How To Use A Tracker Blocker And Block Cookies In Your Browser

Using a tracker blocker and blocking cookies in your browser can help enhance your online privacy by preventing websites and advertisers from tracking your online activities. Here’s how you can do this in popular web browsers:

Google Chrome

1. Tracker Blocking

   • Chrome has a built-in tracker blocker called “Enhanced Safe Browsing.”
   • Open Chrome.
   • Click on the three vertical dots (menu icon) in the top-right corner.
   • Go to “Settings.”
   • Click on “Privacy and security.”
   • Scroll down to “Security” and make sure “Enhanced Safe Browsing” is enabled.

2. Blocking Cookies

   • To block cookies, you can set the cookie behavior:
     • In “Settings,” go to “Privacy and security.”
     • Click on “Cookies and other site data.”
     • You can choose to block third-party cookies or block all cookies.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Tracker Blocking

   • Firefox has Enhanced Tracking Protection:
   • Open Firefox.
   • Click on the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top-right corner.
   • Go to “Options.”
   • Click on “Privacy & Security.”
   • Under “Content Blocking,” you can set your preferences for tracking protection.

2. Blocking Cookies

   • To block cookies in Firefox:
     • In the same “Privacy & Security” section, go to “Cookies and Site Data.”
     • You can choose to block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or set custom cookie settings.

Microsoft Edge

1. Tracker Blocking

   • Edge also has tracking prevention:
   • Open Edge.
   • Click on the three horizontal dots (menu icon) in the top-right corner.
   • Go to “Settings.”
   • Click on “Privacy, search, and services.”
   • Under “Tracking prevention,” you can select “Balanced” or “Strict” to block trackers.

2. Blocking Cookies

   • For blocking cookies in Edge:
     • In the “Privacy, search, and services” section, go to “Cookies and site permissions.”
     • You can choose to block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or set custom settings.

Safari (on macOS):

1. Tracker Blocking

   • Safari has built-in tracker blocking:
   • Open Safari.
   • Click on “Safari” in the top-left corner.
   • Go to “Preferences.”
   • Select the “Privacy” tab.
   • You can enable “Prevent cross-site tracking.”

2. Blocking Cookies

   • To block cookies in Safari:
     • In the same “Privacy” tab, you can set cookie behavior by selecting “Block all cookies.”

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites, as cookies are often used for site authentication and storing user preferences. It’s a good idea to start with blocking third-party cookies, which can still enhance privacy without causing as many issues on most websites.

Keep in mind that while browser settings can help with tracker blocking and cookie management, for a more robust privacy solution, consider using browser extensions or add-ons like uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, or NoScript, which provide more granular control over these features.

NordVPN Threat Prevention Tool

NordVPN offers a feature called “CyberSec,” which includes a tracker and malware blocker. This feature is designed to enhance your online security and privacy. Here’s how to enable it in NordVPN:

1. Open NordVPN: Make sure you have NordVPN installed and logged in.
2. Access Settings:
   • In the NordVPN app, click on the gear icon or “Settings” (usually located in the upper-right corner).
3. Enable CyberSec:
   • In the settings menu, find the “CyberSec” option.
   • Enable the CyberSec feature by toggling the switch or checkbox.

Once CyberSec is enabled, NordVPN will block known malicious websites and ads, providing a certain degree of protection against online threats. It also includes a tracker blocker that helps prevent websites from tracking your online activities.

Remember that while a tracker blocker like CyberSec can enhance your online privacy, it may not be as feature-rich as dedicated browser extensions or add-ons designed for this purpose. Depending on your specific needs and preferences, you can combine NordVPN’s CyberSec with browser extensions like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger for a more comprehensive privacy and security solution.