Privacy, release notes and other stuffhttps://tuta.comen-ushttps://tuta.com/blog/best-private-browsershttps://tuta.com/blog/best-private-browsersYour choice of web browsers is the crucial link between yourself and the world wide web. But did you know that websites, advertisers, ISPs, even government agencies can track your every click? It's time to protect your online identity with a secure and private browser! While most people use Google's Chrome, Microsoft's Edge, or Apple's Safari, there are much better alternatives for private and anonymous browsing available today, whether on your Android, your iPhone, or your PC. The question is: Which browser has the best privacy, is the most secure and best matches your needs? Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/meta-ai-analyses-pictures-detect-underage-usershttps://tuta.com/blog/meta-ai-analyses-pictures-detect-underage-usersWith the global push for age verification and governments clamping down on Tech Giants to block underage users from platforms, Meta is on a mission to ramp up its underage enforcement measures. Now, the Big Tech company announced to use AI visual analysis to detect if children and teens on its platforms have lied about their age or are under the age of 13. Meta’s move to scan users' media with AI is heavily criticized by privacy activists around the world. Let’s find out why! Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/how-to-disable-gemini-on-androidhttps://tuta.com/blog/how-to-disable-gemini-on-androidEarlier this year, we warned you to turn off Gemini on Android because Google decided that its AI would have access to its users' apps - even if they had previously turned tracking for Gemini Apps Activity off. So regardless of whether you told Google’s Gemini not to track you in the past, its AI tool might be able to run tasks like send WhatsApp messages, set timers, and even make calls on your Android device. Worryingly, Google's AI invasion does not stop there. Now, Google has turned on settings like smart features, without your consent, and Gemini can scan your Gmail emails, Photos, Drive, and other apps. In this guide, we show you how to turn off Gemini on Android and all your Google apps – Gmail, Chrome, Photos, and more. Protect your privacy and your data from invasive AI tracking! Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/what-does-facebook-know-about-mehttps://tuta.com/blog/what-does-facebook-know-about-meFacebook has positioned itself as an internet cornerstone. From humble beginnings, the tech giant has become a major data predator. Let's take a look at what kinds of information Facebook is collecting about you both on and off their namesake social media platform. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/age-verification-kills-anonymityhttps://tuta.com/blog/age-verification-kills-anonymityAge verification as a method to protect children from harmful content has been around since the early 2000s, for instance to prevent children from accessing sites like Pornhub, YouPorn, and Redtube. But now, stricter age verification laws with advanced and privacy-infringing verification methods are being introduced, and could also apply to YouTube, X (Twitter), Reddit, Discord, and more. As Big Tech companies start implementing measures even before the laws are being passed, more than 370 scientists warn against ID checks and facial recognition as these could kill anonymity, enable unprecedented surveillance measures, and limit the freedom of the internet. Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/best-period-appshttps://tuta.com/blog/best-period-appsOver the last few years free period tracking apps have become quite popular. This led to app stores being overflowed with bright and pink free period tracking apps. These apps promise to help you understand your cycle better. But there is one thing we have learned so far, haven’t we? If something on the internet is free, you’re eventually paying with your data, right? Specifically, with your health data: some of the most sensitive information a person can have. We have taken a look at available period tracking apps, and we will provide you with an overview of the best private and secure European period tracking apps in 2026. Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/how-to-protect-digital-identityhttps://tuta.com/blog/how-to-protect-digital-identityAs everything becomes digitalized, our identity and personal data are too. Many of us are quick to hand out our cellphone numbers, email addresses, and even social security numbers, passport or ID numbers. While submitting personal details into online systems allows us to get things done efficiently, it also leaves room for external threats. This is why protecting your digital identity has become one of the most important ways to stay safe online. There are a few easy practices you can integrate into your online routine to ensure you keep your online data secure in 2026. Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/google-photos-alternativehttps://tuta.com/blog/google-photos-alternativeAs Google continues to roll out more and more AI features into its products, many are starting to question just how private and safe their data is. More importantly, how private their pictures and videos are when stored in Google Photos - the picture sharing application that comes preinstalled on Android devices. Luckily there are alternatives to Google Photos which allow you to safely and privately store all your memories - without worrying what Google is doing in the background! Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/meta-tracks-employeeshttps://tuta.com/blog/meta-tracks-employeesMeta, the company behind one of the most popular apps we use – like Instagram and WhatsApp – made headlines last week when it announced its next move: The installation of tracking software on its employees’ desktops to train its AI to, eventually, be able to replicate human worktasks. The company’s step comes of no surprise as it has doubled its investment in AI. Its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has even stated in the past that AI will dramatically change the way we work. But what does that implicate for the future of privacy in the workplace? Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/europe-only-startup-tech-stackhttps://tuta.com/blog/europe-only-startup-tech-stackFor many people, email is just a tool. For Robert Heide, this is also true, but with a deeper understanding: As a developer he knows that emails are like postcards – everyone who gets their hands on them can read them. And that is something he did not want to accept. Robert has been using Tuta for almost a decade now, long before digital privacy became a mainstream topic. Today, he is building a startup of his own, fully relying on European technologies. As digital sovereignty in Europe becomes more and more important, even the German tech site Heise reported on Robert’s startup hank – and that’s also how we first met our long-time user! We talked to Robert about why he switched from Gmail back then, what he likes about Tuta today, and which features are crucial in his day-to-day life.