I stopped uploading my files to random websites and built my own tools instead
The article discusses the author's decision to stop using online file compression tools and instead create their own browser-based utilities. This led to the development of PureTools, a suite of 54 free tools that operate entirely client-side, ensuring user privacy. The author emphasizes the importance of keeping files local and avoiding the risks associated with uploading to unknown websites.
- ▪The author stopped using random online tools after reading a privacy policy that raised concerns.
- ▪PureTools consists of 54 utilities for various tasks, all running in the browser without file uploads.
- ▪The tools are built using simple technologies like HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript, focusing on user privacy.
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