You may have heard of Search Encrypt before, or this may be your first time hearing about our private search engine. This post will help you understand what our product does, and how it keeps your searches private on the internet. Table of Contents: What is Search Encrypt? Search Encrypt Features Is Search Encrypt Safe?…
What is Search Encrypt? Search Encrypt is a privacy-friendly search engine. When you use Search Encrypt, our biggest goal is to protect your search privacy. We encrypt your search terms locally before being sent to our servers. Search Encrypt’s search protection makes it nearly impossible for anyone to snoop on your searches, even if they…
Brave is a free and open-source internet browser based on Chromium. Because Brave uses a Chromium platform, it could be a good choice for Chrome users looking to switch to a more private browser. It has built-in ad and tracker blocking which makes browsing with this already speedy browser even faster. How Does Brave Work?…
Privacy-focused tools are the most user-friendly on the internet. This is because by protecting their users’ information, rather than using it against them, they empower users to decide for themselves what happens with their data. Most websites offer very little transparency as to how they actually use the user-information they collect. Here are some reasons…
GitHub user Nikita Voloboev put together this list of privacy-focused alternative products for anyone concerned with privacy. Part of the reason that many people never switch from Google to alternative products is that it can seem hard to find alternatives. This list is a great resource for anyone looking to keep their data out of…
Email plays a vital role in how we communicate online. If you’ve decided to make privacy a priority by using alternatives to mainstream products on the internet, your email is another weak link you could likely improve on. Generally private email services use encryption to keep the contents of your emails hidden from anyone besides…
Unfortunately, there are a number of reasons why Google has developed a poor reputation when it comes to privacy matters. Google’s entire business model revolves around taking your data and using it to sell advertisements. If Google does not have enough private data for selling ads, they will not earn any money. The code for…
With the wide use of the internet that we have on a day to day basis, it is more important than ever to safeguard ourselves while surfing online and while giving out our personal information. There is a wide potential for misuse when it comes to information online, especially when that information contains sensitive data.…
We rely heavily on our computers, tablets, and smartphones every day for work, communication, and entertainment. One thing that threatens every one of these devices is viruses, malware, and data-leaking bugs. Viruses are constantly evolving to avoid detection and to improve their effectiveness in collecting data, stealing money or accessing private files. Viruses often disguise…
Before you delve into the many nuances that make up the services and products available to you from Amazon, it’s a good idea to know how this establishment handles its daily business duties. The evolution of this company rivals that of Walmart. The Amazon platform sells just about everything you can think of a few…
We’ve noticed some feedback on places like Reddit and Twitter regarding our decision to offer a browser extension for Google Chrome. We understand that Google has been heavily criticized by people in the privacy world for its data collection practices. Why Does Search Encrypt Offer a Chrome Extension? People are quick to criticize any brand…
Social media, like Facebook and Twitter have greatly expanded people’s ability to connect with others around the world. However, it has also opened people up to being called out and targeted by people who disagree with them. One of the most prominent issues is known as ‘doxxing,’ which has become increasingly common in the past…