After all this, you’ll still see ads. The truth is, Google’s business model is built on showing you things you might buy. It’s like living in a mall. You can’t make the mall disappear, but you can choose which stores to walk past.
So, take a deep breath. Turn off the personalization. Clear your history. Laugh when an ad for “Dog Sunglasses” pops up after you searched for “dog poop bags.” The internet is weird, silly, and full of nonsense. But with these tricks, you can make it a little quieter, a little more your own. And that’s worth a good, exasperated smile.
