Hide Nothing
In the wake of the September 11, 2001, attack on the United States, the US government enacted laws that weakened citizen privacy in the name of national emergency.
Erasing Data Securely From Your SSD or HDD
Erasing data from your computer may seem like a simple task, but if you want to make sure the data is truly unrecoverable, there are some things you should consider.
Move Fast and Break Things
If someone has to tell you that they care about your privacy, they probably don’t.
Firefox Privacy: 2021 Update
Privacy Guides is the most popular & trustworthy non-profit privacy resource to find privacy tools and learn about protecting your digital life.
Welcome to Privacy Guides
Today, Privacy Guides has officially launched by our long-standing volunteer team to carry on the legacy of the now-defunct PrivacyTools project.
Security, Privacy, and Anonymity
Privacy, security, and anonymity often complement each other, but they are not always dependent on each other, and they are definitely not the same thing.
Why I Decided to Run a Tor Relay
Each Tor relay is the direct result of an individual deciding to sacrifice money, time and effort for the cause of fighting for a freer Internet.
Choosing the Right Messenger
Choosing an instant messenger is a challenge. How can you be sure you’re using the most secure, privacy respecting platform?
The Trouble With VPN and Privacy Review Sites
There’s a massive problem in the privacy world. Many shady companies are disguising advertisements as genuine reviews, to the detriment of real news sources like Privacy Guides and to potential buyers of these services.
Delisting Wire From Privacy Guides
Wire has been removed from Privacy Guides' recommendations following their acquisition by a US holding company and VC investments.
Delisting Startpage From Privacy Guides
Startpage has been removed from Privacy Guides' recommendations following their acquisition by System1.
Firefox Privacy: Tips and Tricks for Better Browsing
Privacy Guides is the most popular & trustworthy non-profit privacy resource to find privacy tools and learn about protecting your digital life.
We've Joined the Open Collective Foundation 501(c)(3)
Privacy Guides is the most popular & trustworthy non-profit privacy resource to find privacy tools and learn about protecting your digital life.