Monique Barrow
@moniquebarrow.bsky.social
🌻Writer, Gamer, Introvert, Privacy Enthusiast
🌐Website: https://monique-barrow.com/
📩Privacy Newsletter: https://theprivacycloud.substack.com/
❤️Support Me: https://monique-barrow.com/support-me/
🌐Website: https://monique-barrow.com/
📩Privacy Newsletter: https://theprivacycloud.substack.com/
❤️Support Me: https://monique-barrow.com/support-me/
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Best Discord Alternatives: Top Group Chat Apps in 2026
The best Discord alternatives are Stoat Chat, Signal and Telegram. Our crowd-sourced lists contains more than 100 apps similar to Discord for Web-based, Android, iPhone, Windows and more.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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February 13, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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Try these gift ideas for Valentine's Day! #privacy #security #valentinesday
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Privacy Respecting Gifts For Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine's Day ❤️
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February 13, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Try these gift ideas for Valentine's Day! #privacy #security #valentinesday
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Smartphone security tip of the week: Deactivate Bluetooth if you don't need it #smartphone #privacy #security
February 10, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Smartphone security tip of the week: Deactivate Bluetooth if you don't need it #smartphone #privacy #security
The first monthly news roundup for 2026 from The Privacy Cloud's is available to read now. Some of the biggest headlines I caught include surveillance, social media bans, and Big Tech. #privacy #security #technology
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January 2026 Privacy News Roundup
News
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February 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The first monthly news roundup for 2026 from The Privacy Cloud's is available to read now. Some of the biggest headlines I caught include surveillance, social media bans, and Big Tech. #privacy #security #technology
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January 31, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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If you use BitLocker, there’s a good chance that you have saved the recovery keys to Microsoft’s servers. Learn how to take them off and save them in a more private place. #privacy #dataprivacy #windows #microsoft
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How To Protect Your BitLocker Recovery Keys
Just in time for Data Privacy Day!
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January 29, 2026 at 8:34 PM
If you use BitLocker, there’s a good chance that you have saved the recovery keys to Microsoft’s servers. Learn how to take them off and save them in a more private place. #privacy #dataprivacy #windows #microsoft
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"And as we see a continuation of privacy-invasive tech and the rise of AI, we need to critically assess the tech we use and demand transparency instead of being indifferent." #code #coding #blog
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Why I am Learning To Code
Over the past several weeks, I have been learning how to code. It's something that I have been wanting to do for a while, and I am finally taking the time to do it. I took the 5 Day Coding Challenge j...
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January 25, 2026 at 6:02 PM
"And as we see a continuation of privacy-invasive tech and the rise of AI, we need to critically assess the tech we use and demand transparency instead of being indifferent." #code #coding #blog
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Say goodbye to Windows AI features! #privacy #AI #windows #security #tech
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How To Turn Off Windows AI Features
Learn to turn that crap off!
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January 23, 2026 at 10:03 PM
If you find value in my work, consider supporting The Privacy Cloud 🔐☁️! Here are some ways you can contribute:
January 18, 2026 at 7:46 PM
If you find value in my work, consider supporting The Privacy Cloud 🔐☁️! Here are some ways you can contribute:
You can remove Recall, Copilot, and other AI crap features on your Windows machine. Learn how by checking out my first newsletter of 2026. #privacy #AI #Windows
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How To Turn Off Windows AI Features
Learn to turn that crap off!
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January 15, 2026 at 12:13 AM
You can remove Recall, Copilot, and other AI crap features on your Windows machine. Learn how by checking out my first newsletter of 2026. #privacy #AI #Windows
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Smartphone security tip of the week: Deactivate positioning if you don't need it #smartphone #privacy #security
January 13, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Smartphone security tip of the week: Deactivate positioning if you don't need it #smartphone #privacy #security
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Support Monique Barrow
Support Monique Barrow
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January 10, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Making my privacy newsletter takes time, energy, and support. I’ve set a goal to help me keep creating, and I’d love for you to be part of it! ko-fi.com/moniquebarro...
Thank you @diegoarguello.bsky.social for the opportunity to contribute to 2025's Stories of the Year!
January 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Thank you @diegoarguello.bsky.social for the opportunity to contribute to 2025's Stories of the Year!
Final privacy news roundup for 2025. Some of the biggest privacy headlines I caught for December include sage verification, AI, and surveillance. Check it out. #privacy #security #dataprivacy #newsletter #happynewyear
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December 2025 Privacy News Roundup
And that's a wrap for 2025!
