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Privacy Tools
Welcome to the workshop, where you’ll find information about the current Incognito Cat Privacy Toolbox and Privacy Tool Spotlights to help you begin your own privacy journey. This list and the spotlights are designed to raise awareness by sharing tools that are used daily.
Please note that this is not intended to be complete list of all privacy tools available, but a starting point in your journey. We do not use referral codes or sponsor links, nor are we associated with any of the companies or projects mentioned.
🧰 Latest Privacy Toolbox
Individual Tool Spotlights
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Privacy Tool Spotlight: Proton Mail
Discover Proton Mail's privacy-focused email service with end-to-end encryption in our spotlight. Learn why it's a top choice for secure communication!
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Testing Zorin OS
Hands-on review: We tested Zorin OS 18 on an AMD PC after Windows 10 EOL. Seamless install, Windows-like desktop, low RAM use, full hardware support, and family-friendly privacy-focused alternative.
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Privacy Tool Spotlight: Signal Messenger
Discover why Signal Messenger is a top privacy tool in our spotlight, exploring its encryption, features, and commitment to secure communication.
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What's In Our Privacy Toolbox?
Discover the privacy toolbox! Essential tools to keep your data private online.
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Anonymous Over-the-Air TV
Discover how the HDHomeRun FLEX QUATRO delivers private, local-only over-the-air TV and DVR. No tracking, easy setup, storm-proof reliability. Reclaim anonymous viewing today.
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Understanding Secure 2FA Options
Strengthen your online security with TOTP 2FA. Learn what it is, how it works, and what options are available for protecting your accounts.
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Privacy Tool Spotlight: GrapheneOS (Updated)
Discover GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused mobile OS. Learn its features, benefits, and why it’s a top choice for secure smartphones in our spotlight overview.
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Privacy Tool Spotlight: Odysee
Tired of being tracked? Odysee is the decentralized video platform that offers better viewer privacy and true content freedom.
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Privacy Tool Spotlight: Brave Browser (Updated)
Discover Brave Browser's privacy features in our spotlight. Learn how it protects your data and enhances browsing.
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Privacy Tool Spotlight: Organic Maps
Discover privacy-first map alternatives to Google Maps. Compare Organic Maps, OsmAnd, and Magic Earth for offline use, features, and zero tracking.
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Why Your Use Case is Everything
Define your privacy needs before choosing a tool. Learn why the best solution for you might fail for family & a less technical audience.
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Home Assistant Voice Translation: The Performance Upgrade
Tired of slow voice AI? We traced our 5-second lag from Ollama back to Home Assistant, fixing quantization, and upgrading hardware for a sub-2-second response time.
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Host Wikipedia Offline with Kiwix
Self-host the entire Wikipedia on a local server! Learn how Kiwix brings millions of articles offline for privacy and reliable access, even without the internet.
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Keeping Your Data Safe on the Go
Keep your files safe on the go with an encrypted USB drive. Learn why hardware encryption beats software for portability, security, and ease of use.
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From Google Keep to Notesnook: Our Note-Taking Journey
We went from Google Keep to Notesnook with a stopover at Standard Notes. Here's our journey to find the perfect privacy-focused note-taking app for us.
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Scripted Privacy: Privacy.Sexy
Protect your desktop privacy with Privacy.Sexy. This open-source tool helps you manage data leaks from Windows, macOS, and Linux with easy-to-use scripts.
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Privacy Tool Spotlight: Ente Auth
Strengthen your online security with TOTP 2FA. Learn what it is, how it works, and why Ente Auth is a top choice for protecting your accounts.
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Privacy Tool Spotlight: Yubikey
Learn how YubiKeys add an essential layer of physical security to your digital accounts, making them much harder for hackers to access.
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Privacy Tool Spotlight: Notesnook
Discover why we chose Notesnook for secure note-taking: end-to-end encryption, zero-knowledge privacy, and user-friendly features. Protect your thoughts today!
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Privacy Tool Spotlight: 1Password
Discover why 1Password is our choice for secure password management in 2025, with robust features, passkey support, and top-notch privacy.
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Your Search History Tells a Story. Keep It Private.
Your search history reveals your story. Keep it private with our tips! Learn how to protect your online privacy.
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Privacy Tool Spotlight: Proton VPN
Discover Proton VPN's privacy features in our spotlight review. Learn how it protects your data with top encryption and a no-logs policy.
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Privacy Tool Spotlight: Ente Photos
Discover Ente Photos: a privacy-first, end-to-end encrypted photo storage app. Secure, open-source, and cross-platform.
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Privacy Tool Spotlight: Privacy.com
Discover Privacy.com: Create virtual cards to protect your online payments. Read our spotlight on this privacy tool.
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Privacy Tool Spotlight: Ollama
Discover Ollama, a powerful privacy-focused AI tool for local language model deployment, in our latest spotlight. Learn its features and benefits!
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Privacy Tool Spotlight: Optery
Discover Optery, a top privacy tool for removing personal data from the web, in our spotlight review. Learn how it protects your online privacy!