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Thoughts on privacy, browsers, and the open web.
Incognito Mode Is Not Private: The Biggest Lie Your Browser Tells You
Private browsing modes like Chrome's Incognito don't make you private. They hide your history from your device — not from your ISP, employer, or the websites you visit. Here's what they actually do.
Nav0 vs Chrome: Which Browser Actually Respects Your Data?
We measured every byte transferred by Nav0 and Chrome across 15 real websites. Nav0 used 17.7% less data, made 29.1% fewer requests, blocked 2.5 MB of trackers, and produced zero idle background traffic.
Nav0 vs Chrome: A Head-to-Head Performance Benchmark on macOS
We ran a rigorous head-to-head performance comparison between nav0 and Google Chrome on a MacBook Pro M1. Nav0 used 48.5% less memory, 86.3% less CPU, and spawned far fewer processes across every tab count tested.
The Enshittification of Chrome: How the World's Most Popular Browser Turned Against Its Users
Chrome used to be the fast, clean browser that saved us from Internet Explorer. Now it's a bloated, data-hungry machine that serves Google's ad business first and users second. Here's how it happened.
Why Your Browser Wants You to Sign In
Every time you open your browser, it nudges you to create an account and sign in. That's not about convenience — it's about tying every click, search, and keystroke to your real identity.
Browser Extensions Won't Save Your Privacy
Privacy-focused extensions are the most common advice for staying safe online. But extensions themselves are a privacy and security risk most people overlook. Here's why bolting on privacy doesn't work.
Your Browser Is Watching You: The Hidden Cost of "Free" Browsing
Modern browsers collect an astonishing amount of data about you. We break down exactly what they track, why it matters, and what you can do about it.
Stop Forcing AI Into My Browser
Every major browser is cramming AI features into their product. Nobody asked for this. Here's why forced AI integration is bad for users, bad for privacy, and bad for the web.
Your Browser Doesn't Need a Built-In VPN
Browsers are shipping with built-in VPN services and calling it a privacy feature. It's not. Here's why browser VPNs are security theater and what you should use instead.
Big Tech Owns Your Browser
Google, Microsoft, and Apple control how billions of people access the web. When your browser is made by an ad company or a platform gatekeeper, whose interests does it really serve?