Protecting Your Online Privacy: Digital Security Essentials (2024)

Discover essential online privacy strategies to protect your digital footprint in today's surveillance state. This episode dives deep into the world of mass surveillance, data protection, and digital security, revealing how your personal information is harvested and exploited by corporations and governments alike.

Learn about the dangers of smart devices, social media, and seemingly innocuous online activities. We'll debunk common privacy myths and provide practical tips to enhance your online anonymity. From secure communication tools to data removal services, this guide covers everything you need to know to safeguard your digital life.

Explore alternatives to popular apps and platforms that prioritize your privacy. Understand the importance of encryption, VPNs, and open-source software in maintaining your online security. Don't miss this crucial episode on reclaiming your digital freedom in an increasingly connected world.

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List of everything I recommend

Removing your data: Delete Me & Incogni

Computer OS: Linux Mint, Pop_OS, & MacOS

Phone OS: Calyx OS, Lineage OS, & iPhone OS

Browser: Brave, Mullvad, & Tor

Search Engine: Brave Search, Duck Duck Go, & StartPage

VPNs: Mullvad VPN & Proton VPN

Password Managers: BitWarden & Proton Pass

Internet Plan: Calyx Institute & Pi Hole

Phone Plan: Mint Mobile & MySudo

Email: Protonmail, Simple Login, Thunderbird, & K9

Messaging: Signal, Briar, Matrix, & Fossify Messanger

Conference Calls: Jitsi

Social Media: Just don’t

Calendar: Proton Calendar

File Storage: Proton Drive & Self-Hosting via Next Cloud

File Sharing: OnionShare & Syncthing

Word Processing: LibreOffice & OnlyOffice

Knowledge / File Management: Obsidian

Finance: Privacy.com

Crypto: Kraken, Stealth Ex, Exodus, Cake Wallet, Trezor, CoinCards, & Monero

App Stores: F-Droid, Aurora Store, & Side-loading

Maps: Organic Maps & Open Street Maps

2FA: Aegis & Yubikey

Note Taking: Joplin

Entertainment: NewPipe, ViMusic, AntennaPod, Librivox, Chirp, Libby

More resources to find any tool you may need!

https://alternativeto.net/

https://privacyx.io/tools/

https://www.techlore.tech/resources