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2026-10-05 19:39:00 GMT

Setting up Tuta Mail & Nextcloud Integration in Simple Steps
The new Tuta Mail and Nextcloud integration is a great step forward in terms of convenience for those who use privacy tools, and it is not difficult to set up.
https://theprivacydad.com/setting-up-tutanextcloud-integration/

2026-09-24 13:28:00 GMT

Check You Can Restore Your Nextcloud Server from a Saved Disk Image
It's wise to create a disk image of your Nextcloud server periodically, but even better to see if you can actually restore your server from a saved image.
https://theprivacydad.com/check-you-can-restore-your-nextcloud-server-from-a-saved-disk-image/

2026-09-13 17:55:00 GMT

What Is Obtainium?
Obtainium is an Android app that lets you manage apps directly from their source pages.
https://theprivacydad.com/what-is-obtainium/

2026-09-02 14:26:00 GMT

The Joy of Working with Text Interfaces
Working within a text-only operating system can help you focus on what's important and give a strong sense of achievement to boot.
https://theprivacydad.com/the-joy-of-working-with-text-interfaces/

2026-06-23 11:29:00 GMT

Why I Use Uruky, a Private Search Engine
If you are willing and able to tweak some settings, the Uruky private search experience is on par with that of DuckDuckGo.
https://theprivacydad.com/why-i-use-uruky-a-private-search-engine/

2026-06-03 10:14:00 GMT

Privacy Tool Recommendations Should Come with Caveats
While some privacy-first software tools are on par with their mainstream counterparts and can be recommended without reserve, others should come with a few warnings for new users.
https://theprivacydad.com/privacy-tool-recommendations-should-come-with-caveats/

2026-05-21 21:07:00 GMT

Interview with the Engineer of Uruky, a Private Search Engine
Bringing a privacy-first search tool to market is a challenging but rewarding task.
https://theprivacydad.com/interview-with-the-engineer-of-uruky-a-private-search-engine/

2026-05-09 17:58:00 GMT

Droidian, an Awesome Phone OS for Patient People [by The Privacy Child]
Droidian is an awesome system that runs quite smoothly with occasional crashes and occasional discrepancies.
https://theprivacydad.com/droidian-an-awesome-phone-os-for-patient-people-guest-post/

2026-05-02 00:32:00 GMT

Connecting your Wallet to a Monero Node on your Local Network
While the wider Monero network offers many possibilities, learning how to connect a wallet to a Monero node on the local network is a useful first step for beginners.
https://theprivacydad.com/connecting-your-wallet-to-a-monero-node-on-your-local-network/

2026-02-25 21:19:00 GMT

The Best Version of "I Have Nothing to Hide"
While the syllogism for "I have nothing to hide" is sound, it ultimately detracts from the argument of privacy as consent.
https://theprivacydad.com/the-best-version-of-i-have-nothing-to-hide/

2026-01-31 11:24:00 GMT

Ente Photos, a Privacy-first Photo App
While the desktop experience has some room for improvement, the Ente Photos app on mobile is totally competitive with privacy-invasive alternatives.
https://theprivacydad.com/ente-photos-a-privacy-first-photo-app/

2026-01-02 16:07:00 GMT

Ready for 2026!
Four Moleskine planners for The Privacy Dad's blog.
https://theprivacydad.com/ready-for-2026/

2025-12-29 22:06:00 GMT

My Teenager's Review of Ente's Privacy Photo App
While a child can appreciate the privacy-first goals of an app like Ente, features like customer service by mail and collaborative albums are less of a priority.
https://theprivacydad.com/my-teenagers-review-of-entes-privacy-photo-app/

2025-12-29 01:08:00 GMT

For the GrapheneOS Crowd: The Options in Burger Town
A small analogy for the GrapheneOS crowd.
https://theprivacydad.com/for-the-grapheneos-crowd-the-options-in-burger-town/

2025-11-14 20:27:00 GMT

Using Droidian on a Google Pixel 3AXL Phone
Droidian is potentially the best Linux mobile operating system for on-boarding newcomers into the field.
https://theprivacydad.com/using-droidian-on-a-google-pixel-3axl-phone/

2025-10-27 20:13:00 GMT

Using Ubuntu Touch on a Pixel 3A Phone
Ubuntu Touch is an important project for a freer future for mobile platforms, but current alternative operating systems are simpler to use at the moment.
https://theprivacydad.com/using-ubuntu-touch-on-a-pixel-3a-phone/

2025-09-26 14:49:00 GMT

Can Teenagers Manage Their Own Screen Time?
Teenagers can manage their own time on screens using parental control tools provided the initiative comes from the children themselves.
https://theprivacydad.com/can-teenagers-manage-their-own-screen-time/

2025-09-04 13:50:00 GMT

Three Tips for Parents to Help your Child with Screen Management and Online Safety
Keeping screens out of bedrooms, talking, and learning how to manage passwords together are three ways you can help your child build healthy and safe online habits.
https://theprivacydad.com/three-tips-for-parents-to-help-your-child-with-screen-management-and-online-safety/

2025-08-05 15:08:33 GMT

Digital Minimalism: Using One Device for Everything
Using a smartphone for everything is a form of digital minimalism, but its constant physical proximity leads to unwanted addictive behaviours.
https://theprivacydad.com/digital-minimalism-using-a-single-device-for-everything/

2025-06-25 21:46:00 GMT

Privacy Tools vs Online Child Exploitation and Abuse
Internet exploitation and abuse of children is a unique category of online crime and therefore cannot be used lightly by both sides in debates around regulation of online privacy tools.
https://theprivacydad.com/privacy-tools-vs-online-child-exploitation-and-abuse/