SOME CHROME SETTINGS YOU MUST DO

 A browser is a software designed to open websites. You cannot get into a website without having a browser first. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and opera are the most popular browsers.  Security and privacy need to be enhanced for a safe browsing exoperience . There are cyber criminals on the prowl and would seize every slightest possible opportunity to pounce on you. Here I am going to write of the settings you must do on your chrome browser to enhance privacy and security while browsing. 

1. Site permissions 

Some websites may access your camera, location, and microphone and this may jeopardize your privacy. 

Go to settings/privacy and security/site settings. 

You will then see a radio button and check on don't allow sites to see my location.  It is here where you will also see the other sites that have permission to see your location. Check if you are not being tracked by any website. 

2. Secure DNS and Connections.

Using secure connections will help you not to connect to sites that can scam you. To enhance this you go to settings/privacy and security/security and then turn on always use secure connections then turn on always use secure DNS. 

3. Pop-Ups and Redirects

Most websites have annoying pop-ups and redirect you to other websites. If this happens you may be redirected to a site that has security issues. Therefore disabling these pop-ups is recommended for safe browsing. To disable pop-ups go to settings/privacy and security/site settings then Don't allow sites to send pop-ups or use redirects. 

4. Third-party cookies 

Several times you see a message prompting you to accept cookies whenever you are browsing. It is advisable to n]block third-party cookies. Cookies will make your browsing history known by third parties and they are used to track your interests which enables you to streamline the kind of adverts you may watch online. 

settings/privacy and security /cookies and other site data. 

5. Enhanced protection 

You may need to utilize all of the chrome's protection features by going to settings/security / then turning on Enhanced protection. 

6. Safety check 

You can also check for bad extensions and password breaches from your dashboard. You do this by going to settings/privacy and security / then click check now. 

7. Background apps. 

By default, chrome runs all its apps in the background even if you are not active. This needs to be disabled such that you may have control over what is happening. 

Do this by going to settings/system then turn off and continue background running. 

 8. Browsing incognito window.