Making Google Chrome more private

Most people are aware the Google's Chrome Browser is based on the great work of the Chromium Browser Project.

CodeWeavers have even created a free 'port' of Google Chrome for Linux users, aptly named CrossOver Chromium. This means Linux people don't need to feel left out of all the Google lovin'.

There have been a few people concerned with privacy issues (also here and here) when using the Google Chrome browser. Even the EFF has raised concerns. Google has reacted and posted some information regarding privacy in Chrome.

There has been some applications produced that remove one of the largest concerns people have (a unique ID assigned to every installation of Chrome). In particular Chrome Privacy Guard will strip this unique ID out for you. Turning off some of the features (like Google Suggest) via the Browser preferences will also limit the amount of information sent back to the mothership (Google).

Buoyed by all these privacy concerns, SRWare a German software company have released 'Iron', a browser also based on Chromium source but without all the 'Googleness' privacy issues.

If you like Chrome, but are concerned about the privacy aspect, Iron might be your solution.

For those on Linux and really just wanting to use a WebKit based browser, take a peek at Midori.