Techlore Surveillance Report Q&A: Ways to Make Your Phone Private
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Aug 15, 2025 This discussion tackles phone privacy, including tips on managing PINs and the benefits of private eSIMs. It delves into the intricacies of privacy policies, emphasizing caution in digital service recommendations. The podcast explores email aliasing for enhanced privacy and debates the nature of privacy as a personal asset versus a human right. It also compares authenticator apps like Aegis and Proton, focusing on their security features. Lastly, it offers practical strategies for improving privacy in a digital world.
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Assess Browsers By Settings And Values
- Firefox remains usable and opt-outs exist after its ToS change, so evaluate settings before abandoning it.
- Consider browsers (Brave, Firefox) by which company practices align better with your values, not just default features.
Harm Reduction For Nonprivate Services
- When you must use privacy-poor services, reduce harm: block trackers, avoid signing in, and use browser protections.
- Prefer alternatives (PeerTube, Nebula, local LLMs) when they meet your needs even imperfectly.
Own A Domain For Email Portability
- Use a custom domain with alias services so you control the address even if the alias provider folds.
- Route aliases through SimpleLogin or similar so you can change providers without losing incoming mail.