-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**Mailvelope** is a browser extension that enables the exchange of encrypted emails following the OpenPGP encryption standard.
@@ -242,7 +242,7 @@ Canary Mail is closed-source. We recommend it due to the few choices there are f
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**NeoMutt** is an open-source command line email reader for Linux and BSD. It's a fork of [Mutt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutt_(email_client)) with added features.
@@ -265,7 +265,7 @@ NeoMutt is a text-based client that has a steep learning curve. It is, however,
## Criteria
-**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
+**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](../about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
### Minimum Qualifications
diff --git a/docs/productivity/index.md b/docs/productivity/index.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..738b887a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/productivity/index.md
@@ -0,0 +1,79 @@
+---
+title: Productivity
+icon: material/star-outline
+description: Our recommended methods for removing your personal information from data brokers and people search sites.
+cover: data-broker-removals.webp
+---
+## Calendar Sync
+
+
+
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy }{ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Tuta](calendar.md#tuta)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Proton Calendar](calendar.md#proton-calendar)
+
+
+
+[Learn more :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](calendar.md)
+
+## Document Collaboration
+
+
+
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Nextcloud (Self-Hostable)](document-collaboration.md#nextcloud)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [CryptPad](document-collaboration.md#cryptpad)
+
+
+
+[Learn more :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](document-collaboration.md)
+
+## Secure Email Clients
+
+
+
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Thunderbird](email-clients.md#thunderbird)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Apple Mail (macOS)](email-clients.md#apple-mail-macos)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Canary Mail (iOS)](email-clients.md#canary-mail-ios)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [FairEmail (Android)](email-clients.md#fairemail-android)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [GNOME Evolution (Linux)](email-clients.md#gnome-evolution-gnome)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Kontact (Linux)](email-clients.md#kontact-kde)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Mailvelope (PGP in standard webmail)](email-clients.md#mailvelope-browser)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [NeoMutt (CLI)](email-clients.md#neomutt-cli)
+
+
+
+[Learn more :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](email-clients.md)
+
+## Language Tools
+
+
+
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy }{ .twemoji loading=lazy } [LanguageTool](language-tools.md#languagetool)
+
+
+
+[Learn more :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](language-tools.md)
+
+## Notebooks
+
+
+
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Standard Notes](notebooks.md#standard-notes)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Notesnook](notebooks.md#notesnook)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Joplin](notebooks.md#joplin)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy }{ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Cryptee](notebooks.md#cryptee)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Org-mode](notebooks.md#org-mode)
+
+
+
+[Learn more :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](notebooks.md)
+
+### Office Suites
+
+
+
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [LibreOffice](office-suites.md#libreoffice)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [OnlyOffice](office-suites.md#onlyoffice)
+
+
+
+[Learn more :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](office-suites.md)
diff --git a/docs/language-tools.md b/docs/productivity/language-tools.md
similarity index 76%
rename from docs/language-tools.md
rename to docs/productivity/language-tools.md
index 160d8923..bc92e8ca 100644
--- a/docs/language-tools.md
+++ b/docs/productivity/language-tools.md
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ cover: language-tools.webp
---
Protects against the following threat(s):
-- [:material-server-network: Service Providers](basics/common-threats.md#privacy-from-service-providers){ .pg-teal }
-- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
+- [:material-server-network: Service Providers](../basics/common-threats.md#privacy-from-service-providers){ .pg-teal }
+- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](../basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
Text inputted to grammar, spelling, and style checkers, as well as translation services, can contain sensitive information which may be stored on their servers for an indefinite amount of time and sold to third parties. The language tools listed on this page do not store your submitted text to a server, and can be self-hosted and used offline for maximum control of your data.
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ Text inputted to grammar, spelling, and style checkers, as well as translation s
-{ align=right }
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**LanguageTool** is a multilingual grammar, style, and spell checker that supports more than 20 languages. According to their privacy policy, they do not store any content sent to their service for review, but for higher assurance the software is [self-hostable](https://dev.languagetool.org/http-server).
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ LanguageTool offers integration with a variety of [office suites](https://langua
## Criteria
-**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
+**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](../about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
- Must be open source.
- Must be possible to self-host.
diff --git a/docs/notebooks.md b/docs/productivity/notebooks.md
similarity index 88%
rename from docs/notebooks.md
rename to docs/productivity/notebooks.md
index 21cf57b5..85f3a2ff 100644
--- a/docs/notebooks.md
+++ b/docs/productivity/notebooks.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ cover: notebooks.webp
---
Protects against the following threat(s):
-- [:material-server-network: Service Providers](basics/common-threats.md#privacy-from-service-providers){ .pg-teal }
+- [:material-server-network: Service Providers](../basics/common-threats.md#privacy-from-service-providers){ .pg-teal }
Keep track of your notes and journals without giving them to a third party.
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ If you are currently using an application like Evernote, Google Keep, or Microso
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**Standard Notes** is a simple and private notes app that makes your notes easy and available everywhere you are. It features E2EE on every platform, and a powerful desktop experience with themes and custom editors. It has also been [independently audited](https://standardnotes.com/help/2/has-standard-notes-completed-a-third-party-security-audit).
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Standard Notes has [joined Proton AG](https://standardnotes.com/blog/joining-for
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**Notesnook** is a free (as in speech) & open-source note-taking app focused on user privacy & ease of use. It features end-to-end encryption on all platforms with a powerful sync to take your notes on the go. You can easily import your notes from Evernote, OneNote & a lot of other apps using their [official importer](https://importer.notesnook.com).
