Privacy and Security Toolkit for Kirksville Residents

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Privacy and Security Toolkit for Kirksville Residents#
Privacy is no longer optional.
This toolkit introduces encrypted email, secure browsing, and offline backup habits that work without the cloud.
π¨ Secure Communication#
Posts in Secure Communication
- Full Privacy Real Simple The Tools of the Modern Ghost β A comprehensive guide to achieving full digital privacy using Tails Tor ProtonMail Signal encryption and proven operational security practices. Written for normal people who want real privacy.
- Why You Should Use ProtonMail in Kirksville: The Email That Doesnt Spy on You β Kirksvilles tech repair shop explains why ProtonMail is the private, secure, and ad-free email alternative to Gmail -- and why privacy matters now more than ever.
π§± Data Protection#
Posts in Data Protection
- Building an Offline Tech Toolkit for Rural Missouri β How to stay connected, powered, and productive when darkness or outages strike β from ham radios to Linux laptops and flashlights.
- Simple Data Backups Without the Cloud β A practical guide from Switchboard Tech Services in Kirksville on keeping your files safe with offline backups -- no cloud accounts, no subscriptions, no nonsense.
π Open-Source Tools#
Posts in Open-Source Tools
- The Kirksville Localβs Guide to Free and Open-Source Software β A practical guide from Switchboard Tech Services in Kirksville on replacing expensive software with free, open-source tools for Windows and Linux users.
- How Open-Source Saves Local Dollars and Builds Local Skill β When money's tight, free software like Linux keeps Kirksville running. How open-source tools save cash, extend hardware life, and build real tech skills in our community.
For one-on-one privacy consultations or device hardening, reach out through our House Calls or Contact page.