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You don't need to overhaul everything at once. These three things, done in order, will put you ahead of most people online — and none of them take more than an afternoon.
The short path
Do these four things first
In order of impact. Start with one, come back for the rest.
1
Switch your browser and add extensions
Chrome sends your browsing data to Google by default. Switching to Firefox or Brave — and adding uBlock Origin — takes about ten minutes and immediately stops the most common forms of tracking.
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2
Set up a password manager and 2FA
Reusing passwords is one of the biggest security risks most people face. A password manager generates strong, unique passwords for every site and remembers them for you. Pair it with two-factor authentication and your accounts become significantly harder to compromise.
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3
Move away from Gmail
Your inbox holds more personal information than almost anywhere else online — receipts, medical appointments, conversations. Proton Mail is encrypted, easy to migrate to, and free to start. It's the single highest-impact switch you can make.
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4
Set up a VPN
A VPN stops your ISP from seeing every site you visit and building a profile on you. It won't make you anonymous, but it moves trust to a provider you've actually chosen. Takes five minutes to set up.
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Stop being tracked while browsing
The websites you visit, the ads that follow you around — here's how to make that stop.
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Ditch Gmail for something better
Private, encrypted email that doesn't scan your inbox to sell you things.
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Message people privately
iMessage is okay, WhatsApp not so much. Here's what to use instead.
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Get my passwords under control
Stop reusing passwords. A good password manager takes one afternoon to set up and pays off forever.
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Browse more anonymously with a VPN
Not all VPNs are worth it — but the right one adds a meaningful layer of privacy on public networks.
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Store files without giving Google access
Cloud storage that encrypts your files before they ever leave your device.
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Lock down my accounts with 2FA
A password alone isn't enough anymore. Two-factor authentication adds a second lock that's hard to pick.
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Use an operating system that respects me
Windows and macOS collect more than most people realise. There are alternatives worth knowing about.
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