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What do I absolutely need to use (and keep in mind) for online privacy? (lemmygrad.ml)
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I only really know the basics about metadata, VPNs, and the fact that your phone is basically a walking tracker. I get that if you want true privacy, the answer is just "don’t use electronics lol"

But I also know that abandoning technology entirely is counterproductive these days. So… what should I actually use and keep in mind? I’ve heard Tuta isn’t trustworthy either

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[–] LeninsLinen@lemmygrad.ml 0 points 1 week ago

I'd advise using an email aliasing service (i.e addy.io) and a locally available password database (i.e keepass) synced across your devices via syncthing to protect your actual email address from leaks and to keep your passwords out of the cloud respectively.

Other than that, limit your number of online accounts to reduce number of potential weak links. Use cash to pay for stuff when possible. If you absolutely need to consume mainstream social media, do so via libre frontends like Redlib for reddit and invidous for youtube. Basically, give up any semblance of convenience.