Inspired by the link: https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere
I have just installed the HTTPS everywhere Firefox plugin (linked above), and I have to say, what an awesome idea. It has never really sat well with me that certain web sites (Facebook, twitter etc) default to a non-encrypted (http) page, which means any data you enter into these sites is transmitted over the Internet in clear text (readable).
There is a downside, in the form of third party domains without support for https (encryption). For example, advertisements. Adverts tend to come from other web sites to the one you are looking at, which brings its own problems and annoyances (i'll cover this at a later date). However, this shouldn't detract from the value of this plugin. I've installed it and, barring any compatibility problems in the future, it will be staying.
So, if you are strict on your Facebook privacy settings, don't want anyone knowing your Google searches (apart from Google.....) or are wanting to add that little bit more peace of mind, install Firefox (if you aren't already using it) and use HTTPS everywhere. As the Beatles once sang "I'd give you everything for a little peace of mind". Everything may be a little too much in this case, but a little peace of mind for free has to be a good thing.
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