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Guides, tips & deep dives
Everything you need to get the most out of BlurGuard — from first setup to advanced workflows.
How to install & set up BlurGuard in 2 minutes
A step-by-step walkthrough: install the extension, configure your first blur, and start protecting sensitive data on any website.
Feature deep dive5 blur modes explained: blur, block, redact, transparent & color
Each blur style serves a different purpose. Learn when to use Gaussian blur, solid blocks, redaction bars, invisible text, or custom color overlays.
Auto-detect PIIAuto-detect emails, cards, tokens & API keys — how it works
BlurGuard scans every page for 9 categories of sensitive data. Here's how the detection engine works and how to fine-tune it.
ProductivityKeyboard shortcuts & hotkeys — the complete reference
Master Alt+Shift+B, Alt+Shift+R, Alt+Shift+A and more. Speed up your blur workflow with these essential hotkeys.
AdvancedAdvanced workflows: profiles, focus mode, tab masking & present mode
Save per-site blur profiles, use spotlight focus mode for presentations, mask browser tabs, and enter present mode for clean sharing.
Power userCustom keyword & regex blur lists — hide anything by pattern
Go beyond auto-detect: create your own keyword lists and regex patterns to blur project codes, client names, internal URLs — anything you define.