# privacy
4 articles
security
Block Ads and Trackers at Every Layer: A Complete Guide
Browser extensions, DNS, network-level protection, and privacy browsers — four layers to block ads and trackers comprehensively. Includes post-Manifest V3 strategies.
Mar 7, 2026 · updated Mar 8, 2026 · 7 minsecurity
5 Ways Developers Accidentally Leak Personal Info
Git commits, npm packages, WHOIS, DNS queries. How developers unintentionally expose personal information and how to fix each leak.
Mar 7, 2026 · updated Mar 8, 2026 · 5 minsecurity
What Does Your IP Address Reveal? How to Hide It
Can someone find your home address from your IP? Learn what your IP actually reveals, and compare VPN, Tor, and proxy methods to hide it.
Mar 7, 2026 · updated Mar 8, 2026 · 7 minsecurity
Are Free VPNs Safe? Real Incidents and How to Choose
Documented incidents, monetization methods, and technical flaws of free VPNs. Includes trustworthy free options and a comparison with paid VPNs.
Mar 6, 2026 · updated Mar 8, 2026 · 8 min