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Web Privacy

There's no such thing as too much safety when it comes to the Web. Learn how you can protect yourself and your loved ones while still having plenty of fun online.

Ten Ways To Keep Your Search History Private

Search engines can and do keep records of searches - here's a few ways you can keep your searching history private.

How to Remove Personal Information from Zabasearch

Zabasearch is an extremely popular site for finding people on the Web, however, many people feel uneasy about how much personal information is contained within its search results. Here's how you can ask to remove your information from the Zabasearch listings.

Avoid Creating New User Accounts With BugMeNot

If you're as tired as I am of sites forcing you to go through registration just to view their content, than BugMeNot is for you. It enables you to register for sites using fake information so your surfing experience is as anonymous as possible.

User Privacy and Search Engines: Read The Fine Print

Ever wondered what a search engine's privacy policy looks like? Here's a few for you the next time you'd like some light reading.

Hide and Seek on the Web - 7 Ways to Hide Your Online Identity

Learn how to hide your online identity when surfing the Web.

What is a password?

Many Web sites prompt users for a username and password. What is a password, and what constitutes a "good" password?

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