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https://youtu.be/8MHBMdTBlokhttps://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/vpn-scandals:5It turns out that an overwhelming number of VPNs are actively harvesting and selling your data, capturing passwords / credentials / movements from your web activities, and doing all sorts of awful things. VPNs can be super useful: to help you watch the Netflix catalogue of another country, avoid government surveillance and censorship under oppressive regimes, hide your IP address from websites, stay safe on public wifi, and stop your ISP from spying on your internet activities.But it REALLY depends on which VPN you’re using.In this video we’re going to explore which VPN companies own which review sites, which VPN permissions demand far too much access to your machine, which code has appalling security, and the giant red flags in a lot of this code that scream data collection.00:00 Private Private Super Secret Secure VPN!00:42 Intro02:33 What VPNs Do04:17 The Risk of Free VPN Services05:30 1clickVPN07:15 FreeVPN08:44 ZenMate10:03 AZA VPN and HULA VPN11:29 NordVPN and ExpressVPN14:01 Kape Technologies15:23 Ziff Davis and White Labeling16:42 Chinese Data Collection18:04 Affiliate Sponsorships18:57 Final Tips19:21 Support NBTV/OutroWhen you’re choosing a VPN or other tools for your privacy arsenal, it’s a good idea to do your own research and see what the security experts are saying. There’s some great information out there, but you do need to learn how to look for it.Special Thanks to Jonathan Tomek for sharing his awesome research with us for this video!More details in Consumer Reports:https://digital-lab-wp.consumerreports.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/VPN-White-Paper.pdfBrought to you by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Reuben Yap, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval, and Naomi Brockwell.To support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

https://youtu.be/QPCbri1EJ8Uhttps://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/pfsense-protectli-tutorial:7Your router is the gateway between your devices and the internet at large. If it’s compromised, it’s like leaving the front door to your home network wide open, allowing malicious actors to enter. Unfortunately the routers most of us use are VERY insecure, with all kinds of known vulnerabilities.In this video we go over how to give your hardware and software a major overhaul, including a step-by-step tutorial for how to use pfSense on a Protectli firewall vault.00:00 Intro01:07 What’s in a “Router”?03:30 Security Dangers06:06 Upgrading with Protectli06:43 Protectli Components Explained07:50 Installation Tutorial09:39 Configuring pfSense Settings13:45 Power Cycling Tip14:12 How Protectli Fits into Your Network Setup15:57 Add WiFi Capabilities16:36 How to Enable AP Mode18:34 Setup Diagram20:07 ConclusionWith pfSense and the Protectli vault, you can tweak your settings to incredibly granular levels. That's what we'll cover in future videos: how to configuring firewalls to block malicious traffic coming in AND telemetry going out, and how to set up a whole network VPN. Brought to you by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Reuben Yap, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval, and Naomi Brockwell.This video was not sponsored by anyone, but products can be purchases here:https://protectli.com/To support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

https://youtu.be/92I5JwlluK4https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Most-PRIVATE-Home-Cameras:5Adding a security system to your home might not be a bad idea. But what kind of security system? And are there any that are truly secure and privacy-preserving? We dive into a bunch of popular home security cameras, and how they they compare in terms of privacy.00:00 Intro00:54 Terms to Know02:27 ADT04:23 Ring05:28 Nest05:59 Eufy09:18 Reolink10:30 Amcrest10:56 Others11:21 Synology13:52 Apple HomeKit14:45 Eufy (revisited)15:46 Homebridge and OpenHAB16:07 Trade-Offs18:06 OutroSpoiler alert, privacy doesn’t seem to be a focus of home security companies. It's also surprisingly difficult to find information about how private and secure each system is. But hopefully there are some solutions here that fit your threat model, and if not, we'll dive into a more complicated but private setup in an upcoming video!Take a look at our previous deep-dive into Ring cameras:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnMDb75vmkshttps://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Ring-Cameras:fBrought to you by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Chris Karabats, Faith Braverman, Will Sandoval, Sam Ettaro, and Naomi Brockwell.To support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

