How To Make Your Devices More Private
Don't let your devices rat you out
If you think what happens on your devices stays on your devices, think again. Our devices collect so much information on us, from the apps to the operating systems, that they easily create profiles on us. If someone were to get access to our devices, they basically have our whole life story.
Here are some resources to help you make your devices more private.
Surveillance Self-Defense (ssdd.eff.org)
Created by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a global digital rights organization, it is an extensive guide that offers “tips, tools, and how-tos for safer online communications.” It covers iPhones, Androids, Windows, Macs, and Linux devices. The guide is divided into four sections: Basics, Tool Guides, Further Learning, and Security Scenarios.
This guide is free, but if you would like to support the EFF, consider making a donation.
Smartphone, don't spy! (smartphone-dont-spy.de)
Smartphone, don’t spy! is a fun and interactive checklist that helps you check your smartphone security. You earn points for completing the tasks, so it's an entertaining way to enhance the security and privacy of your smartphone. This guide is broken down into nineteen topics, such as: Rather simple, Apps and operating system, General tips, and Direct actions. Smartphone, don’t spy! comes in the form of a checklist, handout, and flyer. It is available in four languages: English, Deutsch, Español, and Français.
While this comprehensive guide is free, consider making a donation to support their work.
You should also take a look at these sites as well to learn more about improving the privacy and security of your devices.
Privacy Guides (privacyguides.org)
Techlore (techlore.tech)
Additionally, you should also take a look at this newsletter from
that goes into the importance of separating your personal and work devices.
Let me know your experience in improving the privacy and security of your devices.
Until Next Time,
Monique 💻📱
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