# Community Wiki — Latest

**URL:** /c/community-wiki/9411/none
**Topics on this page:** 30

## [Community Wiki index](/t/community-wiki-index/27332)

**Author:** @jonah
**Last posted:** 2025-05-06T14:31:38Z

This wiki includes guides, tips, and examples written by members of the Privacy Guides community. All new topics are created by members of the @wiki-editors group, and is open to new community contributions. You must j&hellip;

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## [How to use qBitTorrent safely](/t/how-to-use-qbittorrent-safely/29255)

**Author:** @hydrogenperoxide
**Last posted:** 2025-07-28T01:46:20Z

Hello, the following is a guide on how to use torrenting software known as qBitTorrent in a safe manner. Please note that I do not support the usage of software such as qBitTorrent for illegal purposes such as piracy, &hellip;

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## [How to subscribe to SuperGrok anonymously](/t/how-to-subscribe-to-supergrok-anonymously/38441)

**Author:** @Regime6045
**Last posted:** 2026-07-10T16:14:29Z

I have noticed that SuperGrok allows you to pay crypto (specifically: USDC via Stripe) which seems to be unique among the paid tiers for the mainstream AI chats. 
Now - if you really value your privacy you probably sho&hellip;

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## [[NL] Address Secrecy (BRP Geheimhouding/Adresgeheim) in the Netherlands](/t/nl-address-secrecy-brp-geheimhouding-adresgeheim-in-the-netherlands/38401)

**Author:** @ph00lt0
**Last posted:** 2026-06-08T11:02:14Z

Address secrecy (Geheimhouding BRP or historically GBA-geheimhouding) is a privacy protection mechanism for residents of the Netherlands that limits the access to your municipal Personal Records Database (Basis Registrat&hellip;

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## [[DK] Name and address protection (Navne- og adressebeskyttelse) in Denmark](/t/dk-name-and-address-protection-navne-og-adressebeskyttelse-in-denmark/38402)

**Author:** @ph00lt0
**Last posted:** 2026-06-08T11:25:03Z

Name and address protection (Navne- og adressebeskyttelse, historically hemmelig adresse) is a privacy protection mechanism for residents of Denmark that limits the access to your personal data in the Civil Registration &hellip;

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## ["I need to defend against targeted attacks"](/t/i-need-to-defend-against-targeted-attacks/27344)

**Author:** @KevPham
**Last posted:** 2026-05-13T23:11:00Z

While mass surveillance collects vast amounts of data from the general population, targeted attacks are different. They focus specifically on individuals or groups deemed “persons of interest” by governments, corporati&hellip;

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## [Windows 11 Home - Privacy.Sexy Guide](/t/windows-11-home-privacy-sexy-guide/31780)

**Author:** @win11.shading291
**Last posted:** 2026-05-03T13:14:53Z

Please note that running Windows 11 Home is NOT the best solution privacy-wise. Please read why you should instead install Windows Enterprise/Education or at least Pro. 
If for whatever reason, you are stuck with Windo&hellip;

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## [Privacy-respecting Weight Loss](/t/privacy-respecting-weight-loss/37425)

**Author:** @Harisfromcyber
**Last posted:** 2026-04-25T23:24:59Z

Hi all, 
I wanted to build a Wiki document discussing solutions for losing weight and working out in a more privacy-respecting manner. These are some solutions that worked for me. This is not medical advice. 
I hope ot&hellip;

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## [Switch on these settings to secure your phone numbers](/t/switch-on-these-settings-to-secure-your-phone-numbers/36315)

**Author:** @securitybrahh
**Last posted:** 2026-04-13T15:16:31Z

On Graphene OS: 
  
 
Don’t use phone numbers, if you have to, use jmp.chat (referral code : BKTK57SA free one month of service) , it’s far better for you to use USA &amp; canada numbers for online services especially if y&hellip;

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## [How to add apps on Android or GrapheneOS without using the Play Store](/t/how-to-add-apps-on-android-or-grapheneos-without-using-the-play-store/35676)

