# Questions — Latest

**URL:** /c/questions/8/l/latest
**Topics on this page:** 30

## [About the Questions category](/t/about-the-questions-category/13)

**Author:** @jonah
**Last posted:** 2022-09-29T05:33:07Z

Get your privacy &amp; security questions answered here! 
Posts in this category are in a Q&amp;A format, that means comments can be made on posts without answering if you’re just seeking clarification, and answers can be upvote&hellip;

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## [Some confusing news about Proton, need help before diving more](/t/some-confusing-news-about-proton-need-help-before-diving-more/42098)

**Author:** @MoonFoxLit
**Last posted:** 2026-11-08T20:55:29Z

Now that I installed Graphene-OS, I’m considering moving away from google apps, but some confusing news are spreading, like Proton and AI code 
well, the only thing is that it’s not good to move all eggs from one basket &hellip;

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## [Youth football club demanding excessive personal data](/t/youth-football-club-demanding-excessive-personal-data/42080)

**Author:** @Kris
**Last posted:** 2026-11-08T20:00:33Z

Hi 
My son’s football club (Switzerland) wants parents to send the child’s ID card photo (front and back) via WhatsApp to the coach, plus a passport-style photo. 
The ID contains his AHV number – our equivalent of a soci&hellip;

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## [Do you now any psudeonymous browser/tools?](/t/do-you-now-any-psudeonymous-browser-tools/42100)

**Author:** @gffhdf767767
**Last posted:** 2026-11-08T19:10:40Z

looking for advanced and undectable (meaning hard to find out its pseaduonymous) tools 
behovir fingerprint faking is good to (typing speed, mouse movement, writing style) 
free or freenuim or pay anonymously 
summary: i&hellip;

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## [Is it better to create a separate email for an account](/t/is-it-better-to-create-a-separate-email-for-an-account/42078)

**Author:** @SilverPanda10
**Last posted:** 2026-11-08T12:19:01Z

This might be a dumb question. I want to create an art focused account but with a different username, not tied to my real identity. Should I create/use an email with my pseudonym or use one I already have. I have no inte&hellip;

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## [How to get a working, anonymous Reddit account?](/t/how-to-get-a-working-anonymous-reddit-account/38972)

**Author:** @Rambutan
**Last posted:** 2026-11-08T11:32:16Z

Though I mostly try to avoid platforms like Reddit, it seems like some communities only exist there and sometimes I need to get advice on stuff for which only Reddit has a place to ask. 
I tried to create Reddit Accounts&hellip;

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## [Do data removal services actually reduce spam calls?](/t/do-data-removal-services-actually-reduce-spam-calls/42092)

**Author:** @blibly
**Last posted:** 2026-11-08T06:43:56Z

Spam calls and texts are a common talking point for sponsor segments for the data removal services on YouTube. But do these services actually reduce those?

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## [SimpleLogin (or ProtonPass) aliases on Meta](/t/simplelogin-or-protonpass-aliases-on-meta/42077)

**Author:** @ZestyPenguin55
**Last posted:** 2026-11-08T01:40:16Z

Anyone used SL/PP aliases on Instagram account? If i switch to them, wouldn’t i get banned? 
I think I wanna here exactly your experience with this. Tnx!

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## [I replaced Adobe Acrobat with this open-source PDF reader, and it’s faster than I expected](/t/i-replaced-adobe-acrobat-with-this-open-source-pdf-reader-and-it-s-faster-than-i-expected/41092)

**Author:** @Average_Joe
**Last posted:** 2026-11-07T23:32:54Z

Good morning, 
I know this won’t surprise anyone here, but this article really opened my eyes! 
After reading this I’m curious if anyone still uses Adobe Acrobat for reading PDF files? 
The article compares Adobe Acrobat&hellip;

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## [Intrusion logging](/t/intrusion-logging/42087)

**Author:** @zbrk
**Last posted:** 2026-11-07T22:18:43Z

What do people think of intrusion logging in advanced protection (android) and autoblocker, advanced protection in general. 
edit: 
Is it actually useful for evaluating intrusions. 
Is the privacy loss worth it. Would it&hellip;

