Tired of Big Tech controlling your data? Explore these privacy-focused alternatives for managing your digital life.

Data Ownership and Control

Take control of your data with these self-hosted or privacy-respecting alternatives to popular apps and services. Stay informed about tech news.

Key Privacy-Focused Apps

  • Wallabag: Save articles for later without ad tracking. Consider this alongside other tech deals.
  • Signal: Encrypted messaging with "gold standard" security.
  • Nextcloud: A self-hosted Dropbox alternative for secure file storage.
  • Bitwarden: Open-source password manager for secure logins.
  • Joplin/Notesnook: Encrypted note-taking apps.
  • Ente: Privacy-focused photo and video storage.
  • Open Scanner: Simple document scanning app.
  • FreshRSS: Self-hosted RSS reader for personalized news.
  • Owncast: Self-hosted platform for live streaming.
  • Stirling PDF: Versatile PDF editor for secure document handling.

Explore these options to enhance your digital privacy and reduce reliance on Big Tech. For more on data privacy, see Apple's Private Wi-Fi Address guide.