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The Secret Way Your Internet Traffic Leaks

The New Oil — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:23:16 GMT

You might sometimes use private browsers or even Incognito Mode, but if you're not changing your DNS, snoops can still see where you go online!

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0:00 Introduction
0:22 What is DNS?
0:45 How DNS Works
1:12 Why You Should Change Your DNS
2:58 The Solution
3:15 Alternate DNS Resolvers
3:47 Update
5:23 Encrypted DNS
5:42 DNS Limitations
7:01 Changing Your DNS

✅ Sources: https://ghost.thenewoil.org/the-secret-way-your-internet-traffic-leaks/

Can This New Cloud Storage Dethrone Google?

The New Oil — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:10:00 GMT

Tuta's new drive storage - announced in 2023 - has hit closed beta, so in this video I explore everything you need to know: what's it like? Where is it good and where does it fall short? Who should use it? and more!

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⏰ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:11 Why Did It Take So Long to Release Tuta Drive?
00:56 What Are Quantum Computers?
02:09 Tuta Drive First Look & First Impressions
02:56 Tuta Drive Limitations & Drawbacks
06:26 Who Is Tuta Drive Right For?
08:13 An Important Note About Tuta Drive's Metadata

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How To Reach Your Goals in 2026

The New Oil — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:07:00 GMT

Whether your goals are privacy-related or not, there's a formula to setting yourself up for success. This is it.

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⏰ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Are New Years Resolutions Dumb?
01:04 The Fresh Start Effect
01:44 Why Most People Don't Reach Their Goals
02:35 The Formula For Setting Successful Goals
04:37 An Example of a Privacy-Focused SMART Goal
05:53 Additional Tips
07:03 Atomic Habits
07:32 Promo Spot

✅ Sources
Source 1: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/01/29/new-years-resolutions-who-makes-them-and-why/
Source 2: https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/new-years-resolutions-statistics/
Source 3: https://insideoutmastery.com/new-years-resolution-statistics/
Source 4: https://pubsonline.informs.org/doi/10.1287/mnsc.2014.1901
Source 5: https://www.katymilkman.com/book
Source 6: https://www.economist.com/news/1955/11/19/parkinsons-law
Source 7: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

The Invisible Way You're Being Tracked Online

The New Oil — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:03:00 GMT

One of the most pervasive ways of being tracked online is also the most invisible. VPNs, browsers, extensions, and more all promise to protect you, but can they really?

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⏰ Timecodes⏰
00:00 Introduction
00:27 What is Fingerprinting?
02:01 How Does Fingerprinting Work?
03:33 What Doesn't Work
04:05 On Third-Party Cookies
06:44 On VPNs
08:03 How to REALLY Avoid Fingerprinting
08:17 Best Defense: The Tor Browser
09:05 Best for Most Situations: Brave
10:15 Best Not-Brave Option: Mullvad Browser
10:50 Extensions and Fingerprinting
11:51 Fingerprinting in Apps and Devices
14:25 Conclusion

✅ Sources
Source 1: https://signal.org/blog/the-instagram-ads-you-will-never-see/
Source 2: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/06/12/opinion/facebook-google-privacy-policies.html
Source 3: https://coveryourtracks.eff.org/
Source 4: https://amiunique.org/
Source 5: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Unusual_articles
Source 6: https://usa.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/cookies
Source 7: https://cookie-script.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-third-party-cookies.html
Source 8: https://digiday.com/marketing/wtf-googles-privacy-sandbox/
Source 9: https://seon.io/resources/browser-fingerprinting/
Source 10: https://ublockorigin.com/
Source 11: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/
Source 12: https://www.torproject.org/
Source 13: https://tor-https.eff.org/
Source 14: https://thenewoil.tv/w/vPe2KxW99JKnfek68jjbZm; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z5Y1zmorlc
Source 15: https://brave.com/
Source 16: https://thenewoil.org/en/guides/most-important/browser/#brave
Source 17: https://blog.getsocial.io/share-buttons/
Source 18: https://mullvad.net/en/browser
Source 19: https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/uBlock-and-others:-Blocking-ads,-trackers,-malwares
Source 20: https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Blocking-mode
Source 21: https://thenewoil.org/en/guides/most-important/browser/#extensions
Source 22: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102420
Source 23: https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/6048248?hl=en#zippy=%2Creset-your-devices-advertising-id
Source 24: https://thenewoil.org/en/guides/most-important/mobile-settings/
Source 25: https://thenewoil.tv/w/mRq3Hu2jWj8RGTy7gTyKoN; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjy9Dbx7y1g

