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Ok, so every now and then I read about using TOR over VPN or VPN over TOR. Everyone seems to have different ideas, but I never really get the setting....

If I sign up using phony info and use a new email which is only for fb, always use a vpn and a browser (chromium) that I only use for fb can I be anonymous? I ask because there a couple groups that I’d like to join that only use fb. Thanks.

I despise this dogshit application and fail to understand why so many universities use it. I refused to sign up for the longest time not like it would let me anyways for some reason but it is becoming harder as certain university stuff are mandating it.

cross-posted from: sh.itjust.works/post/5572424...

XMPP and Matrix are two competing federated end-to-end encrypted messengers. XMPP is far better, on server cost decentralization, speed over Tor, degoogled push notifications, multi-identities, and overall privacy. So if Matrix is inferior centralized bloatware, why is it more popular? Especially among techies, who should in...

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By occupying or operating a Nissan vehicle you automatically agree to their dogshit ToS and privacy policy. You give Nissan the right to collect and sell the following data:...

I am soon moving out for university and am going to meet a bunch of new folks. But I was wondering how do you go about approaching this with privacy in mind?...

OpenVPN and WireGuard are two protocol choices you have when using most commercial VPNs. WireGuard is faster but there are some trade-offs you should understand. This article goes over the basics between them and which protocol is better for your situation: simplifiedprivacy.com/vpn-protocols-which-one-sho…

Nowadays, our cars are anything but a private space — they are full blown data collection nightmares on wheels....

For example, ones that implement these guidelines? …github.io/…/linux-hardening.html...

Saw a youtuber saying Apple doesn’t sell data to third party organizations. Is this true? And what about google’s android on pixel devices?

Maybe I’m going to change my phone with a pixel one and I’m thinking to instal Graphene OS. There is somebody that can try to instal my bank app and tell me if it works? Searching online I did not find any way to check. Thanks.

The Justice Department makes the accusation in its response to motion from X asking that the consent decree be dismissed...

What would i lose or gain?

It’s your data. Do you know what Big Tech is doing with it? Our tech columnist found Google, Meta and Microsoft are taking your conversations, photos or documents to teach their their AI....