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Asking For A Friend: "Can't we just use VPNs to stop services from tracking us?" (lemmy.world)
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[–] schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 1 month ago

What do you think VPNs do?

Most tracking happens through cookies and similar technologies. VPNs don't affect those at all. Private browsing mode does though.