groovyPost https://www.groovypost.com Technology made simple with the latest tips, news, and reviews. Your guide since 2007. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:58:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-gp-logo-512-32x32.png groovyPost https://www.groovypost.com 32 32 Avoid Targeted Advertising: Send Do Not Track (DNT) Requests in Microsoft Edge https://www.groovypost.com/howto/avoid-targeted-advertising-do-not-track-dnt-requests-microsoft-edge/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/avoid-targeted-advertising-do-not-track-dnt-requests-microsoft-edge/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:05:06 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=265880 ads laptopIf you want more privacy while browsing the internet, you can enable Do Not Track (DNT) requests in Microsoft Edge. 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