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I am glad, I do not need to worry that much about these things, thanks to my /etc/hosts file[1]. [1] One of many versions: https://gist.github.com/thomasbilk/1
by mtrn 8y ago
I am glad, I do not need to worry that much about these things, thanks to my /etc/hosts file[1].
[1] One of many versions: https://gist.github.com/thomasbilk/1506210/2d20f47bbcca75b2f78d6909c1637501000d846f https://gist.github.com/thomasbilk/1506210/2d20f47bbcca75b2f...
- llccbb 8y agoI had tried to implement similar blocks through uBlock Origin and similar browser addons, but this seems to be the most robust method as I use multiple different browsers on my primary computer. Also, editing a hosts file does nothing on FB's end (which is what this article/discussion covers).
- mrighele 8y agoYou can use also a local DNS server for your whole home network. If you think it is too much work you can use something ready-made like pi-hole [1]. The nice part is that it will work also for your phone while you're on wifi. [1] https://pi-hole.net https://pi-hole.net
- reaperducer 8y agoIf the bits going through your router were the only way Facebook gathered data about you, that would make sense. But it's only one way. You don't even need to have a Facebook account to have a Facebook profile.
- TomMarius 8y agoSo how is Facebook filling up my profile with no input data? They might create a profile based on data my friends publish, but they won't be able to connect it with my IP or my identity.
- reaperducer 8y agoThere's a whole Google full of information on this.
- TomMarius 8y agoI found none, that's why I'm asking. There is technologically no way to connect me (my browser/phone that sends no information to FB) and my "profile" made up by a few photos of me that my friends have uploaded.