Privacy Guides

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  • Proton VPN needs to fix this.

    ProtonVPN's kill switch is leaking your IP address on macOS. Despite Proton's false claim that the regular kill switch protects you when switching servers, it's trivial to see this isn't the case.

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    Sources:

    • https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/how-should-we-handle-protons-misleading-marketing/36176/39
    • https://protonvpn.com/support/what-is-kill-switch#:~:text=the feature does protect you while switching servers
    • https://www.reddit.com/r/ProtonVPN/comments/16eupun/macosx_kill_switch_not_working/
    • https://www.reddit.com/r/ProtonVPN/comments/1iu2a2i/protonvpn_leaks_my_ip_when_switching_vpn_networks/
    • Copyright ©️ 2025 Privacy Guides. This video is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 4.0 International license. You can read the full license text here: https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/blob/main/LICENSE

      YouTube is known for silent censorship and general privacy malfeasance. If you want to discuss this video you can do so on our forum at https://discuss.privacyguides.net in addition to commenting here, and you can follow our channel on the fediverse at: https://neat.tube/c/privacyguides/videos

      Privacy Guides is a nonprofit project dedicated to promoting privacy, best cybersecurity practices, and digital rights. As a part of MAGIC Grants, a 501(c)(3) public charity, your donation to support our cause may be tax deductible.

      🎬 Credits

      Host: Jonah Aragon

      Writer: Jonah Aragon
      Editor: Jonah Aragon
      Executive Producer: Jonah Aragon
      [Insert "Obama giving Obama award" meme]
      Thumbnail: Jordan Warne

      8 min
    • GrapheneOS has a Hardware Partner! | This Week in Privacy #43 (Mar 6, 2026)

      GrapheneOS has announced who their official hardware partner is, a new US Californian law is says all operating systems must have age verification, and much more. Join us for This Week In Privacy #43!

      0:00 Intro

      0:20 Start of podcast
      0:57 Motorola confirms GrapheneOS support for a future phone, bringing over features
      14:44 iPhone and iPad aprpoved to handle classified NATO information
      23:25 Meta sued over AI smart glasses' privacy concerns, nudity, sex, and other footage
      41:51 Site updates
      49:35 OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash
      1:04:01 Proton Mail Helped FBI Unmask Anonymous 'Stop Cop City' Protestor
      1:23:25 Q&A
      1:57:17 Outro

      2 hr
    • How to Maximize Your Privacy on iPhone.

      We've covered the basics, like adjusting settings on your device, intermediate changes such as switching to private alternatives, and now it's time to cover advanced tips to protect your Privacy & Security on iPhone in our final course lesson. Let's dive in!

      0:00 Intro

      0:33 Harden device settings: Section 3.1
      1:12 Changing your habits: Section 3.2
      2:58 In conclusion: Section 3.3

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      Have a question, comment, or tip for us? You can securely reach us on Signal at @privacyguides.01 https://www.privacyguides.org/en/about/

      Sources:

      Copyright ©️ 2025 Privacy Guides. This video is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 4.0 International license. You can read the full license text here: https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/blob/main/LICENSE

      YouTube is known for silent censorship and general privacy malfeasance. If you want to discuss this video you can do so on our forum at https://discuss.privacyguides.net in addition to commenting here, and you can follow our channel on the fediverse at: https://neat.tube/c/privacyguides/videos

      Privacy Guides is a nonprofit project dedicated to promoting privacy, best cybersecurity practices, and digital rights. As a part of MAGIC Grants, a 501(c)(3) public charity, your donation to support our cause may be tax deductible.

      🎬 Credits

      Host: Nate Bartram (he/him)

      Writer: Nate Bartram
      Editor: Jordan Warne (they/them)
      Executive Producer: Jonah Aragon (he/him)

      4 min
    • How to Maximize Your Privacy on Android.

      When it comes to maximizing your privacy & security on Android, you need to make drastic changes to your device. In our final lesson of this course, we cover some of the more advanced changes you need to make. Let's dive in!

      0:00 Intro

      0:33 Harden device settings: Section 3.1
      1:16 Changing your habits: Section 3.2
      2:59 In conclusion: Section 3.3

      Please 👍 like and 🔔 subscribe to our channel to support our work and find out about our latest video content!

      💬 Join the community: https://discuss.privacyguides.net

      ❤️ Support our work: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/about/donate/
      🏡 Visit our website: https://www.privacyguides.org

      Have a question, comment, or tip for us? You can securely reach us on Signal at @privacyguides.01 https://www.privacyguides.org/en/about/

      Sources:

      Copyright ©️ 2025 Privacy Guides. This video is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 4.0 International license. You can read the full license text here: https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/blob/main/LICENSE

      YouTube is known for silent censorship and general privacy malfeasance. If you want to discuss this video you can do so on our forum at https://discuss.privacyguides.net in addition to commenting here, and you can follow our channel on the fediverse at: https://neat.tube/c/privacyguides/videos

      Privacy Guides is a nonprofit project dedicated to promoting privacy, best cybersecurity practices, and digital rights. As a part of MAGIC Grants, a 501(c)(3) public charity, your donation to support our cause may be tax deductible.

