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Life & fun · January 28, 2013

We made this to help people stop getting tracked (Data Privacy Day)

Easy steps for setting up phones and computers to protect your personal information.

We made this to help people stop getting tracked (Data Privacy Day) launched on January 28, 2013 with 49 votes, #47 of 526 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 13 years on.

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In plain words

Device Privacy Tips provides straightforward instructions for encrypting and securing phones and computers across multiple operating systems including Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android, and Linux. Designed for users concerned about personal data collection, the resource walks through simple configuration steps to improve privacy and protect information stored on devices. It serves anyone looking to take control of their digital footprint without technical expertise.

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From the sources

Resolve to take back control of your personal data online with these few quick steps, and protect your privacy in 2020. The more we rely on our computers and phones, the more personal data passes through them. Here's how to find information to protect privacy on your devices. How to encrypt your Mac, Windows PC, iPhone and Android, to keep your data and privacy safe. Easy steps to protect your data on Linux such as Ubuntu, Fedora, OpenSUSE, Arch, etc. Use these steps to improve privacy and security. Easy steps to protect your data on Microsoft Windows 7. Use these steps to improve privacy and security. Easy steps to protect your data on Microsoft Windows 10. Use these steps to improve…from fixtracking.com

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