https://thenewoil.tv/about/instance/homehttps://thenewoil.tv/videos/browse?scope=localhttps://thenewoil.tv/homehttps://thenewoil.tv/w/rh3QhmooMytUQUNp2ttn7L2026-10-24T00:43:23.603Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/e6e7d31b-1708-44e2-bfcd-887bf05a9a89.jpgWhat is Threat Modeling?"Threat modeling" is a term you hear thrown around a lot in the privacy and security communities, but what does it mean? Do you need one? How do you make in? In this video, I'll answer these questions for you! ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:23 Threat Modeling 1:50 How do you build your own threat model? 2:07 Step 1: "What Do I Want To Protect?" 2:43 Step 2: "Who Do I Want To Protect This Stuff From?" 3:25 Step 3: "What Will Happen If I Fail?" 4:01 Step 4: "How Likely Is It That I Will Have To Protect This?" 4:37 Step 5: "How Much Trouble Am I Willing To Go Through?" 5:45 Step 6: ACT!https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/ccb21cc4-c012-47fb-8726-f9f84898bcc4/80f72608-cafe-4232-a6b9-84691dea608e-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/rh3QhmooMytUQUNp2ttn7L372012026-10-23T00:09:07.217Zprivacycyberscurityinfosecthreat modelrisk assessmentYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/pcAHoqi7hc4DhGSA56vn9P2026-10-24T00:43:14.431Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/da82019c-56ec-41b4-86ac-17c67024f9dd.webpHow Mass Surveillance Really WorksWebsites like mine focus a lot on surveillance, but how exactly does surveillance work? Did you know there's more than one kind? In this video, I discuss what surveillance I focus on and how it works. ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoilhttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/bbe0c37e-06d1-4e99-a4a4-2258ba56a9cb/f4cadda1-7a94-4669-978c-e28637980c08-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/pcAHoqi7hc4DhGSA56vn9P463002026-10-23T01:29:46.699ZsurveillanceprivacyYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/aBphBPhwz6kjQVkNTs9Vec2026-10-24T00:43:07.051Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/b97fffd2-56a9-42f3-8ae0-4415c3639859.jpgPrivacy vs Security vs AnonymityWhat is the difference between privacy, security, and anonymity? Where do they overlap, and where do they differ? In this video, I'll attempt to explain this incredibly complex topic. ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoilhttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/4dd3a176-42e9-43f0-9e9a-df0493147b31/2acab080-b228-479c-9312-354303db905f-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/aBphBPhwz6kjQVkNTs9Vec240002026-10-23T01:36:41.264ZprivacycybersecurityanonymityYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/vPe2KxW99JKnfek68jjbZm2026-10-24T00:42:52.030Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/988678df-6614-43cd-8cb0-3f6e80dd9102.jpgTor Crash CourseLast video, I talked about Tor. You may have heard of it before. But what is it? Does it REALLY make you anonymous? How? Should you use it? Tune in to find out all this and more! ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoilhttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/f171022a-f5a1-4925-a31d-609a78e8d576/020c58cb-175b-49a1-9bf0-b25853b1053f-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/vPe2KxW99JKnfek68jjbZm385002026-10-23T01:43:58.122ZTorprivacyanonymitydark webYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/rof7UbR585rmtSeSqkJGqY2026-10-24T00:42:30.119Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/9289f0eb-d41c-4b54-90aa-fedd87001f52.jpgIntro to Open SourceWhat is "open source" and why is the privacy community so obsessed with it? In this video, I'll attempt to explain. ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoilhttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/cd8f87d2-b6f8-4745-a100-aff8e5824608/d9be2e7e-7a26-42ea-b4ad-9407532f0cc1-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/rof7UbR585rmtSeSqkJGqY278002026-10-23T01:48:19.965ZFOSSOpen SourceYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/oYgRoTSQezS3gLqfn8bxdx2026-10-24T00:42:12.351Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/ffe1daee-0c2b-4bc7-b0c8-05f587a48c2b.jpgHow Network Communication WorksYour data changes hands A LOT in transit. In this video, I explain the basics of how network communication works and why it's important to protect your data at every stop. ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoilhttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/ba047876-5976-4c12-8ac8-6ade880faed3/98174549-4639-469a-8d4e-d4cdea2d01f2-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/oYgRoTSQezS3gLqfn8bxdx360002026-10-23T03:04:07.420ZnetworktechnologycellularYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/fTEEzk8FUQzqcNaMLABYJK2026-10-24T00:41:33.049Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/c799512a-d302-41c7-8ab7-30444576442a.jpgHow "Getting Hacked" Really WorksWhy are data breaches so common? What do criminals hope to gain from them? How do they work? This video attempts to break all this down. ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoilhttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/7896b3a3-6876-4cc5-aa44-d49f08917c67/35ca86cd-1555-4db5-94c6-0b2cf9d528b4-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/fTEEzk8FUQzqcNaMLABYJK518002026-10-23T15:03:51.434Zdata breachhackedcybersecurityYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/mdQQyZhU3C6Tt6r5G9LTeB2026-10-24T02:31:48.885Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/cf1bffb6-68b2-4dcf-9fcb-2114b6e47392.jpgEverything You Need to Know About PasswordsWhat makes a strong password? How do strong passwords help protect your accounts? And how do you remember them? In this video, I'll tell you everything you need to know about how passwords work. 