      🎬 Credits

      Host: Nate Bartram (he/him)

      Writer: Nate Bartram
      Editor: Jordan Warne (they/them)
      Executive Producer: Jonah Aragon (he/him)

      4 min
    • We just launched something new! #privacyfirst #privacyrevolution #activism

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      Sources: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/activism/

      Copyright ©️ 2025 Privacy Guides. This video is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 4.0 International license. You can read the full license text here: https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/blob/main/LICENSE

      YouTube is known for silent censorship and general privacy malfeasance. If you want to discuss this video you can do so on our forum at https://discuss.privacyguides.net in addition to commenting here, and you can follow our channel on the fediverse at: https://neat.tube/c/privacyguides/videos

      Privacy Guides is a nonprofit project dedicated to promoting privacy, best cybersecurity practices, and digital rights. As a part of MAGIC Grants, a 501(c)(3) public charity, your donation to support our cause may be tax deductible.

      3 min
    • How We're Empowering Privacy Activists

      The latest project from Privacy Guides offers a new way to empower the digital rights community. Our new Activism section contains information (both for individuals and organizations) to help you become a better defender of privacy rights!

      Visit the new resources: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/activism/

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      ❤️ Support our work: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/about/donate/
      🏡 Visit our website: https://www.privacyguides.org

      Have a question, comment, or tip for us? You can securely reach us on Signal at @privacyguides.01 https://www.privacyguides.org/en/about/

      Sources: https://www.privacyguides.org/press-releases/2026/03/03/privacy-guides-launches-a-new-activism-section/

      Copyright ©️ 2025 Privacy Guides. This video is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 4.0 International license. You can read the full license text here: https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/blob/main/LICENSE

      YouTube is known for silent censorship and general privacy malfeasance. If you want to discuss this video you can do so on our forum at https://discuss.privacyguides.net in addition to commenting here, and you can follow our channel on the fediverse at: https://neat.tube/c/privacyguides/videos

      Privacy Guides is a nonprofit project dedicated to promoting privacy, best cybersecurity practices, and digital rights. As a part of MAGIC Grants, a 501(c)(3) public charity, your donation to support our cause may be tax deductible.

      🎬 Credits

      Host: Nate Bartram

      Writer: Nate Bartram
      Executive Producer: Jonah Aragon

      3 min
    • GrapheneOS & Motorola Partnership Announced! #GrapheneOS #Motorola #Android

      GrapheneOS & Motorola have officially announced their partnership. What does this mean for the future?

      Please 👍 like and 🔔 subscribe to our channel to support our work and find out about our latest video content!

      💬 Join the community: https://discuss.privacyguides.net

      ❤️ Support our work: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/about/donate/
      🏡 Visit our website: https://www.privacyguides.org

      Have a question, comment, or tip for us? You can securely reach us on Signal at @privacyguides.01 https://www.privacyguides.org/en/about/

      Copyright ©️ 2025 Privacy Guides. This video is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 4.0 International license. You can read the full license text here: https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/blob/main/LICENSE

      YouTube is known for silent censorship and general privacy malfeasance. If you want to discuss this video you can do so on our forum at https://discuss.privacyguides.net in addition to commenting here, and you can follow our channel on the fediverse at: https://neat.tube/c/privacyguides/videos

      Privacy Guides is a nonprofit project dedicated to promoting privacy, best cybersecurity practices, and digital rights. As a part of MAGIC Grants, a 501(c)(3) public charity, your donation to support our cause may be tax deductible.

      #GrapheneOS #Motorola #Android

      2 min
    • Meta's Smart Glasses Just Got Creepier.. | This Week in Privacy #41 (Feb 20, 2026)

      Meta plans to add facial recognition technology to their smart glasses, popular password managers fall short of their "zero knowledge" claims, Apple is testing end-to-end encryption with RCS in iOS 26.4 beta, and much more. Join us for This Week In Privacy #41!

      0:00 Intro

      0:20 Start of podcast
      1:38 Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses
      17:26 Popular password managers fall short of “zero-knowledge” claims
      31:11 iOS 26.3 adds unique new privacy feature, and it’s Apple at its best
      38:23 Everything New in iOS 26.4 Beta 1
      45:11 Site updates
      50:37 Microsoft says bug causes Copilot to summarize confidential emails
      58:14 Grok Exposed a Porn Performer’s Legal Name and Birthdate—Without Even Being Asked
      1:16:04 Age verification laws quick update
      1:23:17 Forum updates
      1:40:31 Q&A
      1:43:34 Outro

      1 hr 46 min
    • Why Incognito Mode is a Lie.

      Incognito Mode or Private Browsing mode is a feature that every browser has, but what if that was a lie and your activity in private mode could still be tracked? In this video Nate breaks down the issues with private browsing mode and what you can do instead to get true privacy! 🔒

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      💬 Join the community: https://discuss.privacyguides.net

      ❤️ Support our work: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/about/donate/
      🏡 Visit our website: https://www.privacyguides.org

      Have a question, comment, or tip for us? You can securely reach us on Signal at @privacyguides.01 https://www.privacyguides.org/en/about/

      Sources:

      Copyright ©️ 2025 Privacy Guides. This video is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 4.0 International license. You can read the full license text here: https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/blob/main/LICENSE

      YouTube is known for silent censorship and general privacy malfeasance. If you want to discuss this video you can do so on our forum at https://discuss.privacyguides.net in addition to commenting here, and you can follow our channel on the fediverse at: https://neat.tube/c/privacyguides/videos

      Privacy Guides is a nonprofit project dedicated to promoting privacy, best cybersecurity practices, and digital rights. As a part of MAGIC Grants, a 501(c)(3) public charity, your donation to support our cause may be tax deductible.

      🎬 Credits

      Host: Nate Bartram (he/him)

      Writer: Nate Bartram
      Editor: Jordan Warne (they/them)
      Executive Producer: Jonah Aragon (he/him)

      8 min