Resources
Linux
First, you should install Linux if you aren't already on it: Anarchy Linux
You can use this tool from Windows to make a bootdisk for the above distro, and be spied on a little less effectively: Universal USB Installer
DNS Replacement
Reminder that all of your web requests go through either Google, who complies with the NSA/GCHQ/whoever, or your ISP. This is easily tracked back to an epic user like you because of this. Fix this now by switching to a different DNS provider:
- OpenNIC Project
- Open DNS OpenDNS is not entirely trusted, but it can be good in a corporate net.
Note that many ISPs will hijack your DNS changes, and you can test to see if your config changes are working with: DNS Leak Test
If your DNS changes are being rejected by your ISP, you can use DNSCrypt on your computer to send encrypted requests: DNSCrypt guide
Routers
If you're just using an ISP-provided router, you're missing a large chunk of usability and security. Obtain a router that's compatible with OpenWRT.
An OpenWRT router enables several opportunities, such as deploying OpenVPN or Wireguard (easier) to put all router clients on a VPN.
You could also set up DNS ad-blocking, and adapt the provided lists to whatever you like, including blocking sensitive content depending on your needs.
Phones
Phones should be considered insecure listening devices, period. That being said, you probably still need one, and ideally it will be one where you can easily remove the battery and flash it with LineageOS. The XDA-Developers forum can help you find instructions on how to do this, or get alternative ROMs for your device.
Archival
In our age, anything good on the internet disappears. You can be a part of the solution!
Video can be almost universally rescued with a tool called youtube-dl:
In more extreme cases, you may have to save content as it's being broadcast. For this, you can use: Streamlink - Optimized script
Websites and subpages can be saved to prove that they existed or were changed, which has obvious benefits.
Sites that don't need javascript can be saved nicely with: archive.today
Sites that benefit from loading everything should be archived with: web.archive.org
(Caution: They have been known to remove content at any site owner's request and for political reasons.)
