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  • Ford's Big Brother Patent: Ads from Your Conversations

    Ford filed a patent to record your conversations and use those conversations to serve you ads directly on your car's screen - talk about creepy! In this video I cover the patent, safety concerns, privacy concerns, security concerns, offer analysis on the auto industry as a whole, and more!

    Thank you to our sponsor Notesnook! Visit their site to learn more about keeping your data safe with E2EE notes: https://notesnook.com

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    00:00 The worst car idea....ever?!

    02:32 Issue 1: Safety
    04:32 Issue 2: Privacy
    05:20 Issue 3: Security
    06:10 Issue 4: Ownership
    07:16 The entire auto industry
    09:24 My thoughts and analysis
    12:32 What can we do?
    #Ford #car #privacy

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  • The Future of Notes is Private! - Abdullah Atta/Notesnook Interview

    Welcoming back for the second time...Abdullah Attah from Notesnook to discuss his open source note-taking solution, how they function behind-the-scenes, upcoming features, long-term sustainability, and more!

    Notesnook: https://notesnook.com/about/

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    Timestamps:

    00:00:00 Video intro
    00:01:00 Abdullah and Notesnook introduction
    00:01:48 What's new for Notesnook since we last spoke?
    00:03:34 Where is Notesnook based out of? Jurisdiction?
    00:04:36 Where is user data stored?
    00:05:22 New Privacy features in Notesnook v3
    00:11:02 New features in Notesnook v3
    00:15:58 What's their target demographic? Still the same?
    00:21:36 Are they considering AI? Privacy?
    00:24:22 Challenges of E2EE
    00:26:36 Have syncing issues been fixed?
    00:29:04 How has the journey of going open source been?
    00:32:10 Skiff, Notesnook sustainability & longevity...?
    00:39:32 Developing web apps vs native clients
    00:51:44 Notesnook as a text editor? (programming)
    00:53:14 What the community wants vs Notesnook's vision
    00:58:56 Integrations and what's next for Notesnook?
    01:01:18 Closing thoughts and goodbyes!
    #notesnook #techlore #interview

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  • Beyond the Tech: iOS vs Android Privacy Showdown

    iOS vs Android....let's break the internet! In this video I cover the real-world usability differences between iOS and Android that go beyond the underlying technology. What tools and services does each platform enable users to have? How accessible are different security options? How much freedom and choice do users have?

    Want to maximize security on iOS? We have a guide for that: https://youtu.be/d2bJVKcIEg0

    Want to maximize security on Android? We have a guide for that too: https://youtu.be/dMWEym0KPcA

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    00:00 Introduction

    00:16 Android Selling Points
    04:04 iOS Selling Points
    08:00 What should you use?
    #ios #android #privacy

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  • Your privacy & security questions answered! (August '24)

    Going to do our best to answer privacy, security, digital rights, and personal questions for all of you for August 2024. Patrons & people on our forum will have priority on the thread: https://discuss.techlore.tech/t/q-a-livestream-your-privacy-security-questions-answered-august-24/9748

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    0:00 Introduction

    1:16 What are your opinions on device bound passkeys?
    7:03 What is driving Linux desktop market share?
    15:05 Should Linux distros still support as much hardware as possible at the expense of security?
    21:00 What is your opinion on data broker removal services after the consumer reports study?
    27:52 How can you avoid transaction fees when swapping cryptocurrency?
    29:52 Are browser profiles good enough for compartmentalisation?
    34:22 How does using a virtual machine improve privacy?
    36:52 Why is Samsung not great for someone who cares about digital privacy?
    42:23 What is your opinion on Proton’s billing practices?
    44:59 What should you do when companies take ages to delete our accounts?
    49:18 What browser do we recommend on Android?
    53:05 What should I use as my default search engine?
    57:51 Start of YouTube livestream chat questions
    58:22 What do you think about privacy influencers pushing extreme solutions?
    1:01:02 Why don’t you post videos explaining encryption protocols?
    1:03:40 Why do so many tech YouTubers make content about degoogling but still use Chrome?
    1:10:49 What do you think about the arrest of Pavel Durov? (Telegram founder)
    1:19:45 How should you start your data broker opt out process?
    1:20:35 Are containers redundant in Mullvad browser?
    1:21:48 What is the best approach to save credentials locally and sync between devices?
    1:23:27 Why did YouTube make our last livestream recording unavailable?
    1:25:16 Is it a risk to provide data deletion providers with my personal information?
    1:27:58 Stream conclusion

