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The Maps App That Collects Zero Data About You (Organic Maps Interview)

(YT)Techlore — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:34:23 GMT

Every time you open Google Maps, it knows where you are, what you searched, how long you stayed, and where you went next. Organic Maps collects none of that. In this interview, Henry sits down with Alexander Borsuk, co-founder of Organic Maps, to talk about what mainstream maps apps are collecting, how an entirely offline-first approach changes the privacy picture, and where Organic Maps is headed next, including live public transit and opt-in traffic data.

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Organic Maps: https://organicmaps.app
• Organic Maps GitHub: https://github.com/organicmaps
• OpenStreetMap: https://openstreetmap.org
• OsmAnd: https://osmand.net

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:26 ORGANIC MAPS TEAM & STRUCTURE
00:05:53 MAP PRIVACY IMPLICATIONS
00:12:19 BUSINESS SEARCHING
00:14:42 CLOUD-FIRST VS. OFFLINE-FIRST
00:17:05 ORGANIC MAPS VS. APPLE MAPS W/ ADP
00:24:20 OPENSTREETMAP
00:27:51 GETTING INVOLVED & CONTRIBUTING
00:34:20 USABILITY & TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC
00:41:02 PUBLIC TRANSIT
00:45:24 RESTRICTION OF NO REAL-TIME DATA
00:48:11 LONGEVITY & BEHIND-THE-SCENES
00:51:56 THE NEXT 5 YEARS
00:54:05 TRAFFIC DATA
00:57:13 POKÉMON GO DATA HARVESTING
00:59:48 FINAL THOUGHTS
01:01:45 HOW TO CONNECT & FOLLOW

#OrganicMaps #OpenStreetMap #AppPrivacy

Meta's 'Pervert Glasses' Are Turning People Into Creeps

(YT)Techlore — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:22:48 GMT

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses have earned the nickname "pervert glasses" — and a journalist's firsthand account reveals exactly why. Wearing them didn't just feel creepy; it made her start thinking like one. I break down the real surveillance threat these glasses pose, Meta's data exploitation playbook, and what we can actually do about it.

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📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO
• https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/01/i-wore-metas-smartglasses-for-a-month-and-it-left-me-feeling-like-a-creep

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 META'S CREEPY RAY-BAN COMMENTARY
03:40 META'S HISTORY & PRIORITIES
05:24 HOW TECH CAN CHANGE YOUR BEHAVIOR
07:52 OUR SPONSOR: JETBRAINS
08:52 META'S MASS DATA COLLECTION
10:24 CONSENT IN TECHNOLOGY
#meta #metarayban #privacy

Microsoft BANNED WireGuard, VeraCrypt & Windscribe With Zero Warning

(YT)Techlore — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:22:35 GMT

Microsoft silently suspended developer accounts for WireGuard, VeraCrypt, and Windscribe with zero warning, leaving these critical open source security tools unable to push updates to Windows users. VeraCrypt users with full system encryption may face boot failures after July 2026. But this is bigger than a Microsoft support failure, it's what Big Tech ecosystem gatekeeping actually looks like when it goes wrong.

📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO
• Veracrypt: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/veracrypt-encryption-software-windows-microsoft-lock-boot-issues/
• Windscribe & Wireguard: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/wireguard-vpn-developer-cant-ship-software-updates-after-microsoft-locks-account/
• Windscribe Tweet: https://x.com/windscribecom/status/2041929519628443943
• VPN Finder: https://vpn.techlore.tech/

🔎 RELATED VIDEOS
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 MICROSOFT STRIKES AGAIN
00:48 WTF HAPPENED?
02:22 A WORD ON VERACRYPT, WIREGUARD & WINDSCRIBE
03:42 THE RED FLAGS WE NEED TO DISCUSS
05:48 MY FINAL TAKEAWAYS
#microsoft #veracrypt #wireguard

Your VPN May Make You a Foreign Surveillance Target

(YT)Techlore — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:22:22 GMT

The government told you to use a VPN, and now lawmakers are asking whether doing exactly that could strip you of your constitutional protections and make you a legal target for NSA surveillance. This week's Surveillance Report covers that shocking Section 702 paradox, North Korea's weeks-long supply chain hijack of a massive open-source project, Android malware infecting 2.3 million devices through the Google Play Store, Apple's expanding device-level age verification, and the EU Parliament finally killing Chat Control.

