How to protect yourself on windows 10

[The Alchemist7 [SG]]

There is no need to develop paranoia, just a need to reasonably protect one's self, and do what one has to do. If you become a super afraid sissy the enemy has just won you over before anything even happened.

Well I'm not paranoic about it, but I really like to discuss this stuff with people here. Digital security is a subject that fascinates me more than others even if I'm totally newbie about it. Also I couldn't let that shit to keep running on my computer. Also I did a huge mistake by purchasing Cyber Ghost VPN (without doing any previous research about VPNs), since recently I found out that it was bought not very long time ago by an israeli company that is known for spreading malware in people's computers. Now all this Yehubor-approved crap is gone and I really had to so something about it.

 

[Apprentice]

There is no need to develop paranoia, just a need to reasonably protect one's self, and do what one has to do.

True. I realized this quite some time ago that it is silly to expect to have any privacy living in this world: using a computer ALWAYS leaves traces SOMEWHERE, so does using your phone. Streets and businesses are littered with "security" IP cameras, mostly from chinese manufacturers. Guess who else can see and record the live feed?

On another note, how many of you actually dig deeper when setting up a new Android device? The settings associated with all the schmoogle services have grown to a fucking maze by now. Turn off location, location history, search history, opt out of personalized ads, disable google voice and "ok google" detection, turn off NFC, Bluetooth when not actually using etc etc. ad nauseum. Also, uncheck all the "send anonymous usage statistics", "help us improve the service" etc. tick boxes. And still they carefully record and store every step you take.
I disable all system updates and other auto updates from playstore etc. because a major version update on Android almost always ends in a clusterfuck (mysterious battery drain, unstable and/or choppy performance etc.). Planned obsolescence? Just like Apple admitted throttling the CPU speed on devices with "old" batteries with an update. On Samsung devices, you even can't dodge a system update anymore. You have to manually disable the underlying packages via ADB shell command line. What about security updates and vulnerabilities, you might ask. Well, I try to be smart when using the device. I have also developed a paranoia for links and I never click them unless I trust the source and/or verify the address behind a link. I never visit shady places. Also, I always turn off data connection when not in use because I don't want any distractions (like when driving) and it also saves the battery. Oh, and avoid Zuckerbook apps. Use a browser for this. Years ago, Faecesbook started suggesting me friends based on the phone numbers and contact names their app pulled from the phone.

My take on this is that one can protect ones self by engaging in the ToZ warfare to turn the situation around and by being smart. If the Yehubor get their way (like they did in China), you could get sent to a work camp for merely visiting this wonderful forum here.

As for Win 10, if anything that corporate is "free", then it means you are the product being marketed.

 

[Ninja 666]

Due to how convenient it is, it is always the winner in regards to Operating Systems for normal use.

Your alternatives are you can choose to go for Linux Ubuntu if you want compatibility, "Decent" privacy, as Ubuntu is famous, and in general a good 'alternative'. It is good if you have productivity as it is highly compatible, working straight out of the box. Will work for most if not all simple and daily tasks you have set. For people who can't be assed with all sorts of shit like searching two days for a WIFI driver, and all the related, Ubuntu is a good solution. If you go for Ubuntu, you can opt out of any telemetry and it actually won't do it, a choice you will have to tick on installation.

Linux Mint is better in privacy and is a very good fork of privacy and convenience. If you have a low end PC, Linux may actually be a far better solution, as Windows 10 is totally bloated.

https://www.tecmint.com/install-ubuntu-alongside-with-windows-dual-boot/

I wanted to thank you for recommending Linux Mint!

I recently installed it and it's absolutely perfect!

I especially wanted to thank you HP Cobra for writing your reply on this thread.

This is to help anyone who wants to know a little about Linux Mint and are looking for a better alternative to disgusting NO PRIVACY - THEY ARE LOOKING AT YOUR COMPUTER - Windows 10.

I had Windows 10. I disabled all the applications, and even disabled Windows Update and I downloaded an app to block it. Still they took information from my computer and added and removed files as they saw fit!

I come from a Windows background. I've used windows since I was a kid way back when it was 98 or something. I remember when Windows didn't even exist. I've always had a bad feeling about Linux. Never liked it! Always the nerds and the weirdos used it. Or someone who "wanted to be cool". But I quickly got over that.

I also had some major worries.

My biggest worries was: the "Terminal" (similar to Windows' CMD / Command), where you have to write all the commands to do anything on the PC. I thought I had to do everything from there: install software, browse my files, change any system preferences, and if needed install important updates. My second worry was how it looked, as I have only used Windows before. My third and of course the most important one was how to get started and learn the system.

