… Sign in to your XDA account Summary OpenAI's Lockdown Mode blocks live outbound network requests to stop LLM hijacking attempts. It disables or limits features that make external calls, trading some functionality for privacy. …
… Scale deployment may breach EU privacy rules and add ~30,000 tonnes CO2e from widespread downloads. …
Megan Ellis May 28, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT Megan is a Software Writer at XDA Developers who has been writing about consumer technology since 2016. …
… These higher-end Surface Laptops feature an "advanced haptic touchpad" that creates a subtle pattern when hovering over certain Windows 11 UI elements, and an optional software-powered matte privacy screen that offers additional privacy when working in public spaces like airports or on public trans… …
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… If you want your network privacy to be taken to the next level, Unbound DNS is the way to do it, and pairing it with Pi-hole is the perfect setup to balance ease of use and privacy. …
… If you want an extra level of privacy, manually changing your DNS settings can improve privacy, but it does not, by itself, guarantee anonymity. …
… Sign in to your XDA account It feels like recently the "Ring Free" home is becoming a badge of honor for privacy enthusiasts. …
… Now a Computing Writer at XDA, Shekhar leverages his deep background in NAS, storage solutions, and PC internals to help readers master their tech. Sign in to your XDA account My DNS setup was working perfectly. …
… Brand / platform Common tracking feature name s to look for Also check for these related settings Vizio SmartCast Viewing Data Advertising, Smart Interactivity on older models, reset/delete viewing data options Roku TVs Smart TV Experience and Automatic Content Recognition ACR Ad measurement, perso… …