Protecting Your Digital Rights

The New Oil — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT

With the elections getting closer, learn how to protect yourself from all the various threats out there.

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⏰ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Disclaimer
01:23 Overview
02:13 Part 1: Why Privacy Matters to Democracy
05:35 Part 2: Protection From Targeted Ads and Disinformation
13:12 Part 3: Protection Against Doxing and Other Real-Life Threats
18:58 Part 4: Protesting

✅ Sources
There were a whopping 67 sources on this episode. Check them out here: https://gitlab.com/thenewoil/content/-/blob/main/Show Notes/20240919-democracy

Is THIS the Future of Mobile Apps?

The New Oil — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 14:39:00 GMT

Progressive Web Apps (or PWAs) offer better privacy, use less space, and work cross-platform. But how usable are they really?

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00:00 Introduction
00:33 What are PWAs?
00:59 Why use PWAs?
02:17 PWAs vs Native Apps
03:10 Hands-On Review
05:38 Final Verdict
07:40 Thanks & Call to Action

✅ Sources
Source 1: https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/08/ios-17-4-web-app-eu/
Source 2: https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/01/apple-home-screen-web-apps-ios-17-eu/
Source 3: https://www.tigren.com/blog/progressive-web-app-limitations/
Source 4: https://www.koombea.com/blog/pwa-security/
Source 5: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/anatsa-android-malware-downloaded-150-000-times-via-google-play/
Source 6: https://www.netcraft.com/blog/apple-dma-app-store-malware-review/
Source 7: https://github.com/hemanth/awesome-pwa
Source 8: http://thenewoil.org/en/guides/most-important/browser
Source 9: https://firewallsdontstopdragons.com/; https://www.privacyguides.org/

This Tool Erases Your Old Posts & Comments!

The New Oil — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:37:00 GMT

Dan Saltman talks about how Redact can help protect your privacy by curating your outdated content.

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00:00 Introduction
01:57 What is Redact?
05:12 Dan's Background
07:55 Redact's Strengths & Weaknesses
10:06 How Can We Know The Data Has Been Deleted?
16:25 Why Should Users Trust Redact?
20:02 What if Redact Gets Sold?
25:04 What's "Coming Soon" For Redact?
32:02 Final Thoughts

✅ Sources
Source 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqn3gR1WTcA
Source 2: https://broadbandbreakfast.com/congress-considers-regulating-data-brokers-amid-broader-push-for-privacy-legislation/
Source 3: https://rollcall.com/2023/04/25/lawmakers-eye-response-as-data-brokers-target-married-sophisticates-and-rural-everlasting/
Source 4: https://iapp.org/news/a/us-senators-propose-data-broker-bill/
Source 5: https://thenewoil.org/en/guides/moderately-important/people-search/
Source 6: https://thenewoil.tv/w/o5c2mprGnUYdQuFJdorYb9; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j56_m4WJUFw
Source 7: https://thenewoil.tv/w/gBsnsx8nESzEn2macw1uaE; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts6fqahljPE
Source 8: https://redact.dev/services
Source 9: https://thenewoil.org/en/about/#disclaimers
Source 10: https://write.as/thenewoil/transparency-report-2023
Source 11: https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/encrypted-email-service-ctemplar-announces-closure
Source 12: https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/25/22550361/amazon-wickr-aws-secure-messaging-encryption
Source 13: https://github.com/guardianproject/haven
Source 14: https://robins.one/notes/uninstall-the-nightowl-app-now.html

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5 Everyday Benefits of Privacy & Security

The New Oil — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:31:00 GMT

Privacy and security sometimes seem like a lot of work - and sometimes (not always) it is. Is it worth it? I think so! (I guess I'm kind of biased.) But there's more benefits than just free speech and account safety. In this video I'd like share a few of them.

