Private Apps & Services
Private Apps & Services
Looking for a way to encrypt chats and enable off-the-record (OTR) communications using a fully open-source app? If so, ChatSecure might be a good solution. Read on for an overview of what the app does well and which limitations to keep in mind when you use it. Key Features ChatSecure is only one of many
Using ChatSecure for Encrypted and OTR Communications Read More »
Wouldn’t it be nice if there were an OS designed from the ground-up for privacy and security? If you’re willing to give a Linux-based platform a try, there is: The Amnesic Incognito Live System — better known as Tails OS. It aims to make private computing a plug-and-play affair. Most mainstream operating systems do little
Tails OS 1.5 Offers Out-of-the-Box Privacy Protection Read More »
I review the best ad-blockers for 2015. Including the hotly debated uBlock and AdBlock Edge.
The Best Ad Blockers Read More »
When you are traveling — take it all offline. I review some of the best offline apps.
The Best Offline Apps and Media For Travelers Read More »
FlashRouters provides routers that come with a VPN pre-installed and pre-configured. This is the most convenient way to acquire a router that is correctly optimized for a VPN.
Using A VPN Router From FlashRouters Read More »
Freya: A Fast and Open Replacement For Windows & OS X
Freya: A Fast and Open Replacement For Windows & OS X Read More »
SmartDNS is a service that unblocks streaming sites like Hulu, Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and any websites that are blocked based on your location. If you don’t need to hide your IP or need to encrypt your internet connections, you may want to use a SmartDNS service instead of a VPN.
How Use Smart DNS To Unblock Video Streaming Services Read More »
Privacy Badger is a browser add-on that stops advertisers and other third-party trackers from secretly tracking where you go and what pages you look at on the web. It is available for the Firefox and Chrome browsers (and there are plans to make versions for Opera and Firefox Mobile). I recommend this add-on instead of
Privacy Badger: A Better Blocker For Invisible Trackers Read More »