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ Standard Notes has [joined Proton AG](https://standardnotes.com/blog/joining-for
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**Joplin** is a free, open-source, and fully-featured note-taking and to-do application which can handle numerous markdown notes organized into notebooks and tags. It offers E2EE and can sync through Nextcloud, Dropbox, and more. It also offers easy import from Evernote and plain-text notes.
@@ -114,8 +114,8 @@ Since January 2023, Joplin [supports biometrics](https://github.com/laurent22/jo
-{ align=right }
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**Cryptee** is an open-source, web-based E2EE document editor and photo storage application. Cryptee is a PWA, which means that it works seamlessly across all modern devices without requiring native apps for each respective platform.
@@ -141,9 +141,9 @@ Cryptee offers 100 MB of storage for free, with paid options if you need more.
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
-**Org-mode** is a [major mode](https://gnu.org/software/emacs/manual/html_node/elisp/Major-Modes.html) for GNU Emacs. Org-mode is for keeping notes, maintaining to-do lists, planning projects, and authoring documents with a fast and effective plain-text system. Synchronization is possible with [file synchronization](file-sharing.md#file-sync) tools.
+**Org-mode** is a [major mode](https://gnu.org/software/emacs/manual/html_node/elisp/Major-Modes.html) for GNU Emacs. Org-mode is for keeping notes, maintaining to-do lists, planning projects, and authoring documents with a fast and effective plain-text system. Synchronization is possible with [file synchronization](../media/file-sharing.md#file-sync) tools.
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://orgmode.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://orgmode.org/manuals.html){ .card-link title=Documentation}
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ Cryptee offers 100 MB of storage for free, with paid options if you need more.
## Criteria
-**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
+**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](../about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
### Minimum Requirements
diff --git a/docs/office-suites.md b/docs/productivity/office-suites.md
similarity index 84%
rename from docs/office-suites.md
rename to docs/productivity/office-suites.md
index 4d769922..7a939294 100644
--- a/docs/office-suites.md
+++ b/docs/productivity/office-suites.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ cover: office-suites.webp
---
Protects against the following threat(s):
-- [:material-server-network: Service Providers](basics/common-threats.md#privacy-from-service-providers){ .pg-teal }
+- [:material-server-network: Service Providers](../basics/common-threats.md#privacy-from-service-providers){ .pg-teal }
Choose an **office suite** that does not require logging in to an account to access its full functionality. The tools listed here can be used offline and could reasonably act as a replacement for Microsoft Office for most needs.
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Choose an **office suite** that does not require logging in to an account to acc
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**LibreOffice** is a free and open-source office suite with extensive functionality.
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Choose an **office suite** that does not require logging in to an account to acc
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**OnlyOffice** is a cloud-based free and open-source office suite with extensive functionality, including integration with Nextcloud.
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ Choose an **office suite** that does not require logging in to an account to acc
## Criteria
-**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
+**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](../about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
- Must be cross-platform.
- Must be open-source software.
diff --git a/docs/ai-chat.md b/docs/utilities/ai-chat.md
similarity index 93%
rename from docs/ai-chat.md
rename to docs/utilities/ai-chat.md
index 5a5bdeb4..745d3d41 100755
--- a/docs/ai-chat.md
+++ b/docs/utilities/ai-chat.md
@@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ cover: ai-chatbots.webp
---
Protects against the following threat(s):
-- [:material-server-network: Service Providers](basics/common-threats.md#privacy-from-service-providers){ .pg-teal }
-- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
-- [:material-close-outline: Censorship](basics/common-threats.md#avoiding-censorship){ .pg-blue-gray }
+- [:material-server-network: Service Providers](../basics/common-threats.md#privacy-from-service-providers){ .pg-teal }
+- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](../basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
+- [:material-close-outline: Censorship](../basics/common-threats.md#avoiding-censorship){ .pg-blue-gray }
Since the release of ChatGPT in 2022, interactions with Large Language Models (LLMs) have become increasingly common. LLMs can help us write better, understand unfamiliar subjects, or answer a wide range of questions. They can statistically predict the next word based on a vast amount of data scraped from the web.
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ To help you choose a model that fits your needs, you can look at leaderboards an
-{align=right}
+{align=right}
Kobold.cpp is an AI client that runs locally on your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. It's an excellent choice if you are looking for heavy customization and tweaking, such as for role-playing purposes.
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ Kobold.cpp allows you to modify parameters such as the AI model temperature and
-{align=right}
+{align=right}
Ollama is a command-line AI assistant that is available on macOS, Linux, and Windows. Ollama is a great choice if you're looking for an AI client that's easy-to-use, widely compatible, and fast due to its use of inference and other techniques. It also doesn't involve any manual setup.
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ Ollama simplifies the process of setting up a local AI chat by downloading the A
-{align=right}
+{align=right}
Llamafile is a lightweight single-file executable that allows users to run LLMs locally on their own computers without any setup involved. It is [backed by Mozilla](https://hacks.mozilla.org/2023/11/introducing-llamafile) and available on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ A downloaded model is generally safe if it satisfies all the above checks.
## Criteria
-Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend. In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
+Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend. In addition to [our standard criteria](../about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
### Minimum Requirements
diff --git a/docs/data-redaction.md b/docs/utilities/data-redaction.md
similarity index 90%
rename from docs/data-redaction.md
rename to docs/utilities/data-redaction.md
index cec0a88b..90a961b0 100644
--- a/docs/data-redaction.md
+++ b/docs/utilities/data-redaction.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ cover: data-redaction.webp
---
Protects against the following threat(s):
-- [:material-account-search: Public Exposure](basics/common-threats.md#limiting-public-information){ .pg-green }
+- [:material-account-search: Public Exposure](../basics/common-threats.md#limiting-public-information){ .pg-green }
When sharing files, be sure to remove associated metadata. Image files commonly include [Exif](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exif) data. Photos sometimes even include GPS coordinates in the file metadata.
