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Alternative title: schizomaxxing 101 for dumbies
Here's some resources to help you protect your privacy on your PC if you so wish to.
For Windows 10 (bare in mind there is still some spyware installed on Windows you can't disable):
1. https://github.com/Sycnex/Windows10Debloater
GOATed, dead easy script you can run to 'despook' and debloat your Windows 10 install to clear out telemetry (spyware) and bloatware packaged into your Windows 10 install by Microsoft.
Run Windows Powershell as Administrator and copy and paste the following to download and run the script: iwr -useb https://git.io/debloat|iex
2. https://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10
Can be used for 10 and 11, good piece of software to disable telemetry however the code is propietary, so you don't know what the code can do.
Recommended Linux Distros for newbies who are schizo enough (learning curve but highly beneficial for privacy):
1. Linux Mint - https://www.linuxmint.com/
Recommended for Windows users coming over. Ubuntu based, stable, however it's stable package base comes at a cost of being able to access the latest up-to-date software for the most part.
2. EndeavourOS - https://endeavouros.com/
Arch-based, dead easy to install without the hassle of installing vanilla Arch whilst basically being as close to vanilla Arch as possible. It's package base is 'bleeding edge', meaning software is the most up-to-date you can get it to be, however sacrificing stability.
Recommended browsers for privacy (could add more here but don't want it to get too complicated):
1. LibreWolf - https://librewolf.net/
Fork of Firefox, pretty much makes Firefox as private as you can get it to be off the bat. You can mess with user.js scripts and other extensions for firefox but for the sake of convenience I'm recommending this.
2. Tor -
www.torproject.org
Water of course. Recommended if you want to go on the Dark web (jfl), can also be used for the clear web as well but may be slower, you also can't install other extensions (to make your digital fringerprint blend in better and allat), thus I recommend LibreWolf for use on the clear web.
Recommended use case in terms OSes on your PC:
Dual-boot Linux and Windows (water). Linux is good once you get your head around it but for convenience keep Windows around also, you never know when you might need it for apps which require it and don't run well in WINE on Linux.
I could add more here but this thread is long enough, alas what I provided is still useful and a good starting point for protecting your privacy on your PC.
tagging future schizomaxxers: @TonyDr @Randomized Shame
Here's some resources to help you protect your privacy on your PC if you so wish to.
For Windows 10 (bare in mind there is still some spyware installed on Windows you can't disable):
1. https://github.com/Sycnex/Windows10Debloater
GOATed, dead easy script you can run to 'despook' and debloat your Windows 10 install to clear out telemetry (spyware) and bloatware packaged into your Windows 10 install by Microsoft.
Run Windows Powershell as Administrator and copy and paste the following to download and run the script: iwr -useb https://git.io/debloat|iex
2. https://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10
Can be used for 10 and 11, good piece of software to disable telemetry however the code is propietary, so you don't know what the code can do.
Recommended Linux Distros for newbies who are schizo enough (learning curve but highly beneficial for privacy):
1. Linux Mint - https://www.linuxmint.com/
Recommended for Windows users coming over. Ubuntu based, stable, however it's stable package base comes at a cost of being able to access the latest up-to-date software for the most part.
2. EndeavourOS - https://endeavouros.com/
Arch-based, dead easy to install without the hassle of installing vanilla Arch whilst basically being as close to vanilla Arch as possible. It's package base is 'bleeding edge', meaning software is the most up-to-date you can get it to be, however sacrificing stability.
Recommended browsers for privacy (could add more here but don't want it to get too complicated):
1. LibreWolf - https://librewolf.net/
Fork of Firefox, pretty much makes Firefox as private as you can get it to be off the bat. You can mess with user.js scripts and other extensions for firefox but for the sake of convenience I'm recommending this.
2. Tor -
The Tor Project | Privacy & Freedom Online
Defend yourself against tracking and surveillance. Circumvent censorship.
Water of course. Recommended if you want to go on the Dark web (jfl), can also be used for the clear web as well but may be slower, you also can't install other extensions (to make your digital fringerprint blend in better and allat), thus I recommend LibreWolf for use on the clear web.
Recommended use case in terms OSes on your PC:
Dual-boot Linux and Windows (water). Linux is good once you get your head around it but for convenience keep Windows around also, you never know when you might need it for apps which require it and don't run well in WINE on Linux.
I could add more here but this thread is long enough, alas what I provided is still useful and a good starting point for protecting your privacy on your PC.
tagging future schizomaxxers: @TonyDr @Randomized Shame
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