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Step-by-Step Privacy Hardening:
Apple is better than Microsoft and Google when it comes to privacy—but they still collect way too much of your data. If you want the strongest digital privacy, Linux is the gold standard. But if you're not ready to make the switch just yet, you can still dramatically improve your Mac’s privacy.

In this video, we walk you through privacy expert Michael Bazzell’s recommended macOS setup—from purchasing a device (without linking it to your identity), to reformatting, disabling invasive features, and installing the right tools.

00:00 Apple promises only THEY will abuse your data
02:20 Purchasing Your Mac
03:14 Choose a Model
03:41 Used Devices: Update, Reformat, Install OS
08:28 Initial Setup
11:32 WiFi and Bluetooth
11:50 OS Firewall
13:14 Notifications
14:16 Airdrop, Siri, and Sharing
15:33 Gatekeeper
18:26 Analytics and Ads
19:01 Time
20:15 Filevault
22:02 Dock, Wallpaper and Finder
25:35 Application Firewall / 3rd Party Apps
28:09 Conclusion

Apple does build decent privacy tools—but they definitely don’t make it easy to opt out of their own surveillance. With the right tools and configurations, though, you can take back control of your digital environment. Whether you're doing sensitive work or simply believe in the right to privacy, these steps put you in charge.

Special Thanks to Michael Bazzell for leading the way in tech privacy and research! You can purchase his book here:
https://inteltechniques.com/book7.html

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You installed them to make life easier. But some browser extensions are doing a lot more than blocking ads or autofilling passwords.

They’re reading every keystroke. Tracking every site. Harvesting your data—and in some cases, handing it over to foreign governments or draining your crypto wallets.

In this video, we expose the chilling truth about browser extensions.
You'll see real-world cases of extensions that were hacked, sold, or designed from the start to exploit users.
And we’ll break down why just checking permissions isn’t enough—because malicious extensions often ask for the same permissions as the good ones. It’s not about what they ask for. It’s how they use it.

00:00 Extensions can do WHAT
00:52 Overview
01:34 The Problem with Browser Extensions
09:18 How Do We Protect Ourselves
10:52 Understand Permissions
16:03 Grant Fewer Permissions
16:18 Use Extensions Sparingly
17:10 Use a Private Browser
18:06 Least Privilege
18:28 Use Code Review Tools
19:07 In Summary

Extensions are more than just “add-ons.” They have access to everything you do online.
Before you install another one, watch this video.

Special thanks to John Tuckner, Matt Frisbee and Pete Snyder for sharing their expert first-hand knowledge with us!

Brought to you by Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Will Sandoval, Jack Rhysider, and Naomi Brockwell.

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Every time we upgrade our devices, we face a choice: migrate everything from the old one or start fresh. While transferring data may seem convenient, it also means hauling along unnecessary ‘digital exhaust’—outdated apps, clutter, and potential privacy risks. In this video, I’ll show you why starting from scratch is smarter for both your security and sanity and share some essential tips for setting up a new device. My goal is to help you enjoy a less cluttered, more private, and more intentional digital life.

00:00 Resist Temptation
00:41 App Bloat
01:50 Attack Surface
02:51 Switch Accounts
03:49 ID Tracking
04:17 Ghost Data
05:27 Habit Traps
06:17 Reclaiming Mental Bandwidth
07:14 7 Tips
10:02 My Thoughts on Restoring From Backup

When people ask me questions like, how to restore from a backup, my answer is usually: don’t. Yes, there are costs to starting fresh; but there are also costs from restoring from a backup. By investing a bit of extra effort up front, you’ll enjoy a cleaner, more private, and ultimately more efficient digital environment—one you truly control.

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