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UnChrome removes the unique ID from Google Chrome
UnChrome removes the unique ID from Google Chrome
Concerns about what Google Chrome does with user data already spawned Iron , a browser based on the Chromium source code that strips various features like error and crash reporting, as well as the unique user identifier assigned to each install. If you'd prefer to run Google's version of the ...
UnChrome - Anonymize Google Chrome - UnChrome removed the unique ID from Google Chrome
UnChrome - Anonymize Google Chrome - UnChrome removed the unique ID from Google Chrome
abelssoft.net — Regarding to Google, "Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to... make the web faster, safer, and easier". Unfortunately, each Google Chrome installation contains a unique ID that allowing identifying its ... (more) UnChrome - Anonymize Google Chrome - UnChrome removed ...
Your New Agreement With Google, Chrome Users
Your New Agreement With Google, Chrome Users
readwriteweb.com — When Google released its browser called Chrome this fall, there was an unusually loud controversy about its... End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) . The company responded quickly to those complaints. Now the contract with users has been changed ... (more) Your New Agreement With Google, Chrome Users
Google Chrome now finally out of beta
Google Chrome now finally out of beta
obsessable.com — Rather than let the news that Chrome is on its way out of beta fester and spawn... more speculation, Google has made its push and promoted the browser out of beta status , but there's still no Mac version. (more) Google Chrome now finally out of beta
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Anonymize Your Google Chrome Installation with UnChrome
The UberReview — ... it and removing any hope that you had of anonymous surfing; the price you pay for using a browser designed by an advertising giant. Fortunately it is possible to remove the Unique ID and enjoy anonymous surfing on the lightning-fast, minimalistic Chrome. UnChrome is the latest free software offering to do the job and worth checking out if you have privacy concerns or simply have an issue with Google having this kind of information harvesting potential. [UnChrome via Download Squad, Life Hacker] Related posts Torrent2Exe Makes ...

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