https://youtu.be/CBrX377jgr8https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/paypal-kills-free-speech:6Last week Paypal, announced (and later backtracked) that it would impose a morality tax on its users, fining them for misinformation.The financial industry has a long history of trying to curtail speech:In 2010, Visa, Mastercard, and Paypal infamously suspended payments to Wikileaks after the non profit began to expose war crimes and government corruption. In 2021 Only Fans announced it would start banning sexually explicit content, which is the whole point of the platform, citing pressure from “banking partners and payout providers.”There have been free speech organizations cut off from payment services, independent media outlets blocked, privacy advocates banned.Entire industries like medical marijuana have been targeted by and cut off from the financial system as part of Operation Chokepoint, which was a secretive initiative that intended to “choke off” businesses from financial services so that they couldn't survive.Just this week Kanye West was told he and his business could no longer use Chase bank. Unfortunately we live in a world where organizations that defend freedoms, challenge mainstream narratives, or hold governments accountable for corruption are cut off from the payment rails of society. Our money has been weaponized. So how do we reclaim freedom of speech and choice?00:00 PayPal02:08 History of Finance Controlling Speech04:00 Operation Choke Point04:48 Financial FreedomBrought to you by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, Sam Ettaro, and Naomi BrockwellTo support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

https://youtu.be/d9-Vp3E8sC0https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell#4/Privacy-is-Under-Attack#dPrivacy is under attack.Our digital lives are increasingly surveilled and censored. This means that freedom of expression and financial freedom are being stamped out.NBTV’s mission is to educate as many people as possible how to carve out a free space in the digital world. We provide practical advice on becoming a sovereign individual, and teach people how to reclaim control of their money, their data, and their life.Our channel doesn’t accept sponsorships. We avoid commercial influence so that we can make sure we’re being as honest in our recommendations as possible. We are funded entirely by community support. If you like our content, consider helping us keep producing this content.We’re a 501(c)(3), which means that in the USA your contributions are tax deductible. But you can support us no matter where you are.Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8RX24W7GPAW6YCrypto:https://cointr.ee/nbtv(If you’d prefer to donate in a currency not listed, please let us know and we’ll add it to the page!)https://nbtvmedia.comFree2z campaign:https://free2z.com/nbtvFlipstarter campaign launching in 2 weeks!https://nbtvmedia.comThank you for making our channels possible, we couldn’t do this without your support. We hope to teach as many people as possible that we are more empowered than we realize and that we CAN take back control of our money and our data.https://NBTV.media/support______________________________________________________Beware of scammers, we will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. we do not give investment advice.#privacy #crypto #fundraiser #surveillance #technologySupport the show

https://youtu.be/rHFdXrre1ZkMany of us are finally waking up to how important privacy is, and yet we don't think twice when we swipe our credit card.Each time we opt to pay with plastic, our data is shared by our banks, the card network, the store, the point of sale system, the retailer's bank, our financial apps. And then all those entities share it with thousands more.In this video we dive into financial privacy, and give you a glimpse of how much information gets shared about you through your financial choices. We also look at why it's risky to use traditional financial tools when making donations to causes you care about, and dive into 2 groups that are innovating in the donation world.00:00 Intro00:56 6 Businesses That Share Your Data03:37 China04:44 Cash04:53 Masked Credit Cards05:01 Donation Risks06:10 Benefits of Permissionless Payment Methods06:59 Pitfalls of Traditional Fundraising Platforms07:21 Why Use Crypto to Donate?08:27 Free2Z10:38 Flipstarter13:40 OutroWhen it comes to supporting causes that you believe in, crypto can be a powerful tool. It can make your contribution more private, make sure the money actually reaches its destination. and it's accessible to anyone in the world. The more we dive into this world, the more we fight against financial surveillance.Platforms mentioned: https://free2z.com/https://flipstarter.meCheck out our crypto fundraising campaigns!https://free2z.com/nbtvBe sure to check out Geoffrey A. Fowler's full article here: https://www.denverpost.com/2019/08/31/credit-card-privacy-concerns/Brought to you by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, and Naomi Brockwell.To support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

