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Techlore @techlore.tech · 22/09/2026

We'll do coverage of the event soon!

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 22/09/2026

And here was my favorite photo I got in Berlin 📸

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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 · 17/09/2026

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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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 · 10/09/2026

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...

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Everyone's New Apple Watch Is Listening To You Now? - Techlore Office Hours Live

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 07/09/2026

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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Techlore @techlore.tech · 07/09/2026

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

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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

All free, Own your digital life: Find security privacy & anonymity tools: tools.techlore.tech Test how safe you are online: quiz.techlore.tech Find a VPN: vpn.techlore.tech Full 2026.09 changelog: techlore.tech/changelog/

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 06/09/2026

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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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 · 04/09/2026

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...

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Why Is Privacy Treated Like a Personality Flaw? - Techlore Office Hours Live

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 03/09/2026

"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...

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Why Is Privacy Treated Like a Personality Flaw? - Techlore Office Hours Live

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 02/09/2026

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

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California Just Exempted Linux From Age Verification

In 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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Techlore @techlore.tech · 28/08/2026

I'll be going live top of the hour. Privacy burnout, RCS vs WhatsApp metadata, Lockdown Mode, and what to do when every VPN is blocked. Bring your own questions too, and let's have some fun! youtube.com/live/PN7n41K...

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What Do You Do When Privacy Burnout Hits? - Techlore Office Hours Live

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 27/08/2026

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...

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What Do You Do When Privacy Burnout Hits? - Techlore Office Hours Live

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 20/08/2026

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...

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Your Friend Is Probably Wrong About Proxies & VPNs (Here's Why) - Techlore Office Hours Live

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 17/08/2026

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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Techlore @techlore.tech · 16/08/2026

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

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California 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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Techlore @techlore.tech · 13/08/2026

Hi all, just a quick PSA that we've migrated to a new Monero address for direct support + memberships + Go Incognito. We've updated crypto@techlore.tech & techlore.xmr to reflect the change as well. Posting this proactively so there's no ambiguity 😀 techlore.tech/support/

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 13/08/2026

Signal shipped its biggest updates in years: a 2nd phone can finally be linked, plus auto key verification. Commits hint at signup with no phone number! Also: rival app stores land in Google Play, and a flight got fake Wi-Fi. Catch the latest news: youtu.be/Vj6fV3Ozlec

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Signal's Largest Updates in Years Are Finally Here

Signal just shipped its largest set of updates in years: A second phone can finally be a linked device, automatic key verification is rolling out alongside safety numbers, and there are commits…

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 02/08/2026

Remember when Facebook stored hundreds of millions of passwords in plain text for years? Now imagine that same negligence, but in models acting for individuals & companies. My take on the recent agentic hacks: Same big-tech BS, just faster + larger scope: techlore.tech/openais-hack...

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OpenAI's Hacking Story Got Worse, Plus Iran In US Water Systems & A Felony For Wiping A Phone

OpenAI's rogue AI hacked more than Hugging Face, and Anthropic's did the same. Less Terminator, more big-tech negligence with faster tools.

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 31/07/2026

Live stream tomorrow, 10am Pacific! Bringing your questions incl: 🔒 Texas got Verisign to freeze a .com domain...can any website just be erased now? 🖥️ Rust/Tauri vs Electron, is it time for apps to ditch Electron? Bring your Qs, come hang out 👇 youtube.com/live/vLAb3Cl...

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A State Just Forced the .com Registry to Lock a Site, Is This Legal? - Techlore Office Hours Live

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 24/07/2026

Livestream Friday, 11am Pacific ⏺️ On the docket: is public WiFi actually dangerous, does it matter who owns your VPN, and whether encrypted email is pointless when everyone else is on Gmail. Come say hi and bring questions: youtube.com/live/c4sOu4J...

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Is Public WiFi Actually Dangerous? - Techlore Office Hours Live

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 22/07/2026

Brave just shipped Containers. Firefox just made them native. Both browsers also have profiles. The profiles-vs-containers debate that split these two browsers for years is over. In this new video I look at what one actually does, when to use them, and why this is great news: youtu.be/dwFSytu_JUw

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Brave Just Copied Firefox's Best Feature (And Why That's Great)

Brave just shipped Containers, and Firefox just made them native, so the profiles-vs-containers debate that split these two browsers is finally over. This video demos both features side by side in…

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Mr. Regular User 🍉 @bammerusi.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

So @techlore.tech has recently uploaded a video about social media bans and VPN restrictions, which is remarkable considering the KIDS Act (containing KOSA) passing the House. It's scary, but we have to keep making calls to stop the bans www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5Sc...

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The UK Is Seriously Speedrunning 1984

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 22/07/2026

Other changes in 2026.07 to the SPA Tools: ✅ Security & accessibility enhancements to VPN submissions ✅ Smarter SPA Quiz Results ✅ Updated VPN Finder to use Windscribe's newer relationship map ✅ Other small improvements Try it for yourself: techlore.tech

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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

This v2026.07 update includes 7 new VPNs submitted by you all, dozens of data corrections, and most importantly: The chart was fully rebuilt for keyboard + screen readers 🙏 Try it for yourself, and submit data if you have any! vpn.techlore.tech

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VPN Comparison: IVPN, Mullvad, Proton VPN & more | Techlore

Compare 46 VPN providers on privacy practices, jurisdiction, audits, logging policy, and technical specs. Independent data maintained by Techlore.

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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 · 19/06/2026

KOSA should protect children…just not from Meta. Make it make sense! www.reuters.com/world/meta-l...

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 05/06/2026

⏰ Top of the hour, Office Hours goes live! Safari vs Brave, overall browser security vs privacy, the FCC hotspot ban, and a ton more Q&As! See you all there, come say hi! youtube.com/live/LVhJj0_...

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Is Safari the Best Privacy Browser for Apple Users? - Techlore Office Hours Live

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 05/06/2026

Office Hours FRIDAY at 10AM PT 🎙️ Safari vs Brave, overall browser security vs privacy, the FCC hotspot ban, and a ton more Q&As! Join it live and bring your questions 👇 youtube.com/live/LVhJj0_...

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Firefox vs Brave? - Techlore Office Hours Live

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 29/05/2026

⏰ Top of the hour, Office Hours goes live! Firefox vs Brave, SIM-less phones, VPNs, email aliases, and your questions answered live. See you all there, come say hi! youtube.com/live/8GAs_wG...

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Firefox vs Brave? - Techlore Office Hours Live

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Techlore @techlore.tech · 29/05/2026

Office Hours TOMORROW at 10AM PT 🎙️ Firefox vs Brave, SIM-less living, VPNs, email aliases, Chinese cars, and a ton more Q&A. Join it live and bring your questions 👇 youtube.com/live/8GAs_wG...

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Firefox vs Brave? - Techlore Office Hours Live

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