| Purpose | Privacy-friendly | Avoid (spyware) | |---------|----------------|----------------| | Office | LibreOffice, OnlyOffice | Microsoft 365, Google Docs | | PDF | Okular, SumatraPDF | Adobe Acrobat | | Image | GIMP, IrfanView | Photoshop (phoning home) | | Sync | Syncthing, Resilio | Dropbox, Google Drive |
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This is where online privacy comes in – protecting your personal info and ensuring it's only shared with those you trust. Just like you'd use a secure envelope to send a confidential letter, you can use tools like VPNs, encryption, and secure browsers to safeguard your online activities. priacy megathread