The blog post discusses the impact of social media on our lives and encourages readers to take a break from it. The author shares insights from teaching a class on the Sociology of the Internet, where students experience a 48-hour...
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The text discusses the concept of 'enshittification' in technology, which refers to the process of platforms abusing their users and business customers to benefit themselves. It provides insights into how different types of organi...
The text discusses the issue of data sovereignty in smartwatches, focusing on the Pebble smartwatch and its advantages. It explains that most smartwatches store data on the cloud, raising privacy concerns, while the Pebble smartwa...
0Day Twenty-One: Look Forward
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The text discusses the process of opting out of toxic tools and embracing alternative technologies. It provides guidance on how to locate further alternatives, stop worrying and love open source, and make advanced moves towards di...
0Day Twenty: Fix your Phone
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The text discusses the privacy issues related to cell phones and provides a guide on how to fix privacy concerns for Apple and Android devices. It also explores alternative mobile operating systems and the importance of data priva...
0Day Nineteen: Adios, Alexa!
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The text discusses the privacy concerns related to smart devices like Alexa and provides alternatives to replace them. It emphasizes the need to take control of personal data and avoid surveillance by big tech companies.
0Day Eighteen: Personal Photos
2025-02-06 •
The text discusses the issue of personal photos being used by big tech companies for facial recognition and other purposes. It encourages readers to reclaim their photos by downloading them and storing them on an external drive. I...
0Day Seventeen: Control Your Collaborations
2025-02-06 •
The text discusses the importance of controlling your collaborations and cloud storage. It provides instructions on how to download and store your online files, and suggests alternative cloud storage and collaborative editing tool...
0Day Sixteen: Get a VPN
2025-02-06 •
The text explains the importance of using a VPN for both work and personal data privacy reasons. It also provides information on different VPN services and how to choose the right one. The author also discusses the availability of...
0Day Fifteen: Trash Unwanted Accounts
2025-02-06 •
The text discusses the importance of cleaning up old and unwanted accounts to maintain internet hygiene. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to erase old accounts, unsubscribe from mailing lists, and remove personal data from ...
0Day Fourteen: Replace Account Info
2025-02-06 •
The text provides instructions on how to replace account information with email masks and generated passwords to enhance privacy and security. It emphasizes the importance of being methodical and discerning about which accounts to...
0Day Thirteen: Shop Securely
2025-02-06 •
The text discusses the importance of shopping securely on the internet and provides tips on how to protect personal data while shopping online. It explains the concept of virtual credit cards and the service called Privacy.com, an...
0Day Twelve: Password Protection
2025-02-06 •
The text discusses the importance of password protection and the steps to take to secure all accounts. It provides information on the use of password managers and the different options available. It also emphasizes the need for se...