Tor Browser is used for the dark web, isn't it?
EpicMiner_ yep
lol
Hello friend...
Alexander Santiago - Yes you're basically right, but there are three other things to consider:
1. The exit node can't see who the traffic is coming from and going to.
2. The packet size can still say something about the users, even though not very much.
3. The traffic is still HTTPS encrypted, so the encryption in the Tor network is ineffective, but unnecessary. But we of course need every website (and application!) to encrypt its traffic with HTTPS. Plus, I'm not sure who decrypts the traffic. In the best case this should be done by the browser of the user and not some other instance before it.
Wish you mentioned about the new Brave browser.
lol that plug for Dami Lee @1:07, whose idea is that? 😂
Great series!
Why would I want to see annoying irrelevant ads when I can see annoying but relevant ads?
That block cookies option in browser is doing almost nothing!! It just sends the server a response with DNT (Do Not Track) 'preference', which the server can and generally do choose to ignore.
No mention of Brave?
You can run but you can't hide.
I ignore 99.9% percent of the ads. If I don't have the money, or the time, or desire for a change... Don't bother me.
Awesome video and very useful! #ProtectYourPrivacy #ProtectYourData
I hate this you want companies like Google Facebook and Twitter to offer their services for free but don't want them to increase their revenue by tracking you down. I'm a system administrator myself and know what's the cost to maintain infrastructure like this.
When your monitor can tracked, nothing is hiding
all i do is incognito mode so my foes can't track my steps
Now this is a super helpful video!!!
what you did with all those cookies ? ate them or threw them away ?
If course it's a privacy problem when they know what you like. But he also said it's anoying when those personalized ads are following you through the internet.
I would rather say a ton of ads for stuff you would never buy are much more anoying. Also more ads are more anoying than fewer ads. And while I'm not saing due to personalization they are actually showing us fewer ads, at least it would be possible to show us fewer ads to get the same effect.
Yes, it is a problem. But it's not anoying. And perhaps this makes the problem even bigger because we are more likely to accept it.
Delete all social media and never buy things online. There you go
Hey there's alot of cookies on ur table
Adblock is the key
I would like to translate the subtitles. Could you open it?
How does the Firefox Tracking Protection helds up?
okay these are helpful when i use browser, but what when i use apps like amazon on smartphone and i see a product and then they overview the same ad on instagram or facebook even when i connected with wifi on my pc or laptop they put the same ad onit?
thanks.
I can't believe The Verge has the nerve to put something like this up. I mean, who in their right mind uses the dock locked in the side like that. Anarchy!!!
I'm drooling over those cookies!
I don’t know I like adds of products that I want, I don’t want to se add for products that are irrelevant to me.
The utopia ecosystem really has all the essential tools to protect your privacy.
I found the secure ecosystem Utopia. This project is young but promising.
This is a commercial for those Apps he recommended.
Hmm... Those cookies made me hungry... Thanks for the informative video, The Verge!
Lol what ads? Just use an adblocker.
Why are you so concerned about your security if you were just looking at LEGOs? Oh wait nvm...
Why would someone want less specific Ads? I don't get it. I'm 25 years old I don't want to see a SINGLE Ad meant for kids or older adults. Someone please tell me why they want to see ads for things they would never want.
How about a tor, tutorial?
Use a Linux OS. It doesn't snoop on you like Windows 10 does.
I don't get it you would rather have ads that sux
Sure, I always use private browsing to pick my mother a gift
What's the use of https everywhere?
Don't use Google simple and always use vpn and dns service and don't allow all scripts
That moment when both The Verge and Vox release a video about cookies... 🤔
Using ad blocker and anti trackers on verge site 200 IQ
Great video here to just help us a little ☺️
Clean up your website before throwing shade to other, you can’t force people to accept your tracking cookies. If you want to comply with EU you need to enable a reject button.
Great video
Wow a really nice and informative video
Evil incognito mode 😎
"Private browsing is great for say, buying a gift for somebody" hmmmmm
Sure, that's why people use the incognito mode on browsers 😉
2:27 Is that a Pixel C?
99% sure it's the 2015 Chromebook Pixel - I have one.
Greg X True, can't believe I forgot about those!
Use a Decentralized VPN such as the one released by Sentinel Group. This ensures total privacy over your computer! All the others mentioned by the Verge are crucial as well!
I use 1Blocker X
Now I want some cookies, the edible kind
so amazing. Thank you po.
That's why I use tor
Wow I just REALLY want cookies 🍪 now ya know
But why do you care so much about that ?
@@nauticalnovice9244 what u said sound cool but, big companies need our data as that's how they make money by specific advertisement. And for a person with no incriminating evidence against them there should be no reason to be worried.
As less privacy we have the safer we are.
But why would you want advertisers to stop collecting data on you?
It's not like they would stop showing you ads, you get the same amount of ads, but now they are not relevant at all, isn't it worse than it was before?
Unless you are using an adblock, than it shouldnt matter at all if they collect data or not.
All the cookies in this video are making me hungry 😂
cookies on the table are the best