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Welcome to Opt Out October, our collection of tips to slowly break free from online surveillance and throw sand in the gears of overreaching large tech companies. Today’s tip is about establishing good online security fundamentals. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

eff.orgOpt Out October: Daily Tips to Protect Your Privacy and SecurityTrying to take control of your online privacy can feel like a full-time job. But if you break it up into small tasks and take on one project at a time it makes the process of protecting your privacy

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nooge.bsky.social

@nooge.bsky.social

1 Oct 2025

Are there any good open-source password managers you would recommend?

Christian Romero

@axoromero.bsky.social

1 Oct 2025

Some guidance on finding a password manager that's right for you: ssd.eff.org/module/choos...

ssd.eff.orgChoosing a Password ManagerPassword breaches are a common occurrence, and if you use the same password on every site, that may grant access to bad actors who try out that password elsewhere to get into your accounts. The best w...

Laurent Daverio

@ldaverio.bsky.social

8 Oct 2025

Also, cleanse URLs from trackers when you share a link :)

Wade

@wadewarrens.bsky.social

3 Oct 2025

This one I didn't know, so thanks! If you use Safari, go to Settings > Apps > Safari > Advanced and disable “Privacy Preserving Ad Measurement.”

boingball.bsky.social

@boingball.bsky.social

2 Oct 2025

driving an old car - if you drive - helps :) #analogamerican

Electronic Frontier Foundation

@eff.org

2 Oct 2025

Learn what information data brokers are collecting and selling about you. Today’s tip in our Opt Out October series is to send a data broker a data access request. www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...

Electronic Frontier Foundation

@eff.org

3 Oct 2025

Advertisers and data brokers use some pretty shady tactics to track you. Take back your privacy by disabling ad tracking on your phone in a few taps. www.eff.org/deeplinks/20... #OptOutOctober

Electronic Frontier Foundation

@eff.org

6 Oct 2025

Decluttering is all the rage for optimizers and organizers alike, but did you know a cleansing sweep through your apps can also help your privacy? #OptOutOctober www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...

YetAnotherSteve

@yaseppochi.bsky.social

6 Oct 2025

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Electronic Frontier Foundation

@eff.org

8 Oct 2025

Don’t let companies spy on you while you browse the web. Today’s tip in our #OptOutOctober series is to install Privacy Badger, EFF’s free, tracker-blocking extension. www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...

Chrysalis 1 Witch's Journey

@paxgeoffrey.bsky.social

2 Oct 2025

Can one hope this series will remain up long term for future reference or is this in some way time sensitive? (other of course due to technological change reasons)

liannewildlife.bsky.social

@liannewildlife.bsky.social

6 Oct 2025

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