This simple tutorial shows how to disable (or auto-delete) “recent” files tab in left side-bar of file manager in Ubuntu 24.04 & 22.04. GNOME Files, aka Nautilus file manager, has a “Recent” tab in left side-bar, which include all the recent opened photos, videos, and documents. It’s useful for user or applications to quickly re-open […]
Google this week announced changes to the way it collects and stores user location data that might bring an end to geofence warrants.
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Let me highlight the best privacy-focused options that you can utilize on any device of your choice.
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Tails 5.20 releases enhanced privacy with the Tor Browser 13.0.4 update and improved email security with Thunderbird 115.5.0. Here’s what’s new!
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In this step-by-step guide, we’ll go over how to install the web analytics platform Fathom Analytics on a Debian 12 server.
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elementary OS 7.1 introduces new privacy features that makes sure apps can’t access your data or location.
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Also included in this week’s FOSS Week in Review: Gnome’s new due date, reader’s say Red Hat’s changed for the worse under IBM, and a new poll asks how you like your distros released.
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In this week’s roundup, we look at the winding down of LibreOffice’s 7.5 series, how KDE’s getting it together for Plasma’s upcoming 6.0 release, Mozilla’s look at privacy issues and modern automobiles, and more.
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File Shredder is a GNOME app that employs unique code to thoroughly shred Linux files, ensuring they are irrecoverable and your privacy is intact.
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Discover FreeTube, an open-source YouTube app for Linux that prioritizes your privacy. Enjoy your favorite content without the tracking.
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Want to remove metadata from your files on Linux easily? If so, check out Metadata Cleaner. This Python-based app gives you a simple GTK4/libadwaita frontend to mat2, a comprehensive command-line…
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This tutorial will help you setup The Onion Router (TOR) anonymity software on your computer system with Debian 12 or Ubuntu 22.04 for use as a proxy with browser and any other internet-based applications you want. Please note that Tor works using addr…
Google’s new Web Environment Integrity (WEI) proposal has been rejected by Brave, Mozilla, and Vivaldi. Here’s why.
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The just-released Whonix 17 security-hardened Linux distro is everything privacy-focused and anonymity users have been dreaming of. Here’s more about it!
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In a surprising proposal, Fedora plans to implement a telemetry tool in next year’s Fedora 40 Workstation release. Learn more here.
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Fedora 40 might consider adding a privacy-friendly telemetry system to provide insights to developers. Learn more.
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While these privacy-centric Linux distros target niche Linux communities, many are robust enough to be used for general-purpose computing.
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Here are our recommendations for the best VPN services for Linux users to secure their privacy and enhance their online security.
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Improve your privacy online, whether you are a Linux user or not. Follow these tips for a secure experience!
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Bring your A game to improve your privacy online, whether you are a Linux user or not. Follow these tips for a secure experience!