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Balkanize The Video Game Industry (With Rami Ismail)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=nTVeo8u9-l4&si=bmzmhCsQ_keD9bXB
https://redd.it/1voc38f
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Android stock can listen your signal calls.
I use Android stock. Latest version. For the last 3 years I have been using signal for encrypted phonecalls. When I talk to people about specific subjects a few hours later I get recommendations on youtube based on things and keywords I mentioned during that call.
I don't have youtube installed on my android phone and removed most google apps. I also installed a firewall and blocked all remaining google apps and services too.
Signal is useless if the OS is compromised and I think at least stock android is compromised. I cannot speak for other alternative android versions like graphene OS.
Also I noticed I have got recommendations based on people I have been talking to. For example I met someone from Colombia, we talked during a meeting. I went home and I started getting recommendations based on Colombia and stuff about that country. So Android not only can listen to your conversations they can create maps about people you interact with and serve you videos based on that.
Had a trip to another city by train, there was a guy next to me, he was watching boxing videos on his laptop not his phone. He was the whole time sitting next to me. When I got home start the browser and load youtube and there you have it boxing videos recommended. Same day when I never searched for that kind of videos.
Maybe google wont passively harass most people showing them recommendations based on things they have said during their signal calls but in my case it happens most of the time and it's obvious because it's things I never searched on youtube or any search engine.
I wanted to share this because people put too much faith on signal but if the OS is listening there is nothing you can do and from personal experience android is always listening.
https://redd.it/1vjryyx
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Just saw the latest THO video, and have a question with Graphene / SIM setup.
\- What if i need someone to contact me (my family) and therefore i cannot go SIMless (in EU where anonymus sim is not possibile)? What are my options?
\- I use GrapheneOS but governative App i really need in my daily life for authentication do not run on it (confirmed by GrapheneOSForum).
What could be my set up? Does it have any sense to have Graphene if i need to carry with me a phone with stock android/apple?
thx to anyone willing to help!
https://redd.it/1vipvue
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Alternate os for a phone.
Hey everyone. I was wondering if there is any compatible alternate os for Motorola Edge 50 fusion. I really dont want to use android when it becomes closed.
https://redd.it/1vfy9dj
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Did Hank Green Call the Kurzgestat response video a hit piece, or something along those lines? Am I misremembering?
I made a comment about this on a post I made somewhere else, given the "drama" hank green is in now. I wanted to link to it or screenshot it for sake of backing up my words. I am unfortunately unable to find it and am now worried I am mistaken.
Thank you in advance, regardless of the outcome.
Edit: solved. im stupid.
https://redd.it/1vdel84
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Censored Ads in UK
https://redd.it/1v49cau
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Privacy
Man... why is it so difficult to find friends or anybody else that is intrested in privacy I use briar (atleast have it on graphene) still nobody to use it with.
Anybody else got the same problem?
https://redd.it/1v21mhm
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The Right to Tinker Initiative: It's time to take back the full control of our devices.
/r/Magisk/comments/1uzyjcl/the_right_to_tinker_initiative_its_time_to_take/
https://redd.it/1v0kjqu
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MULLVAD CAN NO LONGER BE TRUSTED?!
I checked out the preview to THO's recent episode on mullvad (I don't have membership to his patreon) and freaked out. I use both mullvad vpn and browser
what should be my course of action?
https://redd.it/1usnz5q
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how to enshittify the subscription economy lol
https://redd.it/1umjvpb
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Is android going to be a locked system?
https://keepandroidopen.org
https://redd.it/1uin19e
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Linux distros and age verification.
I'm going to switch to linux soon and was set on one of the more popular operating systems. Then I found out that that distro (along with the other popular distros) is planning to comply with age verification laws. I do have a VPN so I yes, I can ensure the device never knows I'm in a state where such laws are in place, but I'm worried some of the more popular distros down the line may go the route of doing a form of global age verification that involves more than just a self-reported age. Not saying it will happen next year but I think you can understand why I'm paranoid. What are some good distros for daily use on PC that will not implement age verification?
https://redd.it/1ug9v1g
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Hardening Mobile Communications: Why Tuta Mail + GrapheneOS Is the Ultimate Combo (Step-by-Step)
Hi everyone! Mila Cipher here. 🛡️
The Blueprint of Mobile Privacy: Why This Combination Minimizes Attack Surfaces
If you are a cybersecurity beginner, you must understand that privacy is not about a single tool; it is about defense-in-depth. If you are a senior professional, you are already well aware of the risks regarding forced telemetry at the firmware and OS level.
