Jump to content

Save browing tips: Difference between revisions

From WikiZetu
Created page with "== 🔒 Protecting Privacy Online == === ✅ Use Privacy-First Browsers === * '''Brave''' – Blocks ads and trackers by default. Built-in Tor tab support. * '''Firefox''' (with privacy extensions): ** uBlock Origin ** Privacy Badger ** HTTPS Everywhere * '''Tor Browser''' – Routes traffic through the Tor network to anonymize browsing. === ✅ Use a Trusted VPN === * Recommended: ** '''Mullvad''' ** '''ProtonVPN''' ** '''IVPN''' * Avoid free VPNs – many..."
 
No edit summary
 
Line 1: Line 1:
== 🔒 Protecting Privacy Online ==
= 🛡️ Safe Browsing Guide =


=== ✅ Use Privacy-First Browsers ===
This guide offers tips for protecting your privacy, avoiding censorship, and staying safe online. It includes both simple steps for everyday users and advanced tools for experienced users and activists.
 
== 👥 For Everyone (Non-Technical Users) ==
 
These tips help you stay safe, protect your privacy, and access blocked content, even if you're not a tech expert.
 
=== 🔐 1. Use Safe Browsers ===
* Use '''Brave Browser''' or '''Firefox'''. They block ads and trackers.
* For full privacy, use '''Tor Browser''' – it hides your location and identity online.
 
=== 🔍 2. Use Private Search Engines ===
* Avoid Google. Try:
** '''DuckDuckGo'''
** '''Startpage'''
These don’t save your search history.
 
=== 🌍 3. Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) ===
* A VPN hides your location and helps you access blocked websites.
* Good VPNs: '''ProtonVPN''', '''Mullvad''', '''IVPN'''
* Avoid free VPNs — they may sell your data.
 
=== 🛑 4. Avoid Censorship ===
* If some websites are blocked, use:
** '''Tor Browser'''
** '''Psiphon''' (good for mobile)
** '''Lantern'''
* Use [[Wayback Machine]] or [https://archive.today archive.today] to access deleted pages.
 
=== 📱 5. Stay Safe on Your Phone ===
* Turn off '''location''' and '''biometrics''' (face or fingerprint unlock) before going to a protest.
* Use '''Signal''' app for secure messaging — it’s better than WhatsApp.
* On Android, install:
** '''NetGuard''' – blocks apps from using the internet
** '''TrackerControl''' – blocks trackers inside apps
 
=== 🧼 6. Protect Your Identity ===
* Use fake or temporary email addresses (e.g. SimpleLogin).
* Don’t use your real name or ID unless required.
* Log out of accounts after using them.
 
=== 🔑 7. Use Strong Passwords ===
* Use a password manager like '''Bitwarden''' or '''KeePass''' to save and create strong passwords.
* Don’t reuse the same password on many sites.
 
=== 🧩 Useful Tools Table ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Tool !! What it Does
|-
| '''Signal''' || Safe, private messaging app
|-
| '''Tor Browser''' || Hides your identity and location
|-
| '''ProtonVPN''' || Protects your internet connection
|-
| '''Wayback Machine''' || Lets you view deleted web pages
|-
| '''Bitwarden''' || Stores your passwords securely
|}
 
=== ❗ Final Reminders ===
* Don’t click unknown links.
* Don’t trust strange messages or emails.
* If you're attending a protest or speaking out, be careful what you share online.
* Always ask: "Is this safe to post or say?"
 
----
 
== 🧠 Advanced Guide (Tech-Savvy Users) ==
 
=== 🔐 Use Privacy-First Browsers ===
* '''Brave''' – Blocks ads and trackers by default. Built-in Tor tab support.
* '''Brave''' – Blocks ads and trackers by default. Built-in Tor tab support.
* '''Firefox''' (with privacy extensions):
* '''Firefox''' (with privacy extensions):
Line 9: Line 79:
* '''Tor Browser''' – Routes traffic through the Tor network to anonymize browsing.
* '''Tor Browser''' – Routes traffic through the Tor network to anonymize browsing.


