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Startpage partners with Leave No Trace
You may have noticed that our default homepage looks a little...different right now. We've introduced TWO new themes along with an exciting announcement! Startpage already helps millions of people leave…
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How to set up my Linux OS to protect my privacy
Across the web, companies often offer ways to make your personal computer more private, which link to apps or settings for your Windows or MacOS system. Rarely, however, do I find guides to making a Linux based system more private. There are a few reasons for this. Firstly, Linux is…
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5 privacy policy mistakes to watch out for
Running ThinkPrivacy.ch means that every day I am sent new product and service recommendations from companies and/or fans of those companies. Most write to me in the hope to be added to our list of service recommendations. And while I love checking out new services, the first thing I do…
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Why you should never just accept all cookies
It’s been happening for a while now, and you’re probably as annoyed as everyone else about it: when you visit a website, you’re constantly asked to accept or decline cookies. Of course, the message telling you to accept all cookies is in big bold print, usually in an easy to…
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What Your Search History Reveals About You
As a reader of our blog, it's unlikely that we need to stress to you the importance of keeping your search history private. After all, you're already following the most private search engine in the world, which would hopefully mean that you've already added our engine to your Online Privacy…
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How to update your Microsoft privacy settings
Windows is the most popular operating system for Laptops and PCs, so it’s about time to make sure your Microsoft privacy settings reflect your needs. Here are steps you can take to protect your privacy – from turning off location tracking to making Startpage your default search engine. Microsoft's Privacy…
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What Your Search History Reveals About You
As a reader of our blog, it's unlikely that we need to stress to you the importance of keeping your search history private. After all, you're already following the most private search engine in the world, which would hopefully mean that you've already added our engine to your Online Privacy…
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How To Choose a VPN That's Right for You
As a company that’s committed to protecting user privacy, one question we get asked a lot is whether or not our users should invest in additional privacy tools like a VPN. If Startpage keeps your searches private and tools like Anonymous View and our privacy extension prevent things like trackers…
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Startpage is proud to be a privacy safe haven
As many companies and entities begin posting rainbow-spangled logos to celebrate Pride Month, we here at Startpage are choosing to mark the occasion in a different way. You need only glance at some recent headlines to see why. Governments across the United States and the world have been placing legal…
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