Privacy, release notes and other stuffhttps://tuta.comen-ushttps://tuta.com/blog/paypal-alternativeshttps://tuta.com/blog/paypal-alternativesIn today’s world there is practically no way to avoid online payment services. While for a long time PayPal was the default online payment service, today you have a choice and do not have to use it. There are secure and privacy-oriented European PayPal alternatives available that have all your loved features as well.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/why-google-ai-search-is-badhttps://tuta.com/blog/why-google-ai-search-is-badAt the I/O conference on May 19th, Google announced some big changes to the way its users use Google Search. The new “Intelligent Search Box” may seem exciting, but this push for AI-powered search does have negative consequences for you and for the people and companies that have worked hard and are reliant on Google Search to run their businesses. This advance for users to interact with and use AI-search is benefiting the tech giant behind it – Google – but killing the open web and will only increase Google’s monopolistic power. Tue, 16 Jun 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. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/best-email-for-businesshttps://tuta.com/blog/best-email-for-businessIf you’re a startup founder, a freelancer, or an established business owner, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Should I just stick with Gmail or Outlook, or is there something better?” While Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 are powerful, they often come with hidden costs, privacy trade-offs, AI add-ons, and unnecessary complexity. There is also Zoho Mail, which is cheaper and offers a suite of apps, but it’s based in India and does not offer top privacy. An alternative to these Big Tech email providers is Tuta Mail, which is GDPR compliant and end-to-end encrypts emails by default. This German company offers businesses the best security and privacy. In this review, we compare these four different business email providers available on iPhone, Android, and desktop, so that you can choose the best one for your business communications in 2026. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/discord-alternativeshttps://tuta.com/blog/discord-alternativesI know, it can be hard to switch social media. Because social media is only fun, if the people you know or want to follow are also on it. Especially for Discord, a platform designed to build communities worldwide. But Discord has recently come under fire for wanting to introduce age verification checks - despite the fact that such a measure in the UK led to a major data breach in 2025. Because of this entire communities are looking for alternatives. And luckily, there are secure and privacy-oriented Discord alternatives available that have all your loved features as well. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/why-developers-choose-tuta-mailhttps://tuta.com/blog/why-developers-choose-tuta-mailDigital Sovereignty has become a popular discussion within the EU in the last year, but for many, making the switch to European tech, like Tuta Mail, has been a long time coming. We spoke to Rui Craveiro, a freelance full-stack software developer from Portugal with over 20 years of experience, to hear his thoughts on data privacy, digital sovereignty, and why he switched to Tuta's encrypted email, calendar, and contacts for work and personal use. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/tuta-joins-euro-officehttps://tuta.com/blog/tuta-joins-euro-officeJust one week before the first stable release of Euro-Office, we at Tuta are happy to announce that we’ve joined the initiative to bring sovereign solutions to Europe. While talks were going on behind the scenes for a while, we are proud to officially announce our partnership now. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/republicahttps://tuta.com/blog/republicaBetween May 18 and May 20, 2026 the re:publica took place again at STATION Berlin under the motto “Never gonna give you up”. Attending re:publica this year was not only for me personally a first-time experience but also for Tuta – the company behind end-to-end encrypted Tuta Mail, Calendar and Drive. This event was quite impressive: seeing the who is who of digital activists, German politicians, and German tech companies that lead the change for digital sovereignty all meet and discuss in one place made me hopeful for our digital future, and also for our democracy.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/discord-plans-age-verification-globallyhttps://tuta.com/blog/discord-plans-age-verification-globallyThe social platform Discord planned to introduce mandatory age verification worldwide starting in March 2026, but the Internet freaked out so plans were put on hold until June 2026. As it's end of May, the introduction of age checks on Discord might be coming any day now. Once introduced, all new and existing accounts will be set to “youth-friendly experience” by default – with limited communication features, filtered content, and blocked access to age-restricted servers. Those who want full access will have to verify their age.Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/easier-inbox-rules-faster-sync-and-searchhttps://tuta.com/blog/easier-inbox-rules-faster-sync-and-searchOur teams have been working hard to roll out new features and improvements in Tuta Mail, Tuta Calendar, and Tuta Drive. Now, with the click of a button, you can reapply inbox rules, Tuta syncs faster, and search has been improved giving you quicker results too! So let's take a look at what these new features and improvements mean for you, and take a quick look at the progress of Tuta Drive. Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tuta.com/blog/email-organization-how-to-organize-emailshttps://tuta.com/blog/email-organization-how-to-organize-emailsToday, most mailboxes are cluttered as the average person receives around 121 emails per day. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Today, the Tuta Team is giving you seven steps to organize emails and shares the best ways to clean up your inbox. Finally, keeping your mailbox neat and organized will be easy. Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://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/how-to-email-templatehttps://tuta.com/blog/how-to-email-templateIn 2026 email communication still remains the dominant communication tool. Thus, manually writing a response to every single email you may receive can become quite a tiring task. Luckily for you, there is a way out of this: Email templates. This guide will explain what an email template is and how you can create one for yourself in Outlook, Gmail and Tuta Mail on web, desktop as well as Android and iPhone.Mon, 18 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/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 GMT