Privacy-Centric Software Guides
Privacy-Centric Software Guides
Software Vanilla OS Type Operating System Tag OS Platform Debian Linux Privacy Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐ License Model Free – Open Source Links vanillaos.org Privacy Pros: Very beginner friendly. Based on Debian which is not as difficult to use and configure as…
Step 1: Think The first step to privacy is not doing or downloading anything, but actually thinking about what is important to you. What do you want to protect? What does modesty mean to you? Who are you trying to…
In this post I will be discussing a guide to my view of the ultimate media center computer as of 2025. Many of these choices are personal and opinionated, but I will explain each choice further down. The PC will…
Software Virtual Clone Drive Type Directory Mounting Utility Tag Utility Platform Windows Privacy Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐ License Model Free – Proprietary Links elby.ch Privacy Pros: None Privacy Cons: Proprietary code which cannot be audited by a third party. Virtual CloneDrive works…
Software Virtualbox Type Virtual Machine Manager Tag Utility Platform Linux, Windows Privacy Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐ License Model Free – Open Source Links virtualbox.org Privacy Pros: FOSS, no ads, no trackers, supports virtualized hardware. Privacy Cons: Be aware that your host environment…
Software Unity Type Game Engine Tag Productivity Platform Windows Privacy Rating ⭐ License Model Free for personal use – Proprietary Links unity.com Privacy Pros: None Privacy Cons: Collects usage data, personal information, and is proprietary and cannot be audited by…
Software Steam Type Video Game Storefront and Community Tag Gaming Platform Android, Linux, Windows, Steam Deck Privacy Rating ⭐⭐ License Model Free – Proprietary Links FlathubGoogle Playsteampowered.com Privacy Pros: None Privacy Cons: Collects usage data, includes Steam DRM for games,…
Software Simplewall Type Firewall Tag Security, Privacy Platform Windows Privacy Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ License Model Free – Open Source Links GitHub Privacy Pros: Blocks applications and Windows itself from contacting the internet. Privacy Cons: Runs on top of the OS layer…
Software ShareX Type Screenshot and Video Capture Tag Media Platform Windows Privacy Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐ License Model Free – Open Source Links getsharex.com Privacy Pros: FOSS, no ads. Privacy Cons: None ShareX is a free and open-source screenshot and screencast software…
Software Revo Uninstaller Type Uninstaller Tag Utility Platform Windows Privacy Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐ License Model Freemium – Proprietary Links revouninstaller.com Privacy Pros: Removes Windows bloat. Allows for complete destruction when deleting sensitive files. Privacy Cons: Collects usage data, proprietary code which…