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00:00 Introduction
03:50 #1 No More Password Struggles
05:41 #2 Ads Will Become Rare
08:05 #3 Spam Will Become Rare
09:46 #4 Protection Against Theft, Loss, & Damage
12:41 #5 More Emotional Bandwidth

Using Disinformation Like A Pro

The New Oil — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 15:25:00 GMT

Disinformation is a criminally underrated technique for protecting yourself against doxing, data breaches, and tracking. But it's important to use it right to be both effective and a law-abiding citizen. In this video, I share my tips and techniques gathered over the year to protect your privacy where tools fall just a little short.

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00:00 Introduction
00:43 What is "disinformation"?
05:20 When NOT to use disinformation
08:57 Where to find disinformation
14:32 Compartmentalization
19:31 A Couple Random Tips
22:10 Conclusion

Source 1: https://brave.com/privacy-updates/3-fingerprint-randomization/
Source 2: https://thenewoil.tv/w/5kVVRAEQKcwNnxTEpKgVNU; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXI-mlCFNmk
Source 3: https://thenewoil.tv/w/aJmL7eEQY8zq94MEvkgLpU; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nplKmsqozA
Source 4: https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/10/alcoholics-claim-they-are-struggling-to-hide-adverts-on-instagram-14208953/; https://www.reddit.com/r/help/comments/14a5cq0/reddit_keeps_serving_me_up_alcohol_ads_even/; https://www.reddit.com/r/unpopularopinion/comments/ntsqoc/as_a_recovering_alcoholic_i_wish_there_was_a_way/; https://www.reddit.com/r/help/comments/hs5oyj/how_to_stop_targeted_alcohol_adds_trying_to_quit/
Source 5: ttps://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2018/12/12/dear-tech-companies-i-dont-want-see-pregnancy-ads-after-my-child-was-stillborn/; https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46543324; https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/12/woman-calls-out-tech-companies-for-serving-baby-ads-after-stillbirth.html; https://www.todaysparent.com/getting-pregnant/infertility/sunnybrook-baby-ad-opt-out-tool/;
Source 6: https://thenewoil.tv/w/o5c2mprGnUYdQuFJdorYb9; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j56_m4WJUFw
Source 7: https://www.behindthename.com/random/
Source 8: https://thenewoil.tv/w/aJmL7eEQY8zq94MEvkgLpU; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nplKmsqozA
Source 9: https://www.cloaked.com/
Source 10: https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/03/cloaked-manages-your-logins-with-proxy-emails-phone-numbers-and-a-built-in-password-manager/

Proton Drive Initial Thoughts

The New Oil — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 14:22:00 GMT

Proton recently released their Drive app for Windows - with a Mac version "soon to follow" (allegedlies). So is this a win? Or did they fall flat?

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⏰ Timecodes⏰
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Support us
01:22 Who is Proton?
04:13 Windows & Privacy
07:20 Thoughts
12:48 Conclusion
13:41 Support Us

