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  • What is Matrix and Element

    Featured, News & Alerts, Online Resources

    Matrix is a modern, open messaging network designed for real-time communication—think of it as email reimagined for instant chat. Just as you can email anyone regardless of whether they use Gmail or Outlook, Matrix lets you message across different apps and servers. We recommend Element as your Matrix app because it’s user-friendly and privacy-focused. Unlike WhatsApp, which is controlled by Meta and ties you to a phone number, Matrix gives you the immediacy of chat apps with the openness and interoperability of email—making it ideal for DFA’s community coordination and privacy coaching.

  • How To “Fix” Your Big Tech Social Media Account

    Awareness Week, Featured

    Most people’s social media accounts are digital attics filled with decade-old posts that no longer represent them.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.

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