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ You should **never** use blur to redact [text in images](https://bishopfox.com/b
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**MAT2** is free, cross-platform software which allows you to remove metadata from image, audio, torrent, and document file types. It provides both a command line tool and a graphical user interface via an extension for [Dolphin](https://0xacab.org/jvoisin/mat2/-/tree/master/dolphin), the default file manager of [KDE](https://kde.org).
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ You should **never** use blur to redact [text in images](https://bishopfox.com/b
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**ExifEraser** is a modern, permissionless image metadata erasing application for Android.
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ This shortcut removes metadata such as location, device model, lens model, and o
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**ExifTool** is the original Perl library and command-line application for reading, writing, and editing meta information (Exif, IPTC, XMP, and more) in a wide variety of file formats (JPEG, TIFF, PNG, PDF, RAW, and more).
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ exiftool -all= *.file_extension
## Criteria
-**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
+**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](../about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
- Apps developed for open-source operating systems must be open source.
- Apps must be free and should not include ads or other limitations.
diff --git a/docs/health-and-wellness.md b/docs/utilities/health-and-wellness.md
similarity index 84%
rename from docs/health-and-wellness.md
rename to docs/utilities/health-and-wellness.md
index ec8b9bc4..a17aa7a0 100644
--- a/docs/health-and-wellness.md
+++ b/docs/utilities/health-and-wellness.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ cover: health-cover.webp
---
Protects against the following threat(s):
-- [:material-server-network: Service Providers](basics/common-threats.md#privacy-from-service-providers){ .pg-teal }
+- [:material-server-network: Service Providers](../basics/common-threats.md#privacy-from-service-providers){ .pg-teal }
Keep track of your health and fitness-related goals with these apps. Unlike their mainstream alternatives, your personal health information will be kept private.
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Popular menstrual trackers like [Flo](https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/13/flo-gets
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**drip.** is a gender-inclusive and open source menstrual cycle tracker available on all mobile platforms. It relies on the "sympto-thermal method" to predict ovulation. All user data is stored locally on your device and can be protected with a password.
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Popular menstrual trackers like [Flo](https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/13/flo-gets
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**Euki** is a nonprofit-backed menstrual cycle tracker that also doubles as a medication tracker and sexual wellness knowledge base. It allows you to schedule the automatic deletion of your personal data in the app. All user data is stored locally on your device and can be protected with a password.
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ These general purpose apps can do everything from counting steps and tracking sl
-{ align=right }{ align=right }
+{ align=right }{ align=right }
**Apple Health** is the default health and fitness app for iOS. Apple Health always uses end-to-end encryption when syncing across multiple devices. Additionally, almost all measured data is processed on your device.
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ These general purpose apps can do everything from counting steps and tracking sl
-{ align=right }{ align=right }
+{ align=right }{ align=right }
**Gadgetbridge** is an open-source Android application which allows you to pair and manage your Bluetooth device without relying on the vendor’s application. When paired with a compatible smartwatch, it can mimic the health and wellness functionality of these watches without third-party data collection.
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ These apps help you collect and manage personal health data and share it with he
-{ align=right }{ align=right }
+{ align=right }{ align=right }
**Apple Health Records** is a built-in feature within [Apple Health](#apple-health) that allows you to view, store, and share your health records. It shares the security and privacy features of Apple Health.
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ These apps help you collect and manage personal health data and share it with he
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**CommonHealth** is a privacy-respecting Android app that allows people to access their electronic health records and securely share it to providers. All health data is stored on your device and can be protected with a passcode or biometric authentication.
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ CommonHealth is only available in the United States. Although the app itself is
## Criteria
-**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
+**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](../about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
### Minimum Requirements
diff --git a/docs/utilities/index.md b/docs/utilities/index.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..df73120a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/utilities/index.md
@@ -0,0 +1,66 @@
+---
+title: Utilities
+icon: material/star-outline
+description: Our recommended methods for removing your personal information from data brokers and people search sites.
+cover: data-broker-removals.webp
+---
+## AI Chat
+
+
+
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Kobold.cpp](ai-chat.md#koboldcpp)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Llamafile](ai-chat.md#llamafile)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Ollama (CLI)](ai-chat.md#ollama-cli)
+
+
+
+[Learn more :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](ai-chat.md)
+
+## Data and Metadata Redaction
+
+
+
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [MAT2](data-redaction.md#mat2)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [ExifEraser (Android)](data-redaction.md#exiferaser-android)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [ExifTool (CLI)](data-redaction.md#exiftool-cli)
+
+
+
+[Learn more :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](data-redaction.md)
+
+## Health and Wellness Apps
+
+
+
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [drip.](health-and-wellness.md#drip)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Euki](health-and-wellness.md#euki)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } { .twemoji loading=lazy }[Apple Health](health-and-wellness.md#apple-health)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy }{ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Gadgetbridge](health-and-wellness.md#gadgetbridge)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } { .twemoji loading=lazy }[Apple Health Records](../health-and-wellness.md#apple-health-records)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [CommonHealth](health-and-wellness.md#commonhealth)
+
+
+
+[Learn more :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](health-and-wellness.md)
+
+## Maps and Navigation Apps
+
+
+
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Organic Maps](maps.md#organic-maps)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [OsmAnd](maps.md#osmand)
+
+
+
+[Learn more :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](maps.md)
+
+## Pastebins
+
+
+
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [PrivateBin](pastebins.md#privatebin)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Paaster](pastebins.md#paaster)
+
+
+
+[Learn more :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](pastebins.md)
diff --git a/docs/maps.md b/docs/utilities/maps.md
similarity index 89%
rename from docs/maps.md
rename to docs/utilities/maps.md
index f4ea2295..3b2478b6 100644
--- a/docs/maps.md
+++ b/docs/utilities/maps.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ cover: maps.webp
---
Protects against the following threat(s):
-- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
+- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](../basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
Use a **map and navigation app** that doesn't build an advertising profile based on your searches and location history. Instead of using Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze, we recommend these privacy-respecting alternatives.
