Safe Web Tech Links
A curated stack of free and open-source, privacy-first software - browsers, VPNs, encrypted email and calendar, messaging, password managers and operating systems. Everything here keeps your data on your side of the fence.
Handi Homepage
Your safe home on the web: a free, open-source, privacy-first homepage that gathers your feeds, music, galleries and more onto one page - and keeps your data on your own device.
localhost
Privacy Guides
Independent, non-profit privacy and security resources - the most trusted starting point for finding privacy tools and protecting your digital life.
www.privacyguides.org
Nearby Glasses
Open-source Android app that detects nearby smart glasses using Bluetooth Low Energy, so you know when you might be on camera.
nearbyglasses.com
GrapheneOS
Security- and privacy-focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility. Install it straight from the browser.
grapheneos.org
Ubuntu Desktop
Free, open-source desktop Linux - the easiest way onto a modern, non-proprietary operating system.
ubuntu.com
Whonix
Anonymise everything you do online. Runs like an app: a free, open-source, Kicksecure-hardened Linux distribution.
www.whonix.org
F-Droid
The free and open-source app store for Android. Grab the F-Droid client APK and install privacy-respecting apps.
f-droid.org
Revolut
Digital banking, budgeting and payments app.
revolut.com
Proton Calendar
Encrypted calendar for Android and iOS that keeps the events of your life private.
proton.me
Proton Drive
Secure, encrypted cloud storage for Windows, Android, macOS and iOS - reach your files anywhere, anytime.
proton.me
Signal
End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls. Advanced users with special needs can download the Android APK directly.
signal.org
Element X
Sovereign, seamless secure chat and calls on the Matrix network.
f-droid.org
OpenKeychain
Easy PGP: encrypt your files and communications, compatible with the OpenPGP standard.
f-droid.org
RedReader
A clean, open-source, privacy-respecting client for Reddit.
f-droid.org
Vivaldi
Highly customisable browser for Windows, Mac and Linux, packed with built-in privacy features.
vivaldi.com
Proton Mail (Android)
The Proton Mail Android app - direct APK releases from the official GitHub project.
github.com
Proton VPN
Free Swiss VPN with advanced security and privacy features.
f-droid.org
Proton Pass
Password manager from the scientists who met at CERN behind Proton Mail.
f-droid.org
Proton Authenticator
Private, secure, offline two-factor authentication across your devices.
f-droid.org
Lumo
A private AI assistant by Proton - chat without handing your data to Big Tech.
f-droid.org