AirGuard is an open-source Android app that protects against unwanted tracking via Apple AirTags and other Find My devices. Key features:

🔎 Periodic Bluetooth scans to detect nearby AirTags & trackers

📍 Alerts if a device follows you across multiple locations

🔔 Play sound on detected AirTags to locate them quickly

🗺️ View maps of where tracking devices were detected

🔒 All detection and location data stays local on your device

🧪 Option to contribute anonymized data to research (privacy-respecting)

🚫 No ads, no monetization — purely privacy-focused

Ideal for anyone concerned about covert tracking and wanting a transparent, community-driven defense tool.

BCUninstaller is a free, open-source tool designed to remove large amounts of applications quickly and safely. It’s ideal for power users, sysadmins, and anyone wanting to declutter their system with minimal effort. Key features:

🔍 Detects installed apps from multiple sources (registered, hidden, portable, Steam, Oculus, Windows Store, Chocolatey, updates)

⚡ Automates batch uninstalls with minimal user input, including silent removals

🗑️ Cleans leftovers, empty folders, and registry entries after uninstall

🛠️ Force uninstall for stubborn or broken apps

📊 Rich data display with filtering, regex rules, and export options

🌍 Translated into multiple languages, portable, and licensed under Apache 2.0

Perfect for anyone who wants fast, thorough, and automated cleanup without risking system integrity.

KoboldCpp is an open-source AI server built on llama.cpp, designed to run GGUF/GGML language models locally with ease. It offers:

🧩 Support for multiple architectures (LLaMA, GPT-J, Mistral, RWKV, Phi2, etc.)

⚡ GPU acceleration (CuBLAS, CLBlast, Vulkan, Metal) for faster inference

📚 Extended context handling with RoPE scaling & smart context shifting

🎨 Integrated Stable Diffusion WebUI for local image generation

🌐 Network features: AI Horde worker support, remote play, SSL, authentication

🖥️ GUI launcher + KoboldAI Lite UI with persistent stories, editing tools, memory, and world info

Perfect for privacy-conscious users who want full control over text generation, image generation, and TTS/STT — all running locally.

OpenNIC is a community-driven, non-profit DNS project offering an open and democratic alternative to ICANN’s root servers. It provides access to unique user-created top-level domains (TLDs) like .geek, .libre, .pirate, and more, while also peering with other alternative DNS roots for expanded namespaces.

Key highlights:

🛡️ DNS neutrality: No corporate control, no censorship.

💸 Free to use: Volunteer-run, no fees, no ads.

🌍 Global network: Tier 2 servers worldwide for reliable resolution.

🆕 Custom TLDs: Apply to run your own namespace.

🤝 Peered networks: Access to Emercoin, New Nations, FurNIC, and more.

MAC is a free, lightweight utility that lets you instantly spoof your MAC address on Windows systems. It’s designed for simplicity and speed, with a clean interface that makes changing your network adapter’s MAC address straightforward.

Key highlights:

⚡ Instant spoofing: Change your MAC address with a single click.

🖧 Network testing: Useful for privacy, troubleshooting, and bypassing certain restrictions.

🛠️ Driver-friendly: Works with most modern network adapters on Windows *

🔓 Freeware: No ads, no bloat, just a focused utility.

• Note: Some network adapter drivers may override or ignore custom MAC addresses. In those cases, TMAC won’t be able to spoof the MAC

Signal is a free, open-source messenger built around privacy-first principles. Every message and call is protected with state-of-the-art end-to-end encryption powered by the Signal Protocol.

Unlike mainstream apps, Signal has no ads, no trackers, and no corporate ownership—it’s run by an independent nonprofit sustained by donations.

Key highlights:

🔒 Secure by default: Encryption for every message, every call, every time.

💬 Rich communication: Text, voice, video, GIFs, files, and even encrypted stickers.

👥 Group chats: Stay connected with family, friends, and coworkers without surveillance.

🌍 Cross-platform: Available on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux.

