Disconnect browser extension keeps pesky cookies in check, blocks third-party tracking requests

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCykahkX531hn2gO0kvpfUnhoZi5DJk7TI9xmPDHy040wYGEwqs004hoB2x3gQwUyZhciUxdm0MDG9tsrhHdMf1up_-72aw5sZscWlw_zu8awlntMn_4iJx-AaxH9s6x4AsdUJ7e_zAGc/s1600/cookies-2010-12-03-500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCykahkX531hn2gO0kvpfUnhoZi5DJk7TI9xmPDHy040wYGEwqs004hoB2x3gQwUyZhciUxdm0MDG9tsrhHdMf1up_-72aw5sZscWlw_zu8awlntMn_4iJx-AaxH9s6x4AsdUJ7e_zAGc/s320/cookies-2010-12-03-500.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Internet Explorer 9 may block 'em in 2011, and the US government's on the case too, but you don't have to wait for Microsoft or bureaucracy to keep your privacy paramount if you browse with Rockmelt or Chrome. That's because former Google developer Brian Kennish just released Disconnect, an extension for either one, that banishes Digg, Facebook, Google, Twitter and Yahoo tracking requests (more companies are on the way) as you make your merry way across the web. Install and you'll find a nice little "d" icon on your browser's status bar, with a drop-down menu exposing exactly how many requests you've blocked from each service, and the option to manually disable blocking at will. Why bother? Don't you want to keep that secret love of Thanko products all to yourself?

Disconnect browser extension keeps pesky cookies in check, blocks third-party tracking requests

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Thermalright TR360 Cooler keeps your Xbox 360 cool

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/computing/upgrades-and-peripherals/images/thermalright-xbox-200-200.jpg"><br /><P>Thermalright, known for its CPU heatsinks, has come out with theThermalright TR360, a cooler built for the Xbox 360. </P><br /><P>The improved cooling and heat dissipation that it offers will, the company says, "prolong usage of the GPU and reduce the chances of the unit breaking down".</P><br /><P>The TR360 features a nickel plated heatsink and a design with four dedicated 6mm heatpipes. </P><br /><P>The based is made of pure copper and plated with nickel.</P><br /><P><STRONG>There's a catch...</STRONG></P><br /><P>As these needs to be fitted into the consoles, Thermalright has warned customers that the work should only be done by someone who knows how to disassemble the unit. The risks are completely your own.</P><br /><P>So, if you add it your console, your warranty will disintegrate in front of your eyes. But your Xbox will be oh-so cool.</P><br /><P>For more details, go to <a href="http://www.thermalright.com/products/index.php?act=data&cat_id=32&id=175">Thermalight's website</A>.</P>

Thermalright TR360 Cooler keeps your Xbox 360 cool

Thermalright, known for its CPU heatsinks, has come out with theThermalright TR360, a cooler built for the Xbox 360. The improved cooling an...

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