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December 31, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Final privacy news roundup for 2025. Some of the biggest privacy headlines I caught for December include sage verification, AI, and surveillance. Check it out. #privacy #security #dataprivacy #newsletter #happynewyear
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Just a little reminder! If you enjoy my privacy newsletter, consider supporting me if you can! ❤️
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December 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Just a little reminder! If you enjoy my privacy newsletter, consider supporting me if you can! ❤️
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Encryption isn't hostile. It's a bedrock of our cybersecurity 🔐
The UK's national security laws join a long line of attempts to frame encrypted messaging as something to be broken into pieces.
Without it, we're more open to threats from hackers and criminals.
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The UK's national security laws join a long line of attempts to frame encrypted messaging as something to be broken into pieces.
Without it, we're more open to threats from hackers and criminals.
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Creating apps like Signal or WhatsApp could be 'hostile activity,' claims UK watchdog
It's the latest blow to encryption in the UK
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December 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Encryption isn't hostile. It's a bedrock of our cybersecurity 🔐
The UK's national security laws join a long line of attempts to frame encrypted messaging as something to be broken into pieces.
Without it, we're more open to threats from hackers and criminals.
www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-priv...
The UK's national security laws join a long line of attempts to frame encrypted messaging as something to be broken into pieces.
Without it, we're more open to threats from hackers and criminals.
www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-priv...
This holiday season, make a donation to a privacy organization ❄️. @torproject.org @eff.org @privacyinternational.org @noyb.eu @engagemedia.org @epic.org @fightforthefuture.org @openrightsgroup.org #privacy #donate
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Support Privacy This Holiday Season
Now more than ever do they need our support
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December 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
This holiday season, make a donation to a privacy organization ❄️. @torproject.org @eff.org @privacyinternational.org @noyb.eu @engagemedia.org @epic.org @fightforthefuture.org @openrightsgroup.org #privacy #donate
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Age-verification mandates create barriers along lines of race, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, and socioeconomic class. Here’s 10 (not so) hidden ways how. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
10 (Not So) Hidden Dangers of Age Verification
It’s nearly the end of 2025, and half of the US and the UK now require you to upload your ID or scan your face to watch “sexual content.” A handful of states and Australia now have various
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December 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Age-verification mandates create barriers along lines of race, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, and socioeconomic class. Here’s 10 (not so) hidden ways how. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
The Privacy Cloud's monthly news roundup is available to read now. Some of the biggest privacy headlines I caught for November include surveillance, age verification, and AI. #privacy #security #news #surveillance #AI
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November 2025 Privacy News Roundup
News
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December 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The Privacy Cloud's monthly news roundup is available to read now. Some of the biggest privacy headlines I caught for November include surveillance, age verification, and AI. #privacy #security #news #surveillance #AI
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Tis the season of giving! ❄️ Consider supporting me this holiday season by doing the following:
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November 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Tis the season of giving! ❄️ Consider supporting me this holiday season by doing the following:
🫙 Leave a tip over on my #ko-fi page! (ko-fi.com/moniquebarrow)
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November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Learn to take back your privacy by purchasing a privacy checklist from my shop! For only $10, you get 18 simple privacy tips to help you get started. Not only will you develop better privacy and security habits, but your purchase will go towards my bills and expenses!
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As age verification laws proliferate around the world, people have predictably turned to VPNs to protect their privacy. Instead of taking this as a sign that surveillance isn't popular, lawmakers have decided they might as well ban VPNs altogether. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Lawmakers Want to Ban VPNs—And They Have No Idea What They're Doing
Remember when you thought age verification laws couldn't get any worse? Well, lawmakers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and beyond are about to blow you away.It's unfortunately no longer enough to force
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November 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
As age verification laws proliferate around the world, people have predictably turned to VPNs to protect their privacy. Instead of taking this as a sign that surveillance isn't popular, lawmakers have decided they might as well ban VPNs altogether. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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⚖️📚 The #EUCommission has secretly set in motion a potentially massive reform of the #GDPR. If internal drafts become reality, this would have significant impact on people's fundamental right to #privacy and data protection.
👀 Read more here 👉 noyb.eu/en/eu-commis...
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EU Commission about to wreck core principles of the GDPR
The EU Commission has secretly set in motion a potentially massive reform of the GDPR. noybs first overview of the proposed changes.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
⚖️📚 The #EUCommission has secretly set in motion a potentially massive reform of the #GDPR. If internal drafts become reality, this would have significant impact on people's fundamental right to #privacy and data protection.
👀 Read more here 👉 noyb.eu/en/eu-commis...
👀 Read more here 👉 noyb.eu/en/eu-commis...