Avoid The Hack: 6 Best Privacy Browser Picks for Windows

This post was originally published on 2 APR 2021; it has since been updated and revised.

Microsoft Edge especially sucks for privacy - even the "new and improved" Microsoft Edge powered by the Chromium browser engine.

Despite the heavy integration into Windows, Microsoft Edge simply sucks for privacy. It engages in data collection, has extensive telemetry, and in some cases may phone home your browsing history.

However, solid privacy-oriented browser alternatives fortunately exist on Windows. The recommendations listed …

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