• eldavi@lemmy.ml
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    4 days ago

    i use a windows 10 agent string in my browser in all of my linux rigs and i wonder if it’s hurting stats like these.

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      4 days ago

      Out of curiosity, why? I have Linux in it and the last time any website complained about “incompatibility” must have been at least 5 years ago. Nowadays i think such workarounds are completely unnecessary.

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        4 days ago

        i do it for cheaper prices when websites do server side tracking. i’ve noticed by accident a few years back that using agent strings for the oldest active microsoft release has a small impact that add up on expensive things like air line tickets.

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          4 days ago

          oh right okay, i forgot that this is a thing. its noticeable on hotel rooms as well with mobile vs. desktop prices for examples. thanks for the answer.