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• Sources & show notes: https://techlore.tech/vpns-could-expose-you-to-nsa-spying-north-koreas-open-source-hijack-android-malware-hits-2-3-million-devices-via-google-play-and-the-eu-ending-chat-control/

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 WELCOME TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT
01:18 HIGHLIGHT STORY: NSA VPN SPYING
08:24 NORTH KOREA HACKS OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE
10:30 GOOGLE HOSTING MALWARE ON PLAY STORE
15:00 AGE VERIFICATION ADVANCES EVERYWHERE
26:12 END OF CHAT CONTROL & WHAT'S NEXT!
31:00 DEFENSE BULLETIN
#vpn #nsa #surveillance

How To Actually Remove Yourself From Data Broker Sites - Techlore Office Hours Live

(YT)Techlore — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:09:42 GMT

Welcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered live! This is unscripted, real-time discussion about what you're dealing with, so welcome in and bring any questions you have!

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Submit questions in advance: https://techlore.palform.app/ask
Techlorians (members) get questions answered first
Everyone can watch and participate in live chat
Questions answered live every Friday at 10am PT

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📌 TODAY'S AGENDA:

Kicking off this new format & announcements!
Open discussion in live chat
Updates on what's happening at Techlore

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction and Stream Setup
02:43 Data Removal Services Overview
10:45 Reactive and Preventative Strategies for Data Privacy
14:57 Bluetooth Beacons and Privacy Concerns
23:50 Legislation and Digital Rights Discussion
27:01 Evaluating Open Source Projects
31:30 Live Chat Interaction and Q&A
39:21 Exploring Free DNS Solutions
42:00 Navigating Age Verification Challenges
45:14 Enhancing Windows Privacy and Security
48:02 Content Creation and Privacy Balance
52:37 Editing Techniques and Tools
01:06:12 Choosing the Right Smartphone for Privacy
01:08:33 The Importance of Open Hardware
01:14:44 Technology and Personal Relationships
01:16:42 Privacy Services and Their Efficacy
01:21:57 The Reactive Nature of Privacy Awareness
01:32:56 Reality vs. Digital Perception
01:39:08 The Loneliness Epidemic and Data Collection
01:43:22 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement

#techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA

Two iOS Exploits Just Hit 100M+ iPhones — How To Check Yours

(YT)Techlore — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:50:42 GMT

This week's Surveillance Report covers two sophisticated zero-click iOS exploit frameworks: Coruna and DarkSword hit hundreds of millions of iPhones in the span of a single week. Google finally revealed their controversial Android sideloading "advanced flow," and it involves a 24-hour wait, developer mode unlock, and a wall of warning screens just to install an APK. Meanwhile, Instagram has quietly killed end-to-end encryption in DMs, Colorado is pushing OS-level age verification that would even drag Linux into compliance, and the EU's chat control battle took a wild turn.

📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO
• https://techlore.tech/coruna-and-darksword-ios-exploits-explained-what-iphone-users-need-to-do-right-now/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT
01:30 HIGHLIGHT STORY: IOS EXPLOITS
08:02 GOOGLE SIDELOADING ADVANCED FLOW
19:26 INSTAGRAM REMOVING E2EE
22:26 OS AGE VERIFICATION
28:44 EU CHAT CONTROL
31:00 DEFENSE BULLETIN
#ios #android #news

Data Removal Services: A Costly Myth?

(YT)Techlore — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:00:52 GMT

New research with evidence that some data removal services are not effective! Let's unpack the research, talk about the results, and what it means for those of you wanting control of their data on Techlore Talks 20. We also discuss Proton Wallet, Monero & Mobilecoin delistings, and a lot more!

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0:00:00 Introducing Techlore Talks 20!
0:00:50 Explaining data removal research
0:12:53 Data Removal Services we've used
0:18:34 Exploring new solutions for people
0:26:18 Some more details on data removal services
0:32:02 Proton Wallet updated thoughts
0:53:18 Monero & mobilcoin Binance delisting
0:58:42 Microsoft Authenticator Overwrites TOTP accounts?
1:03:00 MacOS Sequoia Updates
1:07:44 Framework laptops in the wild
1:10:56 Using Matrix for internal Techlore workflow
1:14:58 Outro
#databrokers #dataprivacy #techlore

iOS vs Android Privacy Showdown: Beyond the Surface

(YT)Techlore — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:00:17 GMT

iOS vs Android....let's break the internet! In this video I cover the real-world usability differences between iOS and Android that go beyond the underlying technology. What tools and services does each platform enable users to have? How accessible are different security options? How much freedom and choice do users have?

