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Privacy deep dives

Why use a burner phone
  • Privacy deep dives
A burner phone is a disposable prepaid mobile phone intended for short-term use before being discarded. We take an in-depth look.
Things you can do with a VPN
  • Privacy deep dives
We take a detailed look at how governments censor online services like TikTok and how VPNs and other technologies can (and can't) overcome such bans.
Google red-lights invasive tracking methods
  • Privacy deep dives
In a spectacular about-face, Google has given the go-ahead to use unsafe and unfair ad tech tracking to identify internet users and track them across the web.
A smartphone with the Proton VPN app on it during the year 2024
  • Privacy deep dives
In 2024, Proton VPN provided free VPN access leading up to elections in countries with a history of disinformation and silencing political opponents.
A lock with the colors of the Dutch flag
  • Privacy deep dives
We ran a survey in the Netherlands and found that 51% of Dutch adults are worried about their online privacy. See the rest of the results.
How to disable browser extensions
  • Privacy deep dives
How safe a browser extension is depends almost entirely on how trustworthy its developer is. We take a deep dive.
Apps like discord
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Here's why you might want to consider a Discord alternative — and the pros and cons of seven other apps like Discord that you may want to switch to instead.
Telegram security
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Is Telegram safe to use? As we’ll discuss in this article, that very much depends on how you use it.
Why use RAM-less VPN servers?
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Proton VPN doesn't use RAM-only VPN servers because we believe them to be marketing hype. In this article, we explain why.
Tor over VPN
  • Privacy deep dives
Tor is a powerful tool for browsing the Dark Web anonymously, but your ISP can still see your activity. By using a VPN you add an extra layer of privacy.
Smart TV privacy
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Smart TVs may allow you to instantly connect to streaming apps, but they collect and share data about all the shows you watch and have poor cybersecurity.