Device-Independent
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Browser
For everyday usage, use the Brave browser.
For improved privacy, use the Tor browser. Note that this will be a much slower experience, will likely require multiple confirmations that you are human and not a bot, and not everything will work (e.g., streaming services). It’ll probably be more frustrating than it’s worth to set Tor as your default browser; instead use Brave as your default, and use Tor for operations that require the utmost anonymity.
As a back-up, for when a website simply won’t function with either of the above, use Firefox.
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Email
Use ProtonMail.
Once you’ve logged in on a computer, click the button in the address bar to install the app and access it via the app instead of a browser.
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Password Vault
Use ProtonPass.
Sign up for the Pass Plus subscription to allow for unlimited email aliases. Create aliases for each service you log in to.
Once you’ve logged in on a computer, click the button in the address bar to install the app and access it via the app instead of a browser.
Install the Brave browser extension.
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VPN
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YouTube Alternatives
Use Odysee for the content creators that are hosting their videos there. An Android app is also available for your smart phone. If you want to see if a particular YouTube video is available, use the Try LBRY app from the F-Droid app store.
For videos that aren’t hosted on Odysee, you can use Piped instead, which is a front-end to YouTube without all the tracking. On your smart phone, you can use LibreTube, which uses Piped behind the scenes.
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