How To Watch and Download YouTube Videos Without Tracking or Restrictions
Youtube-dl is a free, public domain tool for downloading Youtube videos. It’s easy to use and quite reliable.
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The Best VPN Service Providers Of 2022
There are now over a hundred VPN providers located across the world. To create this list of the best VPN service providers, I test customer service, the reliability of their network, and commitment to privacy.
The Best Privacy-Friendly Services & Apps
Here are my recommended private and secure services. I’ve chosen services that are reasonably easy to use and don’t require deep technical knowledge.
Streisand Makes Installing Your Own VPN Easier
One of the easiest way to install your own VPN is to use a piece of free software called Streisand. It is a remarkable open-source project that allows you to set-up and deploy your own VPN server with the minimum possible fuss.
Ivacy: A VPN Provider Based In Singapore
Ivacy is a VPN provider founded in 2007 and based in Singapore. This provider is active on social media and readily responds to support questions (via email, live chat and a ticketing system).
pCloud: A Cloud Provider That Offers Encrypted And Non-Encrypted Folders
pCloud is a secure cloud provider. The name is a bit unfortunate, but I’ve found their service to be reliable and well designed. pCloud is the first cloud storage provider to offer both encrypted and non-encrypted folders in the same account. The company explains why this makes sense: Although at first thought it is the …
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Tresorit: Cloud File Storage With End-To-End Encryption
Tresorit is a new encrypted cloud stroage provider, based in Switzerland. I’ve been testing their service for a few months, and it has performed well. Tresorit works in a familar Dropbox-type fashion. However, the difference is that Tresorit encrypts your files before they are uploaded to the cloud. This is what is called “end-to-end encryption”. …
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Bitwarden: A Faster Alternative To Lastpass
Bitwarden is now my recommended password manager. This free, open source application is a replacement for properitary password managers like Lastpass and 1Password.
Three Hardware Wallets For Storing Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
Here are three hardware wallets that can be used for the long term storage of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. These devices are separated from your computer — and thus virtually hacker proof. I recommend storing these wallets in a fireproof safe. Update 2021: I recommend the Ledger Nano X as a best hardware wallet now.