To be clear: telemetry is an aggressive, invasive, and dangerous tool weaponized against personal privacy. GrapheneOS is built from the ground up with zero OS-level telemetry. In stark contrast, stock Android and Google services are designed around it. During my own research using an Android test device, I witnessed firsthand how Google systematically scans every single corner of the hardware the moment a user account is created, effectively seizing total control of the device. I absolutely love technology, but I refuse to let my personal devices turn into a 24/7 digital police force designed to spy on me and invade my privacy.
Combining Tuta Mail with GrapheneOS breaks this cycle, creating a highly resilient, pocket-sized Zero-Trust environment.
The Stock Android & Google Problem: Factory operating systems (Android/iOS) and Google services act as persistent data loggers. They do not just track search queries; they report app launch timestamps, network-based geolocation, and connectivity metadata directly to Big Tech.
The Solution: GrapheneOS operates with zero OS-level telemetry. It eradicates the Google ecosystem at the root and enforces ultra-strict process sandboxing. Running Tuta within this hardened environment ensures your end-to-end encrypted communications travel and rest on mathematically secured hardware.
🛠️ Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Digital Bunker
Step 1: Migrate to a Hardened OS
What to do: Install GrapheneOS on a compatible device (Google Pixel lineup). Use only the official web installer via a secure Chromium-based browser (like Brave or GrapheneOS's native browser).
Why it works: GrapheneOS replaces default system pings with privacy-respecting servers, implements advanced memory encryption, and completely kills OS-level telemetry.
Step 2: Configure Secure Text Input
What to do: Stick strictly to the native open-source keyboard bundled with GrapheneOS.
Why it works: Commercial keyboards (like Gboard or SwiftKey) request internet access for "predictive suggestions." The GrapheneOS keyboard has network permissions explicitly stripped from its code, preventing keystroke leakage.
Step 3: Untangle Tuta Mail from Big Tech
What to do: Do not download Tuta from the Google Play Store. Sideload it by installing the F-Droid open-source repository or downloading the official APK directly from Tuta’s website. Enforce Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using a local app like Aegis.
Why it works: Tuta does not rely on Google’s Push Notification system (FCM); it uses its own independent background service. Installing via APK or F-Droid ensures Google remains completely blind to the app's presence and traffic.
Step 4: Centralize Identity, DO NOT Store Credentials in Email
What to do: Deploy a zero-knowledge, open-source password manager like Bitwarden or KeePassDX on your GrapheneOS device. Use Tuta exclusively as your master recovery email for external services—never use your inbox to email passwords to yourself.
Why it works: While Tuta encrypts everything at rest, email architecture is fundamentally inefficient for credential management. A dedicated manager encrypts your database locally, formats secure autofill without clipboard hijacking, and generates true entropy for your keys. Tuta serves as the ultimate perimeter guard if you ever need to trigger an account recovery.
This breakdown is part of my ongoing research into mobile defense-in-depth frameworks. I'd love to hear your feedback on this architectural setup, especially from senior professionals managing similar zero-trust
Monopolicy of our failed government
To much monopolicy runed by Google and other chinise app as per we currently see . No support from from any device manufacturer even software supporter which we we used now
https://redd.it/1ubxfxq
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On Hide & Speak recently: the argument that billionaire power is about domination, not just ego
https://redd.it/1u6ux2h
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Should i be using GrapheneOS on a pixel as my personal device everyday.
Im asking because ive wondered if just getting two GrapheneOS phones would be better for privacy and security like having a phone for work at said work place and having one at home and keeping them separate, or is it fine to just do everything on my phone including work and personal life, and i will include that all the apps i use are open source so I'm not worried they'll be on the pre installed GrapheneOS stores when i do get a phone.
https://redd.it/1vmecx7
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A binary matrix stream where anyone can transmit their own cipher sequences. sqnc.run
https://sqnc.run/
https://redd.it/1vjc0l4
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How can I help against surveillance and how can I improve my privacy
Hi I'm a teen from Israel (don't worry I used a throwaway account for this with a VPN (proton multihop is currently the only one I have) also I would like to say that I don't identify with my current government. I actually went to protests against them.
So I have some questions as I recently started my privacy journey:
1. How can I help? I don't have much money at all don't know how to code and can't really vote and even when I will be able to I don't live in a significant country that really will change much .(even though I will try) how can I help privacy?
2. How to improve my privacy I currently use nextcloud immich jellyfin and some more self hosted services. I also use brave librewolf and vanadium with duckduckgo. I use GrapheneOS on my phone nixos on my laptop (Asus vivobook is what I have) LineageOS on my tablet (for school) and proxmox and debian for my self hosted server.
