From cf6da63bc6036a19dd99223ae6474b02cacfb634 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jonah Aragon Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:51:15 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Update docs/getting-started/big-tech.md Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Signed-off-by: Jonah Aragon --- docs/getting-started/big-tech.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/getting-started/big-tech.md b/docs/getting-started/big-tech.md index 6273fcdd..a760ca97 100644 --- a/docs/getting-started/big-tech.md +++ b/docs/getting-started/big-tech.md @@ -43,8 +43,7 @@ Take some time to figure out which apps or accounts you must keep. Go to their s #### Use a VPN -A [VPN provider](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/basics/vpn-overview/) could protect your browsing habits. A VPN helps obscure your real IP address from the website you are visiting. Providers like [Mullvad and Proton](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/vpn/) has a DNS filtering feature that blocks advertisements and trackers. - +A [VPN provider](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/basics/vpn-overview/) could protect your browsing habits. A VPN helps obscure your real IP address from the website you are visiting. Providers like [Mullvad and Proton](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/vpn/) have a DNS filtering feature that blocks advertisements and trackers. #### Change Browsers Even with a VPN, Big Tech corporations can still spy on you with techniques such as fingerprinting and advertising cookies. While [clearing your browsing data](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/02/13/clearing-browsing-data/) is an obvious remediation, you should switch browsers entirely. Privacy Guides recommends [Brave Browser](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/desktop-browsers/#brave-browser) and [Mullvad Browser](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/desktop-browsers/#mullvad-browser) for everyday use.