Alternative Chrome version without Google surveillance

A project called ungoogled-chromium offers a version of Chrome that removes Google's surveillance features. This open source browser is based on Chromium, the free platform that Google Chrome and many other browsers are built upon.

Removing Google links for privacy

The goal of ungoogled-chromium is to eliminate all links to Google's web services to protect user privacy. It removes features like connection and synchronization with Google accounts, as well as Gemini and other Google tools that are seen as hindering control and transparency.

Continued use of Google services

Despite the removal of Google integration, users can still access services like Gmail and YouTube. However, all background requests to Google are disabled by default, ensuring that the browser does not send data to Google without user consent.

Customization required for features

The project provides guides for installing extensions, updating the browser, and activating features like spell check. However, many features are disabled by default, requiring users to manually enable them through the browser's flags.

Availability on multiple platforms

Ungoogle-chromium is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, though it may be challenging for beginners to install. It can be downloaded from various application directories and its GitHub page.