Want to maximize security on iOS? We have a guide for that: https://youtu.be/d2bJVKcIEg0
Want to maximize security on Android? We have a guide for that too: https://youtu.be/dMWEym0KPcA

00:00 Introduction
00:16 Android Selling Points
04:04 iOS Selling Points
08:00 What should you use?
#ios #android #privacy

Molly: A More Secure Signal

(YT)Techlore — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:00:05 GMT

Molly is a hardened fork of Signal on Android with some extra usability and security features. This video review unpacks what features Molly adds, what my experience using it has been, pros/cons, and a lot more! Definitely a neat open source project!

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Molly: https://molly.im

00:00 What is Molly & Why Does it Exist?
02:06 Experience Using Molly
03:56 Who's it For?
05:18 Molly-FOSS
06:40 Final thoughts on Molly
#signal #signalmessenger #molly

Simplifying w/Digital Minimalism: What's on My Phone

(YT)Techlore — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:58:20 GMT

Here's how I've implemented digital minimalism into one of my phones to give you all an idea of how I keep my technology simple, focused, minimal, and working for me.

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How To Clear Homescreen: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2022/02/21/how-to-create-iphone-home-screen-with-no-apps/
Punkt Review That Inspired This Video: https://youtu.be/QdYrBpBJRI4

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00:00 Intro to digital minimalism
00:50 Phone choices
01:52 Delete unused applications
02:37 Clean your homescreen
04:32 Changing your navigation
06:48 Screentime/downtime and other controls
08:22 DNS Filtering
09:46 The little things
11:10 The mentality
13:02 Summarizing things
#minimal #minimalist #techlore

The Future of Notes is Private! - Abdullah Atta/Notesnook Interview

(YT)Techlore — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:58:02 GMT

Welcoming back for the second time...Abdullah Attah from Notesnook to discuss his open source note-taking solution, how they function behind-the-scenes, upcoming features, long-term sustainability, and more!

Notesnook: https://notesnook.com/about/

Timestamps:
00:00:00 Video intro
00:01:00 Abdullah and Notesnook introduction
00:01:48 What's new for Notesnook since we last spoke?
00:03:34 Where is Notesnook based out of? Jurisdiction?
00:04:36 Where is user data stored?
00:05:22 New Privacy features in Notesnook v3
00:11:02 New features in Notesnook v3
00:15:58 What's their target demographic? Still the same?
00:21:36 Are they considering AI? Privacy?
00:24:22 Challenges of E2EE
00:26:36 Have syncing issues been fixed?
00:29:04 How has the journey of going open source been?
00:32:10 Skiff, Notesnook sustainability & longevity...?
00:39:32 Developing web apps vs native clients
00:51:44 Notesnook as a text editor? (programming)
00:53:14 What the community wants vs Notesnook's vision
00:58:56 Integrations and what's next for Notesnook?
01:01:18 Closing thoughts and goodbyes!
#notesnook #techlore #interview

PrivacyPost - Protecting Your Real Life Privacy!

(YT)Techlore — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:49:42 GMT

This interview dives deep with Dallas, the owner of PrivacyPost.io, to explore the world of secure mail forwarding in the US. We'll unpack the complexities of CMRA vs. residential addresses, the growing importance of end-to-end encryption, and how PrivacyPost caters to digital nomads, RVers, and anyone seeking enhanced privacy with some clever South Dakota workflows!

