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Techlore @techlore.tech · 22/09/2026

And here was my favorite photo I got in Berlin 📸

Techlore @techlore.tech · 22/09/2026

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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Techlore @techlore.tech · 22/09/2026

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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Techlore @techlore.tech · 15/09/2026

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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Techlore @techlore.tech · 07/09/2026

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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Techlore @techlore.tech · 06/09/2026

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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Techlore @techlore.tech · 22/07/2026

The SPA Tools, simple recommendations for privacy & security services also got a brand new cellular category 📱 A warm welcome to these service for the work they're doing!

Grid of rounded cards titled "Cellular Providers" listing privacy-focused carriers — Cape, Phreeli, PikaSim, Silent Link — each tagged "Intermediate" and "Paid" with short notes about anonymous SIM/eSIM and network privacy features.

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 22/07/2026

Ask "which VPN should I use?" in search and you'll probably get whoever paid the most. The VPN Finder flips this on its head. It's just filterable, comparable data so you decide what's best for you. And a BIG update just dropped 🧵

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 19/07/2026

A moment to celebrate 🎉 www.reuters.com/world/uk/nex...

Reuters: Next UK prime minister Andy Burnham drops digital ID scheme

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 17/04/2026

After a rigorous vetting process, we've brought on a new chief video officer. Qualifications: top-tier nap skills and unmatched ability to block the mouse & keyboard. We're in good paws 🐾

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 09/04/2026

Big headline, luckily not as scary as it looks, but an important lesson... The FBI extracted Signal messages from a defendant's iPhone even after the app was deleted. Here's what actually happened and what to do 🧵

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 08/04/2026

One more reason to get away from Windows. VeraCrypt is excellent software!! Source: www.404media.co/microsoft-abruptly-… We've shown how to use it in the past if you want to see how it works: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C25VWAGl7Tw

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 08/04/2026

📢 Surveillance Report & Techlore Talks have moved to a new pod host! If you follow us on Apple, Spotify, or any podcast app, everything should carry over automatically. If you only watch on You/PeerTube, did you know they're available as podcasts? Follow them now: techlore.tech/podcasts

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 07/04/2026

This is still the Metaverse website, even after announcing Horizon Worlds will be shutting down soon. Meta didn't need the metaverse to succeed, they needed it to exist long enough to collect your data and keep investors distracted.

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 03/04/2026

The playbook's the same: Industry harms people → regulators don't touch industry → individuals get surveilled instead Kids exposed to addictive products? Scan everyone's face. Kids on social media? Scan everyone's face. Zero accountability for companies. Maximum surveillance for everyone else.

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 25/03/2026

Meta has deleted a photographer's entire portfolio overnight. Falsely accused, no appeal, years of work gone. Your data isn't yours if it's on their servers. Start with backups YOU own, then go further with open source services that empower you: privacytools.techlore.tech

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 25/03/2026

🚨 UK: The govt wants to ban VPNs, social media & AI chatbots for under-21s. Your silence is a yes. Make your voice heard before May 26. Fill out the survey and let them know your views: www.gov.uk/government/c...

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 20/03/2026

300,000 of you are fighting the good fight 🔥 We couldn't be here without you, thank you! The best part is we were actually together in person when it happened, on a work retreat for a project a lot of you have been waiting on...coming soon 👀

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 12/02/2026

Glad our video from 2022 can be of assistance as people hunt for Discord alts! It's a bit outdated, but the fundamentals are still there: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qgy...

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 30/01/2026

Microsoft's had an eventful month. Somehow still hit 1 billion Windows 11 users 🤯

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 28/01/2026

Thank you all for sharing our newest video covering WhatsApp’s problems on the platform that needs to hear it most! (And I guess the Signal users still thought it was fun to share too :P)

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 26/11/2025

This, while Linux seeing big surges? WHO or WHAT could be driving this 😱

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 19/11/2025

Tor Browser 15.0.2 has been released. Keep it updated for the latest improvements ✅

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 19/11/2025

🍪 Europe's cookie nightmare is ending! The EU proposed letting you set cookie preferences once at the browser level instead of clicking those annoying pop-ups on every single website. Seems like a solid improvement!

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 18/11/2025

🚨 MASSIVE: Researchers scraped 3.5 BILLION WhatsApp phone numbers using the app's contact discovery feature, along with profile photos and bios for millions of people. This would be "the largest data leak in history" if it hadn't been done by researchers 🧵

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 18/11/2025

🚨 DoorDash just confirmed a data breach affecting customers, delivery workers, and merchants. Names, emails, phone numbers, and physical addresses were exposed. But here's where it gets wild...

