# Privacy & Digital Independence

Practical browser privacy, encrypted services, open-source alternatives, and control over your own data.

2026-10-02


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## Practical privacy

Understand browser settings, permissions, account security, encryption, and where your files and messages are stored.

## Digital independence

Explore open-source software, self-hosting, data ownership, and alternatives to services built around surveillance advertising. Privacy depends on your situation and choices; no application guarantees perfect anonymity or security.

## Software consultation

Selective consultation covers privacy-oriented applications, software configuration, and practical security habits.

Start with [the privacy and security toolkit](https://switchboardtechservices.com/guides/privacy-and-security-toolkit-for-kirksville-residents/), [Take the Power Back](https://switchboardtechservices.com/take-the-power-back/), or [the guide library](https://switchboardtechservices.com/guides/).

[Email a specialized inquiry](https://switchboardtechservices.com/contact/).

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## Leo Blanchette

**Independent technology from Northeast Missouri**  
I write about Linux, privacy, software, web technology, and independent projects.  
Practical knowledge, original experiments, and independent publishing.

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Description: Privacy education and selective software-based consultation from Switchboard.