Privacy
Best Free VPNs for Safe Searching: Pros, Cons, and Honest Review
I tested 10 free VPNs for safe browsing. Here are the ones that actually protect your search privacy without selling your data.
Google Search vs DuckDuckGo: Which Is More Private? I Tested Both for 30 Days
I tested Google Search vs DuckDuckGo for 30 days, comparing privacy, search quality, and features. Here's what I found about which is actually more private.
How I Removed Myself from 47 People Search Sites in a Weekend
A hands-on, step-by-step guide to opt out of people search sites, delete online data, and reclaim your privacy. I tested 47 sites in one weekend—here's what actually worked.
10 Best Privacy-Focused Search Engines in 2024: I Took Them All for a Spin
Hands-on testing of 10 private search engines. Real results, real trade-offs, and which one I actually use daily.
I Tested 14 VPNs for 3 Weeks: This Is What Actually Keeps You Safe While Browsing
An honest, hands-on guide to using VPNs for secure browsing. I tested 14 providers over 3 weeks — here are the ones that pass my real-world tests and the surprising one that failed.
DuckDuckGo vs Google: A Frontend Engineer's Honest Privacy and Search Comparison
I tested DuckDuckGo and Google side by side for two weeks. Here's my raw data on privacy, search quality, and which engine actually wins for different tasks.
I Spent a Week Scrubbing My Digital Footprint: Here's Every Step That Actually Worked
Step-by-step guide to clearing your digital footprint and reducing online tracking. I tested 12 methods over a week — here's what worked and what didn't.
How to Search for Medical Information Safely and Accurately: A Frontend Engineer's Testing Framework
A hands-on guide to finding reliable health information online, from verifying sources to avoiding dangerous misinformation, based on systematic testing.
How to Protect Your Search History from Tracking: A Tester's Practical Guide
A hands-on guide to preventing search tracking, covering browser settings, private search engines, and advanced tools to reclaim your digital privacy.
Best Private Search Engines for Protecting Your Privacy: A Hands-On Tester's Guide
I tested 7 privacy-focused search engines for a month. Here's my raw data on which ones actually protect your searches and which fall short.