2025 Year in Review (Plus A Sneak Peak at 2026)

A look back at our biggest year yet and what comes next

Jan 7

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December 2025

Own Your Own Privacy Stack: Stretch Privacy Goals for 2026

Privacy projects for people who've already done the basics

Dec 31, 2025

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5 Privacy Resolutions for 2026 That Actually Stick

Practical privacy habits for the new year

Dec 23, 2025

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The Photo Privacy Setting You Probably Missed

A 30-second setting that automatically protects photo privacy in your email

Dec 19, 2025

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What Are Your Photos Telling Strangers?

The hidden data in your images, and how it can be used against you

Dec 17, 2025

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Beyond Rights: The Mindset and Lifestyle That Make Privacy Real

Treat privacy rights as the floor, then use mindset and lifestyle to become a harder target

Dec 10, 2025

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Is It Time to Leave Windows for Linux? A Privacy-First Guide

Why Linux finally became a realistic option, when Apple makes sense instead, and how to test Linux on your terms.

Dec 3, 2025

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November 2025

A Quick Note About Doxxing...

A new feature on X/twitter has led to some interesting privacy claims

Nov 25, 2025

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The New Holiday Shopping Hustle

Spot AI shopping scams, read Trustpilot/BBB the right way, and pay safer

Nov 20, 2025

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The Convenience Trap of Social Logins like Google, Facebook and Apple

Social login explained: what data is shared, why Big Tech pushes it, safer alternatives, and a step-by-step guide to unwind existing logins.

Nov 12, 2025

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A Big Tech AI Security Engineer’s Guide to LLM Privacy (Guest Post)

Understand what AI companies log, what 'training' really means, and how to minimize your digital footprint.

Nov 5, 2025 • ToxSec

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October 2025

The Real Winner of “Ecosystems”? Big Tech, Not You

Stop paying the convenience tax with your data: smarter swaps that stick

Oct 29, 2025

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