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ The recommendations here either do not collect any user data or at least do not
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**Organic Maps** is an open source, community-developed map display and satnav-style navigation app for walkers, drivers, and cyclists. The app offers worldwide offline maps based on OpenStreetMap data, and navigation with privacy — no location tracking, no data collection, and no ads. The app can be used completely offline.
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Please note that Organic Maps is a simple, basic app that lacks certain features
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**OsmAnd** is an offline map and navigation application based on OpenStreetMap, offering turn-by-turn navigation for walking, cycling, driving, as well as public transport. It is open-source and does not collect any user data.
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ Compared to Organic Maps, OsmAnd has more [features](https://wiki.openstreetmap.
## Criteria
-**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
+**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](../about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
### Minimum Requirements
diff --git a/docs/pastebins.md b/docs/utilities/pastebins.md
similarity index 81%
rename from docs/pastebins.md
rename to docs/utilities/pastebins.md
index 4f4e37d0..d29fc6b1 100644
--- a/docs/pastebins.md
+++ b/docs/utilities/pastebins.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ cover: pastebins.webp
---
Protects against the following threat(s):
-- [:material-server-network: Service Providers](basics/common-threats.md#privacy-from-service-providers){ .pg-teal }
+- [:material-server-network: Service Providers](../basics/common-threats.md#privacy-from-service-providers){ .pg-teal }
[**Pastebins**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastebin) are online services most commonly used to share large blocks of code in a convenient and efficient manner. The pastebins listed here employ client-side encryption and password protection for pasted content; both of these features prevent the website or server operator from reading or accessing the contents of any paste.
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ cover: pastebins.webp
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**PrivateBin** is a minimalist, open-source online pastebin where the server has zero knowledge of pasted data. Data is encrypted/decrypted in the browser using 256-bit AES. It is the improved version of ZeroBin.
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ cover: pastebins.webp
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**Paaster** is a secure and user-friendly pastebin application that prioritizes privacy and simplicity. With end-to-end encryption and paste history, Paaster ensures that your pasted code remains confidential and accessible.
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ cover: pastebins.webp
## Criteria
-**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
+**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](../about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
### Minimum Requirements
diff --git a/docs/browser-extensions.md b/docs/web-browsing/browser-extensions.md
similarity index 93%
rename from docs/browser-extensions.md
rename to docs/web-browsing/browser-extensions.md
index 3b3102f7..fcd8a314 100644
--- a/docs/browser-extensions.md
+++ b/docs/web-browsing/browser-extensions.md
@@ -6,11 +6,11 @@ cover: browser-extensions.webp
---
Protects against the following threat(s):
-- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
+- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](../basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
In general, we recommend keeping your browser extensions to a minimum to decrease your attack surface. They have privileged access within your browser, require you to trust the developer, can make you [stand out](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Device_fingerprint#Browser_fingerprint), and [weaken](https://groups.google.com/a/chromium.org/g/chromium-extensions/c/0ei-UCHNm34/m/lDaXwQhzBAAJ) site isolation.
-However, some provide functionality which can outweigh these downsides in certain situations, particularly when it comes to [content blocking](basics/common-threats.md#mass-surveillance-programs).
+However, some provide functionality which can outweigh these downsides in certain situations, particularly when it comes to [content blocking](../basics/common-threats.md#mass-surveillance-programs).
Don't install extensions which you don't immediately have a need for, or ones that duplicate the functionality of your browser. For example, [Brave](desktop-browsers.md#brave) users don't need to install uBlock Origin, because Brave Shields already provides the same functionality.
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Don't install extensions which you don't immediately have a need for, or ones th
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**uBlock Origin** is a popular content blocker that could help you block ads, trackers, and fingerprinting scripts.
@@ -57,9 +57,9 @@ uBlock Origin also has a "Lite" version of their extension, which offers a very
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
-**uBlock Origin Lite** is a Manifest V3 compatible content blocker. Compared to the original *uBlock Origin*, this extension does not require broad "read/modify data" permissions to function, which lowers the risk of [:material-bug-outline: Passive Attacks](basics/common-threats.md#security-and-privacy){ .pg-orange } on your browser if a malicious rule is added to a filter list.
+**uBlock Origin Lite** is a Manifest V3 compatible content blocker. Compared to the original *uBlock Origin*, this extension does not require broad "read/modify data" permissions to function, which lowers the risk of [:material-bug-outline: Passive Attacks](../basics/common-threats.md#security-and-privacy){ .pg-orange } on your browser if a malicious rule is added to a filter list.