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## [Questions regarding proton subscriptions and account conversions?](/t/questions-regarding-proton-subscriptions-and-account-conversions/42071)

**Author:** @SwiftFalcon
**Last posted:** 2026-11-07T22:06:22Z

I have a paid Proton VPN subscription that I signed up for using an external email address. I’m considering switching the account to a Proton Mail address so I can use the other Proton products available on the free plan&hellip;

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## [How to easily connect Tor -> VPN](/t/how-to-easily-connect-tor-vpn/41869)

**Author:** @Malachi
**Last posted:** 2026-11-07T19:48:07Z

You have not read wrong, I want to connect to a VPN with Tor, so that the destination website will not see that I use Tor, to block me for using it. 
Therefore Tor → VPN 
I find the guides that describe how to do this ve&hellip;

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## [Encrypted Solutions for Nextcloud?](/t/encrypted-solutions-for-nextcloud/42028)

**Author:** @SilverMeteor91
**Last posted:** 2026-11-07T13:58:21Z

I am finally experimenting with Nextcloud for the first time. I use my GOS phone regularly and need solutions that work on Android as well as Linux. Are there any good options for encrypting Nextcloud? I’ve seen the warn&hellip;

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## [I have finally created my threat model and what services I will replace. I was wondering if I am being extreme or if I am just doing good due diligence?](/t/i-have-finally-created-my-threat-model-and-what-services-i-will-replace-i-was-wondering-if-i-am-being-extreme-or-if-i-am-just-doing-good-due-diligence/41325)

**Author:** @opensource.akida
**Last posted:** 2026-11-06T20:51:43Z

I have finally got somewhat serious about my online security. In my country, Apple’s ADP is not offered by Apple at the government’s request. Furthermore, I’m growing sick and tired of AI slop. I miss learning without be&hellip;

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## [Will the recent Proton news (AI hysteria, toxic workplace, perception over security) affect recommendations?](/t/will-the-recent-proton-news-ai-hysteria-toxic-workplace-perception-over-security-affect-recommendations/41842)

**Author:** @ZenByte
**Last posted:** 2026-11-06T03:59:30Z

I made a separate post for this since the other threads are more focused on protest than end-user actionable recommendations. 
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Other threads:
Concerning for me is the news that 90℅ of Proton is already written with AI. &hellip;

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## [Help how to make firmware secure/private (noobs)](/t/help-how-to-make-firmware-secure-private-noobs/42058)

**Author:** @gffhdf767767
**Last posted:** 2026-11-06T01:59:32Z

i wanted opensource firmware but i didunt under stand anything 
also framework 12 has vulenerable bootloaders because security holes bypassed secure boot (idk if it was on)

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## [Question about Runbox](/t/question-about-runbox/11306)

**Author:** @Auzora
**Last posted:** 2026-11-05T22:29:24Z

Hello, I have been lurking around here and decided to make an account because I have a question about an e-mail provider that was mentioned a few years ago on the Reddit. 
Has the issue with Runbox not having TLS Reporti&hellip;

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## [How to use SimpleX or alternative on managed work laptop?](/t/how-to-use-simplex-or-alternative-on-managed-work-laptop/41936)

**Author:** @fskdjflasdfdif382
**Last posted:** 2026-11-05T22:20:38Z

Hello, I am trying to set up SimpleX Chat on my managed work laptop to have a line of communication to my personal phone.  I am experimenting with having my work laptop run a very small local AI model so I can send it vo&hellip;

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## [Is there a way to only view people you follow on Instagram web?](/t/is-there-a-way-to-only-view-people-you-follow-on-instagram-web/42030)

**Author:** @PurpleDime
**Last posted:** 2026-11-05T19:05:16Z

I created an anonymous IG account because I noticed that a lot of journalists, activists, and organizations I follow post more there than they do on Twitter, BlueSky, Mastodon, or YouTube. 
I only use this account on the&hellip;

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## [(higher threats) where doo you get your advice from](/t/higher-threats-where-doo-you-get-your-advice-from/42048)

**Author:** @gffhdf767767
**Last posted:** 2026-11-05T17:44:19Z

curious 
alot of advice is for lower threats like “dont send face use vpn” but where do u get ur advice for more crazy stuff like boggymen are gonna slime u out if u connect anything to wifi 
is it just natural selection&hellip;

