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Download Android apps anonymously via the Aurora Store
Editor’s note: This is part of our series on alternatives to Big Tech. Read our posts on installing LineageOS on your phone and downloading apps for it from F-Droid. We previously detailed our exper...
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Lightning Network: A better way to pay with Bitcoin
The Lightning Network has been highly anticipated by Bitcoin enthusiasts for years. As a separate network it promises to make Bitcoin payments faster and cheaper while not compromising the security of...
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What is SOCKS5? How do SOCKS proxies work?
A proxy server is a device or application that acts as an intermediate for transmitting data online. In a broader sense, any device between you and the server of the site you are visiting acts as a ki...
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Installing apps on LineageOS for greater privacy
Editor’s note: This is part of our series on alternatives to Big Tech. Read our previous post on installing LineageOS, and learn about getting Android apps from the Aurora Store. Previously we insta...
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Ditch Android (and Google) and install LineageOS
Editor’s note: This is part of our series on alternatives to Big Tech. Read our posts on downloading apps for LineageOS from F-Droid and getting Android apps from the Aurora Store. We often think ...
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What is UPnP and should you turn it on or off?
If you’ve ever connected a printer or a smart device to your home network, you’ve likely encountered Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). But what is UPnP, and why is it so widely used? This networking...
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What is a CDN? Understanding content delivery networks
Why do some websites load almost instantly, even when hosted halfway around the world? The secret often lies in using a CDN. CDN stands for Content Delivery Network. It’s a geographically distribute...
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What your mental health app reveals to big tech
When we book a session with a mental health professional, there is a high degree of trust built into the interaction. We’re paying someone to listen to some of our deepest and darkest secrets, and p...
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7 countries are calling for access to your private messages
If you’re using a messaging app that does not use end-to-end encryption (E2EE), your communications could be read by the company whose app you’re using, as well as government authorities and other...
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Quick biography: Edward Snowden
In 2013, Edward Snowden and his hard drive full of classified NSA documents boarded a plane and changed forever how we understood privacy. His actions forced the world to reckon with the realities of ...
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