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- Visit [r / NukeRedditHistory] for a lovely little extension that will replace old comments/posts and then delete them (this is no longer available as a browser extension. Please check alternativeto.net for FOSS alternatives). Here are a few replacements that I will try over the next few weeks and update: Shreddit, PowerDeleteSuite, and Social-Amnesia. Not only should you do this currently every now and then, but especially post squeeze! I use this often.
Some of the providers I personally use are: Protonmail, Mailbox.org, AnonAddy, Guerilla Mail, and SimpleLogin.
- Visit [r / NukeRedditHistory] for a lovely little extension that will replace old comments/posts and then delete them (this is no longer available as a browser extension. Please check alternativeto.net for FOSS alternatives). Here are a few replacements that I will try over the next few weeks and update: Shreddit, PowerDeleteSuite, and Social-Amnesia. Not only should you do this currently every now and then, but especially post squeeze! I use this often.
- Visit [r / NukeRedditHistory] for a lovely little extension that will replace old comments/posts and then delete them (this is no longer available as a browser extension. Please check alternativeto.net for FOSS alternatives). Here are a few replacements that I will try over the next few weeks and update: Shreddit, PowerDeleteSuite, and Social-Amnesia. Not only should you do this currently every now and then, but especially post squeeze! I use this often.
- For communications... Hands down, use Signal messenger for all important communications between friends and family. It's FOSS, has the same functions as Whatsapp, is E2EE and privacy focused, and you can send pretty much any file type to any other person using Signal. This also replaces SMS/MMS on Android. Signal is discontinuing support of SMS/MMS due to telecom companies finally upgrading to RCS standard protocols. If you use Android, I'd recommend the basic SMS/MMS app QKSMS from F-Droid. If you still use email, ProtonMail is a very good, free, and secure email provider.
- VPNS? Sure. They can be useful. Don't just download and use any free VPN though! They can steal/collect just as much data as an unprotected WiFi network. ProtonVPN is a newer service offered by the world class ProtonMail team. It has a free tier and is easy to use. Even if you don't pay for one, definitely use it whenever you're on any open WiFi connections such as sitting at Starbucks or the airport. You'd be amazed at how easy it is to collect data packets from those networks and potentially get the login info of others. Mullvad is my personal choice since it's the same price regardless of tier, can sign up without email, AND you can pay completely anonymously.
- If you're looking for more privacy friendly and secure computers/OS, Linux is super easy to install and use now days with very strong security built in. Ubuntu and Mint are probably the most user friendly ones to use. Simply look up videos on how to install and you'll be up and running within 20 minutes or so. Personally, I use PopOS as my daily driver.
- For mobile devices, Apple is the go-to for most people. But as I said earlier, their privacy promises are based solely on their own word and we've all seen how self-regulating bodies act behind the scenes. I use GraphenOS (Android minus Google) myself on a Pixel device.
- My two choices for convenience are Aegis for Android and Tofu for iPhone.
- First, I would utilize a FOSS program like Cryptomator. What this does is create an encrypted space where you can throw in anything and everything and then lock it. This space can also be stored in a Google Drive account (or any online storage really), while actually remaining encrypted. Create and store the random-gen password in your Bitwarden account. And guess what?! This is also available for all major devices.
#1 Password Manager - Bitwarden (did you hover over the link to verify before clicking?)
Some of the providers I personally use are: Protonmail, Mailbox.org, AnonAddy, Guerilla Mail, and SimpleLogin.
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