[SOLVED] Windows 10 / My Computer is WATCHING ME??????

[MasterBlaster22]

So, explain to me, as a somewhat NEWBIE, but I'm like "more than average" computer savvy. When I searched for new computer monitors, in the monitor buying process, I wanted to 165Hz curved screen 1440p gaming monitor. I did alot of searches through various brands on Newegg and Amazon. So, I used the search bar within Amazon and Within Newegg and typed in all of the specifications. I'm sure I did this a few times. I have Kasperski internet total security and the Windows 10 defender.

OK- so NOW. I'm visiting my usual tech news sites, visiting facebook, visiting google, and VIOLA!!!! Like magic I am bombarded with ADs all over these pages with nothing but 2k 1440p monitors from various sellers. I watched a Netflix documentary about all this similar stuff.

So, the question is - how do they do that? When does it happen?? And what else do they know?? Can it be used against me in a court of law??

How can I avoid this. Every now and then I clear the temporary internet files, and I have an Anti-blocker-blocker installed however, so many pages I can't even look at because they have an anti adblocker-blocker that MAKES you take the cookies or just not view the site at all...

 

[Darkbreeze]

If you are unaware and oblivious to what trackers and cookies are, then you are not "more than average" computer savvy.

How cookies track you around the web & how to stop them | Privacy.net

Some cookies are harmless, but others remain active even on websites that they didn't originate from, gathering information about your behavior and what you click on. These are called third-party persistent cookies or, more colloquially, tracking cookies.

privacy.net

What are social media trackers? | The Mozilla Blog

Let’s be honest. We’re usually pretty particular about what we post on social media, right? When we’re on vacation, we’ll post photos on Facebook o

blog.mozilla.org

 

[Colif]

Easiest way to avoid them is to use a browser add on like Ublock Origin (it works with most browsers, just look it up for whichever you use) which stops most of the adverts as well. I have used them for so long I sometimes wonder why websites have so much empty space on them.

whats an anti blocker blocker? sounds counter productive to me

 

[MasterBlaster22]

If you are unaware and oblivious to what trackers and cookies are, then you are not "more than average" computer savvy. You are "below average" computer savvy, because even my 10 year old nephew knows what browser cookies and social media trackers are.

How cookies track you around the web & how to stop them | Privacy.net

Some cookies are harmless, but others remain active even on websites that they didn't originate from, gathering information about your behavior and what you click on. These are called third-party persistent cookies or, more colloquially, tracking cookies.

privacy.net

What are social media trackers? | The Mozilla Blog

Let’s be honest. We’re usually pretty particular about what we post on social media, right? When we’re on vacation, we’ll post photos on Facebook o

blog.mozilla.org

Well, I am so sorry for the misunderstanding, I hope that you feel good about yourself

 

[MasterBlaster22]

If you are unaware and oblivious to what trackers and cookies are, then you are not "more than average" computer savvy. You are "below average" computer savvy, because even my 10 year old nephew knows what browser cookies and social media trackers are.

How cookies track you around the web & how to stop them | Privacy.net

Some cookies are harmless, but others remain active even on websites that they didn't originate from, gathering information about your behavior and what you click on. These are called third-party persistent cookies or, more colloquially, tracking cookies.

privacy.net

What are social media trackers? | The Mozilla Blog

Let’s be honest. We’re usually pretty particular about what we post on social media, right? When we’re on vacation, we’ll post photos on Facebook o

blog.mozilla.org

My real question was really about "So, the question is - how do they do that? When does it happen?? And what else do they know?? Can it be used against me in a court of law?? " Not so much as to if it exists at all in the first place, I don't live in a bubble, but go ahead, take your moment of glory dude.

 

[MasterBlaster22]

Easiest way to avoid them is to use a browser add on like Ublock Origin (it works with most browsers, just look it up for whichever you use) which stops most of the adverts as well. I have used them for so long I sometimes wonder why websites have so much empty space on them.

whats an anti blocker blocker? sounds counter productive to me

On my browser I have some extensions like Kasperski Total Internet Security and Anti-Adblock Freeware that is a "anti-blocker blocker" that is some kind of workaround that lets you view websites that deny access to anyone using an adblocker on their browser. Sometimes I use one called "anti-adblock killer"

 

[MasterBlaster22]

Easiest way to avoid them is to use a browser add on like Ublock Origin (it works with most browsers, just look it up for whichever you use) which stops most of the adverts as well. I have used them for so long I sometimes wonder why websites have so much empty space on them.

whats an anti blocker blocker? sounds counter productive to me

Yeah, thanks, I appreciate it. I do have Kasperski Total Internet Security Pro Suite that has a feature that I can enable that does the same thing. However, some places, even places like Tom's Hardware I think have content that is inaccessible unless you enable cookies.

 

[Mtop]

Everything you do in windows is monitored, Every web page you visit is entered into a database, every click on a web page is recorded. When you speak your phone is listening! if you have a mic on you computer same thing.

Didn't you read the EULA agreement, Microsoft can now use up space in your backyard if it feels it will help you.