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  • Your privacy & security questions answered! (July '24)

    Going to do our best to answer privacy, security, digital rights, and personal questions for all of you for July 2024. Patrons & people on our forum will have priority on the thread: https://discuss.techlore.tech/t/q-a-livestream-your-privacy-security-questions-answered-july-24/9380

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    BRIGHTSIDE, Clark, Ente, Larry, Afonso, Boori, Brad, Casper, Cookie, Floyd, JohnnyO, kevin, love your content, NotSure, Poaclu, x
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    0:00 Stream introduction

    2:02 How do you choose a Linux distribution when considering gaming, security and hardware support?
    4:53 Which SSO service should you use with Tailscale with privacy in mind?
    7:31 Can I use a VPN on my NAS alongside Tailscale?
    9:06 Should I use Tailscale with the built-in Mullvad integration?
    11:44 How do you use VoIP services?
    15:36 What do you think is holding back adoption of privacy services like Proton Mail?
    18:33 Discussion about Proton expanding their ecosystem
    19:43 Our thoughts on Proton Wallet
    26:50 Are VMs and browsers perfect sandboxes?
    29:36 How do you perform maintenance checks on software and hardware?
    33:01 Do you think allowing full disk access to Mullvad VPN is a security risk?
    34:34 Is mail bombing a good idea before deleting an email account?
    36:19 Does blocking data to an app stop an app from reporting previous location data after it gains internet access again?
    37:59 Is Facebook Messenger end to end encryption safe?
    40:58 Are you concerned about lock-in risk with email aliasing providers?
    44:59 What should you do if someone doesn’t want to delete WhatsApp?
    48:54 What privacy measures should I take when studying at University?
    51:17 How can a small business owner reach out to new clients while being private?
    52:20 What are your opinions on becoming a VTuber as a strategy to maintain more privacy?
    57:28 What privacy product do you think that we are missing?
    1:02:36 What self-hosted software do you feel needs more publicity?
    1:08:18 How can you maintain privacy on a budget?
    1:10:02 How can we make PeerTube more accessible to users and content creators?
    1:14:40 Why don’t you mention other messengers in your recommendations?
    1:20:57 Discussion around fitness and smart watches
    1:23:08 What are the risks of using a device that is not receiving software updates?
    1:24:30 What is Manifest V3 and is it a threat to privacy?
    1:27:54 What are the most private ways to get paid as a freelancer?
    1:29:03 How do you find the best Linux distro for your needs?
    1:33:05 Start of YouTube livechat Q&A
    1:33:38 Discussion around HIPAA compliance in medical practices
    1:35:56 What is your opinion on Mental Outlaw?
    1:36:39 Is the Beeper messaging app secure?
    1:38:10 Can you explain your triple browser setup?
    1:40:13 At what point would you stop sacrificing convenience over privacy?
    1:42:20 Do you have any advice for education and awareness of OpSec for student activists?
    1:43:07 More discussion about Proton Wallet
    1:46:01 What are your messenger recommendations for communicating in a protest?
    1:48:15 What Adblock do you recommend on iOS & discussion about AdGuard
    1:50:58 What are your thoughts about government legislation and their impact on privacy apps?
    1:52:36 Can iPhones get ransomware?
    1:53:08 More discussion about Proton Wallet and also Proton’s lack of Linux support
    1:56:23 Stream outro

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  • Plexus 2.0: Find Apps That Work on Custom ROMs (with Your Help!)

    The Plexus v2 Application is LIVE! People migrating to custom ROMs can now check if their apps are compatible before moving to a new phone. Custom ROM users: we finally have an app to make submitting data as easy as ever directly from your phone! All open source.

    Plexus Site to view data: https://plexus.techlore.tech

    Plexus App to view & contribute data: https://github.com/techlore/Plexus-app?tab=readme-ov-file#download
    Plexus Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/Plexus/
    Site GitHub Repo: https://github.com/techlore/plexus
    App GitHub Repo: https://github.com/techlore/Plexus-app
    Plexus Monero Wallet: 891Ak2HosfPQRF1PTgKDbNM6zATGPz8JyD1y61YqRkr9jHhutU1tv7B3AMfc86iEbbQ79YGoSYyHEaqvD9HHmZo2GV6eQfN

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    00:00 Android App Compatibility & Plexus History

    01:02 Intro to Plexus Application
    03:06 How to Contribute Data from Custom ROM
    03:38 Privacy of Plexus
    04:00 Installing & Using Plexus to Check Data
    05:42 mmm A lot of Calls to Action
    #plexus #android #techlore

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  • Data Removal Services: A Costly Myth?