PrivacyPost: https://privacypost.io
WorldPost: https://worldpost.io

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:42 Guest Introduction
3:05 What organisations do you run?
6:03 What service are you providing?
7:47 What separates PrivacyPost from other mail services?
11:10 What’s the intersection between the privacy community, digital nomad community, and RVers?
16:22 What’s the best solution for most people?
20:44 Why are residential addresses so important?
24:55 How does wealth affect your address privacy strategy?
27:51 Why is South Dakota special?
31:26 Are there benefits to PrivacyPost for non South Dakota residents?
33:55 Do you need to spend the majority of time in South Dakota to get a residential address there?
36:50 How does PrivacyPost work?
51:08 Does PrivacyPost manually send your mail E2EE?
57:09 Why do you run two services WorldPost & PrivacyPost?
1:00:40 Does PrivacyPost have access to your 1583 form and other personal info?
1:03:53 What’s the status of your warrant canary?
1:10:37 Please don’t use abuse Worldpost.io
1:16:45 How to get in contact with Dallas from PrivacyPost.io

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#privacy #mailprivacy #virtualmail

10 Privacy Tools I Can’t Live Without

(YT)Techlore — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:28:45 GMT

My 10 daily essential privacy tools I cannot live without! In this video I share the exact tools I use to keep myself safe from data brokers, hackers, and more. I share my go-to 2FA options, password manager, messenger, VPN, browsers, aliasing services, and so much more!

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Privacy Screen Protector Link: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=privacy+screen+protector
Signal Hardening Guide Video: https://youtu.be/DPjg3651oJM
My Synology NAS Review: https://youtu.be/PUGVQt2ppC0
Why I Use Mullvad VPN Video: https://youtu.be/UIA6iNPPgUg
Techlore VPN Resources: https://techlore.tech/vpn
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Privacy.com Link: https://privacy.com/
MySudo Link: https://mysudo.com/
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro!
00:20 Our Sponsor: Notesnook!
01:22 1 - My Multi-factor Authentication
02:50 2 - My Password Manager
03:48 3 - My Screen Protector
04:16 4 - My Messenger
05:00 5 - My NAS
05:40 6 - My VPN
06:50 7 - My Browser
08:04 8 - My Extensions
09:04 9 - My Aliasing
10:08 10 - My DNS
#privacy #security #techlore

The End of Android Freedom: Google's 2026 Plan

(YT)Techlore — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:28:32 GMT

Google's new developer verification requirements starting September 2026 will force ALL Android app developers to register with Google - even those avoiding the Play Store entirely. F-Droid, the trusted open-source app store used by millions, just published a damning response calling it a "death sentence" that creates an impossible catch-22 designed to kill alternative app distribution. I break down F-Droid's response, why Google's security argument falls apart, and what you need to do before it's too late to save Android's open ecosystem. Techlore empowers individuals with practical digital privacy knowledge, security tools, and advocacy resources. Discover how to protect your online data and regain control of your digital identity.

New Video Update with action steps: https://youtu.be/hh5n3IqocPQ

📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO:
• Update....a new source for you to take action: https://keepandroidopen.org/
• F-Droid Blog: https://f-droid.org/en/2025/09/29/google-developer-registration-decree.html
• F-Droid Website: https://f-droid.org/
• What Google is Doing: https://www.androidauthority.com/android-developer-verification-requirements-3590911/
• Apple Censorship: https://applecensorship.com/
• DMA Contact: https://digital-markets-act.ec.europa.eu/contact-dma-team_en
• Digital Rights Orgs: https://techlore.tech/resources/#digital-rights

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• Surveillance Report Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@surveillanceclips
• Henry's Personal Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@henry-fisher

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Issue announcement and timeline
01:25 - Google's rationale and control concerns
02:16 - F-Droid background and role for developers
03:44 - Examples of F-Droid apps and why projects use it
04:35 - F-Droid's statement on Google's new requirements
05:33 - Security vs control debate and Play Protect
06:42 - Broader implications: platform control and censorship
08:27 - Actions you can take (install, contact, donate)
10:45 - Terminology and 'sideloading' semantics
11:29 - Final call to support and outro
#android #googleplay #google

WhatsApp Collects Way More Than Your Messages (Here's What)

(YT)Techlore — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:28:20 GMT

WhatsApp has a dark side that most users don't know about. From extensive metadata collection to incoming advertising, WhatsApp isn't the 'private' messenger they might lead you to believe. In this video, I'll break down what Meta is really doing with your data and show you better alternatives that actually protect your privacy. Techlore empowers individuals with practical digital privacy knowledge, security tools, and advocacy resources. Discover how to protect your online data and regain control of your digital identity.

