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Mullvad DNS Shuts Down November 2nd: What to Do

52K views · 6d ago · 7:51

Mullvad is shutting down its free public DNS on November 2nd, and if you set it up yourself, you need to switch before then. Mullvad VPN is not impacted, but here’s who’s affected and what to use instead. I'll discuss Quad9 if you just want private DNS, or Control D’s free resolvers if you want filtering. I’ll also share why I ended up on NextDNS to keep things free with Tailscale.

Topics: MULLVAD PUBLIC DNS SHUT DOWN · THE ANNOUNCEMENT · WHAT CHANGES & WHAT YOU NEED TO DO · PUBLIC DNS ALTERNATIVES · BRINGING IT TOGETHER

F-Droid 2.0 Is Finally Here!

44K views · 6d ago · 9:33

SOURCES & LINKS F-Droid 2.0 Blog Plexus RELATED VIDEOS Stay ahead of the news without doom-scrolling. Surveillance Report covers what matters in privacy, security, and digital rights. Weekly, free MORE FROM TECHLORE Test your privacy & security gaps Close the gaps with the right tools Compare dozens of VPNs side by side Learn everything from the ground up

Topics: HOMEPAGE & DISCOVERY · SEARCH & FILTERING · NEW INSTALL PROMPTS · SETTINGS CHANGES · SECURITY & PRIVACY UPDATES · ADDING REPO NEW FLOW

The Most Undervalued Ways to Support Open Source (Nextcloud Interview)

11K views · 2w ago · 7:02

Guest: Jos Poortvliet

Henry chats with Jos Poortvliet, co-founder of Nextcloud, on how to contribute to open source, where AI helps, and where it hurts. SOURCES & LINKS Contribute to Nextcloud Nextcloud on GitHub Nextcloud hosting providers Nextcloud

Topics: HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO NEXTCLOUD · AI CODE OF CONDUCT · WHAT AI IS GOOD AT TODAY · WHAT AI IS BAD AT TODAY

Tuta and Nextcloud Are Teaming Up Against Big Tech (Tuta Interview)

14K views · 3w ago · 3:33

Henry chats with Kinan & Mathias from Tuta about how Tuta and Nextcloud are integrating, and why they're partnering up against Big Tech. SOURCES & LINKS Nextcloud Community Conference 2026 Tuta + Nextcloud announcement Nextcloud Tuta

Topics: TUTA ANNOUNCEMENT RECAP · DECIDING WHAT TO USE · HOW THE LINK WORKS · AVAILABLE PLATFORMS

Is Local AI as Private as You Think? - Techlore Office Hours Live

16K views · 3w ago · 1:34:40

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!

Topics: Local AI and Privacy Concerns · Browser Fingerprinting and Privacy Strategies · Compartmentalization · Privacy Tools and Services · Thoughts on Privacy and Technology · Takes on WordPress

Introducing a NEW Free & Open Source Office Suite (CEO Interview)

29K views · 3w ago · 3:11

Guest: Nextcloud CEO Frank Karlitschek

Henry chats with Nextcloud CEO Frank Karlitschek about Euro-Office, branding, and the hundreds of apps now built on top of Nextcloud. SOURCES & LINKS Nextcloud Community Conference 2026 Euro-Office Nextcloud Collabora RELATED VIDEOS

Topics: MOST INTERESTING ANNOUNCEMENT · EURO OFFICE BRANDING · EURO OFFICE/NEXTCLOUD OFFICE RECEPTION · OTHER BIG UPDATES

The US Wants To Block Websites, And Your VPN Won't Help

52K views · 4w ago · 39:04

SOURCES & LINKS Sources, Podcast & Shownotes RELATED VIDEOS Stay ahead of the news without doom-scrolling. Surveillance Report covers what matters in privacy, security, and digital rights. Weekly, free MORE FROM TECHLORE Test your privacy & security gaps Close the gaps with the right tools Compare dozens of VPNs side by side Learn everything from the ground up

Topics: WELCOME TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT · HIGHLIGHT: MORE VPN SHENANIGANS · GO INCOGNITO V2 IS HERE! · THEY HACKED THE FBI · CHAT CONTROL DELAYED · META'S MUSE: TALE AS OLD AS TIME

How Do You Prepare Encryption for Q-Day? - Techlore Office Hours Live

13K views · 1mo ago · 1:14:24

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!

