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Your digital life is being decided for you. Techlore helps you take it back—privacy, security, and digital rights, made simple by Henry Fisher.

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Welcome to Techlore 🔐 This is where you'll learn about digital rights, privacy, security, digital control, and other important topics to push the world towards a safer internet. Here's everything you need to get started 🧵

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Want to contribute to #OpenSource but don’t code? You can still make a difference. @jospoortvliet.bsky.social talks with @techlore.tech about how to get started: 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK8Z...

youtube.comHow to Contribute to Open Source Without Writing Code (Nextcloud Interview)Henry chats with Jos Poortvliet, co-founder of Nextcloud, on how to contribute to open source, where AI helps, and where it hurts. 🔗 SOURCES & LINKS • Contribute to Nextcloud:…
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Hi all, sadly no stream again this week, sorry! We've been traveling and we’re prioritizing event coverage + focusing on getting SR done. I’ll see you all next week!

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Happy Global Encryption Day to all who value their privacy and security. I'll keep fighting to protect and push for adoption of strong encryption to keep us all safe.

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SPA Tools v2026.10 is live! • The SPA Quiz now exposes your biggest gap + the fix to make you safer • New navbar + footer • One-click “Update my results” • 6 new VPNs in the VPN Finder • Fonts finally fixed in iOS Lockdown Mode 🙌 Try it now: quiz.techlore.tech

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We've been hunting for a doc collaboration service that is polished, powerful, yet a 'simple' Notion alt that is privacy respecting. After testing many services, discovered Outline! It's pretty epic for internal team use. We set it up on our internal server and haven't been so happy 😀

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Ledger just unveiled the Ledger Atom, a security-first phone running LedgerOS based on Android. - Hardware switch that physically cuts cameras/mics - Indicator whenever the secure enclave is in use Ledger says it’s not meant to replace your phone day 1. Details coming soon!

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We also asked about last week’s reseller implant attack. Ledger’s working with authorities & the Atom ships with full tamper protection: opening it triggers the enclave. They say this protection is coming to all Ledger devices. Full coverage + interview with their CTO soon.

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To anyone in the YouTube comments who asked if Mysterium VPN is worth it, I would start by looking at the basics.

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This is why democracies can't stay silent on Apple & Google's App Store chokehold. Let people install apps from anywhere!

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Congress has two new site-blocking bills, and one would make VPNs block websites. Plus the FBI + Pentagon hacks and Chat Control 2.0 getting fought off (for now). New SR is Live! YT: youtu.be/M2Q3zswtU-U Newsletter: techlore.tech/congress-com... 🎧 Podcast is live too, PeerTube should sync soon.

youtu.beThe US Wants To Block Websites, And Your VPN Won't HelpCongress now has two site-blocking bills, and one of them would force VPNs and encrypted DNS providers to block websites for Americans. Plus: ShinyHunters hacked the FBI and someone stole 3 million…
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Premium means going through the course with Henry. Direct comments with him and other students, guides, quizzes, ad-free 4K, and lifetime access to every future version. New sections unlock every 1-2 weeks, with the full 1st Edition while you wait.

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What's new since v1: • Demos, better case studies, higher production quality, easier to follow & 50% more content • New topics: AI threats, data brokers, passkeys, aliasing, age verification & more • Built on stronger principles so it ages better, designed to apply until 2030+

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Of course, free is still coming! All 66 lessons will hit YouTube and Techlore.TV in the coming weeks, trailing premium. We're launching premium first on purpose: early feedback fixes videos before they go public, and premium funds the free version ❤️

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Office Hours is back! Tomorrow: how do you prepare for Q-Day? Plus why everything suddenly wants your face, a college forcing students onto sketchy apps, and parents who refuse to install Signal. And tune in for a big announcement 🤫 youtube.com/live/_NL3yQv...

youtube.comHow Do You Prepare Encryption for Q-Day? - Techlore Office Hours LiveWelcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered live! This is unscripted, real-time dis...
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We both had an absolute blast at #NextcloudConf26 😄 Great talks, update, vibes, and food! Thank you all who said hi and grabbed stickers. We'll have a video recapping the event + interviews soon 📝 Thanks for the amazing event @nextcloud.bsky.social

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Shoutout too to the @tuta.com team and their new Nextcloud <-> Tuta bi-directional integration they're working on. We'll have an interview with them discussing it soon. Exciting times!

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Hope everyone's having a wonderful week so far! Just a quick notice that there will be no stream this Friday. We'll be at the Nextcloud conference in Berlin, and should be back on schedule next week. See you soon 👋

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Solo privacy isn't enough, the choices we make need to empower those around us too! At @nextcloud.bsky.social in Berlin I'm hosting a short workshop on getting friends & family off Big Tech, with the aim to keep them safer in just a few steps. And say hi because I'll have some new stickers too 😀

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Live Q&A tomorrow @ 8:30 AM Pacific 🙌 Apple just announced a feature that transcribes everyone around you. We're getting into Live Rewind, unalterable signed photos, the fingerprinting paradox + whatever you bring. Set a reminder, chat soon! youtube.com/live/gRb0Msu...

youtube.comEveryone's New Apple Watch Is Listening To You Now? - Techlore Office Hours LiveWelcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered live! This is unscripted, real-time dis...
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Mullvad announced they're phasing out their public encrypted DNS 😥 If you relied on it for maintained malware/tracker/ad filtering, Control D is a solid swap-in. It's best known as a paid service, but the free tier requires no account and offers the exact same filtering.