Take back control of your online history with Redact.dev, the tool that lets you automate the deletion of your posts and messages across major platforms, all while archiving your data locally. Use Code TECHLORE10 for a discount: https://redact.dev/techlore

Join the Techlore team, I'm looking for a full-time content producer! https://discuss.techlore.tech/t/join-the-techlore-team-hiring-a-creative-content-producer/14296

📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO:
• https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
• https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/16/meta-whatsapp-ads.html
• https://www.theverge.com/news/687519/whatsapp-launch-advertising-status-updates

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 WhatsApp Has a Dark Side
00:18 Facebook = WhatsApp
00:48 Encryption & Misleading Privacy
03:36 WhatsApp's Business Model
04:32 Our Sponsor: Redact.dev
05:48 What You Can Do!
09:02 Join the Techlore Team!
#whatsapp #privacy #techlore

Session Interview: The Decentralized Signal Alternative

(YT)Techlore — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:28:03 GMT

I sat down with Session's CTO Kee Jefferys to discuss their decentralized messenger that uses private routing by default, requires no phone number, and runs on a network of thousands community-operated nodes. We dive deep into the technical decisions behind Session, including why they chose decentralization over perfect forward secrecy and how they're building a trustless messaging platform. Techlore empowers individuals with practical digital privacy knowledge, security tools, and advocacy resources. Discover how to protect your online data and regain control of your digital identity.

📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO:
• https://getsession.org/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/kee-j-090502157/

🔎 RELATED VIDEOS:
• https://youtu.be/aVwl892hqb4
• https://youtu.be/DPjg3651oJM

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:21 WHY SESSION WAS STARTED
00:04:12 THE TEAM BEHIND SESSION
00:05:30 SESSION USER THREAT MODELS
00:09:20 REGISTRATION & USER ID
00:13:07 IS KEY VERIFICATION UNNECESSARY?
00:14:58 ONION ROUTING
00:16:53 USING THE OFFICIAL TOR NETWORK?
00:17:57 WHY NOT TOR?
00:19:15 HOW DECENTRALIZED IS SESSION?
00:21:07 ARE NODES TRUSTLESS?
00:24:53 HOW SESSION HANDLES METADATA
00:27:28 WHAT CAN SESSION HAND OVER?
00:29:20 SESSION + BLOCKCHAIN
00:31:24 IS ENCRYPTED DATA STORED?
00:33:58 REASON FOR THE SWARM
00:34:55 WHY 7?
00:36:26 SESSION LOGIN & ACCOUNT RECOVERY
00:39:17 BACKUP & RESTORE
00:40:57 PFS (PERFECT FORWARD SECRECY)
00:46:56 IS SESSION A SIGNAL FORK?
00:48:10 USABILITY PROGRESS
00:52:58 DEVICE LINKING
00:54:25 CUSTOM NOTIFICATIONS/UNIFIED PUSH
00:59:25 ANDROID NOTIFICATIONS + BATTERY
01:02:34 SESSION'S BUSINESS MODEL
01:05:48 ENCOUNTER WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
01:12:55 ARE THERE APP STORE PROTECTIONS?
01:16:58 WHAT'S NEXT FOR SESSION?
01:19:41 FAVORITE PRIVACY PROJECT?
01:22:41 OUTRO

#session #opensource #techlore

Ente - Google Photos with Privacy! (ft. CEO Vishnu Mohandas)

(YT)Techlore — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:27:34 GMT

Join us for an exclusive interview with Vishnu Mohandas, the visionary founder of Ente, a revolutionary photo app that prioritizes privacy. In this insightful conversation, we delve into the challenges and triumphs of building a privacy-first photo app, exploring topics like the birth of Ente, its unique approach to privacy, cutting-edge AI features, and the future of photo storage and sharing.

