Secure Communication Guide - Staying Safe Online

Ugh, same thing happened to me on a public computer. I checked Linked Devices and saw one I didn't recognize—freaked me out, honestly. The quick fix is to terminate those sessions and turn on two-step verification right away. Now I never leave web client open on anything I don't own. And make sure your backups are encrypted—that's an easy one to miss.

Solid write-up. The DNS leak thing got me too—I was launching the browser directly instead of the official launcher. Honestly, once I switched to using "Start Tor Browser.exe" and verified with dnsleaktest.com, that fixed everything. Also big +1 on disabling extensions and not resizing the window. It's the little stuff that really matters more than people think. Thanks for sharing this.

Heads up—the Telegram auto-delete timer only works in Secret Chats, not regular cloud chats. I learned that the hard way when messages didn't actually vanish. So test with a 1-minute dummy first. I only use Secret Chats for ordering now, set the timer to 1 hour for addresses. Still, don't send anything you couldn't stand to exist forever—screenshots are still possible. It's a solid layer, not a fortress.

Yeah, I feel you on the frustration. After messing around with OpenVPN and dealing with constant leak issues, honestly, switching to ExpressVPN's Lightway protocol was a game changer for me too. No more IP leaks during reconnects, and the kernel-level kill switch actually works — it's solid. Definitely worth the price if you want to stop chasing random glitches every week.

Yeah, I went through the same pain. Honestly, the game-changer for me was switching to ProtonMail Bridge instead of the web interface – way fewer glitches with attachments and keys. Also, splurging on the paid plan? Totally worth it for the reputation alone. I'd add that using password-protected emails (that padlock icon) instead of PGP saves you from key sync headaches. Cleared up most of my delivery issues, tbh.