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  • How to Install Nextcloud Server on Windows With the WSL Nextcloud Install Script

    How to Install Nextcloud Server on Windows With the WSL Nextcloud Install Script

    Our WSL Nextcloud Install Script V1.6 is out now. Yesterday we released version 1.6 of our WSL Nextcloud Install Script. This script allows privacy conscious individuals who pay for a personal computer backup service such as Backblaze, Carbonite, etc. to run Nextcloud server as a redundant private cloud in the background right on their main…

  • Why Your Business Shouldn’t Use A “No-Code” Website Builder and Hosting Company

    Why Your Business Shouldn’t Use A “No-Code” Website Builder and Hosting Company

    This also applies to those who don’t care about privacy. “No-Code” website builder hosts like Squarespace or Zyro can seem like a tempting option when creating a website for your new business. Their provided editors are often so easy to use that you can spin up a new website in less than 24 hours, maybe…

  • SMS, RCS, iMessage, and Private Messaging Services Compared

    SMS, RCS, iMessage, and Private Messaging Services Compared

    The safest way to send a text might surprise you. SMS (Short Message Service) has been around since 1992 and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), the extension to SMS allowing longer texts and media to be sent, came out in 2002. Both didn’t really take off until cell phones with full keyboards became mainstream in 2005.…

  • Even “Dumb” Phones Are Compromised

    Even “Dumb” Phones Are Compromised

    Think buying a flip phone will keep you private? Think again. If you’re worried about your smartphone spying on you you’ve probably considered buying a “dumb” phone at one point. These are the type of phones that were common before smartphones caught on. They don’t run Android or iOS but this doesn’t mean they don’t…

  • Tor Versus VPNs

    Tor Versus VPNs

    Which should you be using? Well it depends. If you frequent YouTube you’ve probably heard of VPNs through one of your favorite creators. These VPN companies seem to have targeted YouTube viewers hard. It makes sense, paying a content creator directly can be less expensive than signing up to serve traditional ads and it can…

  • Highlighting Privacy Educational Content

    Highlighting Privacy Educational Content

    Want to stay up to date on privacy? Follow these creators. If you’ve been around the space for awhile you might have heard of these creators but if you’re new to it and want to learn more this list will give you a good start. Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with these creators in any…