To get quick to it, there is a system called Linux Mint "Cinnamon". It's one of the most popular of the OS' (Operation Systems) and it's very similar to Windows. There is a new version out now that was recently released. You can watch videos about it on YouTube on how to use the desktop and how it looks. There is an "Update Manager" and "Software Manager" like "Windows Update" and "Control Panel (to add or remove installations)" in Windows. And when it comes to the "Terminal" thing, it is all covered in the Update/Software managers. If you somehow need to use the Terminal, because of some new issue or what not, it's just one search away and people online are more than willing to help. If you're a regular user then chances are others have had the same problem as you and there is already an answer. There is a Welcome Screen to set up your preferences and update the system and apps where you can learn how to use the most important things.

When you want to install it, there is something called "Live Session". Here you can check out the desktop live on your computer, and see how changing settings and updating the system works before installing it. Here you can also see if your Wifi works, you can browse the internet, and see if you can play videos with sound.

One a side note: For the gamers, if you worry about games, you can install Steam here, but I would recommend you check if your games can be played on Linux Mint, and if not, too see if there are some apps that you can use to do this. Most popular games has support to be played on "alternative" operating systems. I write "alternative" with tongue in cheek as this should be the default system in my opinion.

Linux Mint IS FAST! I have a new computer, with Windows 10 pre-installed, it was slow, and it lagged, Linux Mint is fast and there is no lagg! To what I can understand, if I'm not mixing this with Rooting an Android, it accesses and uses more of your hardware than Windows ever will. No lag when opening folders, no shitty as Windows slow operation system.

IT'S SAFER! You can choose what files are added and removed on your computer, you can choose which updates to install or remove, and you can encrypt your entire hard drive and your home folder for extra security should someone gain access to your hard drive.

IT'S EASIER! The Update Manager and Software Manager is super easy to use, and to make sure none of the updates permanently bugs on your system, you do simple steps to take a "snapshot" of your system (a basic backup) before installing them, because when it comes to computers and updates, something can go wrong, and if this happens, you just reload your latest system backup to the time before you installed the updates.

You can see videos on YouTube how to install the system, set it up and how to install apps / software. It's simple. There are videos no more then 10-20 minutes long and with a few of these you will get the gist of it. And also see how it looks.

I did experience some problems on installing it. The installation didn't find the hard drive on the laptop. I did a simple search and found out I had to do some easy adjustments to the hard drive in the boot menu, and boom, it found it instantly. I installed the system and erased windows for good.

I highly recommend installing Linux Mint and erasing Microsoft's Windows 10. Permanently.

My computer is purring now. It's not because something is wrong with it. It's because it's happy.

 

[The Alchemist7 [SG]]

My biggest worries was: the "Terminal" (similar to Windows' CMD / Command), where you have to write all the commands to do anything on the PC. I thought I had to do everything from there: install software, browse my files, change any system preferences, and if needed install important updates.

The thing is if you want to download a VPN for activism purposes or just to be more secure while visiting ToZ or whatever most likely you will have to use the terminal. I bought recently NordVPN and it works ONLY through the terminal. It doesn't even have an interface or icon like in windows, which is not big deal because still I can connect to what country I want using a command. Is not difficult to use the terminal, there are tutorials and step by step guides about everything on the internet.

Also I must add that Bitcoin is indeed a safe and anonymous way to buy softwares without disclosing your identity.

But if you will want a VPN I think that even one from the Software Manager will do. Just check in the internet if it really connects you to another locations. If you type "My Ip" on google and visit probably any site you will be surprised about how much info the websites get about you.

 

[Ninja 666]

My biggest worries was: the "Terminal" (similar to Windows' CMD / Command), where you have to write all the commands to do anything on the PC. I thought I had to do everything from there: install software, browse my files, change any system preferences, and if needed install important updates.

The thing is if you want to download a VPN for activism purposes or just to be more secure while visiting ToZ or whatever most likely you will have to use the terminal. I bought recently NordVPN and it works ONLY through the terminal. It doesn't even have an interface or icon like in windows, which is not big deal because still I can connect to what country I want using a command. Is not difficult to use the terminal, there are tutorials and step by step guides about everything on the internet.

Also I must add that Bitcoin is indeed a safe and anonymous way to buy softwares without disclosing your identity.

But if you will want a VPN I think that even one from the Software Manager will do. Just check in the internet if it really connects you to another locations. If you type "My Ip" on google and visit probably any site you will be surprised about how much info the websites get about you.

If you use ProtonVPN you can integrate the VPN into your Network icon down on the tray. So after you've logged into your internet you click on the VPN button you created and your logged unto ProtonVPN. Without using the ProtonVPN app. It's also free and done without the terminal.


Thank you for the Bitcoin tips btw.

 

[Apprentice]

So, don't even start to improve your situation because you can't be fully anonymous on the internet, is that your conclusion?

