🛠 Tools & How-To's

Tools for your
digital privacy

Concrete tools, comparisons and step-by-step guides — so that privacy doesn't stay in the realm of theory. All recommendations fact-based, no affiliate links.

What to expect here: No advertising, no commissions. Every guide explains what a tool actually does, what it doesn't do, and which providers are trustworthy based on verified facts — and which aren't.

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What is a VPN?

VPN adverts promise a lot. What's actually true? How does encryption work, what doesn't a VPN protect, and when is it worth it?

What a VPN technically does — and what it doesn't

No-log, audits and jurisdiction explained

5/9/14-Eyes alliances explained clearly

9 providers fact-checked — Mullvad, ProtonVPN, IVPN, NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, Windscribe, AirVPN. Who hands over data? Who actually owns your VPN?

Data disclosure history of all 9 providers

The conglomerate problem: Kape Technologies & Nord Security

Clear verdict with no affiliate interests

Mar. 2026 · Comparison · 9 providers →

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Coming soon

Password Managers

Bitwarden, KeePass and more — which password manager is truly secure, which is open source, and where does each one store your data?

Local vs. cloud-based storage

Open source alternatives to LastPass

Coming soon · Passwords →

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