Greetings! You probably got here by scanning a QR code in one of Kit’s presentations on digital privacy.
Here you’ll find a selection of guides from trusted sources that will help you secure your social media presence.
Securing Your Social Media Accounts
Facebook Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now
(Consumer Reports)
Instagram Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now
(Consumer Reports)
The Ultimate Twitter/X Privacy Settings Guide
(IPVanish)
Securing Your Mobile Device
How to Limit Location Tracking on Your Phone
(Consumer Reports)
How to: Get to Know Android Privacy and Security Settings
(Electronic Freedom Foundation)
How to: Get to Know iPhone Privacy and Security Settings
(Electronic Freedom Foundation)
Personal Data Removal Services
2025 Guide to Data Removal Services
(Security.org)
Kit’s Pick: “Optery has a competitively priced monthly plan and offers a real ‘set-and-forget’ experience. They’ll handle removing your information from data-broker websites and provide regular reports on the data they find online.”
Two-Factor Authentication
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Authenticator App For 2025
(Global CyberSecurity Network)
Kit’s Pick: “Authy has a number of advanced features the stock Google/Microsoft/Apple apps lack, and keeps you independent of their ecosystem.”
Password Managers
The Best Password Managers to Secure Your Digital Life
(Wired Magazine)
Kit’s Pick: “I rolled out my own personal self-hosted password management service, but you don’t have to go that far. While no third-party program is going to be perfect, Bitwarden is tried-and-true enough that I feel comfortable recommending them.”
E2EE Messaging Apps
Best Private Messaging Apps for 2025
(PC Magazine)
Kit’s Pick: “There are a number of options in this space, but Signal remains the best for most people. It also has the advantage of being widely used, so chances are a number of your contacts already have it.”
Ad Blocking
The Best Ad Blockers for 2025
(PC Magazine)
Kit’s Pick: “This is a space where the landscape changes rapidly and there are no perfect solutions. Currently I use a combination of the Firefox web browser and uBlock Origin’s ad blocking extension on my laptop and mobile devices.”
VPN Services
Why You Need a VPN and How to Choose the Right One
(PC Magazine)
Kit’s Pick: “I self-host my own VPN services, so I don’t rely on a third-party. That’s probably beyond most people’s means. Like other subscription services, a VPN is only as trustworthy as the company that runs it. The owners of many of the more popular VPN services have used their money to support right-wing causes, and have enlisted right-wing influencers to advertise their services. Right now, I recommend Mullvad VPN.”