internet safety #
ad blocking #
- ublock origin browser extension
- VPN ad blocking
browsers #
- firefox or librewolf
- Tor, also for deepweb browsing
- Brave (for iOS)
media #
search for these terms on any private search engine
- libby app + a library card number from your local library! you can get this free and likely online!
- https://www.kanopy.com/: library-powered media streaming service
- https://archive.org/
- yarrlist
- libgen
- anna’s archive
negative actions to take #
- disable face ID / biometrics on your devices
- don’t install smart cameras or wifi-connected appliances
- don’t upload personal information to Meta apps, other social media sites
- opt out of facial recognition scans at airports
operating systems #
- TAILS linux for PCs
- GrapheneOS (degoogled mobile OS) for google pixel phones
- i’ve only read about this, but i do find it ironic that GrapheneOS is made specifically for a google-manufactured device.
proxying #
- proxy emails (SimpleLogin, included with Proton subscription // iCloud email aliases // plus-addressing)
- using a google voice or other virtual phone number for sign-ups
search engines #
google is a giant tracking / ad machine. Use another search engine.
VPNs #
virtual private network