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A place to discuss privacy and freedom in the digital world.

Privacy has become a very important issue in modern society, with companies and governments constantly abusing their power, more and more people are waking up to the importance of digital privacy.

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Noob Question: If you aren't willing to deal with custom OSes like Linux (for computers) and Android Custom Roms (for phones), do you just not have any privacy at all? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 year ago by 001100010010@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I mean, exactly how invasive are default operating systems? (Like Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Android, iOS) Do they log your keystrokes, log passwords, capture screen, upload your photos, videos, or audio? (Assuming you aren't a target of government) Is it even possible for the average person who doesn't feel comfortable messing with installing operating systems to have any privacy?

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[–] BastingChemina@slrpnk.net 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You have some margin to work with. Of course it's not going to be as effective than switching OS but you can use privacy focused firewall. For example Portmaster on windows or tracker control on Android.

These firewall will try to block as much telemetry as possible.

You should also be cautious about what you install on your system, opensource app usually have a better track record regarding privacy.

[–] GiantBasil 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Take control was a game changer for me on android. I recommend it for everyone. Its both fun and annoying to go poking around the trackers everytime i need to make a new app work. I'm going to look up Portmaster.

It was wild to learn just how many unexpected apps need a Pinterest tracker to properly load their graphics.