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 17/11/2025

Big news for messaging: WhatsApp is rolling out support for interoperability, enabling third-party chats across Europe. BirdyChat and Haiket are already supported with WhatsApp. Here's why it matters 🔐

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 14/11/2025

Great news! Now remove the bloatware & spy software next please 🙏

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 13/11/2025

Neither sounds pretty good right about now 🍿

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 13/11/2025

For anyone who missed it: After 6 years, Google's "Privacy Sandbox" is officially done. So after all of that...Chrome remains the ONLY major browser still clinging to third-party cookies.

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 30/10/2025

It's time we fight to keep Android open. Join the fight: keepandroidopen.org

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 23/10/2025

During the AWS outage, Eight Sleep mattresses went rogue 🛌 They woke people up with flashing lights, cranked heat to high levels, and locked into upright positions. Welcome to 2025, where your subscription mattress freaks out because servers went down.

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 23/10/2025

Excited to be attending & speaking (about ad-blocking in the creator economy!) at the Ad-Filtering Dev Summit in Cyprus hosted by AdGuard, Ghostery, and eyeo. Say hi if you're around!

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 18/10/2025

And just like that, Apple & Google are suing Texas for their 'censorship regime' and ' oppressive laws' for KYCing app stores 🧑‍⚖️ It's not common to agree with them, but this is nice to see! Would you want to see coverage of this in a video update? Source: arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 16/10/2025

🎉 Zorin OS 18 is here, and it's a big upgrade! Nice timing since Windows 10 just hit end-of-life this week, leaving 240 million PCs behind. Instead of buying new hardware or forcing Windows 11, Zorin OS like most distros lets you keep your existing computer running for years.

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 10/10/2025

🦊 Firefox 144 is FINALLY bringing full-fledged profile management! No more about:profiles hacks or command-line flags. Just easy switching between personal, work, and testing profiles, like Chrome has had for years. Drops October 14th, but you can enable it now in about:config

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 10/10/2025

🚨 Logitech is bricking $100 smart home buttons on October 15th. Your "compensation" for this planned obsolescence? A 15% off coupon (with exclusions) that expires in 6 months. The Agreement: You paid $100. They're giving you a discount code. Your devices become e-waste.

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 10/10/2025

🎉 VICTORY: Synology just backed down on their restrictive drive policy! After massive community backlash, Synology will now allow non-verified third-party drives on 2025 Plus, Value, and J-series NAS models with DSM 7.3.

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 09/10/2025

🚨 Texas is trying to destroy app privacy for everyone. Starting 2026: Texas law requires age verification for all app downloads. Want to check the weather? Hand over "sensitive, personally identifiable information." Apple and Google are complying, but calling it out as bad.

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 08/10/2025

Microsoft is at it AGAIN, removing more workarounds that let you install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. The latest W11 test build kills the "start ms-cxh:localonly" command that users discovered after MS blocked "bypassnro" earlier this year. Pretty ridiculous 😤

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 07/10/2025

🚨 BREAKING: Chat Control BLOCKED in EU! 🎉 Germany just refused to back the EU's mass surveillance "Chat Control" regulation after public pressure! This blocks the required majority in the EU Council and derails next week's planned vote. NICE JOB EVERYONE! 💪

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 27/09/2025

Nextcloud community is STRONG! Happy to be attending today 😄 Say hi if you're here! #NextcloudConf25

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 27/09/2025

The Nextcloud community conference begins 🌤️ #NextcloudConf25

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 12/09/2025

80% of benefits come from switching to ANY established big tech alternative discussed in our community. But many discussions revolve around the 20% that most people will never even get to. Less arguing, more onboarding. Get friends off WhatsApp & Gmail first, then optimize.

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 11/09/2025

FINAL HOURS! EU governments finalize Chat Control positions TOMORROW (Sept 12) If you're in undecided countries 🇪🇪🇬🇷🇩🇪 or others - contact your national reps AND MEPs NOW! Every voice matters before the Oct 14 Council vote. fightchatcontrol.eu

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 11/09/2025

Senator Ron Wyden is calling out Microsoft's "gross cybersecurity negligence" for the cause behind the ransomware attack that took down hospitals 🏥💥 5+ million patient records stolen. Surgeries suspended. All because Microsoft uses "ancient, insecure" encryption by default.

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 10/09/2025

UK's age verification law is working exactly as critics predicted: a complete disaster. Compliant sites lost 90% of users. Non-compliant sketchy sites saw traffic DOUBLE. On the bright side: Kids are now being taught to use Tor browser. Congratulations, you played yourselves🧵

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 09/09/2025

Former WhatsApp security chief just dropped a lawsuit against Meta 💣 Claims 1,500 engineers had unrestricted access to user data with no audit trail, and that he got fired for trying to fix it. Meta says he's just a disgruntled ex-employee with "poor performance."

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