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Block email trackers by taking control of external imagesÄisable external image display to kibosh email tracking Davey Winder/Google Three simple tips for taking control of Gmail privacyÄ¡. Only you can decide where you position the risk slider, so to speak, and make that security and privacy call. The balance between privacy and usability is no different in this regard from that of security. However, don't expect the same levels of 'out of the box' usability that Gmail delivers. Please note, however, that these are just tips to give you more control rather than some kind of magical privacy elixir: if you value privacy above all else then you may want to look at an email client that provides full end-to-end encryption instead. While there is a certain amount of mileage in that argument, it's also possible to regain some control over your privacy posture when using Gmail without being a technical genius or sacrificing ease of use too much. Although it's easy to just shrug your shoulders and contest that anyone using Gmail, or any Google service, has already made the decision that usability and functionality trumps total privacy, that's not what I'm going to do. Since publishing this how-to article on Saturday morning, I have been getting lots of emails from readers who have asked if there are any similarly simple and straightforward tips that apply to privacy for Gmail users.
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MORE FROM FORBES Microsoft Windows Security Warning As Multiple 0Days Used In Attacks On Business Users By Davey Winder It's also recommended that you regularly audit your browser extensions and app, deleting those you no longer use. Ditto for your web browser of choice and any third-party apps you use in conjunction with Gmail. By which I mean ensuring that your operating system is fully patched with the latest security updates. It would help if you also thought outside the Google box a little. Davey Winder, Google Think outside the Google box for better security Knowing what devices have logged into your account, when and where, can uncover illicit usage. Doing so will pop up recommended security actions based on your existing settings, show you what devices have logged into your account, from where and when, detail those apps you've given access to your account, and offer the chance to revoke any you no longer use or don't recognize, and highlight any 'sensitive' Gmail settings you are using. I'm talking about a Google account security checkup.
The first of which encompasses what's already been stated but goes further, yet only takes a few minutes of your day. However, there are lots more layers that can be added to your Gmail security cake.
MORE FROM FORBES Apple iPhone Security? There's No Place Like Chrome, Google Says By Davey Winder Google account security checkup If you enroll in the Advanced Protection Program, suggested for high-value accounts such as journalists, activists, and the like, then the use of such a key is mandatory. Google sells its own brand, or you can use a YubiKey.
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The most secure form of secondary verification is using a security key, and Google offers this option as well. I cannot see a shortcut entry for 'escaping' full-screen mode either.Enabling two-step verification on your Google Account is a Gmail security no-brainer Davey Winder, Google There's no (Default) shortcut assigned - and I don't know if I do assign one, it'll be a toggle. I tried it yesterday and got caught exactly like you did - couldn't get out of it and had to use the Win key to shutdown/restarting windows. Shift + F for me just zooms the entire arrangement to fit the current window size - not related to new Full-screen mode for Windows based systems. I had to hit the Windows key on my qwerty keyboard to bring up the task bar and close S1 and reopening it. I have my Shift+F macro set to expand all tracks to fill screen like in Sonar so when I clicked on 'Full Screen' under View/Windows in the menu area I couldn't get out of full screen mode. Make sure you know what the shortcut is to get out of it. Go to your Windows menu bar in S1 and click on View and then Windows. I'm not sure if full screen mode is available in other versions or not.