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I just set it up myself, and it's IMO the best swap-in for anyone coming from Mullvad's filtering DNS. - Maintained by @Windscribe - No logs - DoH/DoT/QUIC support - Tons of free filtering options The link I used to pick my new filter list: controld.com/free-dns

controld.comFree DNS Servers - Block Ads, Malware, & More | Control DFree DNS servers from Control D help safeguard your devices from malware, unsecured public wifi, ads, and more. Sign up today and stay safe online.
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Quad9 is great too if you just need basic malware filtering, but Control D is a better option if you were using the ad/tracking/NSFW filters from Mullvad.

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Security, Privacy & Anonymity Tools 2026.09 is live 🧹 A major spring clean rebuilt on a new engine, 10,000+ lines of code deleted, one fewer programming language, and every page came out pixel-identical. Same tools, same site, but WAY lighter and faster.

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What's new: ✅ VPN Finder: 48% smaller, new mobile card UI, 5 new providers ✅ SPA Tools hub 27% lighter ✅ 42% less CSS ✅ Better accessibility ✅ Added Redact.dev & Blacklight from The Markup to the Privacy tools.

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Live at the top of the hour! 'Why Is Privacy Treated Like a Personality Flaw?' Come with your questions and let's have some fun. Other questions include VPN leaks, iOS sandboxing, the social cost of opting out, and more! Come say hi: youtube.com/live/1I6CV8o...

youtube.comWhy Is Privacy Treated Like a Personality Flaw? - Techlore Office Hours LiveWelcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered live! This is unscripted, real-time dis...
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"Why Is Privacy Treated Like a Personality Flaw?" Live tomorrow @ 10am Pacific! Bring your questions, we're getting into VPN/DNS leaks, iOS app sandboxing, and why "just get Instagram" is treated as neutral but privacy isn't. Set your reminder: youtube.com/live/1I6CV8o...

youtube.comWhy Is Privacy Treated Like a Personality Flaw? - Techlore Office Hours LiveWelcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered live! This is unscripted, real-time dis...
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California exempted Linux from its 2027 age verification law. While this is a good step in the right direction, it still won't solve some of the fundamental concerns with age-gating content. I break down the good, the bad, and the ugly: youtu.be/rTlHMyzLuAM

youtu.beCalifornia Just Exempted Linux From Age VerificationIn 2027, your operating system is going to ask how old you are. California's age verification law (AB 1043) takes effect January 1st, and AB 1856 just carved Linux out of it. But the law still leaves…
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Friday, 10am Pacific, livestream Q&A 🚀 What do you do when privacy burnout hits? Also: RCS vs WhatsApp metadata, iOS Lockdown Mode, and getting online where VPNs are blocked. Hit remind so you catch it live, see you all soon: youtube.com/live/PN7n41K...

youtube.comWhat Do You Do When Privacy Burnout Hits? - Techlore Office Hours LiveWelcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered live! This is unscripted, real-time dis...
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Friday livestream at 9am PT 🔴 Main topic: your friend is probably wrong about proxies & VPNs. Also digging into 2FA's Google-app push, Proton's ToS;DR rating, and more of your questions! Come with any questions & set a reminder: youtube.com/live/84N-M8k...

youtube.comYour Friend Is Probably Wrong About Proxies & VPNs (Here's Why) - Techlore Office Hours LiveWelcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered live! This is unscripted, real-time dis...
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Apple just released iOS/iPadOS 26.6.1 & macOS 26.6.2 with important security fixes. If you run any Apple devices, get them patched 🔐 If you're not running Apple, this is your reminder to check for updates on any Windows, Linux, and Android devices too. Stay safe out there 🫡

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I was skeptical of CA's new data broker opt-out tool, so I interviewed its creators to learn more. Did you know your data gets hashed before reaching brokers. One matched identifier deletes your ENTIRE file, even data you never gave them. Watch it now: youtu.be/1t3sueQMNQE

youtu.beCalifornia Built a Delete Button for Your Data - Here's How It Works (Cal Privacy Interview)California recently created DROP, a free service that deletes your personal information from hundreds of registered data brokers. Tom Kemp, Executive Director of the California Privacy Protection…
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Read on our blog: techlore.tech/cory-doctoro... Watch on PeerTube: techlore.tv/w/ehPH8RyXwi... Listen to the podcast: share.transistor.fm/s/404d3bdc

techlore.techCory Doctorow's Right About Data Brokers. He's Wrong About DROP. Here's Everything You Need to Know About California's Opt-Out Tool.Cory Doctorow says California's DROP tool is "privacy theater." I was skeptical too, so I asked the executive director behind DROP. Welcome to my deep-dive on how DROP works and why I decided to…