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Security & Privacy. All summarized Hacker News discussions tagged with this topic.
With Gmail's POP checkmail feature ending, discover top alternatives like Fastmail and Protonmail for your all-in-one inbox, plus crucial warnings about services to avoid. Find your next reliable email hub.
Used a borrowed USB device and worried about malware? Explore practical advice, risk assessments, and effective security measures to protect your system from untrusted peripherals.
Explore modern open-source alternatives to the classic Palm Pilot for personal computing. Discover niche devices, e-ink tablets, and DIY solutions that allow for custom application development outside of closed mobile ecosystems.
Explore how individuals are embracing deliberate low-tech and selective-tech strategies to enhance privacy, build resilience, and live a simpler, more reliable life amidst constant digital innovation.
Learn why more services are rejecting Google Voice and other VoIP numbers for signups. This post uncovers the fraud prevention tactics, advanced detection methods, and the significant impact on user privacy and digital identity.
An exploration of whether driving or taking public transportation is better for creative thinking. Discover the pros and cons of each, from the mental downtime of a train ride to the private thinking space of a car.
An exploration into why Siri lags behind modern LLMs, focusing on the critical need for accuracy with personal data, Apple's privacy-first stance, and strategic business considerations.
Discover practical alternatives and strategies for managing your digital life without a Google account. Learn how users handle email, cloud storage, and mobile apps to regain privacy and control.
Tired of privacy-invading smart TVs? Explore practical tips and alternatives, from using 'store mode' on a smart TV to finding commercial displays, to get a high-quality, non-smart screen for your living room.
A discovery on the US Visa website reveals that web pages can port-scan your private network. Learn why sites do this for anti-bot and fraud detection, and how you can easily block this intrusive practice with browser extensions like uBlock Origin.