🕊️ Nonprofit model: Independent, community-supported, and never for sale

Portmaster is a free, open-source application firewall that monitors all network activity on your computer. It auto-blocks trackers system-wide, lets you set global or per-app rules, and even restricts connections by country. Key features:

🔒 System-wide tracker blocking with customizable rules

🌍 Country-based restrictions for tighter control over connections

⚙️ Per-app network policies for granular privacy management

🚀 Integrates with Safing’s SPN (privacy network) (paid) for extra anonymity

🧩 Actively developed, open-source, and community-driven

Perfect for privacy-conscious users who want robust, transparent control over their network traffic without juggling multiple tools.

Destiny is an open-source secure file transfer application built on the Magic Wormhole protocol. It allows users to send files in real time without revealing identities or storing data on servers. Key features:

🔒 End‑to‑end encryption for safe delivery

🌐 Peer‑to‑peer connections with no central storage

🧩 Short, human‑memorable codes for quick and secure transfers

🛡️ Designed with human rights organizations in mind

✅ Independently audited for security assurance

💻 Cross‑platform support: Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux

Perfect for anyone who needs fast, private, and trustworthy file sharing without compromising on security.

Floorp is a fast, open-source browser built on Firefox with a strong focus on user customization and privacy. Developed in Japan, it offers:

🧩 Highly customizable UI with workspace and container support

🖥️ Web panels for quick access to chats and social media

🖱️ Mouse gestures and shortcut control for power users

🔬 Experimental features and active community-driven development

🛡️ Privacy-first philosophy with no telemetry and open-source transparency

Ideal for users who want a flexible, secure, and modern browsing experience without sacrificing control.

LocalAI is a free, open-source alternative to OpenAI and Anthropic that lets you run LLMs, autonomous agents, and generative models locally on consumer-grade hardware. Key features:

🧠 Supports multiple model formats (GGML, GGUF, etc.) for text, image, and audio generation

⚙️ API-compatible with OpenAI — drop-in replacement for existing apps and integrations

🎨 Generate text, images, audio, and more without relying on cloud services

🔒 Privacy-first: all processing happens locally, no external data sharing

🚀 Lightweight and efficient, designed to run even on modest hardware setups

🌍 Open-source community actively contributing extensions, updates, and integrations

Perfect for developers, tinkerers, and privacy-conscious users who want full control of AI capabilities without cloud dependency.

Rethink DNS + Firewall is a free, open-source Android app that makes it easy to monitor app activity, block ads and trackers, and circumvent Internet censorship. Key features:

🛡️ Android firewall: prevent apps from connecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi or mobile data

🚫 Content blocking: ads, trackers, malware, and more

🌍 Anti-censorship: encrypts DNS requests to bypass restrictions, with presence in 200+ locations worldwide

📊 Monitoring: logs every app’s connections and data usage

⚙️ Automated reports flag suspicious connections and reveal surveillance attempts

🔒 Privacy-first design, no accounts required

Perfect for anyone who wants system-wide privacy and control over their Android device.

SimpleX Chat is a free, open-source messenger designed for maximum privacy. Unlike other messaging networks, SimpleX has no identifiers assigned to users — not even random ones. Key features:

🔒 End-to-end encryption with no usernames, phone numbers, or public keys

📱 Private connections via link or QR code for messaging and calls

🌐 Pairwise anonymous addresses hide communication metadata from servers and observers

🛡️ Option to connect via Tor for extra anonymity

💻 Cross-platform support: Android, iOS, and desktop

🌍 Community-driven, open-source transparency

Perfect for anyone who wants truly private communication without digital footprints.

