Network
Wi-Fi MAC Randomisation on Android: What It Does and Why You Want It
Your phone's hardware identifier used to leak everywhere you went. Modern Android fixes that — if you let it.
6 min read · Updated 13 Jun 2026
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Network Privacy
What your phone leaks on the network is just as important as what apps see locally. This section covers Private DNS providers, per-network MAC randomisation, choosing a trustworthy VPN, and the realistic risks of public Wi-Fi in 2026.
Network
Is Public Wi-Fi Safe on Android in 2026?
The advice about public Wi-Fi has aged. Here's what actually matters in 2026.
5 min read · Updated 27 May 2026
Network
How to Choose a VPN for Android Without Getting Scammed
Half the VPN industry is owned by ad-tech companies. Here's how to pick one that actually helps.
7 min read · Updated 29 May 2026
Network
Choosing an Android VPN in 2026: A Realistic Guide
A VPN moves the trust problem from your ISP to the VPN provider. That trade-off only makes sense with the right provider.
11 min read · Updated 30 May 2026
Network
Comparing Private DNS Providers for Android
Cloudflare, NextDNS, Quad9, AdGuard — which provider is the right default for your phone?
11 min read · Updated 20 Apr 2026
Network
Wi-Fi MAC Randomisation on Android: How It Protects You
Your phone broadcasts a unique address to every Wi-Fi network. Randomisation breaks the cross-network tracking link.
9 min read · Updated 2 May 2026
Network
Public Wi-Fi on Android: Real Risks vs Hype
With HTTPS everywhere, public Wi-Fi is far safer than it was — but a few specific risks remain.
9 min read · Updated 10 May 2026
Network
Always-On VPN and Block Connections Without VPN
Two toggles turn an Android VPN from convenient into actually private.
10 min read · Updated 17 May 2026
Network
Wi-Fi Calling and VoLTE: Privacy Considerations
Modern voice calling routes over IP. That has real privacy implications you don't see in the dialer.
11 min read · Updated 23 May 2026
Network
DNS over HTTPS vs DNS over TLS on Android
Android uses DNS over TLS by default for Private DNS, but apps increasingly use DoH. Here's the difference that matters.
10 min read · Updated 28 May 2026
Network
IPv6 on Android: Privacy Extensions Explained
IPv6 can leak your device's identity over years of address changes. Privacy extensions are the fix.
10 min read · Updated 25 May 2026
Network
Tor on Android with Orbot: When It Makes Sense
Tor on Android is genuinely usable now via Orbot. Here's what it does, what it doesn't, and when to reach for it.
12 min read · Updated 2 Jun 2026