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Privacy browsers and extensions help protect your personal information while you browse or manage private content. They can reduce online tracking, secure a network connection, or lock files and photos in an encrypted vault. For example, you may want more private browsing or safer storage for personal pictures.

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Vaultine is an encrypted photo and file vault app that secures files locally with AES-256 encryption without requiring an account.

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Software to instantly bypass iPhone passcodes, Face ID, and Touch ID without technical skills.

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Privacy-focused ad blocker and anti-tracking browser extension for individuals and enterprises.

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Mozilla develops internet-focused products and tools emphasizing privacy, security, and user control.

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A browser-based tool for detecting and removing AI and photo metadata from images locally.

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How to choose Privacy Browser & Extension tools

Your choice depends on what you want to protect. One option focuses on private files, another is open source, and another secures your connection. There are also focused tools for clearing metadata or regaining access to a locked device.

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    Protect browsing and connections

    For more control over your browsing, an open-source choice may suit you. When your main concern is secure network tunneling, choose a tool made for that task.

    • Ghostery is the open-source choice in this group.
    • Mozilla helps you create a secure tunnel for your network connection.
    • Ghosteryfree
    • Mozillafreemium
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    Keep files and shared images private

    Personal files can be stored in an encrypted vault, while images made with artificial intelligence may need hidden metadata removed before sharing.

    • Vaultine keeps files and photos in an encrypted vault that works with Dropbox.
    • Remove AI Metadata clears metadata from artificial intelligence images and provides round-the-clock support.
    • Vaultinefree
    • Remove AI Metadatafreemium
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What does a privacy browser or extension do?

It helps protect personal information during browsing or other privacy-related tasks, such as securing a connection or limiting tracking.

Which tool can store private files and photos?

Vaultine provides an encrypted vault for files and photos, and it works with Dropbox.

Is there an open-source option?

Yes.

Ghostery is open source.

Which tool helps with a locked device?

Gbyte Unlock can fix disabled or unavailable device errors, reset a device without its passcode, bypass Screen Time passcodes, and bypass Face ID or Touch ID.