Technitium DNS Server is a free, open-source authoritative and recursive DNS server that can be self-hosted for maximum privacy and control. It works out-of-the-box with minimal configuration and provides a user-friendly web console. Key features:

🔒 Supports encrypted DNS protocols: DNS-over-TLS, DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-QUIC

⚡ Performance boost: local caching makes websites load faster

🛡️ Network-wide control: block domains, route DNS traffic securely

📊 DNS logs and stats for deeper insights into your network

💻 Cross-platform: Windows, Linux, macOS, Raspberry Pi

🌍 Ideal for home networks or organizations seeking independence from ISP or third-party DNS providers

Perfect for anyone who wants privacy, security, and control over DNS resolution without relying on external services.

Kicksecure is a free and open‑source Linux distribution built from the ground up with a defense‑in‑depth security design. It provides superior layered protection against malware and other threats, with safe defaults ready to use immediately after installation.

🛡️ Hardened, security‑focused operating system

🔒 Superior layered defenses against malware

⚙️ Pre‑installed applications with safe defaults

🌐 Open‑source and community‑driven project

💻 Designed for privacy‑conscious users on Linux

Perfect for: Users who want a complete operating system engineered for strong privacy and robust security.

Jami is a free/libre, end‑to‑end encrypted, and private communication software. It offers peer‑to‑peer connectivity without central servers, ensuring privacy and freedom for its users.

⚡ Fast latency with direct peer‑to‑peer connections

🌐 Works even without internet on local networks

🛡️ End‑to‑end encrypted communications

🙅 No personal information required to create an account

📞 Unlimited: no restrictions on file size, bandwidth, or features

🚫 Ad‑free: there will never be advertising on Jami

Perfect for: Users who want secure, private, and unrestricted communication across multiple platforms.

Quiet is a free, open‑source messaging app that eliminates the need for central servers. Messages sync directly between devices over Tor, giving you full control of your data and communications.

💬 Peer‑to‑peer messaging without servers

🛡️ Built‑in privacy with onion routing

🌐 Cross‑platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android)

⚡ Lightweight and community‑driven project

🚫 No reliance on Big Tech infrastructure

Perfect for: Users who want secure, private group or organizational messaging without depending on third‑party servers.

WhisHper is an anonymous communication platform accessible via web and mobile. It allows users to share and interact without revealing their identity, focusing on privacy and simplicity.

🔒 Anonymous messaging with no personal details required

🌐 Access via website or mobile app (availability varies)

⚡ Lightweight and easy to use

📚 Knowledge base and guides for quick onboarding

🤝 Community‑driven with privacy at its core

Perfect for: Users who want a simple, anonymous way to communicate online while maintaining privacy.

Subgraph OS is a desktop computing and communications platform designed to be resistant to network‑borne exploits and malware attacks. It combines strong system‑wide attack mitigations with sandboxed applications, making it a hardened operating system for privacy and security.

🛡️ Resistant to network‑borne exploits and malware

🔒 Sandboxed applications to reduce impact of successful attacks

⚡ Strong system‑wide attack mitigations built in

🌐 Familiar, modern desktop environment despite hardened security

🧩 Includes Tor integration for anonymous communications

🤝 Open‑source project focused on privacy and resilience

Perfect for: Security‑conscious users, activists, and professionals who need a hardened Linux environment for safe computing and communications.

“Terms of Service; Didn't Read” (short: ToS;DR) is a project started in June 2012 to help fix the “biggest lie on the web”: almost no one really reads the terms of service we agree to all the time.

Provides a simple way to see those terms and conditions elements that companies like to sneak away in an terms of service agreement that scrolls to the end of the universe.

Paperless‑ngx is an open‑source application that helps you manage your personal documents. It transforms physical binders into a searchable archive and provides powerful utilities for organizing and retrieving files.

🗃️ Organize and index scanned documents with tags, correspondents, types, and more

🔍 OCR support with Tesseract for over 100 languages

📄 Save documents in PDF/A format for long‑term storage

⚡ Machine‑learning features for auto‑tagging and classification

🌐 Supports multiple file types (PDF, images, text, Office docs)

💻 Self‑hosted, privacy‑friendly, and community‑driven

Perfect for: Individuals and teams who want complete control over their document archive with advanced search and organization features.