Privacy
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.
How to Choose and Use a VPN for Online Privacy: A Hands-On Tester's Guide
A practical guide to selecting and configuring a VPN based on real-world testing, covering privacy audits, speed trade-offs, and common pitfalls to avoid.
The Real Cost of Free VPNs: What Happens to Your Data
A hands-on investigation into the hidden trade-offs of free VPN services, revealing how your browsing data is often the real currency.
How to Search the Deep Web Safely and Effectively: A Practical Guide
The deep web isn't just for hackers. I tested tools and techniques to show you how to access its valuable information safely and legally.