Take Control of Your
Digital Privacy.

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Learn to Protect Yourself

Simple steps you can take today to improve your digital security.

Use a Password Manager

Stop reusing passwords. A good manager creates and stores strong, unique passwords for every account.

Enable Two-Factor (2FA)

Add a second layer of security (like a code from your phone) to your accounts, making them much harder to hack.

Use Ad Blockers

Many ads contain trackers. An ad blocker (like uBlock Origin) stops both ads and the trackers they use to follow you.

Privacy Tools & Resolvers

Test your connection and learn about secure, free alternatives to your ISP’s defaults.

Recommended Public DNS

Replacing your default DNS can block ads, trackers, and malware, and is often faster.

Cloudflare DNS

Focus: Speed & Privacy.

IPv4: 1.1.1.1, 1.0.0.1

DoT (Android): 1dot1dot1dot1.cloudflare-dns.com

DoH (Browser): https://cloudflare-dns.com/dns-query

Quad9 (Malware Blocking)

Focus: Security. Blocks malicious sites.

IPv4: 9.9.9.9, 149.112.112.112

DoT (Android): dns.quad9.net

DoH (Browser): https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query

AdGuard DNS (Ad Blocking)

Focus: Ad & Tracker Blocking.

IPv4: 94.140.14.14, 94.140.15.15

DoT (Android): dns.adguard-dns.com

DoH (Browser): https://dns.adguard-dns.com/dns-query

NextDNS (Custom Filtering)

Focus: Powerful, customizable filtering. (Addresses are custom-generated on sign up).

Connection Tests

Use these trusted third-party tools to see what information your connection is leaking.

DNS Leak Test

Check if your VPN is leaking DNS requests.

Browser Fingerprint

See how unique your browser is to trackers.

Safe “Free” VPNs to Try

Be careful: most “free” VPNs sell your data. These reputable services offer a “freemium” plan, providing limited free use without compromising your privacy.

ProtonVPN

Focus: High Security & Privacy. Based in Switzerland with a strict, audited no-logs policy. Their free plan offers unlimited data on servers in 3 countries.

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Windscribe

Focus: Generous Free Plan. Offers 10GB/month of free data and access to servers in 10+ countries. Includes a strong firewall and ad-blocker.