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[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 19 points 2 weeks ago (12 children)

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.

[–] Metz@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

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.

[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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.

[–] Metz@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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.

[–] Wrufieotnak@feddit.org 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Now I need to know which one is cheaper! Please tell us your tricks.

[–] Metz@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

oh hell, i have to look myself. have not booked a room in over a year. It was on some site similar to booking.com for vacation rentals in Germany. And i noticed mobile was cheaper by sometimes 5%!

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