Android users are all too familiar with being interrupted by annoying ads. When they’re browsing the web on their mobile devices, it’s likely they’ll see ads interrupting content as they scroll or even encounter pop-ups that take over the whole browser window. Thankfully, there is a solution to this problem…

Dear AdBlock, I’m wondering — do VPNs block ads? I’m an internet user that’s fed up with how browsing the web feels like I’m giving all my personal data away. Privacy is important to me, and I worry what could happen if my data were to fall into the wrong…

Many iPhone users are concerned about privacy while they browse the web. And why wouldn’t they be? From ad trackers to data brokers to snoops and cybercriminals, there are plenty of reasons people want to have a safer browsing experience. Thankfully, there are solutions to increasing your privacy — like…

Many iPhone apps want to track your activity across other apps and websites that they don’t own. And that’s because they want to use this information to target you with ads, analyze your behavior for advertising purposes, or sell your information to data brokers. …

Much like your home address identifies your specific home, your IP address identifies your internet-connected device. And every time you click on something online, you leave your IP address behind. While your IP address alone can’t reveal your identity, it is a piece of data that can help tell websites…

Dear AdBlock, I’ve been debating whether or not I need a VPN. I know a few people who use them (even a friend that uses AdBlock VPN), but I just don’t see the benefit of buying one. In doing my own research, I’ve seen VPN companies explain the benefits. And…

In today’s world, it’s no wonder internet users are concerned about online privacy. Our personal data is literally everywhere. One quick Google search of yourself can bring up things like your previous names and addresses, current address, phone number, where you work, and even the names of folks you associate…

If you’ve taken a moment to Google your own name, you may be surprised to find what information is available. Because of “data brokers,” things like your previous names and addresses, current address, phone number, where you work, and even the names of folks you associate with, are at the…

Over the years, browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox have evolved to do more than simply letting you surf the web. And that’s in part because of browser extensions. …