Philosophy
The Harm Reduction Model of Privacy
What can we learn by applying a proven, successful public health philosophy to the privacy journey?
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The Best Email Aliasing Providers in 2026
It's time to reclaim your inbox. Don't let spammers and data breaches win and give in to the clutter.
Philosophy
The Harm Reduction Model of Privacy
What can we learn by applying a proven, successful public health philosophy to the privacy journey?
Videos
Can This New Cloud Storage Dethrone Google?
Tuta's new drive storage - announced in 2023 - has hit closed beta, so in this video I explore everything you need to know: what's it like? Where is it good and where does it fall short? Who should use it? and more!
Tools
Best Private Email Provider in 2026
Your inbox is worth protecting. Here's the best tools to do that.
Philosophy
Password Length vs Complexity & What It Really Means
Privacy advocates are jumping aboard NIST's new recommendations, but should they?
Reviews
The Case Against Samsung
I'm a proud Samsung hater, but in this piece I consolidate my receipts.
Book Reviews
Book Review: "Privacy's Defender" by Cindy Cohn
The EFF Executive Director's memoir offers insight into how the modern internet came to be.
Philosophy
One Size Does Not Fit All: Why Privacy Is Not a Checklist
My privacy tools are not yours, and that's okay.
Tools
7 Surefire Ways to Stop Identity Theft
Tax season is upon us, and so are fears of identity theft. Here's how to eliminate the risks without breaking the bank.