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A digital privacy blog for non-tech users and parents
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Why I Use Uruky, a Private Search Engine
https://theprivacydad.com/why-i-use-uruky-a-private-search-engine/
Published: June 23, 2026 11:35
If you are willing and able to tweak some settings, the Uruky private search experience is on par with that of DuckDuckGo.
Using Android Without a Google Account in 2026
https://theprivacydad.com/using-android-without-a-google-account-in-2026/
Published: June 9, 2026 21:19
Disabling Google's default apps on Android can help reduce your exposure to Google's data mining system somewhat, while their open source alternatives are generally excellent.
Privacy Tool Recommendations Should Come with Caveats
https://theprivacydad.com/privacy-tool-recommendations-should-come-with-caveats/
Published: June 3, 2026 21:05
While some privacy-first software tools are on par with their mainstream counterparts and can be recommended without reserve, others should come with a few warnings for new users.
Interview with the Engineer of Uruky, a Private Search Engine
https://theprivacydad.com/interview-with-the-engineer-of-uruky-a-private-search-engine/
Published: May 21, 2026 21:51
Bringing a privacy-first search tool to market is a challenging but rewarding task.
Droidian, an Awesome Phone OS for Patient People [by The Privacy Child]
https://theprivacydad.com/droidian-an-awesome-phone-os-for-patient-people-guest-post/
Published: May 10, 2026 13:05
Droidian is an awesome system that runs quite smoothly with occasional crashes and occasional discrepancies.
Connecting your Wallet to a Monero Node on your Local Network
https://theprivacydad.com/connecting-your-wallet-to-a-monero-node-on-your-local-network/
Published: May 2, 2026 09:47
While the wider Monero network offers many possibilities, learning how to connect a wallet to a Monero node on the local network is a useful first step for beginners.
A First Look at the EU Age Verification App
https://theprivacydad.com/a-first-look-at-the-eu-age-verification-app/
Published: April 17, 2026 01:16
It is ironic that the European Commission has introduced a verification method by which its citizens must have their smartphones with them all the time.
The Best Version of "I Have Nothing to Hide"
https://theprivacydad.com/the-best-version-of-i-have-nothing-to-hide/
Published: February 26, 2026 21:03
While the syllogism for "I have nothing to hide" is sound, it ultimately detracts from the argument of privacy as consent.
I Have Nothing but Red Herring to Hide
https://theprivacydad.com/i-have-nothing-but-red-herring-to-hide/
Published: February 25, 2026 21:08
The I-have-nothing-to-hide argument is a red herring; the real privacy argument is about who gets to choose what to share.
Ente Photos, a Privacy-first Photo App
https://theprivacydad.com/ente-photos-a-privacy-first-photo-app/
Published: January 31, 2026 11:31
While the desktop experience has some room for improvement, the Ente Photos app on mobile is totally competitive with privacy-invasive alternatives.