Introduction
This is a list of some of the applications I use on my devices that protects my privacy. Most of this applications are free(as in freedom and/or price) and open-sourced(FOSS).
Why use these applications?
Read more about privacy here
Many of these applications are recommended by r/privacytoolsIO / privacytools.io
Computer
Many of the configurations to strengthen security and digital privacy can be done on a computer/laptop. Here are some of the applications/configurations I use daily.
Operating system
Arch Linux
I use Linux as my operating system daily to protect myself from Windows. Here is the Privacy Policy for Arch.
Browser
Firefox
Firefox is FOSS and allows for many privacy addons to strengthen digital security of the user.
Add-ons
Here are some of the Add-ons I have in firefox:
- uBlock Origin
- HTTPS Everywhere
- Decentraleyes
- ClearURLs
- Terms of Service; Didn’t Read: Be Informed
- Firefox Multi-Account Containers
Search Engines
I mainly use duckduckgo as my daily search engine, however I plan to host my own instance of searx in the future.
DNS
CloudflareDNS is my main DNS server, I may setup a cloud instance of PiHole with Unbound in the future
ProtonMail
ProtonMail.com is an email service with a focus on privacy, encryption, security, and ease of use. ProtonMail is based in Genève, Switzerland.
VPN
ProtonVPN
ProtonVPN.com is a strong contender in the VPN space. ProtonVPN is based in Switzerland.
iOS
Here are some of the applications I use on my iOS devices daily
Browser
Firefox
Firefox is FOSS and allows for many privacy configurations to strengthen digital security of the user.
Firefox Focus
I use Firefox for quick duckduckgo searches, so that cached cookies and history can be cleared after each search
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2FA key management
Raivo OTP
FOSS 2FA key manager to prevent spying from proprietary software.
DNS Manager
DNSCloak
This application allows DNS management on IOS
VPN
ProtonVPN
ProtonVPN.com is a strong contender in the VPN space. ProtonVPN is based in Switzerland.
ProtonMail
ProtonMail.com is an email service with a focus on privacy, encryption, security, and ease of use. ProtonMail is based in Genève, Switzerland.
Chat
Telegram
Migrating my chats to Telegram for its privacy applications.
Reddit Client
Slide
FOSS Reddit client I use.
Summary
These are some of the applications I use daily to protect my digital life from the outside world. Most of these applications require further configuration to improve your privacy online.
Privacy matters; privacy is what allows us to determine who we are and who we want to be. -Edward Snowden