✅ Sources
Source 1: https://proton.me/
Source 2: https://proton.me/blog/proton-and-simplelogin-join-forces
Source 3: https://protonvpn.com/blog/what-does-a-vpn-protect-you-from/
Source 4: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProtonVPN/comments/104xqax/some_feedback_on_your_latest_blog_post/
Source 5: https://neat.tube/w/3iKcgTrWGL2txG3vGqrJAk; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5-Ldu6YyBo
Source 6: https://tilvids.com/w/nWF8zBEcCtfi8CsGxHJjra; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkxAp2Gh7-E
Source 7: https://www.thepoint.online/windows-11-is-a-privacy-nightmare-in-new-video/
Source 8: https://slate.com/technology/2015/08/windows-10-privacy-problems-heres-how-bad-they-are-and-how-to-plug-them.html
Source 9: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2016/08/windows-10-microsoft-blatantly-disregards-user-choice-and-privacy-deep-dive
Source 10: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-10-violates-your-privacy-by-default-heres-how-you-can-protect-yourself/
Source 11: https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-11-more-secure-windows-10/
Source 12: https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-11-22h2-these-are-the-big-new-security-features/
Source 13: https://www.crn.com/slide-shows/applications-os/windows-11-security-10-key-updates-from-microsoft
Source 14: https://www.pcmag.com/news/windows-11-is-ultra-secure-dont-mess-it-up
Source 15: https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2021/10/windows-11-security
Source 16: https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights
Source 17: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1509667851
Source 18: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.proton.android.drive
Source 19: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProtonMail/comments/11w6pw0/proton_drive_is_disappointing_its_limitations/
Source 20: https://proton.me/blog/proton-drive-windows
Source 21: https://www.youtube.com/thenewoil
Source 22: https://thenewoil.org/en/guides/moderately-important/desktop-settings/
Source 23: https://thenewoil.org/en/links/
Source 24: https://thenewoil.tv

Nitrokey Review & Unboxing

The New Oil — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 03:23:00 GMT

It's time to renew another widely-mentioned-but-rarely-used tool from the privacy community: the Nitrokey. Many mention it, but few seem to have used it or have hands-on experience. So I decided to fix that. Special thanks to Nitrokey for helping provide a key for testing.

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🌐 Non-affiliate link: https://www.nitrokey.com/

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⏰ Timecodes⏰
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Support Us!
01:28 What is a Nitrokey?
03:06 The Nitrokey 3A Mini
04:02 Pre-purchase Impressions
04:50 Unboxing
07:45 Use with KeePassXC
08:41 Nitrokey App
10:34 FIDO/U2F
11:24 The Nitrokey 2 Storage
12:08 Updated Disclaimer
12:54 Initial Impressions
14:04 Nitrokey App
14:27 Getting Started
14:48 Password/OTP Slots
16:00 Encrypted/Hidden Storage
18:07 FIDO/U2F
18:32 Firmware Updates
18:46 Data Erasure & Return
19:12 Final Thoughts
20:49 Support Us!
21:59 Outro

✅ Sources
Source 1: https://www.nitrokey.com/
Source 2: https://thenewoil.tv/w/2NKKqzTtDCZF4hUaVU23uV; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdwcVBVUmZM
Source 3: https://www.zdnet.com/article/yubico-to-replace-vulnerable-yubikey-fips-security-keys/
Source 4: https://www.nitrokey.com/blog/2023/nitrokey-3-firmware-release-0
Source 5: https://www.nitrokey.com/blog/2023/nitrokey-3-firmware-release
Source 6: https://www.nitrokey.com/blog/2022/nitrokey-3-firmware-update-104
Source 7: https://www.nitrokey.com/news/2015/nitrokey-storage-got-great-results-3rd-party-security-audit
Source 8: https://www.nitrokey.com/news/2021/new-nitrokey-3-nfc-usb-c-rust-common-criteria-eal-6
Source 9: https://shop.nitrokey.com/shop/product/nk3am-nitrokey-3a-mini-149
Source 10: https://www.nitrokey.com/news/2023/milestone-nitrokey-3-achieved-openpgp-card-one-time-passwords-and-usb-c-availability
Source 11: https://github.com/Nitrokey/nitrokey-app/releases
Source 12: https://github.com/Nitrokey/nitrokey-app2
Source 13: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLtoZY6Sv0Q
Source 14: https://web.archive.org/web/20221220190042/https://www.nitrokey.com/
Source 15: https://docs.nitrokey.com/storage/faq

#cybersecurity #securitykey #securitytoken

Mullvad & The Tor Project Released a New Browser!

