How To Improve Your Online Privacy And Security In Google Chrome
Google has a vested interest in collecting and selling your data, but that doesn't mean protecting yourself is impossible.
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Google Chrome is easily the biggest browser in the game — and the hottest commodity in that game is data. Whenever you surf the web, your personal data becomes a product, whether you surrender it willingly or unknowingly to any number of vendors, or a hacker slips through the cracks and makes off with your information. Fortunately, there are many ways to secure your Google account, and not just with Chrome's new fortnightly updates.
Of course, when it comes to privacy, using Chrome might be starting off on the wrong foot. While it has many upsides in terms of security, Google's privacy measures are flawed compared to a browser like Firefox; your Google account collects a great deal of day-to-day information about you, including app usage and browser history....
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