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/booking-com-hacked-user-data-exposedhttps://tuta.com/blog/booking-com-hacked-user-data-exposedLast week, Booking.com, started notifying its customers that 'unauthorised third parties' may have been able to access certain booking information associated with reservations. The booking platform still hasn't disclosed how many customers have been compromised and in which regions. Simply put, if you have an account with Booking.com, your personal data may have been exposed, leaving you vulnerable to reservation hijack scams. If you use Booking.com here's what you can do and what to be aware of. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/countries-ditching-microsoft-choosing-linux-digital-sovereigntyhttps://tuta.com/blog/countries-ditching-microsoft-choosing-linux-digital-sovereigntyIn April 2026, the French minister for public accounts Daniel Amiel announced France’s plan to move all government computers – the computers of 2.5 million civil servants – from Microsoft to Linux. The minister’s announcement is part of a bigger trend called ‘digital sovereignty’. This post gives you an overview of what this exactly means and which countries have already taken first steps to free themselves from Big Tech to become digitally sovereign.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/private-calendar-alternative-to-googlehttps://tuta.com/blog/private-calendar-alternative-to-googleWhen choosing a secure Google Calendar alternative you’re spoilt for choice – and most are free! However, many still use Google or Apple Calendar as these are the default free calendar apps on Android or iPhone. While these apps are great for organization by offering useful features and an easy-to-use design, they track your every event. That's why it's time for a replacement! If you’re looking for a calendar best for privacy, the calendars of Silicon Valley tech giants don’t make the cut. In this in-depth guide, we explore some of the best privacy-focused free calendar apps to choose from. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/tuta-drive-in-beta-launchhttps://tuta.com/blog/tuta-drive-in-beta-launchWe’re excited to announce progress in the development of Tuta’s quantum-secure cloud storage solution! Tuta Drive is now in closed beta with invite-only. Over the past few months, our team has been working to develop the highly anticipated Tuta Drive, and now we are proud to announce that it is officially in beta with invite-only. Tuta Drive is the third product to be developed by Tuta, the company that builds quantum-secure Tuta Mail and Tuta Calendar. With continued testing and development of Tuta Drive in beta, Tuta’s encrypted cloud solution will become available for more paying users in the upcoming months. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/how-to-email-signaturehttps://tuta.com/blog/how-to-email-signatureThink of an email signature as a digitalized business card. With one quick glance you can show everyone your contact information without wasting time gathering all your important contact details together first. In short, email signatures ensure your professional business emails actually look like professional business emails. Therefore, it can be advisable for you to set up an email signature as well. This guide will explain to you how you can create an email signature in Outlook, Gmail and Tuta Mail.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/instagram-alternativehttps://tuta.com/blog/instagram-alternativeMaybe you’re tired of scrolling a social media platform that shows more ads than friends' pictures, the lack of privacy, or maybe you realized how bad the harmful algorithms are to your mental health. If you’re an Instagram user within what Meta's European Region, this is the EU, EEA, and few additional European territories, you've got the "choice": Meta’s pay or consent model forces you to either subscribe for €7.99/month to not see ads, or, use it for free, but with two options: allow Meta to use more personal data to show you personalised ads or see less-personalized ads but browse with ad breaks which you cannot skip... Whatever your reason for looking for alternatives to Instagram, you’ve come to the right place. Today we take a deep dive into the best alternative to Instagram and why people are actively choosing to "DeMeta" and leave one of the biggest social platforms. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/how-to-automatic-replyhttps://tuta.com/blog/how-to-automatic-replyHaven’t we all been there? You come back to work from your much deserved vacation, feeling refreshed and relaxed. Or you’re sick for a couple of days with the winter flu, but now you are finally recovered. However, you dread looking at your mailbox? Because you know there will be hundreds of unread emails, one more urgent than the other? And with time these emails get more desperate asking where you are and when you’ll be back? These times are over now, because there is one simple solution to all of this: automatic reply! This guide shows you how you can set up an automatic reply, like an out of office email for example, in Outlook, Gmail and Tuta Mail. So that you never have to fear an exploding mailbox after returning from your vacation or sick leave again!Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/degoogle-listhttps://tuta.com/blog/degoogle-listDeGoogling has become a trend – there's even a Subreddit about it with more than 400k members! So it's time for you to learn how to live your life without Google. It's not only easier than you think, but going Google-free will also make you feel safer and more private. Check out our top Google replacements for the best privacy! Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/instagram-removes-end-to-end-encryptionhttps://tuta.com/blog/instagram-removes-end-to-end-encryptionSoon you will have zero privacy on Instagram, even in direct messages, because from May 8th, 2026, the tech giant will stop encrypting private messages between its users. In doing so, Meta gives in to governments pushing against end-to-end encryption claiming that this would increase the security of minors. But with this argument, politicians want to take away privacy from everyone. The truth is that removing end-to-end encryption destroys any privacy that was left on Instagram, and it makes its users even more vulnerable to big tech surveillance. Let's take a look at what these changes to Instagram encryption in DMs mean for you. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/why-u2f-is-importanthttps://tuta.com/blog/why-u2f-is-importantAs security experts we at Tuta recommend that you protect your accounts with a so-called U2F security key, like the FIDO U2F security key. U2F security keys work as follows, When you leave your home or car, you most probably lock them with a key. Similarly, you also need a key to lock your online accounts from unauthorized access. After all, your online account is just as valuabe as your home or car, right? So, it needs just as much protection. The most secure option to lock your online account credentials is to lock them with a U2F security key! In this guide we explain why U2F is important and how a U2F security key works.Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT