Privacy & everyday security tools

A useful way through

1. Create unique credentials

Generate a long password that the target service accepts, then store it in a trusted password manager. Reuse is a separate risk from weak randomness.

2. Verify exact bytes

Compare a downloaded file with a checksum obtained from a trusted publisher. Matching a digest does not prove authenticity if both the file and digest came from an untrusted source.

3. Keep control of stored data

New utilities do not persist input. Existing shelf and writing apps can use local storage. Export important work before uninstalling, clearing site data or switching browsers.