=== ✅ Use a Trusted VPN ===
=== 🔍 Use Private Search Engines ===
* [[DuckDuckGo]]
* [[Startpage]]
* [[Searx]]
 
=== 🌐 Use a Trusted VPN ===
* Recommended:
* Recommended:
** '''Mullvad'''
** '''Mullvad'''
Line 16: Line 91:
* Avoid free VPNs – many log activity or insert ads.
* Avoid free VPNs – many log activity or insert ads.


=== ✅ Use Private Search Engines ===
=== 🔄 Circumventing Censorship ===
* [[DuckDuckGo]]
* Use '''Tor Browser''' with '''bridges''' if Tor is blocked.
* [[Startpage]]
* Use '''DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH)''' or '''DNS-over-TLS (DoT)''' to stop tracking by ISPs:
* [[Searx]]
 
== 🚫 Censorship Circumvention ==
 
=== 🔄 Tor Network ===
* Use the '''Tor Browser''' to bypass censorship.
* Use '''bridges''' if Tor is blocked by your ISP.
 
=== 🌐 VPN + DNS Tools ===
* Use '''DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH)''' or '''DNS-over-TLS (DoT)''' via:
** [[NextDNS]]
** [[NextDNS]]
** [[Cloudflare]] (1.1.1.1 app)
** [[Cloudflare]] (1.1.1.1 app)
* Use tools like:
* Other useful tools:
** '''Psiphon'''
** '''Psiphon'''
** '''Lantern'''
** '''Lantern'''


=== 📡 Mirror & Archive Sites ===
=== 📡 Archive & Mirror Sites ===
* [[Wayback Machine]]
* [[Wayback Machine]]
* [https://archive.today archive.today]
* [https://archive.today archive.today]
* [[IPFS]] links or decentralized mirrors
* [[IPFS]] links or decentralized mirrors


== 🛡️ Digital Safety Tips ==
=== 🔐 General Security Practices ===
 
=== 💡 General Security Habits ===
* Keep software and apps updated.
* Keep software and apps updated.
* Use encrypted messengers like [[Signal]] or '''Session'''.
* Use encrypted messengers like [[Signal]] or '''Session'''.
* Avoid unknown links and attachments.
* Avoid clicking suspicious links or attachments.


=== 🧼 Minimize Your Data Footprint ===
=== 🧼 Minimize Your Data Footprint ===
* Log out of accounts when not in use.
* Log out of accounts when not in use.
* Use temporary email services (e.g. SimpleLogin, AnonAddy).
* Use temporary email addresses (e.g. SimpleLogin, AnonAddy).
* Use containers or separate browser profiles for different purposes.
* Use browser containers or separate profiles for different tasks.


=== 📱 Mobile Safety ===
=== 📱 Mobile Safety (Advanced) ===
* Use privacy-first mobile OS: '''GrapheneOS''' or '''CalyxOS'''.
* Use privacy-first OS like '''GrapheneOS''' or '''CalyxOS'''.
* Install:
* Install:
** '''NetGuard''' – Firewall
** '''NetGuard''' – Firewall
** '''TrackerControl''' – Blocks trackers
** '''TrackerControl''' – App tracker blocker
* Disable biometrics and location when attending protests or sensitive meetings.
* Disable biometrics and location services during sensitive activities.


== 🧩 Bonus Tools ==
=== 🧩 Bonus Tools Table ===


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
Line 75: Line 138:
|}
|}


== 🧠 Final Notes ==
=== ❗ Final Notes ===
* Avoid using SMS/email verification for secure activity.
* Avoid SMS/email for sensitive identity checks.
* Assume that platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter may be monitored in repressive regions.
* Assume major platforms (e.g. Facebook, WhatsApp) may be monitored.
* Journalists and whistleblowers should consider:
* For whistleblowers and journalists:
** '''SecureDrop'''
** Use '''SecureDrop''' or '''OnionShare''' for anonymous document sharing.
** '''OnionShare''' for anonymous file transfer

Latest revision as of 11:21, 23 July 2025

🛡️ Safe Browsing Guide

This guide offers tips for protecting your privacy, avoiding censorship, and staying safe online. It includes both simple steps for everyday users and advanced tools for experienced users and activists.