Topics: Welcome Back and Go Incognito v2 · Understanding Quantum Computing and Q Day · Preparing for Quantum Threats · Navigating Privacy in Job Searches · Evaluating Cloud Storage Options · Data Privacy and Removal Services

Why DNS Privacy Matters More Than You Think (Quad9 Interview)

53K views · 1mo ago · 1:19:32

DNS quietly reveals everywhere you go online - even on encrypted sites. In this interview, John Todd (CTO at Quad9) provides a DNS masterclass: how DNS works, the privacy implications, how to change your DNS, why Quad9 collects nothing on you, why they are being sued, DNS vs. VPNs, and how a nonprofit can fund itself without compromising privacy.

Topics: WHAT IS QUAD9? · HOW IS IT FREE? · WHAT'S RECURSIVE DNS? · DNS PRIVACY CONCERNS · DEFAULT DNS PROVIDER + OPTIONS · DNS ON iOS

Revolut Just Had the Most Embarrassing Data Breach

53K views · 1mo ago · 36:17

EasyOptOuts is the easy, affordable, and effective way to automatically remove your data from people search sites SOURCES & LINKS Sources, Podcast & Shownotes RELATED VIDEOS Stay ahead of the news without doom-scrolling. Surveillance Report covers what matters in privacy, security, and digital rights. Weekly, free

Topics: WELCOME TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT · REVOLUT + OTHER ID LEAKS · AGE BANS & AGE VERIFICATION · CREEPY AI COMPANIES & CEOS · DEFENSE BULLETIN: DATA BREACHES · DEFENSE BULLETIN: THREATS

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

16K views · 1mo ago · 1:31:53

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!

Topics: Discussion on Apple's New Features · Concerns About Privacy and Technology · Browser Fingerprinting and Privacy Tools · Digital Hygiene and Behavioral Changes · Understanding Browser Fingerprinting and Privacy Tools · Navigating VPN Blocking

The ULTIMATE Proton Hardening Guide (Part 2)

40K views · 1mo ago · 29:06

Part 1 covered Proton Mail and your Proton account. This video covers the rest of the Proton suite: what to enable, what to ignore, and why. Thank you to Proton for partnering with us on this video! SOURCES & LINKS Proton Unlimited (Kickback) Proton Unlimited (Standard)

Topics: PROTON VPN · PROTON PASS · PROTON DRIVE · LUMO AI · PROTON CALENDAR · PROTON MEET

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

18K views · 1mo ago · 1:20:58

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!

Topics: Navigating Privacy in a Social Media World · Understanding App Permissions and Privacy Risks · Using Privacy Tools Effectively · The Dilemma of Anonymity vs. Privacy · Personal Choices in Tech and Privacy · Navigating the Balance of Privacy and Usability

The ID Check Company That Leaked 153 Million Licenses

50K views · 1mo ago · 29:19

SOURCES & LINKS Sources, Podcast & Shownotes RELATED VIDEOS Stay ahead of the news without doom-scrolling. Surveillance Report covers what matters in privacy, security, and digital rights. Weekly, free MORE FROM TECHLORE Test your privacy & security gaps Close the gaps with the right tools Compare dozens of VPNs side by side Learn everything from the ground up

Topics: WELCOME TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT · HIGHLIGHT: ID BREACH · F IN THE CHATS FOR MV2 · CALIFORNIA'S LINUX CARVE-OUT · TEXAS & FLORIDA DEFLOCK · DEFENSE BULLETIN: DATA BREACHES

California’s New Law Just Failed to Stop Linux

23K views · 2mo ago · 9:41

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 many questions open, here's the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Topics: CA AGE "VERIFICATION" · THE "GOOD" · THE BAD · THE UGLY · WHAT YOU CAN DO