Tagged “email privacy”
How to send an anonymous email (and what it actually hides)
Sending an email without revealing who you are takes more than a fake name. Here are the three levels of email anonymity, and how to do each one properly.
Burner email addresses: what they are and when to use one
A burner email is a throwaway address with no link to you. Here's when to use one, when an alias is smarter, and how to burn properly.
Is public wifi safe for email?
Checking email on cafe or airport wifi is safer than it used to be, with two real exceptions. Here's what the network can actually see, and how to close the gaps.
What a VPN protects for your email (and what it can't)
A VPN covers the pipe your email travels through, not the inbox it lands in. Here's the exact line between the two, so you know what you're buying.
The email privacy stack: a complete guide
Email privacy isn't one tool, it's four layers: connection, identity, inbox, storage. Here's the full stack, what each layer stops, and how to build yours.
Does a VPN stop spam emails?
A VPN encrypts your connection. Spam is sent to your address, and that doesn't change. Here's why the two never meet, and what actually stops spam.