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Resource Guide: Protecting Your Online Presence

You don’t need to be a privacy expert to start protecting your digital life. What matters is knowing your options and why they matter. Below are tools and services I trust – each one offering something different depending on your needs, comfort level, and mindset.

Email Providers

  • Proton Mail – Based in Switzerland, with strong encryption and open-source values. Great if you want something private, clean, and integrated with tools like Proton VPN and Drive.
  • Tutanota – Fully open-source, based in Germany, includes encrypted calendar and contacts. A strong pick if you prefer minimalist design and long-term independence.
  • Mailbox.org – A good balance of usability and privacy, especially for those looking to keep things professional without Big Tech.
  • Skiff (currently transitioning) -Previously offered decentralized, encrypted mail. Worth watching if it reemerges.

VPNs (Virtual Private Networks)

  • Proton VPN – No-logs, trustworthy, great if you’re already using Proton Mail.
  • Mullvad – Top-tier anonymity (doesn’t even ask for email), accepts cash, and open-source apps.
  • IVPN – Transparent, easy to use, independently audited. Excellent ethics.
  • Mozilla VPN – Based on Mullvad’s infrastructure, user-friendly and backed by a familiar name.

Password Managers

  • Bitwarden – Open-source, trusted, and solid even in its free version. You can self-host if you’re technical or use their cloud.
  • 1Password – Not open-source, but great user experience and strong security. Paid only.
  • KeePassXC – Completely offline, fully open-source. Great if you want zero cloud reliance, but requires manual syncing.

Browsers

  • Brave – Fast, blocks ads and trackers out of the box. Good balance of privacy and usability.
  • Firefox (with hardening) – Open-source and flexible. Best with privacy extensions like uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, and Cookie AutoDelete.
  • Librewolf – Hardened fork of Firefox with strong defaults. No telemetry. Great if you’re ready for something stricter.
  • Tor Browser – Built for anonymity. Slower, but ideal for high-risk browsing or sensitive research.

Search Engines

  • DuckDuckGo – Private and simple. Good enough for most casual use.
  • Startpage – Uses Google results but strips trackers. Nice middle ground.
  • Brave Search – Fully independent index. Growing fast and already impressive.
  • Mojeek – A true independent engine: less polished, but totally unique.

Other Useful Tools

  • Signal – Encrypted messaging and calls. Reliable and open-source.
  • SimpleLogin – Create email aliases to keep your real address hidden.
  • Authy / Aegis – Two-factor authentication apps. Aegis is great for Android users who want open-source.
  • Proton Drive – Encrypted cloud storage that integrates well with Proton Mail.