#privacytechpro privacy tool recommendations:
if you want to share a link a yt video on desktop in a way that isn't tracked by #google / #youtube, use #invidious (a youtube frontend) to share
*note
*isn't tracked by google
*always use a vpn.
from invidious faq:
"Q: What data is shared with YouTube?
A: By default, the video stream is fetched directly from Google's servers (googlevideo.com) in order to reduce the bandwidth required by invidious, meaning that Google will be able to see your IP address and some other data commonly sent by web browsers, like your user-agent string.
If you don't want that to happen, you can go to the preferences page and check the Proxy videos option. When this option is enabled, the Invidious instance will be used as a relay (also known as a "proxy") between you and Google's servers, which will hide your IP address and the other information sent by your browser."
go to
Invidious
Invidious
Invidious is an open source alternative front-end to YouTube.
-> tap 'use invidious' -> choose a server -> paste the yt link in the search box -> tap share
on desktop you can use the ff extension called #LibRedirect to make this process much faster (there is a library of other front-ends included)
LibRedirect – Get this Extension for 🦊 Firefox (en-US)
Download LibRedirect for Firefox. Redirects YouTube, Twitter, TikTok... requests to alternative privacy friendly frontends.
on #android i recommend #UntrackMe for easy front-end privacy respecting link sharing
GitLab
Thomas / UntrackMe · GitLab
A small application that allows to handle Twitter and Youtube to redirect them to their Nitter or Invidious URLs and open them with the appropriate...
it's only available on f-droid.
*note: if you have to use f-droid, i recommend f-droid basic (it has unattended updates)
F-Droid Basic | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
The minimal client app for the app store that respects freedom and privacy
also...
#LibreTube (more private) or #NewPipe are both great front-end apps for watching and sharing yt videos on android
#NewPipe
NewPipe
NewPipe - a free YouTube client
or #LibreTube (more private...it proxies all requests via piped and prevents google servers from accessing your ip address) are both awesome youtube front-end apps for watching and sharing
read about the differences here:
GitHub
GitHub - libre-tube/LibreTube: An alternative frontend for YouTube, for Android.
An alternative frontend for YouTube, for Android. Contribute to libre-tube/LibreTube development by creating an account on GitHub.
pro tip: use an always-on vpn like #mullvad
Mullvad VPN
Mullvad VPN - Privacy is for the people
Free the internet from mass surveillance and censorship. Fight for privacy with Mullvad VPN and Mullvad Browser.
or #protonvpn
GitHub
GitHub - ProtonVPN/android-app: Official ProtonVPN Android app
Official ProtonVPN Android app. Contribute to ProtonVPN/android-app development by creating an account on GitHub.
...and take advantage of their splittunneling function to keep the vpn always-on but still exclude specific apps (proton also allows web addresses) from the vpn for apps/sites that don't play nicely with vpns (and many payment processors)
and as always, i recommend using #GrapheneOS for the best privacy and security on android ( factory unlocked recent-ish #pixel required )
GrapheneOS: the private and secure mobile OS
#cybersecgirl #privacy #tools #opensource #android #grapheneos
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How do you get private links from new pipe?
* #GrapheneOS for the best privacy and security on mobile
Thanks for this post, did not know the untrack me app yet 🙏.
I use freetube, is that in the same category as libretube?
This is a gregreat note thanks
Already using #GrapheneOS, and Newpipe (also have libretube, but wasn't sure about the differences, and so didn't do the switch for now
Also I procrasginanted on the always-on VPN... My fully doxed user is always-on, but my mane is not, the apeed decrease kills me
Next time I get a new phone I might go even a step further... No more local carrier (only silent link), always on VPN&dich all my old doxed acc... Family and friends who care will live with it... The rest can go f themself
Awesome tips! Haha I like those thoughts. I prefer Newpipe because it now has the Live tab since YT implemented that change, we were left hanging. I used to enjoy Libretube because it had the Live!
I use an esim from Bitrefill anytime I need data on the go, other wise this beautiful Pixel remains offline or on wifi.
Can't use VPN right now at home because my @start9labs node uses mDNS (.local and .onion) to sync my stuff.
nice. will check it out
no. unfortunately #freetube isn't in the same category as #libretube.
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Data
Your data is stored on your machine and isn’t used to track your habits when you use YouTube / FreeTube. You can find where your data is located to confirm this. Alternatively, you can export your data from the settings page.
Requests To YouTube
When you use the local API within FreeTube, FreeTube will be required to make a request to YouTube in order to get the data that you’re wanting. This means that your IP Address will be sent over to YouTube along with the minimum required information that may be needed in that request (ex: if you request a channel page, that channel’s ID will be sent along with the request).
When you use the Invidious API within FreeTube, FreeTube will be required to make a request to your set Invidious instance in order to get the data that you’re wanting. This means that your IP Address will be sent over your Invidious instance along with the minimum required information that may be needed in that request (ex: if you request a channel page, that channel’s ID will be sent along with the request). The Invidious instance will then send it’s IP address to YouTube to fetch the data on your behalf.
