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