Jordan Warne
Content Creator at Privacy Guides
Secureblue: Is This the Most Secure Linux Distro?
Today, we’re exploring Secureblue, a project aimed at addressing security concerns in traditional Linux distributions by significantly hardening existing components and systems.
How the NSA Tried to Backdoor Every Phone
Imagine a world where every conversation you had, every message you sent, every piece of data on your phone, was an open book to the government. In 1993, the NSA tried to do just that by inserting a tiny chip into everyone's phone.
Compartmentalize Your Life (and Your Privacy)
In a world where everything is highly interconnected, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Compartmentalization can be a good strategy and important privacy technique: Intentionally separating different parts of your life can help you manage stress, keep your data secure, and stay private online.
Recall Is Back, But You Still Shouldn’t Use It
Microsoft is rolling out its controversial Recall feature to Windows users with Copilot+ PCs. However, there are still many privacy and security concerns that remain, even after its reworking.
When Code Became a Weapon
During the Cold War, the US government tried to stop the export of strong cryptography.
Think Privacy Is Dead? You're Wrong.
Privacy isn’t dead, in fact it’s growing. In this video, we explore common arguments against protecting your privacy and why they're not only wrong but dangerous.
Is Your Data Really Safe? Understanding Encryption
Encryption is a cornerstone of security on the modern internet, in this video we dive deep into how it works and explain why it's so important. This is especially crucial as many governments around the world are pushing to ban encryption and breach our fundamental right to privacy.
Stop Confusing Privacy, Anonymity, and Security
Are you mixing up privacy, security, and anonymity? Don't worry, it's more common than you might think! In this week's video we break down each term, so you can make educated decisions on what privacy tools are best for you.
Anonymity for Everyone: Why You Need Tor
Tor is an invaluable tool for bypassing censorship and browsing privately, in this week's video we dive into the details and explain how it works. Plus we cover some things you should avoid when using Tor to make sure you maintain your anonymity.
5 Easy Steps to Protect Yourself Online
Worried about hackers and data breaches? You're not alone. In this video we outline 5 simple yet crucial steps you can take today to dramatically improve your online security and protect your personal information.
It's time to stop using SMS, here's why!
Text messaging has been a staple of communication for decades, but it's time to move on. In this video, we'll explore why SMS is an outdated and insecure technology and discuss better alternatives.
Do you need a VPN?
Commercial Virtual Private Networks are a way of extending the end of your network to exit somewhere else in the world. This can have substantial privacy benefits, but not all VPNs are created equal.