    New research with evidence that some data removal services are not effective! Let's unpack the research, talk about the results, and what it means for those of you wanting control of their data on Techlore Talks 20. We also discuss Proton Wallet, Monero & Mobilecoin delistings, and a lot more!

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    0:00:00 Introducing Techlore Talks 20!

    0:00:50 Explaining data removal research
    0:12:53 Data Removal Services we've used
    0:18:34 Exploring new solutions for people
    0:26:18 Some more details on data removal services
    0:32:02 Proton Wallet updated thoughts
    0:53:18 Monero & mobilcoin Binance delisting
    0:58:42 Microsoft Authenticator Overwrites TOTP accounts?
    1:03:00 MacOS Sequoia Updates
    1:07:44 Framework laptops in the wild
    1:10:56 Using Matrix for internal Techlore workflow
    1:14:58 Outro
    #databrokers #dataprivacy #techlore

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  • Why I Left Adobe: A Plea for Better Tech

    Tired of Adobe's sky-high prices and shady business practices? You're not alone. In this video, I expose the dark side of Adobe, from their deceptive subscription model to their anti-competitive behavior. Learn why it's time to break free from the Adobe ecosystem and discover better alternatives. PS. This is our first full-length video edit with our new editor Jordan 😄

    I want to thank Notesnook for sponsoring our content! They're an open source service with E2EE notes to keep your data protected, sign up for free on their site for a notes alternative that respects your data: https://notesnook.com

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    0:00 Introduction

    0:20 Our Sponsor: Notesnook!
    1:14 My history with Adobe
    1:46 Forcing subscriptions
    2:24 Predatory billing practices
    3:45 Anti-consumer behaviour
    4:18 Privacy & security issues
    5:39 How did Adobe become so dominant?
    7:20 It’s not just Adobe
    7:41 What can we do?
    #adobe #techlore #bigtech

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  • Lock Down Your Signal: Ultimate Hardening Guide

    Signal is one of the safest messengers, but that doesn't mean we can't make it safer! Welcome to the ultimate Signal hardening guide to make it as private, secure, & safe as possible. This video tutorial applies to iOS, Android, and touches on desktop devices using not just native Signal settings, but also other hardening techniques.

    Messenger Comparison Video: https://youtu.be/rPp4rQnrG44

    Lockdown Mode Video: https://youtu.be/ENuGWhz10UY
    Recent Signal Vulnerability: https://youtu.be/Gvc1XKLt3aw
    Become Anonymous Guide: https://youtu.be/a1i-3xwcSGA
    Guide to Verifying Signal Safety Numbers: https://discuss.techlore.tech/t/a-guide-to-verifying-signal-safety-numbers/2289
    External Guides:
    https://cert.europa.eu/publications/security-guidance/security-guidance-22-002---hardening-signal/pdf
    https://freedom.press/training/locking-down-signal/
    https://blog.privacyguides.org/2022/07/07/signal-configuration-and-hardening/

    00:00 Intro

    00:50 Chapter 1: Basic Configuration Settings
    01:00 Signal Pin & Registration Lock
    01:53 Signal Username and hiding phone number
    02:42 Verifying Signal Safety Numbers
    04:40 Screen Lock Password
    05:20 App Switcher Privacy Settings
    05:48 Notification Privacy Settings
    06:40 Chapter 2: Advanced Configuration Settings
    06:54 Disappearing Messages
    09:04 Relaying Calls
    09:50 Disabling iOS Integrations
    10:44 Incognito Keyboard Function on Android
    11:28 Disabling Link Previews in chats
    12:38 Chapter 3: Advanced Hardening Advice
    12:56 Basic endpoint security tips
    13:48 Encrypted backups
    14:04 Enabling lockdown mode on Apple devices
    14:28 Google advanced protection program
    14:36 Custom ROMs
    14:44 VPNs
    15:50 Limiting linked devices
    16:56 Obfuscating your Signal Phone Number
    18:30 Molly the Signal client
    20:14 Closing Remarks

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    #signal #techlore #guide

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  • Safari's Privacy Doesn't Even Podium! #apple #safari #privacy

    Safari's privacy loses to Tor Browser, Brave Browser, and Firefox. (And probably a lot more niche browsers) - Either make Safari better or switch to better options. #shorts #safari

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