"Relying on the government to protect your privacy is like asking a peeping tom to install your window blinds." - John Perry BarlowBig Tech Alternatives
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…
First Digital Awareness Talk for 2026 Title: Digital ID Resistance Date: Wednesday, 14 January, 2026Time: 6:30 PM Brisbane | 7:30 PM SydneyPlatform: Brave TalkPresented by: The Digital Freedom Alliance Digital identity is no longer just a convenience—it’s a battleground. In Australia, the rollout of digital ID systems like the myGovID and the Digital Identity Framework is accelerating, often without adequate public consultation or transparency. From mandatory biometric data collection to the integration of identity systems across…
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…
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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