Microsoft's controversial Teams Wi-Fi tracking is back after multiple delays with a few privacy tweaks
… A little while ago, we caught wind that Microsoft was adding a new Wi-Fi tracking feature to Teams. …
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Your smart TV is screenshotting everything you watch, but here's how to block it
… Brand / platform Common tracking feature name s to look for Also check for these related settings Vizio SmartCast Viewing Data Advertising, Smart Interactivity on older models, reset/delete viewing data options Roku TVs Smart TV Experience and Automatic Content Recognition ACR Ad measurement, perso… …
Your Android phone has a hidden dashboard that shows which apps are spying on you
… The Privacy dashboard makes these reviews much simpler, so you can keep an eye on which apps are tracking you. If you're interested in moving to services that protect your privacy, I also recommend switching to privacy-centric apps like Proton Pass or Notesnook.
I ditched Google Maps for an open source alternative that actually delivers
… Privacy by default One of the biggest advantages is that Organic Maps doesn't rely on tracking users to function. My location stays on my device, and I never have to wonder what data is being collected behind the scenes. It's a rare example of privacy being built into the product from day one. …
Most Pi-hole setups leak your browsing to your ISP — here's the encryption layer that stops it
… Sign in to your XDA account Pi-hole is one of the most popular privacy-focused local solutions for a cleaner browsing experience. When I set up my homelab server , I implemented Pi-hole to get a complete privacy solution. …
Encrypting DNS queries through Pi-hole is where the real privacy happens, and it only took 10 minutes
… Some people may not care about online security — your neighbors and parents likely don't worry about their online activity being tracked — but as a tech person, I know that privacy — the little of it you can still get — is very important. …
7 Docker containers I wish I knew about earlier
… When a device tries to connect to an ad server, Pi-hole intercepts the request and eliminates ads and tracking servers. This results in quicker website loading times, reduced data usage on advertisements, and an increase in online privacy. …
4 reasons I'm a diehard Firefox user, and why you should be too
… I don't have to worry about third-parties tracking my activity Whereas most other privacy features require you to actively configure something or install an extension to benefit from them, Total Cookie Protection on Firefox is an exception, as it is enabled by default. …
You need these 6 self-hosted tools if you value your privacy
… That’s before you include the privacy problems of letting external platforms access the original and converted files. …
I stopped using motion sensors after my smart home learned to read my PC's state
… The benefit of privacy Completely local, all the time The golden rule of this setup is that you have complete and utter privacy and sovereignty over it. For those privacy-conscious readers, knowing that this data path never touches an external server. …