It looks like being completely anonymous isn't possible considering that most of what we do online is somewhat dictated by location. Investing in a reputable VPN is a great idea but I also love the fact that clearing your web history and adding browser extensions like Ghostery and the Privacy Badger, can make the browsing experience much safer and convenient!
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TimmyZ
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Unless we know how to do redundant and alternating IP's then we "may" hide our location. All IP addresses have a physical location even though we can mask it with a VPN or a privacy software. To me, the best way to hide is not to use the... See more
Hammond
The last bit of your post just cracked me up because I cannot recall the last time I used the snail mail. The internet has become a big part of our lives and it is nearly impossible to live without it.
Elijah
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In practice, a lot of what they suggest makes it more difficult to browse the web, buy stuff online, and chat on my favorite sites. I care about my privacy, but only at my convenience.
Hammond
True Elijah. Have you noticed that almost every site you visit seems to have a redirect to a different site? In a way, affiliate marketing and target advertising has given rise to a lack of privacy.
TimmyZ
Almost all websites have to show the notice of cookies and we should accept it to continue browsing. It only means that we are allowing the website to see some of our information or data that we are putting on the internet.