Guest information:
Vishnu Mohandas: https://vishnu.tech/
Ente: https://ente.io

Timestamps:
00:00 Vishnu Intro
01:09 Did Google Photos inspire you?
03:04 Was privacy a concern for people when you worked at Google?
04:14 Did you start Ente by yourself?
06:11 What was the moment where you pivoted to a consumer product?
08:42 Where Does Ente beat Google Photos?
10:22 Does encryption make it harder to make a photos app?
12:55 When you’re optimizing the app do you rewrite from scratch?
14:53 What are your thoughts on Apple’s AI?
16:09 Will self hosted AI be possible with Ente?
17:01 Is it easy to move from Ente from Google Photos?
19:25 Does Ente plan to do tighter OS integrations in the future?
20:47 Discussion around Telegram and EU DMA rulings
26:27 What cryptography does Ente use?
28:01 Who is the core audience for Ente?
30:02 Is Ente VC funded?
33:04 What are the benefits of Ente of iCloud with ADP?
36:08 What packages does Ente come in on Linux?
37:07 Why did you create Ente Auth?
40:25 What is Ente Legacy?
43:50 What products aren’t you going to do at Ente?
45:32 Are there any plans for new products?
48:15 Final words from Vishnu
49:44 Where to find Vishnu and Ente

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From Coreboot to Qubes: Secure Hardware Deep Dive with NovaCustom

(YT)Techlore — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:27:07 GMT

Wessel Klein Snakenborg, founder of NovaCustom, joins me to discuss building privacy-focused laptops with CoreBoot firmware, Intel Management Engine disabling, and full Linux compatibility. We dive deep into their custom hardware approach, Qubes OS certification, supply chain security, and why they chose to compete directly with Big Tech on hardware quality while maintaining complete user control. Techlore empowers individuals with practical digital privacy knowledge, security tools, and advocacy resources. Discover how to protect your online data and regain control of your digital identity.

📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO:
• https://novacustom.com/
• https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/index.html

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction & What Nova Custom Does
01:00 Company Origins & The Meaning Behind "Nova Custom"
02:35 Extensive Hardware Customization Options
03:40 Operating System Choices & Linux Focus
04:40 CoreBoot Firmware & Security Features
06:15 Target Audience & Market Positioning
08:45 Security Features vs Other Linux Laptop Makers
10:00 Intel Management Engine: Privacy vs Security
12:00 Supply Chain Security & Anti-Tamper Solutions
15:45 Global Expansion & Shipping Worldwide
16:40 CoreBoot Benefits & Outsourcing Development
19:20 Operating System Installation & No-OS Options
21:45 Repairability & 7-Year Parts Guarantee
23:20 Hardware Business Challenges & Manufacturing
25:40 Future AMD Support & OpenSIL Framework
27:45 ARM vs Intel Performance Comparisons
33:00 Qubes OS Compatibility & Certification
37:00 Review Unit Discussion: 16-inch vs 14-inch
39:20 Desktop Environment Limitations in Qubes
41:45 Custom Hardware Features & Laser Engraving
47:20 BusKill Partnership & Security Accessories
48:20 Future Plans: New Firmware & Product Expansion
51:00 Favorite Privacy Tools & Secure Communication
54:20 Contact Information & Where to Find Nova Custom
57:00 Closing Thoughts & Support Information
#techlore #novacustom #linux

Chrome’s New War: Killing Ad Blockers

(YT)Techlore — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:26:44 GMT

Google Chrome has begun disabling uBlock Origin, the best ad-blocker and privacy & security extension across all browsers. If you're not already impacted, you're about to be thanks to manifest v3. This video talks about why this is happening, what you can do, your options to still use an ad-blocker, and how to advocate for a solution.

Thank you to our open source sponsor Notesnook! Visit their site to learn more about keeping your data safe with E2EE notes, it's free to try: https://notesnook.com

Check out my video covering the browsers I use: https://youtu.be/RcDk4Cvoch0

00:00 What's happening and why?!
02:08 What alternatives do you have?
04:34 How to advocate and prevent this!

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Privacy Win! iOS & Android Unite for Secure Messaging

(YT)Techlore — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:26:30 GMT

Apple's moving to integrate end-to-end encryption (E2EE) into the RCS open standard messaging marks a major privacy win for both iOS and Android users. In this video, Techlore breaks down what this means for your secure messaging experience, comparing RCS to SMS and exploring the technical details behind this industry-shifting standard. We also delve into potential drawbacks, like metadata collection, and discuss how this impacts the broader landscape of secure communication.

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00:00 RCS is Getting Encryption!
00:28 What is RCS?
02:04 RCS Encryption Deep-Dive
06:46 Why This matters, Pros & Cons
10:22 Answers to Common Questions
13:42 Takeaways!
#RCS #encryption #E2EE