I just set up a Dell 7472 with Mint. I'm impressed, it's speedy. I think I am going to get WAY more out of this than any OS ever before, so it is not ALL about privacy anymore. I'm a little daunted by what it takes to install Librewolf, but I am literally into day 3 of my linux experience. I have some sitting down time coming to wrap my head around that one.
But anyway. I got sick of Microsoft a couple years back, gave a Chromebook a try. I probably don't need to explain why I am interested in setting things up with privacy in mind. I don't wanna go crazy, I just don't want everything I write, do, and think being tracked and logged. It's principal, not paranoia.
I was planning to use Linux for daily use, and my CB for purchases, bill payments, and anything that is directly linked to me. Is it necessary to be that tight?
I am still trying to figure out what privacy options are out there. Nothing I do is close to illegal, I don't need a self distructing OS, or anything like that. I just don't know the capabilities or limitations of setting up a secure system, getting a secure email, VPN, browsing with librefox, etc. If I access my company website, banking, forum accounts, and media accounts linked to old emails or credit cards is anything I do security wise pointless?
But anyway. I got sick of Microsoft a couple years back, gave a Chromebook a try. I probably don't need to explain why I am interested in setting things up with privacy in mind. I don't wanna go crazy, I just don't want everything I write, do, and think being tracked and logged. It's principal, not paranoia.
I was planning to use Linux for daily use, and my CB for purchases, bill payments, and anything that is directly linked to me. Is it necessary to be that tight?
I am still trying to figure out what privacy options are out there. Nothing I do is close to illegal, I don't need a self distructing OS, or anything like that. I just don't know the capabilities or limitations of setting up a secure system, getting a secure email, VPN, browsing with librefox, etc. If I access my company website, banking, forum accounts, and media accounts linked to old emails or credit cards is anything I do security wise pointless?