[:octicons-repo-16: Repository](https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uBOL-home#readme){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uBOL-home/wiki/Privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ We recommend [Safari](mobile-browsers.md#safari-ios) for iOS users, which unfort
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**AdGuard for iOS** is a free and open-source content-blocking extension for Safari that uses the native [Content Blocker API](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/safariservices/creating_a_content_blocker).
diff --git a/docs/desktop-browsers.md b/docs/web-browsing/desktop-browsers.md
similarity index 92%
rename from docs/desktop-browsers.md
rename to docs/web-browsing/desktop-browsers.md
index 4348234d..efda9c60 100644
--- a/docs/desktop-browsers.md
+++ b/docs/web-browsing/desktop-browsers.md
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ schema:
"@context": http://schema.org
"@type": SoftwareApplication
name: Mullvad Browser
- image: /assets/img/browsers/mullvad_browser.svg
+ image: ../assets/img/browsers/mullvad_browser.svg
url: https://mullvad.net/en/browser
applicationCategory: Web Browser
operatingSystem:
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ schema:
"@context": http://schema.org
"@type": SoftwareApplication
name: Firefox
- image: /assets/img/browsers/firefox.svg
+ image: ../assets/img/browsers/firefox.svg
url: https://firefox.com
sameAs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefox
applicationCategory: Web Browser
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ schema:
"@context": http://schema.org
"@type": SoftwareApplication
name: Brave
- image: /assets/img/browsers/brave.svg
+ image: ../assets/img/browsers/brave.svg
url: https://brave.com
sameAs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_(web_browser)
applicationCategory: Web Browser
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ schema:
---
Protects against the following threat(s):
-- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
+- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](../basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
These are our currently recommended **desktop web browsers** and configurations for standard/non-anonymous browsing. We recommend [Mullvad Browser](#mullvad-browser) if you are focused on strong privacy protections and anti-fingerprinting out of the box, [Firefox](#firefox) for casual internet browsers looking for a good alternative to Google Chrome, and [Brave](#brave) if you need Chromium browser compatibility.
@@ -68,9 +68,9 @@ If you need to browse the internet anonymously, you should use [Tor](tor.md) ins
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
-**Mullvad Browser** is a version of [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser) with Tor network integrations removed. It aims to provide to VPN users Tor Browser's anti-fingerprinting browser technologies, which are key protections against [:material-eye-outline: Mass Surveillance](basics/common-threats.md#mass-surveillance-programs){ .pg-blue }. It is developed by the Tor Project and distributed by [Mullvad](vpn.md#mullvad), and does **not** require the use of Mullvad's VPN.
+**Mullvad Browser** is a version of [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser) with Tor network integrations removed. It aims to provide to VPN users Tor Browser's anti-fingerprinting browser technologies, which are key protections against [:material-eye-outline: Mass Surveillance](../basics/common-threats.md#mass-surveillance-programs){ .pg-blue }. It is developed by the Tor Project and distributed by [Mullvad](../vpn.md#mullvad), and does **not** require the use of Mullvad's VPN.
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://mullvad.net/en/browser){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://mullvad.net/en/help/privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ Like [Tor Browser](tor.md), Mullvad Browser is designed to prevent fingerprintin
### Anti-Fingerprinting
-**Without** using a [VPN](vpn.md), Mullvad Browser provides the same protections against [naive fingerprinting scripts](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js/wiki/3.3-Overrides-%5BTo-RFP-or-Not%5D#-fingerprinting) as other private browsers like Firefox+[Arkenfox](#arkenfox-advanced) or [Brave](#brave). Mullvad Browser provides these protections out of the box, at the expense of some flexibility and convenience that other private browsers can provide.
+**Without** using a [VPN](../vpn.md), Mullvad Browser provides the same protections against [naive fingerprinting scripts](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js/wiki/3.3-Overrides-%5BTo-RFP-or-Not%5D#-fingerprinting) as other private browsers like Firefox+[Arkenfox](#arkenfox-advanced) or [Brave](#brave). Mullvad Browser provides these protections out of the box, at the expense of some flexibility and convenience that other private browsers can provide.
==For the strongest anti-fingerprinting protection, we recommend using Mullvad Browser in conjunction **with** a VPN==, whether that is Mullvad or another recommended VPN provider. When using a VPN with Mullvad Browser, you will share a fingerprint and a pool of IP addresses with many other users, giving you a "crowd" to blend in with. This strategy is the only way to thwart advanced tracking scripts, and is the same anti-fingerprinting technique used by Tor Browser.
@@ -110,13 +110,13 @@ This is required to prevent advanced forms of tracking, but does come at the cos
Mullvad Browser comes with [**Mullvad Leta**](https://leta.mullvad.net) as the default search engine, which functions as a proxy to either Google or Brave search results (configurable on the Mullvad Leta homepage).
-If you are a Mullvad VPN user, there is some risk in using services like Mullvad Leta which are offered by your VPN provider themselves. This is because Mullvad theoretically has access to your true IP address (via their VPN) and your search activity (via Leta), which is information a VPN is typically intended to separate. Even though Mullvad collects very little information about their VPN subscribers or Leta users, you should consider a different [search engine](search-engines.md) if this risk concerns you.
+If you are a Mullvad VPN user, there is some risk in using services like Mullvad Leta which are offered by your VPN provider themselves. This is because Mullvad theoretically has access to your true IP address (via their VPN) and your search activity (via Leta), which is information a VPN is typically intended to separate. Even though Mullvad collects very little information about their VPN subscribers or Leta users, you should consider a different [search engine](../search-engines.md) if this risk concerns you.
## Firefox
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**Firefox** provides strong privacy settings such as [Enhanced Tracking Protection](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop), which can help block various [types of tracking](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop#w_what-enhanced-tracking-protection-blocks).
