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Digital Privacy On Different Computer Software’s And Their Internet Browsers – Everything You Need To Know

You are probably already aware of the extreme importance of digital privacy during the use of internet browsing. Once a person has realized that they should have some sort of privacy on the web where their personal information is protected, the next step is to search for a secure and efficient digital privacy browsing software. 

It is important to know that each software may have a different type of browser which further results in different applications to use for private browsing. For instance, UR-Browser is available on both, Apple and Windows software. Similarly, there may be different methods to download a private browser.

For your ease, we have compiled a list of 7 digital privacy tools that can be used to increase your security while browsing the web.

  • VPNs

Virtual Private Networks or VPNs are networks that hide all of your browsing data from your Internet Service Provider and other third-parties as well as the user’s location.

UR-Browser has a very efficient VPN which enables all your personal information and searches to be protected.

  • Password Manager

Many people do not change their passwords frequently and even use the same password for many different sites. Due to this, there is always a high risk of the user’s personal data being hacked.

The use of password managers helps the user to create long and tricky passwords that may be impossible to hack.

  • Privacy Driven Web Browser

Just like the VPN, UR-Browser also is a privacy-focused browser that hides all your data including third-party cookies or trackers that may be viewing your location and actions.

  • DNS Encryption

Some software also has the option of encrypting your website’s Domain name system from your original one that came from the ISP.

  • Destroying Data

When usually deleting files or folders from a desktop or laptop, they go to the recycle bin, this means that they have not been permanently removed. By using a data destroyer, the recycled files can be fully deleted.

  • Secure Messaging Software

This enables all your private messages to be encrypted.

  • Private Search Engines

You have the ability to choose which of your data is being collected by certain search engines.

Private Browsers in the Apple World

First and foremost, private browsing can be done in Safari on a Mac device. Private Browser Safari can be enabled by choosing the “file” option and then the “private window” option. This activates the private browser on your Mac, however, your Internet service provider may still be able to access your search history and location.

Private Browser In Chrome

In Chrome, private browsing can be activated by going to the “incognito” version. This can be done by clicking the ‘CTRL’, ‘SHIFT’, and ‘N’ buttons together.

Private browser mode can be used by the same directions if one is using windows.

One private browser for Windows can also be the UR-Browser. This hides all the user’s personal data from third-parties or any potential hackers.

Adblocking During Private Browsing

Sometimes adblocking and private browsing may not go hand in hand. This may be because many software only enables Adblock during regular and non-private internet searching.

Other software such as UR-Browser does, in fact, enable private browser Adblock. This can be used in the medium or high versions of the browser.

In more basic terms, even though both Safari and Chrome may offer incognito and private modes, they may not be as beneficial as they do not hide the user’s search history from its internet service provider, employer, school, or, any and all websites that the user may visit.

On the other hand, software such as UR-Browser are able to hide the user’s search history, location as well as other personal information from the school, employer, Internet Service Provider and, all websites.

Moreover, the use of these browsers and/or VPNs, some of which may come with these browsers or are separate, also enable the user to access certain websites that may be blocked within a specific country. For instance, in the previous years, the famous social media app, Facebook, was banned in some countries for some time. However, those users who had access to a VPN were still able to use the social media website.

VPN and Private Browsers in Various Countries

In some countries, the use of VPNs or private browsers is considered illegal. This may be because of certain acts that may be considered illegal. For instance, in the United States of America using a Virtual Private Network is perfectly legal, however, if a VPN is used for illegal purposes such as for illegally using a torrent in order to download a movie, music or games.

The use of torrents is the main problem that is associated with a VPN or private browsers.

In other countries such as China or Russia, the use of VPNs has been completely restricted or banned. In such countries, it may even be difficult to search through and open a private browser. This is where the popular “internet privacy vs national law” debate occurs.

Just as so, sometimes the use VPNs can be legal for some certain websites, however, may breach their terms of use. One popular application with such terms is Netflix.

Some VPNs are generally considered as non-trustworthy. This may be because the use of these virtual private networks may lead to your personal information being shared when any authorities may ask for it. Although, other VPNs may not collect and save any personal data at all.

There may even be some options for a user to access a private browser online, this means that the process of downloading and installing may not have to be completed. This method, however, may be very rare nowadays as more advanced software has been introduced in the market.

One of these of which is, UR-Browser, the private browsing software that can be used on both Apple and Windows, regardless of mobile phone or desktop. This also has a built-in Adblock and a virus scanner that is used every time the user opens a new website.

Secure browser – the necessity of today

Are we really safe?

