A recent report from Webshare.io shows that people across the US are Googling ways to protect their digital privacy, but not all states are equally concerned. Alaska tops the list, with residents especially focused on deleting their search history. Meanwhile, Rhode Island has the highest interest in VPNs, and Wyoming stands out for its heavy use of incognito mode.

The study looked at five main strategies people search: using a VPN, browsing in incognito mode, deleting search history, turning off location tracking, and clearing cookies. Each has its own strengths. VPN services help hide your location and encrypt traffic, while incognito mode keeps your browsing private on a shared device. Deleting your search history and clearing cookies removes stored data that could be used to target you with ads. And turning off location tracking stops apps and websites from constantly pinging your physical location. These essential habits are worth knowing, regardless of where you happen to live.