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ This prevents you from unintentionally connecting to a website in plain-text HTT
##### DNS over HTTPS
-If you use a [DNS over HTTPS provider](dns.md):
+If you use a [DNS over HTTPS provider](../dns.md):
- [x] Select **Max Protection** and choose a suitable provider
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ Arkenfox only aims to thwart basic or naive tracking scripts through canvas rand
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**Brave Browser** includes a built-in content blocker and [privacy features](https://brave.com/privacy-features), many of which are enabled by default.
@@ -369,13 +369,13 @@ We recommend disabling search suggestions in Brave for the same reason we recomm
#### Brave Rewards and Wallet
-**Brave Rewards** lets you receive Basic Attention Token (BAT) cryptocurrency for performing certain actions within Brave. It relies on a custodial account and KYC from a select number of providers. We do not recommend BAT as a [private cryptocurrency](cryptocurrency.md), nor do we recommend using a [custodial wallet](advanced/payments.md#wallet-custody), so we would discourage using this feature.
+**Brave Rewards** lets you receive Basic Attention Token (BAT) cryptocurrency for performing certain actions within Brave. It relies on a custodial account and KYC from a select number of providers. We do not recommend BAT as a [private cryptocurrency](../cryptocurrency.md), nor do we recommend using a [custodial wallet](../advanced/payments.md#wallet-custody), so we would discourage using this feature.
**Brave Wallet** operates locally on your computer, but does not support any private cryptocurrencies, so we would discourage using this feature as well.
## Criteria
-**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
+**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](../about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
### Minimum Requirements
@@ -397,6 +397,6 @@ Our best-case criteria represents what we would like to see from the perfect pro
- Should not include add-on functionality (bloatware) that does not impact user privacy.
- Should not collect telemetry by default.
- Should provide an open-source sync server implementation.
-- Should default to a [private search engine](search-engines.md).
+- Should default to a [private search engine](../search-engines.md).
[^1]: Brave's implementation is detailed at [Brave Privacy Updates: Partitioning network-state for privacy](https://brave.com/privacy-updates/14-partitioning-network-state).
diff --git a/docs/web-browsing/index.md b/docs/web-browsing/index.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e49b3bc5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/web-browsing/index.md
@@ -0,0 +1,89 @@
+---
+title: Internet Browsing
+icon: material/web
+description: These privacy-protecting browsers and browser extensions are what we currently recommend for browsing the internet on different platforms.
+cover: desktop-browsers.webp
+---
+
+
+{ align=left }
+
+**Tor Browser** (Desktop & Android) is the top choice if you need anonymity, as it provides you with access to the **Tor** network, a group of volunteer-operated servers that allows you to connect for free and improve your privacy and security on the Internet. Individuals and organizations can also share information over the Tor network with ".onion hidden services" without compromising their privacy. Because Tor traffic is difficult to block and trace, Tor is an effective censorship circumvention tool.
+
+[Read Our Full Review :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](tor.md){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+
+
+
+
+
+- { .lg .middle .twemoji } **Mullvad Browser**
+
+ ---
+
+ **Mullvad Browser** is a version of [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser) with Tor network integrations removed, aimed at providing Tor Browser's anti-fingerprinting browser technologies to VPN users.
+
+ - [Read Full Review :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](desktop-browsers.md#mullvad-browser)
+
+- { .lg .middle .twemoji } **Firefox**
+
+ ---
+
+ **Firefox** is a great Chromium alternative which provides strong privacy settings such as [Enhanced Tracking Protection](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop), which can help block various [types of tracking](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop#w_what-enhanced-tracking-protection-blocks).
+
+ - [Read Full Review :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](desktop-browsers.md#firefox)
+
+- { .lg .middle .twemoji } **Brave Browser**
+
+ ---
+
+ **Brave** is a private-by-default browser based on Chromium, so it should feel familiar and have minimal website compatibility issues.
+
+ - [Brave Desktop Review :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](desktop-browsers.md#brave)
+ - [Brave Mobile Review :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](mobile-browsers.md#brave)
+
+- { .lg .middle .twemoji } **Cromite (Android)**
+
+ ---
+
+ **Cromite** is a Chromium-based Android browser with built-in ad-blocking and [privacy enhancements](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/blob/master/docs/FEATURES.md). It is a fork of the popular, now-discontinued Bromite browser.
+
+ - [Read Full Review :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](mobile-browsers.md#cromite-android)
+
+- { .lg .middle .twemoji } **Safari (iOS)**
+
+ ---
+
+ We recommend **Safari** due to its [anti-fingerprinting](https://webkit.org/blog/15697/private-browsing-2-0) features and default tracker blocking. It also separates your cookies in private browsing mode to prevent tracking between tabs.
