privacy

BleachBit

Free up disk space and clear caches, cookies and temporary files with a free, open-source cleaner. Preview first, back up, and know what shredding can do.

Open source

• Windows
• Linux

Windscribe

Windscribe gives free users a monthly data allowance once they confirm an email address. App platforms, free versus Pro and how to set it up.

Freemium

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• Android
• iOS

Proton VPN

Proton VPN has a free plan with no data cap, no ads and a no-logs policy. Which devices it supports, what the free plan leaves out and how to install it.

Freemium

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• Android
• iOS

simplewall

Decide which Windows programs may go online. simplewall is a small open-source tool built on the Windows Filtering Platform. Install and first rules.

Open source

• Windows

Version 3.8.7

Signal Desktop

Type Signal messages on a real keyboard. Linking Signal Desktop to your phone on Windows, macOS or Linux, and how to manage linked devices safely.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Version 8.33.0

Brave

Brave blocks ads and trackers before pages load and still runs Chrome extensions. Where to get the official installer and how to tame its optional extras.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• Android
• iOS

Mozilla Firefox

The major browser that is not built on Chromium. Firefox comes from a non-profit, blocks many trackers by default and syncs across devices; get it here.

Open source

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• Android
• iOS