Privacy on macOS vs Linux: Which OS Protects Your Data Better? | Linux Today

Privacy on macOS vs Linux: Which OS Protects Your Data Better?

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Andrey Niskilov
Feb 10, 2025

When choosing an OS that prioritizes privacy, macOS and Linux are two strong contenders. Both are often favored over Windows for being more mindful of user data, but which one is better at privacy?

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Andrey Niskilov

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