+
+ - [Read Full Review :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](mobile-browsers.md#safari-ios)
+
+
+
+
+
+
+### Browser Extensions
+
+
+
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [uBlock Origin](browser-extensions.md#ublock-origin)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [uBlock Origin Lite](browser-extensions.md#ublock-origin-lite)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [AdGuard for iOS](browser-extensions.md#adguard)
+
+
+
+
+
+
+### More Tor Network Tools
+
+
+
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Orbot (Smartphone Tor Proxy)](tor.md#orbot)
+- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Onion Browser (Tor for iOS)](tor.md#onion-browser-ios)
+
+
+
+
+
+
diff --git a/docs/mobile-browsers.md b/docs/web-browsing/mobile-browsers.md
similarity index 95%
rename from docs/mobile-browsers.md
rename to docs/web-browsing/mobile-browsers.md
index b72863ca..c82b0ff5 100644
--- a/docs/mobile-browsers.md
+++ b/docs/web-browsing/mobile-browsers.md
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ schema:
"@context": http://schema.org
"@type": MobileApplication
name: Brave
- image: /assets/img/browsers/brave.svg
+ image: ../assets/img/browsers/brave.svg
url: https://brave.com
applicationCategory: Web Browser
operatingSystem:
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ schema:
"@context": http://schema.org
"@type": MobileApplication
name: Cromite
- image: /assets/img/browsers/cromite.svg
+ image: ../assets/img/browsers/cromite.svg
url: https://cromite.org
applicationCategory: Web Browser
operatingSystem:
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ schema:
"@context": http://schema.org
"@type": MobileApplication
name: Safari
- image: /assets/img/browsers/safari.svg
+ image: ../assets/img/browsers/safari.svg
url: https://apple.com/safari
applicationCategory: Web Browser
operatingSystem:
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ schema:
---
Protects against the following threat(s):
-- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
+- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](../basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
These are our currently recommended **mobile web browsers** and configurations for standard/non-anonymous internet browsing. If you need to browse the internet anonymously, you should use [Tor](tor.md) instead.
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ These are our currently recommended **mobile web browsers** and configurations f
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**Brave Browser** includes a built-in content blocker and [privacy features](https://brave.com/privacy-features), many of which are enabled by default.
@@ -207,7 +207,7 @@ These options can be found in :material-menu:/:fontawesome-solid-ellipsis: → *
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**Cromite** is a Chromium-based browser with built-in ad blocking, fingerprinting protections, and other [privacy and security enhancements](https://github.com/uazo/cromite/blob/master/docs/FEATURES.md). It is a fork of the discontinued **Bromite** browser.
@@ -270,7 +270,7 @@ On iOS, any app that can browse the web is [restricted](https://developer.apple.
-{ align=right }
+{ align=right }
**Safari** is the default browser in iOS. It includes [privacy features](https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/browse-the-web-privately-iphb01fc3c85/ios) such as [Intelligent Tracking Prevention](https://webkit.org/blog/7675/intelligent-tracking-prevention), isolated and ephemeral Private Browsing tabs, fingerprinting protection (by presenting a simplified version of the system configuration to websites, so more devices look identical), and fingerprint randomization, as well as Private Relay for those with a paid iCloud+ subscription.
@@ -389,7 +389,7 @@ If you use iCloud with Advanced Data Protection disabled, we also recommend sett
## Criteria
-**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
+**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](../about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
### Minimum Requirements
diff --git a/docs/tor.md b/docs/web-browsing/tor.md
similarity index 85%
rename from docs/tor.md
rename to docs/web-browsing/tor.md
index b18c98fe..c1830f71 100644
--- a/docs/tor.md
+++ b/docs/web-browsing/tor.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ schema:
"@context": http://schema.org
"@type": SoftwareApplication
name: Tor Browser
- image: /assets/img/browsers/tor.svg
+ image: ../assets/img/browsers/tor.svg
url: https://torproject.org
sameAs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tor_(network)
applicationCategory: Web Browser
@@ -24,33 +24,33 @@ schema:
---
Protects against the following threat(s):
-- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
-- [:material-eye-outline: Mass Surveillance](basics/common-threats.md#mass-surveillance-programs){ .pg-blue }
-- [:material-close-outline: Censorship](basics/common-threats.md#avoiding-censorship){ .pg-blue-gray }
+- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](../basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
+- [:material-eye-outline: Mass Surveillance](../basics/common-threats.md#mass-surveillance-programs){ .pg-blue }
+- [:material-close-outline: Censorship](../basics/common-threats.md#avoiding-censorship){ .pg-blue-gray }
**Tor** is a group of volunteer-operated servers that allows you to connect for free and improve your privacy and security on the Internet. Individuals and organizations can also share information over the Tor network with ".onion hidden services" without compromising their privacy. Because Tor traffic is difficult to block and trace, Tor is an effective censorship circumvention tool.
-[Detailed Tor Overview :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](advanced/tor-overview.md){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[Detailed Tor Overview :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](../advanced/tor-overview.md){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: Why You Need Tor](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/03/02/why-you-need-tor/){ .md-button }
Tip
-Before connecting to Tor, please ensure you've read our [overview](advanced/tor-overview.md) on what Tor is and how to connect to it safely. We often recommend connecting to Tor through a trusted [VPN provider](vpn.md), but you have to do so **properly** to avoid decreasing your anonymity.
+Before connecting to Tor, please ensure you've read our [overview](../advanced/tor-overview.md) on what Tor is and how to connect to it safely. We often recommend connecting to Tor through a trusted [VPN provider](../vpn.md), but you have to do so **properly** to avoid decreasing your anonymity.
-There are a variety of ways to connect to the Tor network from your device, the most commonly used being the **Tor Browser**, a fork of Firefox designed for [:material-incognito: anonymous](basics/common-threats.md#anonymity-vs-privacy){ .pg-purple } browsing for desktop computers and Android.
+There are a variety of ways to connect to the Tor network from your device, the most commonly used being the **Tor Browser**, a fork of Firefox designed for [:material-incognito: anonymous](../basics/common-threats.md#anonymity-vs-privacy){ .pg-purple } browsing for desktop computers and Android.
Some of these apps are better than others, and again making a determination comes down to your threat model. If you are a casual Tor user who is not worried about your ISP collecting evidence against you, using apps like [Orbot](#orbot) or mobile browser apps to access the Tor network is probably fine. Increasing the number of people who use Tor on an everyday basis helps reduce the bad stigma of Tor, and lowers the quality of "lists of Tor users" that ISPs and governments may compile.
