Privacy

Digital rights, data protection, and strategies for maintaining privacy in an interconnected world.

Official Tor Browser logo from The Tor Project

April 27, 20264 min read

Browse Like a Ghost: A Beginner’s Guide to the Tor Browser

The Tor Browser (The Onion Router) is built on the Firefox foundation you likely already use, but it is designed with a completely different purpose: uncensored access and privacy. Unlike standard browsers, Tor is built to stop websites from tracking your movements. It accomplishes this by "isolating" every page you visit so ad-trackers, can’t follow you from site to site. It also tackles digital fingerprinting—the sneaky way companies identify you based on your device's unique settings. On Tor

Image Source: DuckDuckGo. **App Tracking Protection**

February 15, 20264 min read

Is Your Phone App "Snitching" on You? How to Block App Trackers

Learn how to use DuckDuckGo App Tracking Protection for Android to stop mobile apps from spying on your activity and sharing data with advertisers.

January 31, 20262 min read

Using Email Subaddressing to Track and Filter Your Inbox

Creating and understanding email Subaddressing. Notice who has shared your email address and learn a method to manage your inbox.