Microsoft’s decision to limit Windows 11 to newer hardware has left millions of PCs behind. If you’re running an older machine (or you simply don’t want to be locked deeper into Microsoft’s data-hungry ecosystem) you still have options. Some paths emphasize ease of use, while others prioritize security, privacy, and control. 📊 Tap to view…
When it comes to reducing your digital exposure, few steps are as impactful as getting out of a stock phone. Apple and Google phones are deeply tied to surveillance ecosystems. They track you through telemetry, app behavior, location data, and account linkages. At ObscureIQ, we tell clients that just getting anything beyond a stock iPhone…
Mapping software is showing your home to everyone—even bad actors. Be Safe! If images of your home appear on mapping services like Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Bing, you can request to have them removed or blurred. Why It Matters Attackers and scammers can exploit mapping data to invade your privacy or target you. Criminal…
What You Need to Know Most phones are built to track you. Carriers want your ID, platforms want your accounts, and resellers keep logs. If you want a device that doesn’t tie back to your identity, you must be deliberate about how you buy it. We’ve put together a full guide on buying a used…