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@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ It lays out the 20 most essential security + privacy tips, that you should compl
### Networking
- Use a reputible VPN, to keep your IP protected, and reduce the amount of browsing data your ISP can log. (Note, VPN's do not provide ultimate protection as advertisers commonly state). See [thatoneprivacysite.net](https://thatoneprivacysite.net/) for a detailed comparison chart. [ProtonVPN](https://protonvpn.com/) has a free starter plan, [Mullvad](https://mullvad.net/) is great for anonimity. Other good all-rounders include [IVPN](https://www.ivpn.net/), NordVPN, TorGaurd and AirVPN.
- Use a reputible VPN, to keep your IP protected, and reduce the amount of browsing data your ISP can log. (Note, VPN's do not provide ultimate protection as advertisers commonly state). See [thatoneprivacysite.net](https://thatoneprivacysite.net/) for a detailed comparison chart. [ProtonVPN](https://protonvpn.com/) has a free starter plan, [Mullvad](https://mullvad.net/) is great for anonimity. Other good all-rounders include [IVPN](https://www.ivpn.net/), NordVPN, TorGuard and AirVPN.
- Change your routers default password. Anyone connected to your WiFi is able to listen to network traffic, so in order to prevent people you don't know from connecting, use WPA2 and set a strong password.
- Update your router settings to use a secure DNS, such as [Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1](https://1.1.1.1/dns/), this should also speed up your internet. If you cannot modify your roters settings, you can set the DNS on your phone (with the [1.1.1.1. app](https://1.1.1.1/)), or [Windows](https://developers.cloudflare.com/1.1.1.1/setting-up-1.1.1.1/windows/), [Mac](https://developers.cloudflare.com/1.1.1.1/setting-up-1.1.1.1/mac/) or [Linux](https://developers.cloudflare.com/1.1.1.1/setting-up-1.1.1.1/linux/). DNS is the system used to resolve URL's to their server addresses, many DNS providers collect data on your browsing habbits and use it to target you with ads or sell it on.
@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ Switch to alternative open-source, privacy-respecting apps and services, which w
[Privacy Badger] - Blocks trackers. [HTTPS Everywhere] - Upgrates requests to HTTPS. [uBlock] - Blocks ads. [ScriptSafe] - Block execution of certain scripts. [WebRTC Leak Prevent] - Prevents IP leaks. [Vanilla Cookie Manager] - Auto-removes unwanted cookies. [Privacy Essentials] - Shows which sites are insecure
#### Mobile Apps
[Exodus] - Shows which trackers are on your device. [Orbot]- System-wide Tor Proxy. [Island] - Sand-box environment for apps. [NetGaurd] - Controll which apps have network access. [Bouncer] - Grant temporary permissions. [Greenify] - Controll which apps can run in the background. [1.1.1.1] - Use CloudFlares DNS over HTTPS. [Fing App] - Monitor your home WiFi network for intruders
[Exodus] - Shows which trackers are on your device. [Orbot]- System-wide Tor Proxy. [Island] - Sand-box environment for apps. [NetGuard] - Controll which apps have network access. [Bouncer] - Grant temporary permissions. [Greenify] - Controll which apps can run in the background. [1.1.1.1] - Use CloudFlares DNS over HTTPS. [Fing App] - Monitor your home WiFi network for intruders
#### Online Tools
[εxodus] - Shows which trackers an app has. [';--have i been pwned?] - Check if your details have been exposed in a breach. [EXIF Remover] - Removes meta data from image or file. [Redirect Detective] - Shows where link redirects to. [Virus Total] - Scans file or URL for malware. [Panopticlick], [Browser Leak Test] and [IP Leak Test] - Check for system and browser leaks