Why I Use Uruky, a Private Search Engine
If you are willing and able to tweak some settings, the Uruky private search experience is on par with that of DuckDuckGo.
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A digital privacy blog for non-tech users and parents
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Privacy Tool Recommendations Should Come with Caveats
While some privacy-first software tools are on par with their mainstream counterparts and can be recommended without reserve, others should come with a few warnings for new users.
Interview with the Engineer of Uruky, a Private Search Engine
Bringing a privacy-first search tool to market is a challenging but rewarding task.
Droidian, an Awesome Phone OS for Patient People [by The Privacy Child]
Droidian is an awesome system that runs quite smoothly with occasional crashes and occasional discrepancies.
Connecting your Wallet to a Monero Node on your Local Network
While the wider Monero network offers many possibilities, learning how to connect a wallet to a Monero node on the local network is a useful first step for beginners.
A First Look at the EU Age Verification App
It is ironic that the European Commission has introduced a verification method by which its citizens must have their smartphones with them all the time.
Using Android Without a Google Account in 2026
Disabling Google's default apps on Android can help reduce your exposure to Google's data mining system somewhat, while their open source alternatives are generally excellent.
The Best Version of "I Have Nothing to Hide"
While the syllogism for "I have nothing to hide" is sound, it ultimately detracts from the argument of privacy as consent.
I Have Nothing but Red Herring to Hide
The I-have-nothing-to-hide argument is a red herring; the real privacy argument is about who gets to choose what to share.
Ente Photos, a Privacy-first Photo App
While the desktop experience has some room for improvement, the Ente Photos app on mobile is totally competitive with privacy-invasive alternatives.