Not even remotely. The narrative was something like this: be cautious and smart, examine, research and take the necessary precautions (like OS choice, VPN and browser choice and the like) but don't be overly paranoid about the privacy, because, just like it was stated: they monitor billions of people - they can't reach out and "thouch" everyone. Really private stuff needs pen and paper anyway.

 

[The Alchemist7 [SG]]

NordVPN is as dangerous to use for you as CyberGhost VPN. Avoid the huge providers.

Doubt that. Cyberghost was bought by an israeli company which doesn't have a good reputation at all.
https://restoreprivacy.com/cyberghost/
In a similar way I don't trust ProtonVPN because it has a partnership with a Yehuborim company called Radware.

Yet I haven't found anything like this about NordVPN. But considering what they are doing, I think all the VPNs are doing a basic tracking of one's activity through their respective channels. Now I heard some freeVPNs are selling this data to other entities, other VPNs are installing all sort of tracking softwares in their users and so on. We can never know exactly what they are doing behind the scenes, I don't really see how a smaller VPN can be different.

 

[DSB]

Yet I haven't found anything like this about NordVPN.

Which doesn't automatically mean it's secure, just because you haven't heard of something. Would they tell you if they were, in some form or another, knowingly or unknowingly, connected to the enemy? No. See.

But considering what they are doing, I think all the VPNs are doing a basic tracking of one's activity through their respective channels. Now I heard some freeVPNs are selling this data to other entities, other VPNs are installing all sort of tracking softwares in their users and so on.

The big providers yes. Some medium sized too, maybe small ones here and there but the probability for this decreases very fast the smaller the providers. There are also providers who truly mean what they claim and have the ambition to be as secure as possible. You need to know what to look for. When you see a Shlomo being CEO or even remotely connected to the provider then better stay away.

We can never know exactly what they are doing behind the scenes, I don't really see how a smaller VPN can be different.

It's exponentially more work and effort needed for the enemy to actually monitor and track certain people when they need to be involved with every VPN provider? There are over 100 different VPN providers already and when they want to monitor or data mine, where would they go first and foremost? To the biggest ones and then they go from there. The Israeli company you mentioned buying CyberGhost is just proving my point here. Now, note that I'm not saying the VPN providers are the best and most secure when they are the smallest. But you get the idea.

 

[satanama666]

i tried to install pureos,but it just can't find wifi networks
how can i solve this?

 

[Shael]

i tried to install pureos,but it just can't find wifi networks
how can i solve this?

Use google. These questions have usually been answered dozens of times before. Also, even if they haven't, these softwares generally have their own tech-support forums, where you will get replies from experts on the matter.

 

[satanama666]

i tried to install pureos,but it just can't find wifi networks
how can i solve this?

Use google. These questions have usually been answered dozens of times before. Also, even if they haven't, these softwares generally have their own tech-support forums, where you will get replies from experts on the matter.

i didn't find any answers,and i don't want to make a forum account just for one question
thus i still expect an answer here

 

[High Priest Zevios Metathronos]

i tried to install pureos,but it just can't find wifi networks
how can i solve this?

Linux Mint.

 

[FancyMancy]

NordVPN is as dangerous to use for you as CyberGhost VPN. Avoid the huge providers.

Doubt that. Cyberghost was bought by an israeli company which doesn't have a good reputation at all.
https://restoreprivacy.com/cyberghost/
In a similar way I don't trust ProtonVPN because it has a partnership with a Yehuborim company called Radware.

Yet I haven't found anything like this about NordVPN. But considering what they are doing, I think all the VPNs are doing a basic tracking of one's activity through their respective channels. Now I heard some freeVPNs are selling this data to other entities, other VPNs are installing all sort of tracking softwares in their users and so on. We can never know exactly what they are doing behind the scenes, I don't really see how a smaller VPN can be different.

Do you doubt that?

Popular VPN service, NordVPN, confirms data centre breach

NordVPN, one of the top virtual private networks, released recently that they had a security breach of their data centre in March 2018. The tech company assures its customers no vital information was lost and its networks are still safe for users.

NordVPN fesses up to data center breach, insists network is 'still safe'
https://www.windowscentral.com/nordvpn-fesses-data-center-breach-insists-network-still-safe

NordVPN blames datacentre provider for server breach
https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252472673/NordVPN-blames-datacentre-provider-for-server-breach

Supply chains show their weaknesses following Avast and NordVPN attacks
https://thenextweb.com/security/2019/10/22/supply-chains-show-their-weaknesses-following-avast-and-nordvpn-attacks

NordVPN confirms 2018 security breach involving datacenter partner
https://www.techspot.com/news/82431-nordvpn-confirms-2018-security-breach-involving-datacenter-partner.html

NordVPN reveals server breach that could have let attacker monitor traffic
https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/21/20925065/nordvpn-server-breach-vpn-traffic-exposed-encryption

Popular VPN service NordVPN confirms data center breach
https://www.cnet.com/news/popular-vpn-service-nordvpn-confirms-datacenter-breach

If motor vehicles had as many breaches and problems as the deliberate attacks against the 666 WWW has had...