We live in a day and age when a large portion of our lifestyle, social correspondence and everyday routine is determined and governed by the internet. We make our morning coffee and read the daily newspaper on the internet, we go to work and use emails, search engines and browsers, we get ready for bed and set the alarm clocks on our Wi-Fi connected phones. Most of us developed some skills that would seem completely unnecessary 40 years ago. We can type an essay within ten minutes, our language now includes tech-savvy lingo and we can have a one-hour conversation consisting solely of emojis. Needless to say, we feel completely comfortable and safe on the internet. However, one question comes to mind: Are we really as safe as we think we are?

Numerous reports show that the high-level data breaches are experiencing a growing pattern in recent years. Many of us choose to believe that most of these problems hit just large companies or political establishments, but the sad truth is that we are all in danger. More and more individuals are targeted and falling victim to the cyber crime every day, yet most of us choose to neglect the eminent peril that unprotected usage of the internet carries with it. Protecting digital privacy and digital identity has never been harder or more necessary. Cyber crime is more prevalent today then ever before, because of the immense amount of time we spend on the internet. The increase of cyber bullying, credit card frauds and social networking scams, show that we are in deep necessity of secure and privacy-oriented internet browser.

How could secure and privacy browsers protect you ?

Most web browsers use a feature called “third-party cookies”, as well as under-the-radar trackers. Both of these are heavily used to gather information about you. We’ve all been witnesses of recent identity theft issues on the news, as well as misused information from social networks. Many of us tried to just wave it off and continue using the internet like nothing happened. However, once the seed of paranoia has been planted, it just keeps growing. In this case, the paranoia that has set in after some scandals could be a good sign of collective awareness. Identity protection should be among our top priorities when we browse the internet, and our data should be just our own. Secure browsing is the top priority of today, as stealing information via internet has never been this widespread. One of the bright examples of the fight against cyber-crime is the UR Browser. It was created to protect the privacy of every individual that has opted to expand its views and reap the benefits of the internet. This particular browser enables all of its users to surf freely and securely through the internet. Once you’ve started conducting your searches through UR Browser’s private search engines, you can do so without a worry on your mind. It doesn’t use trackers, and it acts as your very own invisibility cloak, so secure browsing is guaranteed.

One of the primary thoughts during the creation of numerous focused browsers is about skipping the middleman. In the case of browsers, the middleman is Chromium’s built-in tracking. Contrary to widespread opinion, Google’s open source code, Chromium does have the built-in tracking, as his closed source brother Chrome, that can potentially allow your personal data to be shared. UR for example, manages to be a fully secure browser, although it is built with Chromium, because the built-in trackers of Google are removed from it. Features such as automatic password filling, prediction text on webpage searches and several others, are somewhat practical and time-saving. However, these particular traits are easy to be tempered with, so saving a few minutes is not worth the potential risk. That is the main reason that UR has these features either disabled, or completely removed. If you want to have even more browser security, this browser has the option of Ninja Mode. This particular mode functions without saving searches, passwords, history or cookies. Any login you make while the Ninja Mode is operational, will be forgotten without a trace once you leave the last opened Ninja tab. Aside from their mandatory features that save your privacy and identity, most privacy focused browsers are equipped with numerous fun features to make your internet-surfing as effortless as possible. Options such as browser personalization and shortcuts for quicker accesses are just valuable addition to make the hours spent on the internet as pleasant as possible.

Online privacy matters!

Keep in mind that the internet is one of the greatest creations of modern times. This seemingly endless source of knowledge and entertainment is available to everyone who have Internet access. Internet enables you to ask virtually any question about any topic, and once you hit the search button, you’ll get thousands of answers and explanations. Furthermore, Internet makes us connect with people who are oceans away. Whether you opt for a live chat or email, you will be able to connect with anyone anywhere in the world in less than a minute. Internet also lets you do your banking and pay your bills without standing in long, tedious queues. The web allows you to do your business online, sell and purchase almost anything you can think of. In the end, the internet reminds you that you are not alone. In the fast-paced world of today we tend to become introverts and forget the people around us. Once the loneliness sets in, the internet can let you know that there are millions of people all over the world, just like you. They share the same interests, same pain and same joy.

Internet gave us so much, but at the same time, it made us be vulnerable. It gave the monsters a bigger forest to hide in and it gave the tricksters a bigger field to play on. Now, more than ever before, it is our duty to protect ourselves and the people we love. Privacy focused UR Browser is the proper answer to internet scammers and frauds. It is the modern solution to a modern problem.

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