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Happy Thanksgiving: The Tech We’re Thankful For This Year
Each Thursday morning, we talk tech with KFGO listeners, and since it’s Thanksgiving, it felt like the perfect time to highlight the tools, companies, and communities that make the internet a safer and more open place. Today’s post is all about gratitude, digital privacy, and a little fun.
Whether you’re tech-savvy or just trying to keep your devices running, these are organizations you’re likely thankful for too, even if you didn’t realize it.
EFF: Protecting Your Digital Rights
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has been defending online privacy, free expression, and digital rights since 1990. Their legal team and technology experts fight the battles most of us never see.
Learn more: https://www.eff.org
Why we’re thankful:
They help keep the internet open and protect the freedoms we often take for granted.
Mozilla: A Browser Built for People
Mozilla is the nonprofit behind Firefox, one of the last major browsers not built by a giant data-hungry corporation.
Learn more: https://www.mozilla.org
Why we’re thankful:
Mozilla keeps user privacy at the center. Having companies focused on people instead of tracking helps keep the internet healthier for everyone.
Signal: The Gold Standard of Secure Messaging
Signal’s open-source encrypted messaging platform set a new standard for private communication. Their encryption protocol is now used by Apple, Google, Meta, and others.
Learn more: https://signal.org
Why we’re thankful:
They give everyone access to strong, proven security. And because the code is open, the global security community can audit it for problems, making trust real instead of assumed.
The Open Source Community
From tiny libraries to huge operating systems like Linux, open-source developers are the backbone of modern technology. Most contribute out of passion, not profit.
Why we’re thankful:
Open-source software powers our servers, our phones, our apps, and yes, even parts of this blog. The transparency keeps everyone safer.
Bitwarden: Password Management You Can Trust
Bitwarden is an open-source password manager used by individuals, families, and businesses around the world. Because the code is public, security professionals can audit it for flaws.
Learn more: https://bitwarden.com
Why we’re thankful:
It’s one of the easiest ways to stay safe online. Strong, unique passwords are still the number one defense against cyberattacks.
A Fun Surprise: The IP Fortune Teller
To wrap up the holiday week on a lighter note, we built something fun for you.
Visit: https://ipfortune.darkhorseit.com
You’ll see a crystal ball that reveals what your browser is sharing with websites. It shows:
- Your IP address
- Browser details
- What identifying information your browser leaks
- And a few tech-inspired fortunes to go with it
It’s a playful way to learn more about your digital footprint.
Quick Tips for Protecting Your Online Privacy
Here are a few simple steps you can take today:
- Use a password manager with unique passwords
- Enable two-factor authentication wherever possible
- Keep your devices updated
- Use a privacy-focused browser like Firefox
- Use secure messaging apps like Signal
- Be cautious about the websites and links you click
These small habits make a big difference.
Wrap-Up
We hope you have a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving. Technology can be frustrating, but it also brings incredible benefits to our daily lives. And when you have the right tools and a little guidance, it becomes far easier to stay protected.
DarkHorse IT helps both business and residential clients with cybersecurity, support, and technology planning. If you ever need help, you can reach us anytime at:
🌐 https://darkhorseit.com
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