Privacy-Centric Software Guides
Privacy-Centric Software Guides
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…
Software Adobe Premere Pro Type Video Editor Tag Productivity Platform Windows Privacy Rating ⭐ License Model Paid – Proprietary Links adobe.com Privacy Pros: None Privacy Cons: Collects usage data, collects user files, uses data for AI training, requires internet connection,…
Software Plutonium Type Call of Duty Servers Tag Gaming Platform Windows Privacy Rating ⭐⭐⭐ License Model Paid – Proprietary Links plutonium.pw Privacy Pros: Improved security over the official Call of Duty Servers on Steam. Privacy Cons: Certain servers block the…
Software Playnite Type Games Frontend Tag Gaming Platform Windows Privacy Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐ License Model Free – Open Source Links playnite.link Privacy Pros: None Privacy Cons: None Import popular librariesLink games from Steam, Epic, Origin, GOG, Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect and other…
Software O&O ShutUp10++ Type Privacy Application Tag Privacy Platform Windows Privacy Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ License Model Free – Proprietary Links oo-software.com Privacy Pros: Brings windows settings that are hidden behind menus and dark patterns to a central place. Forces certain changes…
Software Notepad ++ Type Text Editor Tag Programming Platform Windows Privacy Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ License Model Free – Open Source Links notepad-plus-plus.org Privacy Pros: FOSS, no trackers, no ads. Privacy Cons: None Notepad++ (sometimes npp or NPP) is a text and…
Software MPC-HC Type Media Player Tag Media Platform Windows Privacy Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ License Model Free – Open Source Links mpc-hc.org Privacy Pros: FOSS, no ads, no trackers. Privacy Cons: None Media Player Classic (MPC), Media Player Classic – Home Cinema…
Software Malwarebytes Type Antivirus Tag Security Platform Windows Privacy Rating ⭐⭐ License Model Paid – Proprietary Links malwarebytes.com Privacy Pros: Privacy from bad actors through extra security. Privacy Cons: Collects usage data, circumvents attempts to block Windows Update, requires internet…