**Author:** @dadnerd
**Last posted:** 2026-02-22T00:13:00Z

This is a step-by-step (ish) guide for how to obtain apps outside of the Google Play Store if you are using Android, or an Android variant (like GrapheneOS). These steps are going to focus on using the Accrescent app s&hellip;

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## [OpenWrt Setup on Travel Router](/t/openwrt-setup-on-travel-router/35870)

**Author:** @Harisfromcyber
**Last posted:** 2026-03-03T17:01:58Z

For transparency, the following is similar to work I have posted on my own blog: OpenWrt Setup | Haris Qazi. I have modified it slightly to fit the community better. I still wanted to contribute this to the PG Wiki for&hellip;

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## ["I want to publish information privately"](/t/i-want-to-publish-information-privately/27345)

**Author:** @KevPham
**Last posted:** 2026-02-27T23:44:16Z

In 2021, a whistleblower named Frances Haugen leaked internal documents from Facebook, revealing how the company knowingly allowed misinformation and assisted  in state-sponsored censorship. Known as the Facebook Files,&hellip;

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## [Choosing your Windows Edition](/t/choosing-your-windows-edition/27910)

**Author:** @KevPham
**Last posted:** 2026-02-05T09:36:18Z

Unlike other operating systems, each Windows 11 edition has drastically different steps to make them more private and secure. Whether you are installing Windows 11 from scratch or purchasing a computer with it preinsta&hellip;

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## [Windows Post-Install Hardening Guide](/t/windows-post-install-hardening-guide/27335)

**Author:** @ikelatomig
**Last posted:** 2026-02-05T03:08:33Z

Setting up Windows after Installation
If you wish to limit the amount of data Microsoft obtains from your device, an offline/local account is recommended. 
  
Note: Microsoft is pushing users to use Microsoft accounts&hellip;

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## [When is a Firefox extension fingerprintable?](/t/when-is-a-firefox-extension-fingerprintable/34715)

**Author:** @anon36227541
**Last posted:** 2026-02-01T04:31:05Z

Advice disclaimer: This wiki is not an endorsement of non-fingerprintable extensions. As noted below, the general advice is to always limit extensions, both for privacy (fingerprinting) and security (smaller attack sur&hellip;

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## [Group Policy settings to improve privacy/security](/t/group-policy-settings-to-improve-privacy-security/27339)

**Author:** @jonah
**Last posted:** 2025-10-20T23:32:38Z

Outside modifying the registry itself, the Local Group Policy Editor is the most powerful way to change many aspects of your system without installing third-party tools. Changing these settings requires Pro Edition or &hellip;

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## [How to ensure killswitch with WireGuard app on MacOS (with NextDNS optional)](/t/how-to-ensure-killswitch-with-wireguard-app-on-macos-with-nextdns-optional/34608)

**Author:** @bearbanjopig
**Last posted:** 2026-01-10T19:05:51Z

Please take all of this advice carefully and double check recommendations for yourself. I have no particular networking knowledge and have cobbled this approach together from dozens of websites and online posts over th&hellip;

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## [Harm Reducing/Replacing your Smart TV](/t/harm-reducing-replacing-your-smart-tv/27392)

**Author:** @anon39279085
**Last posted:** 2025-07-22T17:00:53Z

In general, the TV industry has moved toward making them “smart”, meaning that it’s super rare to find “dumb” TVs, if you can find a TV that doesn’t spy on you. Projectors generally haven’t followed the same path, but &hellip;

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## [Clarifying the relationship between Proton's ecosystem and their acquired products](/t/clarifying-the-relationship-between-protons-ecosystem-and-their-acquired-products/34544)

**Author:** @anon36227541
**Last posted:** 2026-01-09T00:55:32Z

This wiki is made in an attempt to prevent confusion about the relationship between Proton’s ecosystem and the various products they have gained through acquisition. Please feel free to edit it as you see fit based on w&hellip;

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## [How to best set up & use a VPN with WireGuard on desktop Linux](/t/how-to-best-set-up-use-a-vpn-with-wireguard-on-desktop-linux/33874)

