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How do I tell my computer where I am?

Asked by Jeruba (56211points) 3 hours ago

By the number of ads I get with specific locations mentioned, I gather that my computer thinks I live in a city well north of here. I have no idea where it got that wrong information. I haven’t even been there more than once or twice.

How do I give my computer accurate information about where I live? Just the name of the city is close enough.

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Forever_Free's avatar

Your IP Address gives you away. Unless you are using VPN software.

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Jeruba's avatar

Oh. Well, but it’s not giving me away. It’s giving away some other location. I suppose that’s where the ISP is? I really get tired of seeing ads for local goods and services in a town I never visit. Is there any way to redirect it without messing with my setup (which was arranged by my late husband, not me)?

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janbb's avatar

Have you set up an Ad Blocker? I use Ad Block Plus and it works quite well. I’m sure there are others.

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longgone's avatar

Would you like no ads, or different ads?

I like none, so I have downloaded programs such as UBlockOrigin. If you want ads about your region, some googling for key words should help.

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