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billethkid 12-30-2011 07:16 PM

Ad tracking on your computer?
 
I read the following article in USA Today, yesterday.

I have downloaded the tracking blocker from Abine called "Do not track Plus".

I am impressed with the number of blocks in a short time of browsing.

The tracking may not lead to anything harmful, but it has potential.

While I am typing this my tracker icon shows two tracking attempts have been blocked while on TOTV.

Any insight/comments will be appreciated.

btk

zcaveman 12-30-2011 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 434267)
I read the following article in USA Today, yesterday.

I have downloaded the tracking blocker from Abine called "Do not track Plus".

I am impressed with the number of blocks in a short time of browsing.

The tracking may not lead to anything harmful, but it has potential.

While I am typing this my tracker icon shows two tracking attempts have been blocked while on TOTV.

Any insight/comments will be appreciated.

btk

What is the URL of the article?

Z

Bill-n-Brillo 12-30-2011 08:59 PM

This should be it:

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/st...acy/52274608/1

Bill :)

Bill-n-Brillo 12-30-2011 09:03 PM

...........and here's a link to the download for "Do Not Track Plus":

http://www.donottrackplus.com/?utm_s...aign=abine.com

Bill :)

lightworker888 12-30-2011 09:12 PM

Thank Bill-n-Brillo
 
for the DO NOT TRACK Plus link. When I went to install it the message said that it could access my private info at the websites. Is that true and what does that mean? Thanks

LW888

CarGuys 12-30-2011 09:42 PM

Be Carefull
 
Look at MajorGeeks.com

If they don't have it or tested freeware I do not install it. Sometimes you are installing a tracking device with a anit -tracking devise?


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