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Welcome to The New Oil. This site is designed to help readers take back control of their data and regain their privacy online. Are you a programmer, sysadmin, networking expert, or hacker? If you answered “no,” you’re in the right place! This site is not aimed at tech experts.
The New Oil | Introduction
Data is the new oil. Introduction: Section Introduction. The first few pages of this site are dedicated to explaining basic concepts that will come up over and over again throughout this site.
The New Oil | Why Privacy & Security Matter
The number of new mobile malware targeting mobile devices increased by 54% in 2017. Failure to properly control access to your devices or accounts can result in information being uncovered by unwanted parties even if they have little or no technical ability.
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Nov 2, 2024 · Below is my now-annual updated online shopping tips, reflecting techniques and strategies I've picked up in the last year. (Note: some of the services I suggest offer affiliate programs, which The New Oil has signed up for.
Privacy: Securing Your Browser - The New Oil
Data is the new oil. Honorable Mentions Mullvad Browser. While the Mullvad Browser technically meets the criteria to be listed as an official recommendation here, I list it as an “honorable mention” for one reason: usability. The Mullvad Browser is the result of a collaboration between Mullvad VPN and The Tor Project and is ultimately based …
The New Oil | Mobile: Settings
Privacy & Security > Safety Check: This is a good tool if you’re not using a brand-new Apple ID. It will show you any files you are sharing, any other devices you are logged into, etc and allow you to remotely disable them.
The New Oil | Introduction
All of these techniques are free and easy, and once you adjust to the new settings/apps/etc you will notice little or no change in your day-to-day life.
The New Oil | Cybersecurity: Multifactor Authentication
Data is the new oil. Multifactor Authentication What is Multifactor Authentication? Multifactor authentication is when a service requries an extra step to authenticate you during login aside from simply username and password.
The New Oil | Privacy/Cybersecurity: Securing Desktop
Privacy & Security > Allow accessories to connect: Ask for new; Privacy & Security > FileVault: Turn On FileVault (or use Veracrypt)
Changes Aren’t Permanent, But Change Is - The New Oil
Jan 21, 2024 · Two more recent, salient examples include the sales of Raivo OTP (once recommended on The New Oil) and Simple Mobile Tools. In most cases, there is little or nothing standing in the way of negative changes, whether it’s as simple and (arguably) innocuous as introducing telemetry that you disagree with or full-on shutting down or selling out.