Privacy
I Tightened Chrome's Privacy in 30 Minutes — Here Are the 10 Settings You Must Change
A frontend engineer's hands-on guide to 10 Chrome privacy settings you should change today. I tested every toggle on Chrome 130 — here's what actually protects your data.
I Spent Two Weeks Testing Google Dorking Queries — Here's How to Use Them Safely for Advanced Searches
A frontend engineer's hands-on guide to using Google dorking safely for advanced search queries. Includes tested queries, security risks, and a full comparison table.
How to Find Your Own Data Online: Audit Your Digital Footprint
A hands-on guide to conducting a digital footprint audit: find personal data, search online accounts, and tackle data brokers with step-by-step tactics.
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.
I Sold 3 Laptops Last Month Without Losing Sleep: How to Securely Wipe Data Before Selling Your Computer
A frontend engineer's practical data destruction guide: tested methods to securely wipe data before selling your computer, from SSDs to HDDs.
How to Create Strong and Memorable Passwords: A Frontend Engineer's Testing Framework
A hands-on guide to building secure, memorable passwords without relying on a password manager. I tested techniques, generators, and human memory to find what works.
How to Use Search to Compare Products and Prices Online: A Frontend Engineer's Testing Framework
A hands-on guide to mastering product and price comparison searches, from advanced operators to privacy tools, based on real-world 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.
I Tested 5 Search Engines for a Week — Here's My Raw Data
A hands-on, data-driven comparison of Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Kagi, and Brave Search based on 250 real queries. See the raw scores.
Search Engine Showdown: A Hands-On Comparison of Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo
I spent a week testing Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo side-by-side. Here's my detailed breakdown of their results, privacy, and unique features.