use a network snitch[1] on desktop and mobile. the original slogan says it all: makes the invisible visible. i’d love to use a filesystem snitch too, but none exist yet afaik.
it’s interesting to observe firefox or any other legitimate app i’m using make many unsolicited requests to weird domains. it feels good to interactively deny those connections.
make sure that cloud[2], which includes git hosts[3], are untrusted. unencrypted data should never hit remote. keys should never leave local.
consider the tradeoffs with online interactions. engaging with other humans in public on github and hackernews is likely worth. engaging in impassioned op-ed debate with bots on engagement monetization platforms like twitter or youtube is likely not.
pay for things like kagi search. trading money for a product or service that improves your life is a good deal. no free lunch.
cover unused cameras with black stickers. ios faceid still works without a forward facing camera.
it’s interesting to observe firefox or any other legitimate app i’m using make many unsolicited requests to weird domains. it feels good to interactively deny those connections.
make sure that cloud[2], which includes git hosts[3], are untrusted. unencrypted data should never hit remote. keys should never leave local.
consider the tradeoffs with online interactions. engaging with other humans in public on github and hackernews is likely worth. engaging in impassioned op-ed debate with bots on engagement monetization platforms like twitter or youtube is likely not.
pay for things like kagi search. trading money for a product or service that improves your life is a good deal. no free lunch.
cover unused cameras with black stickers. ios faceid still works without a forward facing camera.
1. https://github.com/nathants/mighty-snitch
2. https://cryptomator.org/
3. https://github.com/nathants/git-remote-aws