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technology5 months ago

Brave and AdGuard Block Microsoft Recall to Protect User Privacy

Microsoft's controversial Recall feature, which automatically screenshots nearly everything on a Copilot Plus PC, is being blocked by privacy-focused apps like Brave and AdGuard due to concerns over background screen captures and privacy violations. Signal was the first to block Recall, citing privacy issues, and now Brave and AdGuard have followed, with Brave offering users the option to disable Recall via a toggle. The debate highlights ongoing privacy concerns with AI and screenshot features in Windows 11.

technology2 years ago

Ad Blocker Uninstalls Skyrocket as YouTube Cracks Down

YouTube's crackdown on ad blockers has resulted in a significant increase in ad blocker uninstalls, with "hundreds of thousands" of users removing their ad-blocking software. Ad-blocking companies reported a record number of uninstalls in October, with many users switching to different blockers to continue blocking ads. Ghostery revealed that 90% of users who completed a survey cited YouTube's changes as the reason for uninstalling their ad blocker. AdGuard also experienced a rise in daily uninstalls, with some users finding success in blocking ads by switching browsers or using different tools.