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Google Censorship Transparency Report

grooveDexter — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Google is all about freedom of information, especially after all of the trouble they have been having with China. Now Google has created a new Transparency Map that will report on all of the censorship actions that Google has been legally demanded to take by removing content across the globe.

But, despite Google’s attempts at to transparently present the non-specific number of reports issued …

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Use Scr.im to Hide Email Address And Avoid Spam Bots

Steve — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:02:00 +0000

Have you ever left a comment on a blog or website and worried about posting your real email address? Perhaps you were asking for a Google Voice Invite or???

The folks over at scr.im have a slick solution. The process is quick and simple and allows you to create your own URL off the scr.im domain that will point to your email address once your …

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Search Google Anonymously Using A Firefox Add-on

grooveDexter — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:25:00 +0000

It’s no surprise that Google tracks everything you do using their services. Mainly for data collecting to maximize advertising potential etc.. The thing is however, even if your not on a Google site/service, cookies like to stick around and collect data as you visit OTHER sites (not to mention google analytics, adsense, etc…)

Don’t like the idea of Google tracking you? Here is a solution. …

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