-If more complete anonymity is paramount to your situation, you should **only** be using the desktop Tor Browser client, ideally in a [Whonix](desktop.md#whonix) + [Qubes](desktop.md#qubes-os) configuration. Mobile browsers are less common on Tor (and more fingerprintable as a result), and other configurations are not as rigorously tested against deanonymization.
+If more complete anonymity is paramount to your situation, you should **only** be using the desktop Tor Browser client, ideally in a [Whonix](../desktop.md#whonix) + [Qubes](../desktop.md#qubes-os) configuration. Mobile browsers are less common on Tor (and more fingerprintable as a result), and other configurations are not as rigorously tested against deanonymization.
## Tor Browser
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+{ align=right }
**Tor Browser** is the choice if you need anonymity, as it provides you with access to the Tor network and bridges, and it includes default settings and extensions that are automatically configured by the default security levels: *Standard*, *Safer* and *Safest*.
@@ -82,13 +82,13 @@ You should **never** install any additional extensions on Tor Browser or edit `a
The Tor Browser is designed to prevent fingerprinting, or identifying you based on your browser configuration. Therefore, it is imperative that you do **not** modify the browser beyond the default [security levels](https://tb-manual.torproject.org/security-settings).
-In addition to installing Tor Browser on your computer directly, there are also operating systems designed specifically to connect to the Tor network such as [Whonix](desktop.md#whonix) on [Qubes OS](desktop.md#qubes-os), which provide even greater security and protections than the standard Tor Browser alone.
+In addition to installing Tor Browser on your computer directly, there are also operating systems designed specifically to connect to the Tor network such as [Whonix](../desktop.md#whonix) on [Qubes OS](../desktop.md#qubes-os), which provide even greater security and protections than the standard Tor Browser alone.
## Orbot
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+{ align=right }
**Orbot** is a free Tor VPN for smartphones which routes traffic from any app on your device through the Tor network.
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ On iOS, Orbot has some limitations that could potentially cause crashes or leaks
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+{ align=right }
**Onion Browser** is an open-source browser that lets you browse the web anonymously over the Tor network on iOS devices and is endorsed by the [Tor Project](https://support.torproject.org/glossary/onion-browser). [:material-star-box: Read our latest Onion Browser review.](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2024/09/18/onion-browser-review/)
diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml
index 44bd0d6a..cc1f97eb 100644
--- a/mkdocs.yml
+++ b/mkdocs.yml
@@ -272,7 +272,6 @@ theme:
- navigation.tracking
- navigation.tabs
- navigation.sections
- - navigation.expand
- navigation.path
- navigation.indexes
- content.action.edit
@@ -393,13 +392,9 @@ nav:
- "os/windows/group-policies.md"
- !ENV [NAV_RECOMMENDATIONS, "Recommendations"]:
- "tools.md"
- - !ENV [NAV_INTERNET_BROWSING, "Internet Browsing"]:
- - "tor.md"
- - "desktop-browsers.md"
- - "mobile-browsers.md"
- - "browser-extensions.md"
- !ENV [NAV_PROVIDERS, "Providers"]:
- "cloud.md"
+ - "cryptocurrency.md"
- "data-broker-removals.md"
- "dns.md"
- "email-aliasing.md"
@@ -409,25 +404,38 @@ nav:
- "search-engines.md"
- "vpn.md"
- !ENV [NAV_SOFTWARE, "Software"]:
- - "ai-chat.md"
- - "calendar.md"
- - "cryptocurrency.md"
- - "data-redaction.md"
- - "document-collaboration.md"
- - "email-clients.md"
- - "encryption.md"
- - "file-sharing.md"
- - "frontends.md"
- - "health-and-wellness.md"
- - "language-tools.md"
- - "maps.md"
- - "multi-factor-authentication.md"
- - "news-aggregators.md"
- - "notebooks.md"
- - "office-suites.md"
- - "passwords.md"
- - "pastebins.md"
- - "real-time-communication.md"
+ - !ENV [NAV_INTERNET_BROWSING, "Internet Browsing"]:
+ - "web-browsing/index.md"
+ - "web-browsing/tor.md"
+ - "web-browsing/desktop-browsers.md"
+ - "web-browsing/mobile-browsers.md"
+ - "web-browsing/browser-extensions.md"
+ - !ENV [NAV_TECH_ESSENTIALS, "Tech Essentials"]:
+ - "essentials/index.md"
+ - "essentials/passwords.md"
+ - "essentials/multi-factor-authentication.md"
+ - "essentials/real-time-communication.md"
+ - "essentials/encryption.md"
+ - !ENV [NAV_PRODUCTIVITY, "Productivity"]:
+ - "productivity/index.md"
+ - "productivity/calendar.md"
+ - "productivity/document-collaboration.md"
+ - "productivity/email-clients.md"
+ - "productivity/language-tools.md"
+ - "productivity/notebooks.md"
+ - "productivity/office-suites.md"
+ - !ENV [NAV_MEDIA, "Media"]:
+ ; "media/index.md"
+ - "media/file-sharing.md"
+ - "media/frontends.md"
+ - "media/news-aggregators.md"
+ - !ENV [NAV_UTILITIES, "Utilities"]:
+ - "utilities/index.md"
+ - "utilities/ai-chat.md"
+ - "utilities/health-and-wellness.md"
+ - "utilities/data-redaction.md"
+ - "utilities/maps.md"
+ - "utilities/pastebins.md"
- !ENV [NAV_HARDWARE, "Hardware"]:
- "mobile-phones.md"
- "security-keys.md"