Understanding Email Tracking: How It Works and How to Disable It
By
vidyesh
Hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, baked to perfection. Worth every minute at the bakery.
Summary
The article explores the mechanics of email tracking, particularly focusing on tracking pixels, their functionality, and methods to disable them. It also provides historical context about the evolution of tracking technologies, drawing parallels to Caller ID systems.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledPhone numbers leak more info than you might expect.
The caller’s name is likely to pop up on caller ID, and their carrier may be discoverable with a quick lookup.
One could infer that the caller is awake and available at the time of the call.
When Caller ID was first introduced, the idea that you could know who was calling was revolutionary.
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