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## [What’s the best data removal service?](/t/what-s-the-best-data-removal-service/19652)

**Author:** @0xMatt
**Last posted:** 2026-11-05T17:34:49Z

Some of the well-known services include Kanary, Optery, and DeleteMe, as well as newer options like Mozilla Monitor and the removal service offered with DuckDuckGo’s Privacy Pro membership. 
Is there a “gold standard” am&hellip;

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## [What do you think of this calendar backup chain?](/t/what-do-you-think-of-this-calendar-backup-chain/41568)

**Author:** @fskdjflasdfdif382
**Last posted:** 2026-11-05T15:04:44Z

Hello everyone, 
I have tested EteSync and DecSync in the past, and am now using free Nextcloud. 
I am ok editing on one device only, so am considering switching to local Fossify calendar due to auto export backups. 
Wou&hellip;

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## [Validity of a site ... Expert advice sought](/t/validity-of-a-site-expert-advice-sought/41942)

**Author:** @Gnarleyeh
**Last posted:** 2026-11-05T06:24:50Z

I have recommended an event app for a gathering of friends and peers, close to 200. The committee which I am a part of wished to introduce a disposable digital camera, event photo app called, JoinMyMoment.com. 
The accou&hellip;

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## [How do you feel with your privacy on YouTube?](/t/how-do-you-feel-with-your-privacy-on-youtube/41879)

**Author:** @zeroknowledge
**Last posted:** 2026-11-05T02:31:12Z

Hi, I wanted to ask if you watch YouTube content related to many of your different interests? If so, I’m curious how do you feel about it privacy-wise? I used to spend a lot of time on YT and I realized it might know alm&hellip;

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## [Best way to create a relatively private Amazon account](/t/best-way-to-create-a-relatively-private-amazon-account/35386)

**Author:** @Quintuple8478
**Last posted:** 2026-11-04T23:05:59Z

Hey everyone, wanted to get some advice on the statement in the title. 
I want to create an Amazon account for online shopping with a focus on privacy. I understand whole-heartedly that such a thing could be considered o&hellip;

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## [How to preserve anonymity under camera surveillance?](/t/how-to-preserve-anonymity-under-camera-surveillance/40788)

**Author:** @Anon46442
**Last posted:** 2026-11-04T22:31:10Z

Maybe the most straightforward way would be to dress all black and wear a skimask or hood + medical mask. But I think this could easily attract unwanted attention. 
I am not sure if this attention is really a problem, si&hellip;

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## [Getting shadow-banned on reddit](/t/getting-shadow-banned-on-reddit/42029)

**Author:** @RusticComet72
**Last posted:** 2026-11-04T21:44:20Z

I use reddit with a VPN and my account keeps getting shadow-banned no matter how many configurations I try or how many accounts I create and the VPN is my only source of internet, one of my cousins is using configuration&hellip;

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## [Do data removal services actually work?](/t/do-data-removal-services-actually-work/42015)

**Author:** @Privacylearner1
**Last posted:** 2026-11-04T18:14:08Z

Hey everyone, I’m new here and don’t know a great deal about online privacy yet, but I had a question that’s become increasingly important to me. 
Do data removal services actually work? And if so, are there any you’d pe&hellip;

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## [Security of Python .secrets and JVM SecureRandom on Android in Termux   ](/t/security-of-python-secrets-and-jvm-securerandom-on-android-in-termux/41913)

**Author:** @LunarNewt75
**Last posted:** 2026-11-04T16:15:28Z

I want to use Termux or a Termux derivative like AutoPie to run Python Scripts or .jar files (written in Kotlin)  and use their standard modules for secure randomness, which is .secrets in Python and java.security.Secure&hellip;

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## [How to balance convinience with privacy in having a phone number & mobile data](/t/how-to-balance-convinience-with-privacy-in-having-a-phone-number-mobile-data/39768)

**Author:** @_taconeando29
**Last posted:** 2026-11-04T03:54:23Z

So, i run GrapheneOS on my main phone, i take some steps into making my life more private, and i myself advocate for privacy, i think privacy is very important, including in my own life. 
What i have thought about a lot &hellip;