Out of the two, using the Invidious API has greater privacy due to it being able to act as a proxy between you and YouTube.
Regardless of which API you use, you should use a VPN alongside FreeTube for even greater privacy.
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FreeTube Docs
Privacy
The Official Documents website for FreeTube, the Open Source YouTube client for Windows, Mac, and Linux built around privacy.
Take one of these steps to up your privacy game. Just one.
View quoted note →I had this dilema, i ended up just auto syncing when local and if i need to access use tor browser. That was i can keep using mullvad with orbot taking up the vpn slot
not sure if i understand correctly, but you can connect orbot to tor without it taking up a vpn slot
Proton VPN results in the tremendous reduction on the speed and make my old 2018 Mac air dead with no Gas
i haven't experienced this at all. what speed is your internet? have you tried switching servers? what is the side by side speed comparison (with vpn, and without)?
Well the speed is of 5G and Aussie internet is rubbish. About 400mbps. Haven’t tried switching any servers. Will check what throughput comes with proton.
And on my linux with proton I can’t use transmission.
i hear ya. just try to make sure there aren't any background (or foreground) processes running to get the best data. looking forward to your results.
again, definitely not my experience.
even when i was in australia
Thanks for your answer, I was not awake I guess, because libretube is on android and freetube on desktop/laptop 🫣.
But thanks to your reaction I learned that I have to use a invidious api on freetube 🙏.
On android I already use Newpipefotr many years and I like it a lot.
ofc. re: the link above, newpipe is great with a vpn. not so great without since google can still see your ip
And with Libretube they cannot see it without a VPN? Shit I thought I had it running over Tor on Invizble pro, but that does not work.
I have a work profile on my GrapheneOS phone that goes over a vpn and my normal over Tor.
gotcha. glad i could help clear that up.
Thanks a lot, learning everyday more and there is a lot to learn. Funny how you can think that for example using newpipe was enough. Thanks for this insight.
Going to have a look at Libretube now.
Doesnt orbot take use up the VPN slot?
it doesn't have to. only if you want to use it's built-in vpn. instead, use your regular vpn, and open orbot, go to settings, make sure ''start orbot on boot' is ticked. if you can't tap connect, then tap connect from your notification message and you're good. it will auto-connect after that so you can use it as a tor proxy for other apps while staying auto-connected to vpn 😉
Ok that worked 😁 i didnt know this... looks like ill be setting up Nextcloud via tor again.
Thank you 🙏🏼
Will i need to give unrestricted battery to Orbot?
you are welcome. optimized works well. the app doesn't need to be open
I need to try this orbot config. I used to play with it a few months ago with no success. Let me give it a new shot with this specific config (only allowing the apps I need to use Tor and rest VPN)
I had the same experience a few months ago on all my devices at home including firestick 4k! I ran all sorts of Network tests you can imagine, and all were unsuccessful. I even emailed Proton at the time and they basically said unplug/replug 😂.
Street a while, I fixed it by disabling VPN accelerator and got my usual speeds.. I suspect that may have fixed the issue then or it could have been my ISP to blame.
The only reason I'm not using it all the time on my GOS now is because of my node config.
Ava
#privacytechpro privacy tool recommendations:
if you want to share a link a yt video on desktop in a way that isn't tracked by #google / #youtube, use #invidious (a youtube frontend) to share
*note
*isn't tracked by google
*always use a vpn.
from invidious faq:
"Q: What data is shared with YouTube?
A: By default, the video stream is fetched directly from Google's servers (googlevideo.com) in order to reduce the bandwidth required by invidious, meaning that Google will be able to see your IP address and some other data commonly sent by web browsers, like your user-agent string.
If you don't want that to happen, you can go to the preferences page and check the Proxy videos option. When this option is enabled, the Invidious instance will be used as a relay (also known as a "proxy") between you and Google's servers, which will hide your IP address and the other information sent by your browser."
go to
Invidious
Invidious
Invidious is an open source alternative front-end to YouTube.
-> tap 'use invidious' -> choose a server -> paste the yt link in the search box -> tap share
on desktop you can use the ff extension called #LibRedirect to make this process much faster (there is a library of other front-ends included)
LibRedirect – Get this Extension for 🦊 Firefox (en-US)
Download LibRedirect for Firefox. Redirects YouTube, Twitter, TikTok... requests to alternative privacy friendly frontends.
on #android i recommend #UntrackMe for easy front-end privacy respecting link sharing
GitLab
Thomas / UntrackMe · GitLab
A small application that allows to handle Twitter and Youtube to redirect them to their Nitter or Invidious URLs and open them with the appropriate...
it's only available on f-droid.
*note: if you have to use f-droid, i recommend f-droid basic (it has unattended updates)
F-Droid Basic | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
The minimal client app for the app store that respects freedom and privacy
also...