👥 For Everyone (Non-Technical Users)

These tips help you stay safe, protect your privacy, and access blocked content, even if you're not a tech expert.

🔐 1. Use Safe Browsers

  • Use Brave Browser or Firefox. They block ads and trackers.
  • For full privacy, use Tor Browser – it hides your location and identity online.

🔍 2. Use Private Search Engines

  • Avoid Google. Try:
    • DuckDuckGo
    • Startpage

These don’t save your search history.

🌍 3. Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network)

  • A VPN hides your location and helps you access blocked websites.
  • Good VPNs: ProtonVPN, Mullvad, IVPN
  • Avoid free VPNs — they may sell your data.

🛑 4. Avoid Censorship

  • If some websites are blocked, use:
    • Tor Browser
    • Psiphon (good for mobile)
    • Lantern
  • Use Wayback Machine or archive.today to access deleted pages.

📱 5. Stay Safe on Your Phone

  • Turn off location and biometrics (face or fingerprint unlock) before going to a protest.
  • Use Signal app for secure messaging — it’s better than WhatsApp.
  • On Android, install:
    • NetGuard – blocks apps from using the internet
    • TrackerControl – blocks trackers inside apps

🧼 6. Protect Your Identity

  • Use fake or temporary email addresses (e.g. SimpleLogin).
  • Don’t use your real name or ID unless required.
  • Log out of accounts after using them.

🔑 7. Use Strong Passwords

  • Use a password manager like Bitwarden or KeePass to save and create strong passwords.
  • Don’t reuse the same password on many sites.

🧩 Useful Tools Table

Tool What it Does
Signal Safe, private messaging app
Tor Browser Hides your identity and location
ProtonVPN Protects your internet connection
Wayback Machine Lets you view deleted web pages
Bitwarden Stores your passwords securely

❗ Final Reminders

  • Don’t click unknown links.
  • Don’t trust strange messages or emails.
  • If you're attending a protest or speaking out, be careful what you share online.
  • Always ask: "Is this safe to post or say?"

🧠 Advanced Guide (Tech-Savvy Users)

🔐 Use Privacy-First Browsers

  • Brave – Blocks ads and trackers by default. Built-in Tor tab support.
  • Firefox (with privacy extensions):
  • Tor Browser – Routes traffic through the Tor network to anonymize browsing.

🔍 Use Private Search Engines

🌐 Use a Trusted VPN

  • Recommended:
    • Mullvad
    • ProtonVPN
    • IVPN
  • Avoid free VPNs – many log activity or insert ads.

🔄 Circumventing Censorship

  • Use Tor Browser with bridges if Tor is blocked.
  • Use DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) or DNS-over-TLS (DoT) to stop tracking by ISPs:
  • Other useful tools:
    • Psiphon
    • Lantern

📡 Archive & Mirror Sites

🔐 General Security Practices

  • Keep software and apps updated.
  • Use encrypted messengers like Signal or Session.
  • Avoid clicking suspicious links or attachments.

🧼 Minimize Your Data Footprint

  • Log out of accounts when not in use.
  • Use temporary email addresses (e.g. SimpleLogin, AnonAddy).
  • Use browser containers or separate profiles for different tasks.

📱 Mobile Safety (Advanced)

  • Use privacy-first OS like GrapheneOS or CalyxOS.
  • Install:
    • NetGuard – Firewall
    • TrackerControl – App tracker blocker
  • Disable biometrics and location services during sensitive activities.

🧩 Bonus Tools Table

Tool Purpose
Signal Secure messaging
KeePassXC / Bitwarden Password manager
Tails OS / Whonix Anonymous live operating systems
ProtonMail / Tutanota Encrypted email
CryptPad / Skiff Privacy-first document editing

❗ Final Notes

  • Avoid SMS/email for sensitive identity checks.
  • Assume major platforms (e.g. Facebook, WhatsApp) may be monitored.
  • For whistleblowers and journalists:
    • Use SecureDrop or OnionShare for anonymous document sharing.
Retrieved from "https://wikizetu.com/index.php?title=Save_browing_tips&oldid=1081"