The New Oil — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 03:20:00 GMT

Holy crap! Mullvad VPN and The Tor Project teamed up to launch a new browser with no warning! So, how is it? What makes it special? Should you use it? Well, it's only been a few days, but here's my experience so far.

🔗 The Mullvad Browser: https://mullvad.net/en/browser

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⏰ Timecodes⏰
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Support us
00:54 Who is The Tor Project?
01:43 Who is Mullvad VPN?
02:30 What is the Mullvad Browser?
03:02 Why Use the Mullvad Browser?
03:42 About the Mullvad Browser?
05:58 Mullvad's Metasearch Engine: Leta
07:33 Drawbucks
08:57 Mullvad Browser vs The Tor Browser
09:26 Mullvad Browser vs Librewolf
12:28 Mullvad Browser vs Brave
13:50 Conclusion
16:23 Support Us
16:41 Outro

A Subjective Comparison of Android and iOS

The New Oil — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 03:17:00 GMT

Android vs iOS? Excluding custom OS's, this is a tough debate. I recently switched sides and I thought I'd share some things I noticed for those struggling to pick. Cause a video like this worked so well for Techlore. (But you should really go with a custom OS if you can.)

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⏰ Timecodes⏰
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Support us
02:10 Disclaimers
02:56 Backstory
05:50 Why Not A Custom OS?
08:20 Which One Is Better?
10:05 Apple's Privacy Shortcomings
12:04 Google's Privacy Shortcomings
13:23 Subjective Observations: Hardware
15:29 Subjective Observations: Operating System
21:40 Subjective Observations: Apps
24:02 Phone Lifespan
25:13 Summary
26:20 Support Us
27:01 Outro

✅ Sources
Source 1: https://www.digitalguardian.com/blog/android-security-evolves-still-trails-iphone
Source 2: https://thenewoil.org/en/about/
Source 3: https://thenewoil.org/en/guides/most-important/mobile-settings/
Source 4: https://9to5google.com/2022/10/06/pixel-7-countries/
Source 5: https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/19/iphone-14-and-14-pro-launching-in-more-countries/
Source 6: https://www.howtogeek.com/224096/why-iphones-are-more-secure-than-android-phones/
Source 7: https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/28/ios-versus-android-security/
Source 8: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/ios-13-vs-android-10-which-os-is-more-secure/
Source 9: https://threatpost.com/android-zero-days-worth-more-iphone-exploits/147981/
Source 10: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/2021-mobile-security-android-more-vulnerabilities-ios-more-zero-days/
Source 11: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2018/04/17/apple-make-simpler-download-your-privacy-data-year/521786002/
Source 12: https://fossbytes.com/apple-data-collection-explained/
Source 13: https://www.techwalls.com/production-costs-of-smartphones/
Source 14: https://fourweekmba.com/how-much-profit-does-apple-make-per-iphone/
Source 15: https://www.wired.com/story/apple-is-an-ad-company-now/
Source 16: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/26/8932064/apple-siri-private-conversation-recording-explanation-alexa-google-assistant
Source 17: https://gizmodo.com/apple-iphone-analytics-privacy-4th-lawsuit-1850048418
Source 18: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/18/how-does-google-make-money-advertising-business-breakdown-.html
Source 19: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/01/24/google-location-data-ags-lawsuit/
Source 20: https://source.android.com/
Source 21: https://www.ivpn.net/knowledgebase/general/antitracker-faq/
Source 22: https://9to5google.com/2021/10/19/pixel-6-android-updates-2/
Source 23: https://screenrant.com/apple-product-security-update-lifespan/
Source 24: https://gizmodo.com/why-android-updates-are-so-slow-5987508
Source 25: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/google-finds-18-zero-days-samsung/

Protecting Your Privacy While Finding Love Online

The New Oil — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:13:00 GMT

Valentine's Day is near, and it's very possible that some of you watching this are looking for love. How can you protect your privacy while also increasing your odds of finding the right person? Tune in to find out!

