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Privacy & Anonymity

How online tracking, identification and de-anonymisation actually work, what realistically protects you, and the honest limits of every privacy tool.

13 articles

Is it safe to go on the dark web? Learn the real risks, what is legal, and easy steps beginners can follow…

ehtyaleeOctober 19, 202614 min read

Learn how to remove personal information from the internet in 5 easy steps. Find your listings, opt out of people-search sites and…

ehtyaleeOctober 19, 202614 min read

I2P vs Tor vs Freenet explained in simple words: how each privacy network works, what people use them for, which is better…

ehtyaleeOctober 17, 202614 min read

Is my phone listening to me? Learn why ads feel so personal, what research really found, and how to check microphone access…

ehtyaleeOctober 16, 202616 min read

Tor Browser

How does Tor work? Learn in simple steps how Tor sends your traffic through 3 relays, what each relay can see, why…

ehtyaleeOctober 14, 202612 min read

Is incognito mode private? Learn what private browsing hides, the 6 things it does not hide, when it is useful, and easy…

ehtyaleeOctober 13, 202614 min read

The most important privacy settings to change today: use a password manager, turn on two-step login, check app permissions, limit location, and…

ehtyaleeOctober 10, 202614 min read

Who were the Cypherpunks? A simple guide to Cypherpunks history: PGP, the crypto wars, the Cypherpunk Manifesto, and how they shaped Bitcoin…

ehtyaleeOctober 8, 202611 min read

Blocking cookies helps, but websites can still track you with browser fingerprinting and your IP address. Learn simple steps to protect your…

ehtyaleeOctober 7, 202614 min read

Is Tor illegal? It depends on where you live. Learn which countries block Tor, how to check your own country, and why…

ehtyaleeOctober 5, 202614 min read