This is the full list of what I use:
Google play store (this is what GrapheneOS recommends) acrresent fdroid and obtanium
Futo keyboard
duckduckgo ai
Comaps
Proton mail VPN and pass (free tier except VPN)
Tailscale to connect to my server
I have to use WhatsApp because I didnt convince anyone to switch to signal and I have to for school.
What should I change or improve?
3. What vpn to choose im currently using protonvpn but I want to switch what is the best option out of these three? (mullvad ivpn and nym)
4. When I will have the money what laptop should I get for privacy? (Intel me)
5. What is a cheap (preferably free) way to connect to my server? Port fowarding is not an option.
6. My school requires many google services what should I do?
Sorry if my English is bad.
https://redd.it/1vif66j
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Firefox is reinventing it's Android browser to go against Google's monopoly.
https://redd.it/1vfr0pw
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Is this love?
A girl asked me for my briar link
Is this love?
https://redd.it/1v99jv1
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Smartphone as "single tool for everything" - is doom for the usability
/r/Smartphones/comments/1v38lcy/smartphone_as_single_tool_for_everything_is_doom/
https://redd.it/1v38mg2
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Android has become no more open than iOS and there is no vendor that does otherwise... Not even Nothing Phone and/or FairPhone
While the theory is still saying the same in 2026 as it has been saying in 2008/2009 - that iOS is "closed" OS and Android is "open", trying to backup WhatsApp chats on PC and NOT only in heavily encrypted form demonstrates the reality to be much more complicated. App vendors decide whether backup is doable or it's disabled and not even so-called "alternatives" to the major restrictive vendors - Nothing Phone as well as FairPhone - help...
I am stuck with dependency on smartphone apps, unfortunately - and I would not recommend such stuff for anyone to join anymore, after it all happening...
Since app vendors do not want consumer to have backup-able apps and they are using the "feature" of OS to lock out data of backup, what we as consumers need to get around it - is some device that has ways to intercept unencrypted data from somehwhere in transit within device, including the internal storage and RAM if necessary (if it keeps the data encrypted at rest and downloads the encryption key from online service each time again and again).
Did anyone here spend a century earning necessary money to invest for development of such redesigned smartphone? Got so much money that a worker would have to spend century to earn, even in high-income country - in some other way? Able to make DIY redesigning of Android and willing to do so as well?
https://redd.it/1v1n9s3
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How Mullvad VPN Co-Owner $500,000 Political Donation Hurts Privacy And Freedom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UmyDGjxO_s
https://redd.it/1uxkxdc
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She Hacked FIFA World Cup Live - Then It Got Worse
https://youtu.be/DGCGg6-Cv7M
https://redd.it/1unzyep
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Is it a good idea to play a "chess match" against yourself in the terms of cybersecurity?
Hello! I have thought of learning both red and blue team cybersecurity, even though i know next to nothing about it. From that i got the idea to set up a simple server from a relatively old computer with Debian server OS to pentest progressively as i learn. At the same time, i dont have much of an idea WHERE to start. The place im studying is pretty much trash at explaining these things. Any advice is welcome!
https://redd.it/1umcc5b
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Data Found on Xandr Reveals Massive Catalogue of Labels Advertisers Use for Consumers
Information found on the website Xandr, Microsoft's ad platform, shows a database featuring 100s of thousands categories of people based on personal info that is used to send targeted ads.
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https://themarkup.org/privacy/2023/06/08/from-heavy-purchasers-of-pregnancy-tests-to-the-depression-prone-we-found-650000-ways-advertisers-label-you?utm\_source=pocket-newtab
https://redd.it/147qsg0
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environments. Let's discuss!
https://redd.it/1uf8cgy
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Palantir doesn't lose contracts over what its CEO says in public. The contracts are the part worth researching.
https://redd.it/1uepe5b
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Can i triple boot Windows and 2 Linux distros on two disks? And what privacy focused distro is best for daily drive?
Hello! As the title states, i want to triple boot (if possible) on two disks. I have one 1TB disk on which i have my main linux os, and another one (500GB) on which i have Windows, cuz i need it for school. I am wondering if it would be possible to put another linux distro on the 500GB one without any problems. I am an IT student and i sadly need Winbloat because of C# and some other things. My motive to do this is trying out more distros without deleting my main distro.
https://redd.it/1ubjvlw
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How will this be enforced, age verification on every banned site no matter what? Is that really what we've come to?
https://redd.it/1u5sxdc
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