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Tools and guides to protect your digital privacy

November 30, 2025

Knowledge is power, but action is protection. This section provides the tools, tests, and guides you need to defend yourself against online tracking. From quick wins to advanced configurations.

"Privacy is not something that I'm merely entitled to, it's an absolute prerequisite."— Marlon Brando

Quick Wins (Start Here)

These four actions take less than 10 minutes combined and dramatically improve your privacy:

Install uBlock Origin

2 minutes

Blocks 90%+ of trackers

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Enable Firefox Strict Mode

30 seconds

Built-in tracker protection

Use HTTPS Everywhere

2 minutes

Encrypts connections

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Switch to DuckDuckGo

1 minute

Private search engine

Get it →

Defense Tools & Tests

Defense Levels

1

Basic Protection

Minimal effort, significant improvement. Good for casual privacy.

  • Install uBlock Origin ad blocker
  • Use a privacy-focused search engine
  • Enable browser's built-in tracking protection
  • Clear cookies regularly
2

Enhanced Protection

Requires some configuration. Recommended for privacy-conscious users.

  • Switch to Firefox with strict tracking protection
  • Use a VPN (reputable provider, no logs)
  • Disable WebRTC in browser settings
  • Use encrypted DNS (DNS over HTTPS)
  • Install Privacy Badger or similar
3

Maximum Protection

For journalists, activists, or high-threat models. May affect usability.

  • Use Tor Browser for sensitive activities
  • Enable Firefox's resistFingerprinting
  • Use separate browser profiles
  • Deploy Pi-hole or NextDNS network-wide
  • Disable JavaScript selectively
  • Use Tails OS for maximum anonymity

Recommended Tools

Browsers

  • • Firefox (hardened)
  • • Tor Browser
  • • Brave
  • • LibreWolf

Extensions

  • • uBlock Origin
  • • Privacy Badger
  • • Decentraleyes
  • • Canvas Blocker

Network

  • • Mullvad VPN
  • • NextDNS
  • • Pi-hole
  • • AdGuard Home
Defense Guide
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