amazon is watching you too
5 mins

5 ways Amazon spies on you (even if you’re not a customer)

When it comes to invasive algorithms, Amazon is rarely mentioned in the same breath as Facebook or Google. Perhaps that’s a mistake.
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2 mins

What is SOCKS5? How do SOCKS proxies work?

Learn about the benefits of using the SOCKS5 proxy to keep your identity private and whether you should use it with a VPN.
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4 mins

Installing apps on LineageOS for greater privacy

Stay private and simplify your digital life by using LineageOS on your phone instead of Android or iOS. Here’s how to download apps on LineageOS.
Dog's nose over a coronavirus particle.
3 mins

A less-invasive Covid-19 tracker: Sniffer dogs

Dogs are one of the most low-tech forms of surveillance around—and now a welcome addition in the effort to control the virus’s spread.
Countries with the best privacy laws
4 mins

Data privacy laws by country

Around the world, we’re seeing countries respond to the need for better data privacy rules. Here's how they do it in nine places.
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6 mins

Ditch Android (and Google) and install LineageOS

It’s an alternative to iOS and Android that offers privacy and can help free your digital life from Big Tech Apple and Google.
A watch with a face that opens like a door.
4 mins

A spying smartwatch highlights kids’ privacy risks

Plus, privacy violations found in smart toys, and how to protect your family.
A home security camera with an eye.
13 mins

Best home security camera systems for privacy and security

We review Google Nest, Ring by Amazon, Wyze Cam, and Netvue Camera. Find out how well they work and their levels of privacy.
A triangle-shaped plug with cable
11 mins

What is UPnP and should you turn it on or off?

Universal Plug and Play is a common way to set up home devices, but its weak security means you should avoid it if possible.
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3 mins

Voters chose their digital rights on Election Day

Residents of California, Massachusetts, and Maine had their say over facial recognition, data gathering, and the right to repair vehicles.

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