#LibreTube (more private) or #NewPipe are both great front-end apps for watching and sharing yt videos on android
#NewPipe
NewPipe
NewPipe - a free YouTube client
or #LibreTube (more private...it proxies all requests via piped and prevents google servers from accessing your ip address) are both awesome youtube front-end apps for watching and sharing
read about the differences here:
GitHub
GitHub - libre-tube/LibreTube: An alternative frontend for YouTube, for Android.
An alternative frontend for YouTube, for Android. Contribute to libre-tube/LibreTube development by creating an account on GitHub.
pro tip: use an always-on vpn like #mullvad
Mullvad VPN
Mullvad VPN - Privacy is for the people
Free the internet from mass surveillance and censorship. Fight for privacy with Mullvad VPN and Mullvad Browser.
or #protonvpn
GitHub
GitHub - ProtonVPN/android-app: Official ProtonVPN Android app
Official ProtonVPN Android app. Contribute to ProtonVPN/android-app development by creating an account on GitHub.
...and take advantage of their splittunneling function to keep the vpn always-on but still exclude specific apps (proton also allows web addresses) from the vpn for apps/sites that don't play nicely with vpns (and many payment processors)
and as always, i recommend using #GrapheneOS for the best privacy and security on android ( factory unlocked recent-ish #pixel required )
GrapheneOS: the private and secure mobile OS
#cybersecgirl #privacy #tools #opensource #android #grapheneos
Do you have any opinion on Windscribe VPN?
Mullvad seems to be the most advised VPN regarding the protection of costumers data
Great Post!
Unfortunately, the recent update for Proton VPN killed the free plan. It is way worse than before.
Bookmarked.
Ava
#privacytechpro privacy tool recommendations:
if you want to share a link a yt video on desktop in a way that isn't tracked by #google / #youtube, use #invidious (a youtube frontend) to share
*note
*isn't tracked by google
*always use a vpn.
from invidious faq:
"Q: What data is shared with YouTube?
A: By default, the video stream is fetched directly from Google's servers (googlevideo.com) in order to reduce the bandwidth required by invidious, meaning that Google will be able to see your IP address and some other data commonly sent by web browsers, like your user-agent string.
If you don't want that to happen, you can go to the preferences page and check the Proxy videos option. When this option is enabled, the Invidious instance will be used as a relay (also known as a "proxy") between you and Google's servers, which will hide your IP address and the other information sent by your browser."
go to
Invidious
Invidious
Invidious is an open source alternative front-end to YouTube.
-> tap 'use invidious' -> choose a server -> paste the yt link in the search box -> tap share
on desktop you can use the ff extension called #LibRedirect to make this process much faster (there is a library of other front-ends included)
LibRedirect – Get this Extension for 🦊 Firefox (en-US)
Download LibRedirect for Firefox. Redirects YouTube, Twitter, TikTok... requests to alternative privacy friendly frontends.
on #android i recommend #UntrackMe for easy front-end privacy respecting link sharing
GitLab
Thomas / UntrackMe · GitLab
A small application that allows to handle Twitter and Youtube to redirect them to their Nitter or Invidious URLs and open them with the appropriate...
it's only available on f-droid.
*note: if you have to use f-droid, i recommend f-droid basic (it has unattended updates)
F-Droid Basic | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
The minimal client app for the app store that respects freedom and privacy
also...
#LibreTube (more private) or #NewPipe are both great front-end apps for watching and sharing yt videos on android
#NewPipe
NewPipe
NewPipe - a free YouTube client
or #LibreTube (more private...it proxies all requests via piped and prevents google servers from accessing your ip address) are both awesome youtube front-end apps for watching and sharing
read about the differences here:
GitHub
GitHub - libre-tube/LibreTube: An alternative frontend for YouTube, for Android.
An alternative frontend for YouTube, for Android. Contribute to libre-tube/LibreTube development by creating an account on GitHub.
pro tip: use an always-on vpn like #mullvad
Mullvad VPN
Mullvad VPN - Privacy is for the people
Free the internet from mass surveillance and censorship. Fight for privacy with Mullvad VPN and Mullvad Browser.
or #protonvpn
GitHub
GitHub - ProtonVPN/android-app: Official ProtonVPN Android app
Official ProtonVPN Android app. Contribute to ProtonVPN/android-app development by creating an account on GitHub.
...and take advantage of their splittunneling function to keep the vpn always-on but still exclude specific apps (proton also allows web addresses) from the vpn for apps/sites that don't play nicely with vpns (and many payment processors)
and as always, i recommend using #GrapheneOS for the best privacy and security on android ( factory unlocked recent-ish #pixel required )
GrapheneOS: the private and secure mobile OS
#cybersecgirl #privacy #tools #opensource #android #grapheneos
@franzap Yes, good looking out! Thx for adding Piped here. I didn't mean to leave it out of my post and will include in the future as this post evolves. 🤙
LibreTube uses Piped API.
From LubreTube Git (linked above)
"LibreTube...proxies all requests via Piped (which uses the NewPipeExtractor). This prevents Google servers from accessing your IP address or any other personal data.
Apart from that, Piped allows syncing your subscriptions between LibreTube and Piped, which can be used on desktop too."
