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The case for an ad blocker that sends nothing about you
An ad blocker sits in the path of everything you browse — so the sharpest question isn't how well it blocks, but what it sends back. Here's what a zero-collection blocker looks like when you can actually check the claim.

How to make a passport-size photo for free — without uploading it anywhere
Most free passport photo tools want your face on their server first. Here is how to make a correctly sized photo entirely on your own machine, in about two minutes, and check it against the actual specification before you submit it.

How to block ads on Chrome without creating an account
Most ad blockers ask for an account, an 'acceptable ads' programme, or your 'anonymous' usage data before they'll work. You need none of it. Here's how to set up ad and tracker blocking in about two minutes, with nothing sent about you.