I also use that configuration in Firefox, with cookies expiring at browser close by default. I use the Cookie Monster add-on to easily whitelist sites like HN,

I also use that configuration in Firefox, with cookies expiring at browser close by default. I use the Cookie Monster add-on to easily whitelist sites like HN, my banks, etc. where I want long-lasting cookies: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/cookie-monster/ https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/cookie-monste... I browse with Flash disabled (tip: there are ways of bypassing the Flash Block add-on, so disable the flash plugin completely when you don't need it, it's easy to re-enable and reload a page on occasion) and have the Better Privacy add-on cleaning up Flash cookies on a timer and at browser close: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/betterprivacy/ https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/betterprivacy... Also, the Ghostery plugin is a nice lightweight alternative to AdBlock to just block tracking scripts without wiping out ads everywhere. It kind of side-steps the tracking issues this Firefox Collusion plugin is highlighting. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ghostery/ https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ghostery/