Tools
LocalSherrif Is the Browser Extension That Stops URLs Giving Away Your Data
LocalSherrif is available as both Firefox and Chrome extensions.
Golden Is a New Wikipedia Competitor, Determined to Fix the Problems Wikipedia Creates
It’s not perfect but the more competition in this space the better.
UrlHum Is a New Privacy-Focused Link Shortener
Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), i.e., “web addresses,” are seldom short and sweet these days – but in the end, everyone still really wants them just that way. This is where URL shortening techniques come into play – a method of displaying shorter versions of the actual URL, while directing th
Overcast’s New Clip-Sharing Feature Is a Salute to Podcasts
Overcast’s new feature allows you to easily clip and share podcasts up to 1 minute in length – perfect for posting on Twitter and Instagram.
The NordVPN Update for iOS Brings a Whole Host of New Features, Including Siri Support
The NordVPN app for iOS has been revamped and made stronger than ever, with a focus on security and usability.
Freedombox Is a Personal Web Server That Lets You Keep Your Own Data
FreedomBox is designed with privacy and security in mind.
Cryptomator Is 40% Off for Easter – Encrypt Your Cloud Storage
Cryptomator is geared toward securing files users upload from their mobile devices to cloud storage services. No coupons necessary.
Buster Is a New Browser Extension That Automatically Solves Annoying CAPTCHAs for You
A new open-source plug-in, Buster, will solve these tests for you by employing automatic speech recognition to solve reCAPTCHA audio challenges.
Tresorit Send Is One of the Easiest Ways to Easily Send Files Privately
Tresorit Send is fairly easy to use – their attention to details and user experience is evident.
Cubbit Works Like Cloud Storage, but You Keep Your Data at Home
Maybe there’s a way to have convenience and privacy at the same time.
Google Chrome Web Store Bans Free Speech Comments Extension Dissenter
Google’s decision to remove Dissenter comes within 24 hours of Mozilla’s decision to remove Dissenter from the Firefox extensions store.
Firefox Rejects Free Speech, Bans Free Speech Commenting Plugin Dissenter From Its Extensions Gallery
Mozilla, the company behind Firefox, said that the extension had been disabled because it does not comply with Mozilla’s Acceptable Use Policy.