Your full software kit for ditching Big Tech in 2026

The new year is just around the corner, and you know what that means? Resolutions and fresh starts! And while that usually applies to fitness or personal goals, it’s just as relevant to your digital life, especially your privacy.

Considering the sheer number of shakeups and shocks we witnessed in 2025 – from age verification (particularly in the UK and US) to internet blackouts (global internet freedoms deteriorated in 2025) – it’s understandable if you’re wondering how to level up your privacy in 2026.

Luckily, the solution isn’t all that complicated. The bottom line is this: step away from Big Tech and reduce the amount of data it has on you. How do you do that? That’s exactly what this article will cover. We’ll walk you through some of the best tools to help you limit data harvesting, browse more privately, and ...