Proton Mail
End-to-end encrypted email service based in Switzerland, built around strong privacy protections.
Database
A catalogue of tools worth knowing about.
Independent, reviewed entries for privacy tools, digital wellbeing services, and ethical technology. No ratings, no affiliate bias — just useful information you can verify yourself.
Signal
Open-source encrypted messaging and voice call application from the Signal Foundation, a non-profit.
DuckDuckGo
Privacy-focused search engine that does not track users or create personal search profiles.
uBlock Origin
Open-source browser extension for blocking ads, trackers, and malicious domains with minimal resource usage.
Privacy Guides
Community-driven directory of privacy-respecting tools, services, and software with detailed recommendations.
Terms of Service; Didn't Read
Community project that rates and summarises the terms of service of websites and online services.
Privacy Badger
Browser extension that learns to block invisible trackers automatically, developed by the EFF.
Firefox
Privacy-focused web browser with built-in tracking protection, developed by Mozilla, a non-profit foundation.
Bitwarden
Open-source password manager with cloud sync, strong security, and transparent code.
Have I Been Pwned
Independent service that lets you check if your email or phone has been exposed in a data breach.
Focusmate
Virtual coworking platform that pairs users for focused one-on-one work sessions via video.
Forest
Focus timer app that uses gamification — planting virtual trees — to help users stay off their phones.
Freedom
Cross-platform app and website blocker that helps users eliminate distractions during focused work time.
Cold Turkey
Highly customisable website and application blocker for Windows with powerful scheduling and blocking options.
Screen Time (iOS)
Built-in iOS screen management tool that provides activity reports, app limits, and downtime scheduling.
C2PA (Content Credentials)
Open technical standard for content provenance and authenticity, backed by Adobe, Microsoft, and others.
Hugging Face
Platform for hosting, sharing, and collaborating on AI models, datasets, and applications.
Deepware AI
AI-powered tool for detecting deepfake videos and verifying media authenticity.
GPTZero
AI content detection tool designed to identify whether text was generated by AI models.
Ethical Consumer
UK-based organisation that rates brands and products on ethical, environmental, and social criteria.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Leading digital rights organisation that defends civil liberties in the digital world through advocacy, litigation, and education.
Center for Humane Technology
Non-profit organisation working to align technology with humanity's wellbeing through advocacy and education.
Mozilla Foundation
Non-profit organisation that advocates for an open, healthy internet through policy, education, and tools.