https://youtu.be/V-zgeSGDx34https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Signal-Proxy-Server:eThe internet is often controlled and censored in times of civil unrest. Governments can block certain services, like access to websites or apps, or they can even shut off the internet entirely.That’s exactly what’s going on in Iran at the moment. The government has partially shut down the internet as a result of protests, and they have also blocked access to the secure and private messaging app, Signal.There are ways we can help: Set up a proxy signal server that Iranians can connect to, allowing them to communicate privately and securely during a hostile situation.00:00: Introduction00:57 What is a Proxy Server?02:17 Rent a Cloud Server, and set up SSH Keys05:26 Setting up the Signal Proxy Server06:23 Pointing Your Domain to Your Cloud Server's IP Address07:22 Running the Signal Proxy Server07:50 How to Connect Your Signal App to A Proxy ServerSignal's Instructions:https://signal.org/blog/run-a-proxy/Digital Ocean:https://www.digitalocean.com/Brought to you by NBTV members: Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval, and Naomi BrockwellTo support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

https://youtu.be/4CWP94O_qBIhttps://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Linux-for-Beginners-Ubuntu:aLinux has countless different versions, known as distros, and knowing which one to use can be overwhelming for a beginner.In our last video we covered the history and basics of linux, looking at different distros and their use cases. If you're just starting out, Ubuntu is a great way to get your feet wet. In this video we do an Ubuntu deep-dive, and teach you how to install it. 00:00 Intro00:36 Distro Recap 01:44 Why Use Linux Recap02:50 Ubuntu Overview06:52 System Requirements07:03 Warnings (Before You Install)07:50 Ubuntu Tutorial11:31 OutroTaking control of your machine via a Linux distro is liberating, but also intimidating. Ubuntu aims to make it all a bit easier for you. If you’re using Ubuntu, let us know how you like it -- or tell us which distro is your favorite! At the end of the day, you have to pick an OS that works for you!Brought to you by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Reuben Yap, Will Sandoval, and Naomi Brockwell.To support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

https://youtu.be/fnMDb75vmkshttps://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Ring-Cameras:fRing, owned by Amazon, is one of the most popular home surveillance companies in the world. They offer smart doorbells, indoor cameras, outdoor cameras, motion sensors, carbon monoxide detectors, and everything else you can imagine. These are consumer-grade surveillance tools that can record activities in and around your property — but should you put them in your home?We dive into how secure Ring devices are and how much privacy you're giving up when you use them, so that you can make an informed decision for your home!00:00 Intro01:25 Hacked Cameras01:59 3rd Party Analytics03:16 Police Partnerships07:12 Non-Private Defaults08:38 Tips for securing RING devices09:34 OutroIf you’re going to have a camera recording every person coming and going from your house, monitoring you inside your home, or even recording audio of you whether you’re in frame or not, you’re going to want to know that this footage is private and secure. In an upcoming video we’re going to dive into some other home camera alternatives, but SPOILER ALERT: privacy and security doesn’t seem to be at the forefront for most companies.Brought to you by NBTV members: Chris Karabats, Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, Faith Braverman, and Naomi Brockwell.To support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

https://youtu.be/YTPvsH-c7Vohttps://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Is-Linux-Right-For-You:9Linux is an open source, highly customizable OS, and it has been called the backbone of the internet. It is the number 1 choice of operating system for servers around the world, the linux kernel is used in Android for over 2 billion devices, many modern cars rely on linux, as do smart devices, and even the International Space Station.But is it the right OS for you? There are many different versions of Linux, called Distros, and in this video we will go over 5 popular OSs and their use cases.00:00: Intro01:19: What is Linux?02:16: Free, Open and Permissive04:04: Privacy04:27: Stability06:04: Ubuntu07:18: Debian08:19: Qubes OS10:13: Pop!_OS12:06: Linux Mint13:06: Gaming Considerations14:02: Is Linux Right For You?Masses of people are moving away from mainstream operating systems that capture heaps of data about you, and towards more private systems like many of those based on Linux. If you’re getting your feet wet for the first time, be sure to check out our upcoming Ubuntu tutorial!Brought to you by NBTV members: Reuben Yap, Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, and Naomi BrockwellTo support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)Sign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show