Questions related to privacy management with Ubuntu OS, network, apps, etc. and related issues.
Questions tagged [privacy]
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How can I reset recent documents on every login?
I want to create a script that allow the recent document to be reset every time i log.
I have 10 public computer (internet café) using ubuntu.
now, i have 10+ documents in my recent documents on each (which are the users) and I want to erase these…
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How do I permanently stop Ubuntu from "recording" and displaying recently used files?
How does one permanently turn off any and all system "recording" of used apps, directories, or files in Ubuntu 12.10?
I specifically DO NOT want a list of my recently used files showing up in my menu for anyone who may be looking over my shoulder…
Jason
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Privacy with Ubuntu Phone
I am very security conscious and am reluctant to use Google products, including android because of the data Google collect. For anyone interested, I've posted the joke that is the information they collect below. I've read the privacy policy that the…
user416204
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Will Ubuntu allow me to avoid "the cloud", and keep my stuff on my computer, not a stranger's?
Before I dive in to Ubuntu, and spend all the time reading and learning what I can, I prefer to use my own computer to store my stuff. Ubuntu's warning at the bottom of the browser stating Ubuntu uses cookies, for my benefit; sounds like Microsoft -…
Internaut
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Ubuntu 22.04, I just noticed in the settings "Connectivity Checking" should I turn it off? I'm concerned about my privacy
I don't want Canonical stealing information from my computer so should I disable it or leave it alone?
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