Mobile Setup

Most people do not lose control of their digital life because they are high-value targets. They lose control because their accounts, devices and habits are easy to exploit. Weak passwords, reused logins, exposed profiles, careless cloud storage and an unprotected phone are enough to create real risk.

Set up your Android phone or tablet for privacy — no Google needed. Mailbox.org, Obsidian, DAVx⁵ & other open-source tools for students and apprentices.

Switching to a smartphone that prioritizes privacy, powered by GrapheneOS, built on the principles of digital freedom and security.

Your phone is a surveillance device in your pocket. Much like a driver's license, you'll learn the rules to keep your phone and apps under your control. It doesn't matter if you use an iPhone, Android or Linux phone.

This article provides a comprehensive guide to boosting privacy and security on your iPhone, focusing on key features from iOS 16 to iOS 18.

Wi-Fi tracking sounds super techy, but the basic idea is simple: your phone is constantly talking to the world, even when you’re not actively using it. Some people — businesses, analytics firms, even governments — can “listen in” on those signals to figure out where you’ve been and when.

Digital communication is an essential part of daily life. Here, I introduce you to three messengers that offer secure, encrypted communication.

What are the shoals and cliffs out there? And what are the 10 things you should remember to protect your privacy?