Self-care week with AdGuard: Your guide to a calmer digital life and special deals

We often think of self-care as something that happens offline — mental health walks, the treasured eight hours of sleep, guided meditations. But sometimes we forget that feeling in control online matters just as much.

Constant notifications, ads, and endless scrolling can make spending time online overwhelming. Thankfully, there are simple steps you can take to streamline your digital experience.

Take care of your passwords

Reusing the same password (or slight variations of it) is common — I’ve definitely done it and then struggled to remember which tiny symbol I changed.

A password manager can help by generating and storing strong, unique passwords, so you only need to remember one master password. There’s no need to keep track of every tiny change you made.

Clear your browser regularly

Another simple thing you can do right away is clear your browser’s cache and cookies. Doing this on a regular basis limits tracking and makes your browser run more smoothly. Just use a shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Delete on Windows/Linux or Cmd+Shift+Delete on Mac.

If you want to block tracking cookies but keep your login sessions, AdGuard can help. Just click Delete third-party cookies in Tracking protection.

Delete apps you don’t use

Unused apps take up space and can become security risks if they’re outdated. Make sure to delete your account if you no longer use the app. Then delete the app from your phone altogether — and breathe a little easier.

Block notifications you don’t need

Most phones are filled with notifications you don’t really need — you may receive dozens of push messages urging you to subscribe to a new service, order fast food, or keep playing a game that’s been taking up too much of your time.

Take a few minutes to turn off non-essential notifications. While you’re at it, check app permissions in Settings. Some apps may be tracking your location or accessing more data than necessary in the background.

Get rid of ads

Imagine trying to close an ad before a video, but it opens another popup, then another. Suddenly, you’re on the verge of a mental breakdown in the middle of your lunch break.

An ad blocker like AdGuard can help clean up your browsing experience by removing intrusive ads and banners and making it much harder for companies to track your activity.

Use a VPN to protect your privacy

If you’re worried about websites and advertisers tracking your activity, a VPN can help hide your IP address and encrypt your connection.

Try AdGuard VPN — it is designed to protect your connection without logging your activity or selling your data.

Set up DNS filtering

Some devices, like smart TVs, don’t support ad blockers. This is where DNS filtering comes in handy — it can protect all devices on your home network from ads and trackers.

You can also set up security features to block harmful content or reduce the risk of phishing.

Special discounts for AdGuard digital self-care week are valid through April 28.

And remember: small steps are enough. It’s impossible to block every single ad or tracker, or protect yourself from every single password leak. But what matters is knowing you are making your online experience safer.