Post by @eurothrottle

Google Chrome HIDDEN TRACKING Warning ⚠️ Change These Settings NOW! Websites can still recognize your device, even AFTER clearing history or using incognito mode, because your browser gives off a “silent ID” (aka a hidden name tag). In this video I give you the 10 second CHECK and the quick FIX so you can reduce hidden tracking on Google Chrome fast. I also show before/after results using EFF’s “Cover Your Tracks” and demo uBlock Origin Lite. WHAT’S INCLUDED • 10 second test to see if you’re “Unique/Easy to track” • Exact Chrome settings to change (with on screen walkthrough) • uBlock Origin Lite on desktop • Re-test to verify results (before/after) THE FIX (DESKTOP CHROME) 1) Run the test: Google search “Cover Your Tracks” 👉 tap Test 👉 note your result (Unique/Common/Protected). 2) Turn off Ad Privacy: Chrome Settings 👉 Privacy & security 👉 Ad privacy 👉 turn OFF Ad topics, Site-suggested ads, Ad measurement! 3) Block third-party cookies: Chrome Settings 👉 Privacy & security 👉 Third-party cookies 👉 Block third-party cookies. 4) Add a blocker (I used uBlock Origin Lite): install, keep defaults on. 5) Clean up extras: Remove unused extensions/themes! 6) Re-test on “Cover Your Tracks. Special Note: Chrome often won’t show “Protected” for the fingerprint line, that’s normal. For stricter protection, use a second browser (Brave Shields or Firefox with Strict protections) for sensitive sessions and test there. MOBILE NOTES • Android: Chrome doesn’t support these blockers. For the retest, use Firefox + uBlock Origin or Brave (built-in blocking). • iPhone (iOS): Use Safari with a reputable content blocker or Brave, then re-test. WHY THIS MATTERS A “silent ID” lets companies quietly recognize your device across many sites and sessions, shaping ads, prices, and flags, even without cookies. These steps lower how “unique” you look and block tracking code so you’re harder to follow (browser fingerprinting). JOIN TEAM TECH HAUS (technology, privacy & AI tips): ⚡️ Discord.gg/TechHaus SOURCES • Cover Your Tracks (test): https://coveryourtracks.eff.org/ • Manage Ad privacy in Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/13355898 • Manage cookies in Chrome (block third-party cookies): https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 #privacy #cybersecurity #TechTips #techtok #howto