"Here is one iron law of the Internet: a social network's emphasis on monetizing its product is directly proportional to its users' loss of privacy." - Ari MelberDigital Freedom Awareness Week
PRIVACY REPORT: Why DFA Uses Brave Talk DFA hosts Digital Freedom Awareness Talks using the Brave Talk video conferencing platform. It works directly in any modern web browser, allowing you to join instantly via a link without downloading an application or creating an account. This article explain what Brave Talk is and what that means for your privacy. What Brave Talk is (in plain terms) Brave Talk is a Brave-branded service that is effectively powered by…
The Hidden Battle for Control of Your Hardware You buy a phone, a laptop, a tablet, maybe even a “smart” TV or car. You pay good money for it. It sits in your home, in your pocket, on your desk. But here’s the big question: do you actually control it – or does the company that made it? Over the last decade, there’s been a quiet but massive shift. Big Tech companies are steadily taking more…
PRIVACY REPORT: Why We Do Not Recommend the Signal “Privacy” App I want to be clear up front: this decision to remove Signal from our list of recommended privacy apps is not based on some over‑zealous, purist view of privacy. The concerns I’ve uncovered are serious enough that my conclusion is simple: Do not use Signal for anything that genuinely requires privacy. Context: OS Upgrades, Broken Apps, and Spyware I recently upgraded my Mac from Catalina…
Walk Away from Big Tech – The Alternatives Are Better Replacing Camtasia on macOS (and Preparing to Move to Linux) with FOSS I delayed the macOS upgrade as long as possible, but eventually things started breaking to the point where I had to update. There was a time when Apple “just worked,” but now every update breaks more than it fixes. Privacy? They were better than MS but are now neck-and-neck with Microsoft for worst in…
Most people’s social media accounts are digital attics filled with decade-old posts that no longer represent them. There’s real value in cleaning this up—not just for privacy, but because algorithms use your history to rate you and determine your reach. While platforms may keep backups, what matters most is your live profile and recent activity. By deleting old content and strategically posting smarter material, you can effectively reset your algorithmic reputation and eliminate attack surfaces for those who might weaponize your past against you.
Tired of being tracked on YouTube? Explore privacy-focused video platforms like Bastyon, PeerTube, Odysee, DTube, BitChute, Brighteon, and Rumble. While Rumble leads in popularity, it falls short on privacy. The top alternatives prioritize decentralized, open-source systems to protect your data and freedom. This list, updated July 2025, offers a curated selection of platforms committed to privacy and freedom from surveillance capitalism.
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