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  1. Tails icon

    Tails

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    Tails is a Debian based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Tor Browser
    • GNOME
    • Tor
    • Thunderbird
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    PC OS // Qubes OS would be better for security, but its major hindrance is being permanently installed making it unsuitable for short-term usage, Tails OS is also better for anonymity and privacy; it is recommended to use Tails OS for quick, high-risk tasks that require more anonymity, and Qubes OS for long-term tasks that require more security

  2. Qubes OS icon

    Qubes OS

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    Qubes is an open source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
    • Xen
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    +9
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    PC OS // Tails OS would be better for anonymity and privacy, but its major hindrance is being amnesic making it unsuitable for long-term usage, Qubes OS is also better for security; it is recommended to use Tails OS for quick, high-risk tasks that require more anonymity, and Qubes OS for long-term tasks that require more security

  3. Tor Browser icon

    Tor Browser

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    The Tor software protects you by bouncing your communications around a distributed network of relays run by volunteers all around the world: it prevents somebody watching your Internet connection from learning what sites you visit, it prevents the sites you visit from learning...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • OpenBSD
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    Tor Browser 10.0.3 is now based on the new version of Firefox for Android.
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    Tor browser for android alpha
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    PC and mobile web browser

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    DuckDuckGo

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    Privacy-focused search engine offering Zero-click Info, instant answers, and more, built from open-source software for a user-friendly experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Tor
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    DuckDuckGo Homepage
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    +16
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    search engine

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    Disroot

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    Disroot is a platform providing online services based on principles of freedom, privacy, federation and decentralization.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • F-Droid
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    Rainloop, with the AlternativeTo email confirmation open
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    email provider

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    Betterbird

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    Open-source client enhancing Thunderbird with more features and bug fixes. Offers security patches and multi-row descriptions like Outlook.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Chocolatey
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    Betterbird screenshot 1
    Calendar view with custom thundirbird dark theme
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    System tray (systray) for Linux
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    email client

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    OnionShare

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    Share files, host sites, and chat securely and anonymously via Tor using direct, password-protected onion services. No third-party servers or metadata stored.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
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    OnionShare screenshot 1
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    +14
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    PC direct massaging and file sharing

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    GrapheneOS

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    GrapheneOS is a privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility developed as a non-profit open source project. It's focused on the research and development of privacy and security technology including substantial improvements to sandboxing, exploit...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    mobile OS

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    SimpleX Chat

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    SimpleX - the first messaging platform that has no user identifiers, not even random numbers!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • iPhone
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Obtainium
    • OpenAPK
    • Self-Hosted
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    SimpleX Chat screenshot 1
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    +6
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    mobile direct messaging and file sharing

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Cypher Jack
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If you were really paranoid you would assume Tor has been compromised for years now and would switch to a more resilient system such as the Nym icon Nym mixnet. Also it's incredible to see that now, many people would prefer to pay and trust a centralised service such as Mullvad VPN icon Mullvad VPN rather than use the free decentralised network of Onion routing.

Paranoia is overwhelming as you never reach the level of OpSec and privacy you think you need😰