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⏰ Timecodes⏰
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Support us
02:19 Offline Dating
06:16 Pick a Platform
07:59 Filling Out Your Profile
10:11 The Profile Picture
11:24 Things to Keep in Mind
11:43 In-Person Safety
12:52 "Coming Out"
14:03 Relationship Tips
16:26 Support Us
16:57 Outro

Source 1: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/02/06/10-facts-about-americans-and-online-dating/
Source 2: https://write.as/thenewoil/how-to-read-a-privacy-policy
Source 3: https://bumble.com/help/what-is-bumble-boost
Source 4: https://bumble.com/help/what-is-incognito-mode
Source 5: https://www.help.tinder.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004487406-Tinder-Subscriptions
Source 6: https://thenewoil.tv/w/mdQQyZhU3C6Tt6r5G9LTeB; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkqOsddlx_c
Source 7: https://thenewoil.tv/w/aJmL7eEQY8zq94MEvkgLpU; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nplKmsqozA
Source 8: https://thenewoil.tv/w/9QLcsGnoikfij3e3MMjHHr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRiLfy_LROg
Source 9: Affiliate link (https://thenewoil.org/privacy), standard link (https://privacy.com/)
Source 10: https://thenewoil.org/en/guides/moderately-important/payments/
Source 11: https://bitwarden.com/password-generator/
Source 12: https://techbusinessguide.com/how-to-do-a-face-search-on-google-from-your-pc-or-smartphone/
Source 13: https://uproxx.com/music/pop-smoke-police-confirm-killers-got-address-from-instagram/
Source 14: https://www.gimp.org/
Source 15: https://www.fatherly.com/life/relationship-check-in-advice

What's the Best Encrypted Messenger?

The New Oil — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:09:00 GMT

There are so many encrypted messengers, which one is the best? As you may expect from me by now, I don't have a definitive answer. But I have a few I think are worth considering or avoiding...

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00:00 Introduction
00:35 Support us
01:13 What is "encrypted messaging"?
02:12 Why do I need encrypted messaging?
03:35 What about iMessage/RCS?
04:17 What about Telegram/WhatsApp?
07:30 Obligatory disclaimer
08:44 Jami
09:43 Matrix
10:50 Session
12:07 Signal
14:44 Threema
17:19 Wire
18:17 Briar
19:20 Low-prioritizing encrypted messaging
21:46 Support us
22:17 Outro

✅ Sources: https://gitlab.com/thenewoil/content/-/blob/main/Show Notes/20230122_encrypted_messaging

I'm Back! (& System76 Review)

The New Oil — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 04:04:00 GMT

Holy crap, where did I go for half a year? Well, my old computer crashed so I tried to replace it with a System76 device. I figured this would be a great time to kill two birds with one stone: explain why I didn't make videos for four months and also share my experiences with System76 devices.

💻 System76: https://system76.com/

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SoloKey Unboxing & Review

The New Oil — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 02:36:00 GMT

Today I have something special for you guys! I recently got my hands on a hardware token that's frequently talked about in the privacy community, but there seems to be very little actual content out there reviewing it. In this video, I talk about my one month using the Solokey hardware token. Is it worth getting? Tune in to find out!

🔗 Get a SoloKey here: https://solokeys.com/

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00:00 Introduction
00:19 Disclaimers
01:14 What is a Solokey?
02:00 Unboxing
05:03 Review
10:12 Support pitch
10:52 Outro

✅ Sources
Source 1: https://thenewoil.tv/w/9QLcsGnoikfij3e3MMjHHr; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRiLfy_LROg

Level Up Your Privacy w/Voice-over-IP! (+ 6 Services)

The New Oil — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 02:21:00 GMT

Your cell phone number is practically a unique identifier these days. Voice-over-IP (VoIP) is one of the tools you should add to your toolkit to help break up your presence online, control spam, and take back control of your data. Learn how in this video!

