Topic: Let's talk about Privacy - page 5. (Read 20924 times)
Added VPNs and Privacy currencies.
You might want to look at a privacy oriented cryptocurrency too, like Monero (or Zcash). Tracing Bitcoin transactions is trivial.
If you're suggesting Tor anyway, why not suggest its built-in add-ons for Firefox? There are only two after all, and neither is particularly invasive:
VPNs are also great for making sure your ISP doesn't snoop on you, though routing all of your traffic through Tor achieves mostly the same thing.
Either way, excellent write-up
- HTTPS Everywhere - Forces sites to use https when available
- NoScript - Blocks javascript from untrusted domains (you have to trust them manually)
VPNs are also great for making sure your ISP doesn't snoop on you, though routing all of your traffic through Tor achieves mostly the same thing.
Either way, excellent write-up
Yeah these are good add-ons.
As I said, privacy is an never ending task, there are many other good add-ons, programs, vpn, encrypt devices...
I will add https everywhere to the post, as it's very easy to use, thank you.
Added how to encrypt your mobile device too.
I can vouch for the brave browser. It's very fast and for the most part works like Google Chrome.
Thanks for the tip about duckduckgo, I'll check it out.
Thanks for the tip about duckduckgo, I'll check it out.
I'm definitely going to keep this thread as a favorite for follow up for myself, especially when I go to build a new computer one day. Privacy things are one thing I haven't taken too seriously and probably should be, as we all should be. I agree, Google is definitely a shady company and worth staying away from, even though I use all of their services.
If you're suggesting Tor anyway, why not suggest its built-in add-ons for Firefox? There are only two after all, and neither is particularly invasive:
VPNs are also great for making sure your ISP doesn't snoop on you, though routing all of your traffic through Tor achieves mostly the same thing.
Either way, excellent write-up
- HTTPS Everywhere - Forces sites to use https when available
- NoScript - Blocks javascript from untrusted domains (you have to trust them manually)
VPNs are also great for making sure your ISP doesn't snoop on you, though routing all of your traffic through Tor achieves mostly the same thing.
Either way, excellent write-up
Yes, adblockers are really important because some of those ads spread viruses or malware. Adblock Plus supports more platforms but Ublock has definitely gained a lot of popularity and trust.
- I discovered bitcoin while studying about how to protect my privacy on the internet.
Crytpocurrencies and privacy and closely related. This way many people here care about privacy, however I still see many users in this forum who are not using basic privacy tools, like an ad block.
This simple guide is for those people.
Usually people who think they don't care about privacy say: "I don't worry about privacy because I have nothing to hide."
When you go to the bathroom you close the door, even if you have nothing to hide.
While surfing on the internet here are a few tools that will help you protect yourself against tracking and privacy invasion.
- Avoid any Google product. They are not to be trusted as Google will track your data to ad services.
- Browser recommendation:
Firefox / Brave browser / Tor Browser - Browser Extensions: (works even on Firefox Mobile)
UBlock (an adblocker) - An AdBlock is also an important method to avoid phishing sites.
Decentraleyes (blocks content delivery)
HTTPS Everywhere - E-mail provider:
Consider changing to a encrypted e-mail service, not U.S based
ProtonMail / Tutanota - Search engines:
I know how it's hard to not use Google. The best private alternative is Duckduckgo .
If you find very hard to stop using Google, consider using Encrypted Google (I really don't know if it is truly encrypted) - Encrypt your Android Device - Protect your music, photos, personal data that can only be read with a password.
- Fix Windows 10 privacy configuration, to avoid Microsoft data collection.
- Some good VPN (protects your traffic data and enables geo-restricted content):
Proton VPN - Free version available.
Tunnel Bear Free version available.
Nord VPN - Free version available.
To use full time you will need a paid plan on a good VPN service. - Private cryptocurrencies:
Monero (the most popular), PIVX, Dash, Zcash, Particl, among many others.
- Open Source and privacy focused Operation Systems (OS) based on Android mobile.
LineageOS, Replicant and Copperhead.
- Privacy focused notes manager.
Standard Notes.
This application allows you to sync notes in web, android app, windows, mac and linux. Very nice. Simple and respect your privacy.
- Drive alternative
- ownCloud: Open source, self-hosted cloud platform, available for enterprise
- Syncthing: Open source, P2P
- Nextcloud: Open source, self-hosted
- Calendar alternative
- Google Docs / Sheets / Slides alternative
- Domain Registration
Njalla
They do not want to know who you are. No questions about who you are. No need for Whois Guard.
Important note: Privacy is a never ending task, as you can always do something more. Start doing what is easier for you. There are also many other useful add-ons, programs, etc. This is just a very basic guide, as I see many people who don't even use an adblocker
If you want more information about privacy, go to https://www.privacytools.io/
Edit: Added Https everywhere extension and encrypt mobile device.
Edit2: Added VPNs and private cryptocurrencies.
Edit3: An AdBlock is also an important method to avoid phishing sites. So you really should be using one, as it will increase your security.
Many phishing sites promote their scams through paid ads. If you can't see them, you can't click them.[/list]
Edit4: Added Standard Notes, drive, calendar and docs.[/list]
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