**Author:** @anon57862721
**Last posted:** 2025-12-15T20:01:10Z

If you for whatever reason do not trust your VPN apps’ GUI to enable the kill-switch and have it work or stick to ensure of no VPN leaks, then the following is the best way for one to set up and use a VPN on your Linux&hellip;

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## [KISS Android Privacy Guide](/t/kiss-android-privacy-guide/33359)

**Author:** @user1
**Last posted:** 2025-11-27T16:06:54Z

Intro, keep it simple
This guide is meant for people who have an old stock android device which is not receiving updates anymore and it is not supported by main alternative os / custom roms like GrapheneOS or LineageO&hellip;

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## [Black Friday 2025](/t/black-friday-2025/32546)

**Author:** @ph00lt0
**Last posted:** 2025-12-02T07:58:36Z

As is now tradition (2022, 2023, 2024) on Privacy Guides. 
Share the deals and we will add them in this top post. 

Merch
Privacy Guides! ($10 off $75+ orders) 


Authentication


Yubikey (30% on the YubiKey 5 NFC ser&hellip;

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## [Minimizing Windows 11 Data Collection](/t/minimizing-windows-11-data-collection/28193)

**Author:** @anon77345381
**Last posted:** 2025-11-08T04:08:42Z

:information_source: Before you begin reading


Keep in mind that this guide is a work-in-progress. Information may be incomplete. 


This guide is only applicable to users of Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Education and W&hellip;

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## [Running a Monero node in Synology Container Manager (DSM 7)](/t/running-a-monero-node-in-synology-container-manager-dsm-7/28242)

**Author:** @jonah
**Last posted:** 2025-09-28T00:53:57Z

Prerequisites
You will need the Container Manager app from Synology’s Package Center before we begin. This app replaced the Docker app from Synology DSM 6, and has extra functionality this guide will use that doesn’t ex&hellip;

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## [A secure and privacy-friendly phone: pros and cons of different options](/t/a-secure-and-privacy-friendly-phone-pros-and-cons-of-different-options/31374)

**Author:** @M1chiel
**Last posted:** 2025-09-25T19:47:32Z

When I started looking for a phone that offers more security and privacy than “regular” Android or iOS phones, I soon ended up in all kinds of online groups that were all very sure that “their” option was the best. I h&hellip;

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## [Using Winget to install applications](/t/using-winget-to-install-applications/27341)

**Author:** @ikelatomig
**Last posted:** 2025-07-04T22:14:10Z

The Windows Package Manager winget command-line tool is bundled with Windows 11 and modern versions of Windows 10 by default as the App Installer. 
The winget command line tool enables users to discover, install, upgra&hellip;

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## [How to Clear Your Browser History](/t/how-to-clear-your-browser-history/27331)

**Author:** @KevPham
**Last posted:** 2025-02-13T06:00:00Z

Your browsing data — such as cache, cookies, and browsing history — can accumulate over time, potentially damaging your privacy. Whether you’re trying to free up storage, limit tracking, or protect yourself from digita&hellip;

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## [Sandboxing Applications on Desktop Linux](/t/sandboxing-applications-on-desktop-linux/27362)

**Author:** @system
**Last posted:** 2022-04-22T05:00:00Z

Some sandboxing solutions for desktop Linux distributions do exist, however they are not as strict as those found in macOS or ChromeOS, and not nearly as strict compared to virtualization confinement such as with Qubes&hellip;

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## [Configuring Microsoft Edge](/t/configuring-microsoft-edge/28377)

**Author:** @anon77345381
**Last posted:** 2025-06-21T11:25:51Z

:warning: Microsoft Edge is deeply integrated into Windows 11 – therefore it is impossible to uninstall it without creating system instability and/or unexpected results. There is no known way to turn Microsoft Edge in&hellip;

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## [Working Online Services in Russia – Community List & Basic OPSEC Tips](/t/working-online-services-in-russia-community-list-basic-opsec-tips/28485)

**Author:** @IksNorTen
**Last posted:** 2025-06-20T20:30:11Z

Hi everyone, 
Over the past few years russian government has intensified its takedown campaign: encrypted e-mail (Proton Mail, etc.), privacy-first messengers (Signal) and a growing share of public VPN apps now sit behin&hellip;