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00:00 Introduction
00:41 Promo Spot
01:18 What is Voice-over-IP (VoIP)?
03:34 Why use VoIP?
06:41 How to Use VoIP
07:53 VoIP Providers
08:01 MySudo
08:50 Hushed
09:59 Google Voice
10:32 Tossable Digits
10:51 Skype
11:40 Viber
12:14 Promo Spot
12:35 Outro

✅ Sources
Source 1: https://getvoip.com/blog/2014/01/27/history-of-voip-and-internet-telephones/
Source 2: https://securityintelligence.com/articles/how-to-secure-2fa-against-phone-authentication-scams/
Source 3: https://techcrunch.com/2019/10/08/twitter-admits-it-used-two-factor-phone-numbers-and-emails-for-targeted-advertising/
Source 4: https://inteltechniques.com/tools/Telephone.html
Source 5: https://mysudo.com/
Source 6: https://hushed.com/
Source 7: https://voice.google.com/about
Source 8: https://www.tossabledigits.com/
Source 9: Skype no longer exists
Source 10: https://www.viber.com/en/

Data Removal Service Deep Dive

The New Oil — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 02:15:00 GMT

❗UPDATE: Since the publication of this video, new research has shown there are actually a few data removal services that do deliver what they promise: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/08/its-not-worth-paying-to-be-removed-from-people-finder-sites-study-says/

My last video sparked a lot of questions about data removal websites, mainly which ones I recommend and what I think of different services. In this video, I weigh in. The answer will probably not be satisfying.

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00:00 Introduction
00:36 Promo Spot/Announcements!
02:14 Context & Main Source Disclosure
02:43 Data removal services are tools
03:10 "Obvious" pitfalls
04:23 Less "Obvious" pitfalls
07:21 Lessons
09:46 Promo Spot
10:29 Outro

✅ Sources
Source 1: https://discord.com/privacy#the-information-we-collect
Source 2: https://thenewoil.org/en/about/
Source 3: https://thenewoil.tv
Source 4:https://thenewoil.tv/w/o5c2mprGnUYdQuFJdorYb9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j56_m4WJUFw
Source 5: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1M1YXTKmfs6rVDJHQVO3VhJQDpqqLfz-0BYMJ86AceSs/edit#gid=0
Source 6: https://easyoptouts.com/
Source 7: https://thenewoil.org/en/guides/prologue/threat-model/
Source 8: https://thenewoil.tv/w/2pTnifRGgEW1cXRcpZBwUq; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB5y3QsKRr0
Source 9: https://www.privacypros.com/privacy-policy
Source 10: https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/24/researchers-spotlight-the-lie-of-anonymous-data/
Source 11: https://gitlab.com/thenewoil/public-data-opt-out-list

Is Your Data Public Online? (Here's How To Remove It!)

The New Oil — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 02:11:00 GMT

If you're reading this, chances are that information about you is publicly available online: your full name, date of birth, address, and more. This is enough to steal your identity, stalk you, or worse. So how does it get out there, and what can you do to stop it? Tune in to find out!

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00:00 Introduction
00:37 Promo Spot
02:14 Defining "public data"
02:46 What are "people search" sites?
03:25 How does data become public?
05:01 What if your information becomes public?
09:33 Keeping data from becoming public again
12:22 Promo Spot
13:05 Outro

✅ Sources
Source 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nplKmsqozA
Source 2: https://thenewoil.org/en/guides/moderately-important/messaging/
Source 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB5y3QsKRr0; https://thenewoil.tv/w/2pTnifRGgEW1cXRcpZBwUq
Source 4: https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/ca-dmv-makes-50m-selling-personal-data-report-says/2202432/
Source 5: https://www.upguard.com/blog/biggest-data-breaches
Source 6: https://nordpass.com/most-common-passwords-list/
Source 7: https://bjs.ojp.gov/library/publications/stalking-victimization-2019
Source 8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjywG2RLLF4; https://thenewoil.tv/w/ngF5boHxYsePvk3PnbnVkC
Source 9: https://inteltechniques.com/workbook.html; https://joindeleteme.com/help/diy-free-opt-out-guide/
Source 10: https://inteltechniques.com/tools/
Source 11: https://thenewoil.org