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Safe Online Dating
Valuing your privacy shouldn't doom you to a life of loneliness. Here's how I would approach dating while balancing privacy in 2026.
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(35)Reviews, ideas, and more from The New Oil.
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When Sharing Isn't Caring: A Guide to Tracking Links
Next time you want to share a link with someone, pay attention to what gets pasted in the message.
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5 Reasons You Need an Ad-Blocker
Ad blockers are a must-have for modern internet usage. Here's 5 reasons why.
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3 Reasons Why Everyone Has "Something To Hide"
Most of us think we have "nothing to hide," but privacy is a team sport and every one of us counts.
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The Best Password Managers In 2026
Add "easily improve my cybersecurity" to your New Years Resolution with one of these options.
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Why Privacy Feels Impossible (And What to Do Instead)
Privacy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to strive for perfect privacy because it doesn't exist.
Announcements
2025 Transparency Report
If you financially supported The New Oil in 2025, here's where your money went and how we want to use it to spread the message of privacy in 2026.
Book Reviews
Book Review: "Careless People" by Sarah Wynn-Williams
Meta's former Director of Public Policy paints a picture of cartoonish narcissism, predation, toxicity, and harm.
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Should You Wipe Your Phone When Getting Arrested?
A news article this week forces us to confront the fantasy vs the consequences.