I wonder why they call them... data centres...

Trust and reputation are fickle and fleeting.

 

[Sunny]

NordVPN is as dangerous to use for you as CyberGhost VPN. Avoid the huge providers.

Doubt that. Cyberghost was bought by an israeli company which doesn't have a good reputation at all.
https://restoreprivacy.com/cyberghost/
In a similar way I don't trust ProtonVPN because it has a partnership with a Yehuborim company called Radware.

Yet I haven't found anything like this about NordVPN. But considering what they are doing, I think all the VPNs are doing a basic tracking of one's activity through their respective channels. Now I heard some freeVPNs are selling this data to other entities, other VPNs are installing all sort of tracking softwares in their users and so on. We can never know exactly what they are doing behind the scenes, I don't really see how a smaller VPN can be different.

Do you doubt that?

Popular VPN service, NordVPN, confirms data centre breach

NordVPN, one of the top virtual private networks, released recently that they had a security breach of their data centre in March 2018. The tech company assures its customers no vital information was lost and its networks are still safe for users.

NordVPN fesses up to data center breach, insists network is 'still safe'
https://www.windowscentral.com/nordvpn-fesses-data-center-breach-insists-network-still-safe

NordVPN blames datacentre provider for server breach
https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252472673/NordVPN-blames-datacentre-provider-for-server-breach

Supply chains show their weaknesses following Avast and NordVPN attacks
https://thenextweb.com/security/2019/10/22/supply-chains-show-their-weaknesses-following-avast-and-nordvpn-attacks

NordVPN confirms 2018 security breach involving datacenter partner
https://www.techspot.com/news/82431-nordvpn-confirms-2018-security-breach-involving-datacenter-partner.html

NordVPN reveals server breach that could have let attacker monitor traffic
https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/21/20925065/nordvpn-server-breach-vpn-traffic-exposed-encryption

Popular VPN service NordVPN confirms data center breach
https://www.cnet.com/news/popular-vpn-service-nordvpn-confirms-datacenter-breach

If motor vehicles had as many breaches and problems as the deliberate attacks against the 666 WWW has had...

I wonder why they call them... data centres...

Trust and reputation are fickle and fleeting.

We are forced to hide in our house, in which case viruses become the masters of our home. It's very exciting to live with yehuborim.

 

[FancyMancy]

Doubt that. Cyberghost was bought by an israeli company which doesn't have a good reputation at all.
https://restoreprivacy.com/cyberghost/
In a similar way I don't trust ProtonVPN because it has a partnership with a Yehuborim company called Radware.

Yet I haven't found anything like this about NordVPN. But considering what they are doing, I think all the VPNs are doing a basic tracking of one's activity through their respective channels. Now I heard some freeVPNs are selling this data to other entities, other VPNs are installing all sort of tracking softwares in their users and so on. We can never know exactly what they are doing behind the scenes, I don't really see how a smaller VPN can be different.

Do you doubt that?

Popular VPN service, NordVPN, confirms data centre breach

NordVPN, one of the top virtual private networks, released recently that they had a security breach of their data centre in March 2018. The tech company assures its customers no vital information was lost and its networks are still safe for users.

NordVPN fesses up to data center breach, insists network is 'still safe'
https://www.windowscentral.com/nordvpn-fesses-data-center-breach-insists-network-still-safe

NordVPN blames datacentre provider for server breach
https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252472673/NordVPN-blames-datacentre-provider-for-server-breach

Supply chains show their weaknesses following Avast and NordVPN attacks
https://thenextweb.com/security/2019/10/22/supply-chains-show-their-weaknesses-following-avast-and-nordvpn-attacks

NordVPN confirms 2018 security breach involving datacenter partner
https://www.techspot.com/news/82431-nordvpn-confirms-2018-security-breach-involving-datacenter-partner.html

NordVPN reveals server breach that could have let attacker monitor traffic
https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/21/20925065/nordvpn-server-breach-vpn-traffic-exposed-encryption

Popular VPN service NordVPN confirms data center breach
https://www.cnet.com/news/popular-vpn-service-nordvpn-confirms-datacenter-breach

If motor vehicles had as many breaches and problems as the deliberate attacks against the 666 WWW has had...

I wonder why they call them... data centres...

Trust and reputation are fickle and fleeting.

We are forced to hide in our house, in which case viruses become the masters of our home. It's very exciting to live with yehuborim.

I don't know if Marshall Mathers is White or a Yehubor, but a White man or a Yehubor rapped something which may or may not have been written by someone else "...like the Boy in the bubble who never could adapt". That - the lyric and it being written by someone and it being released/broadcast repeatedly for millions to hear - says a lot.