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Posts written by various authors volunteering for the open-source Privacy Guides project.

Erasing Data Securely From Your SSD or HDD

Erasing data from your computer may seem like a simple task, but if you want to make sure the data is truly unrecoverable, there are some things you should consider. You should use full disk encryption on your storage devices. If your device is stolen or needs to be returned

Sandboxing Applications on Desktop Linux

Some sandboxing solutions for desktop Linux distributions do exist, however they are not as strict as those found in macOS or ChromeOS. Applications installed from the package manager (dnf, apt, etc.) typically have no sandboxing or confinement whatsoever. Below are a few projects that aim to solve this problem: Flatpak

Hardening Your Desktop Linux System's Security

There are a number of procedures you can follow to make your Linux desktop system more secure, some more advanced than others. We cover some general techniques here. Firewalls A firewall may be used to secure connections to your system. If you’re on a public network, the necessity of

Should You Use GrapheneOS or CalyxOS?

GrapheneOS and CalyxOS are often compared as similar options for people looking for an alternative Android OS for their Pixel devices. Below are some of the reasons why we recommend GrapheneOS over CalyxOS. Update Frequency CalyxOS has a track record of being slower to apply security and feature updates to

Removing Metadata From Your Photos, Videos, and Other Files

When sharing files, it's important to remove associated metadata. Image files commonly include Exif data, and sometimes photos even include GPS coordinates within its metadata. While there are plenty of metadata removal tools, they typically aren't convenient to use. The guides featured here aim to detail