🔒 ProtonPass affiliate link: https://thenewoil.org/proton ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 1:14 Recap 2:15 Defining a "strong password" 3:23 Why these guidelines exist 8:55 Password Managers 9:37 Passphrases 10:54 Passphrases vs passwords 12:07 Bonus: passphrases & Dictionary Attackshttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/a3c1cba9-4ea4-4e5d-b399-75e25c9fa021/37ed2dbc-6b8e-47c5-9ef6-4e57d458ffb3-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/mdQQyZhU3C6Tt6r5G9LTeB850002026-10-24T00:15:07.088Zcybersecuritypasswordspassword managersYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/uQQrgN5jGjpcWTeaUKVmoM2026-10-24T00:41:13.658Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/ceb7d951-6c93-41d0-b9a3-7dcbbabc7859.jpgGetting Started with KeePassI recommend two password managers: Bitwarden and Keepass. Which one is right for you, and where do you get started using them? This video will compare their merits, and teach you how to download and get started using KeePass. ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! 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Which one is right for you, and where do you get started using them? This video will compare their merits, and teach you how to download and get started using Bitwarden. ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/thenewoil/videos 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 4:05 Where to get Bitwarden 4:54 Signing up for an account 7:27 Enabling 2FA 8:18 How to create an entry 11:58 Notes, cards, and identities 16:31 Importing existing databases 17:22 Creating backups ✅ Sources Bitwarden: https://bitwarden.com/ Bitwarden password generator: https://bitwarden.com/password-generator/ Bitwarden import instructions: https://bitwarden.com/help/article/import-data/https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/2f0d4399-2bf2-475a-872b-2339ac0fdd6a/4da04bf7-d100-4b2b-8fbf-d1dfb3773a0a-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/6NZnCANFTqV1Qr7EnTAGEf1319002026-10-24T00:22:56.467Zcybersecuritypasswordspassword managerFOSSYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/9QLcsGnoikfij3e3MMjHHr2026-10-24T00:40:55.887Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/3e497bbc-3dee-4121-b8cf-bdbe4cd060c7.jpgA Crash Course in Two Factor Authentication (2FA)Have you ever signed up for a website that made it mandatory to text you a code, send you an email, or use an app like Google Authenticator? This is known as "two-factor authentication," and while it can sometimes be a headache, it's actually one of the most powerful things you can do to protect your accounts against unauthorized access. Aegis: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beemdevelopment.aegis (https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.beemdevelopment.aegis/) ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/c/thenewoil/videos 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 1:16 What is Two Factor Authentication? 1:30 Different Types of 2FA 2:37 Arguing Against Biometrics & Location 3:22 Different Types of "Something You Have" 4:00 How 2FA Works (Technical) 5:33 How 2FA Works (Practical) 6:20 Why Use 2FA? 6:47 Which 2FA to Use 7:54 2FA App Recommendations ✅ Sources https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgdxqd/south-korea-is-selling-millions-of-photos-to-facial-recognition-researchers https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/5/22819097/clearview-ai-facial-recognition-patent https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2019/08/20/one-simple-action-you-can-take-to-prevent-99-9-percent-of-account-attacks/ https://www.theguardian.com/money/2020/sep/13/sim-swap-is-on-the-rise-how-can-you-stop-it-happening-to-youhttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/47980c47-f746-4fef-8b6c-01d8151742e7/feaddec0-9df0-46da-be63-20096ba895b3-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/9QLcsGnoikfij3e3MMjHHr677002026-10-24T00:33:55.309Z2FAtwo factor authenticationmfamultifactor authenticationcybersecurityYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/4C7QcqmSa8KCPFSFQBLQyR2026-10-24T02:31:21.166Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/4d09db00-be74-4077-991e-084483692763.jpgNever Get Your Card Number Stolen Again!Money is becoming increasingly digital - debit cards, online shopping, Paypal/Venmo/CashApp, etc. If you live in a part of the world where banking is accessible, you've probably had your card number stolen at least once, either by a card skimmer at the gas station or in an online retailer's data breach. But how would you like to NEVER worry about that again? In this video, I'll show you how! 💳 Privacy.com affiliate link: https://thenewoil.org/privacy ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 1:15 Why care about payment privacy at all? 4:24 Tip 1: Use Cash 6:38 Tip 2: Use Virtual Cards 9:26 Tip 3: Use Prepaid & Gift Cards 12:40 Tip 4: Cryptocurrency ✅ Sources (1) https://consumerdecisions.org/online-shopping-statistics/ (2) https://www.cloudwards.net/online-shopping-statistics/ (3) https://www.thecalculatorsite.com/articles/finance/how-big-is-a-billion.php (4) https://financesonline.com/ecommerce-fraud-statistics/ (5) https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stolen-credit-card-info-on-the-dark-web-tripled-in-6-months-171720889.html (6) https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamtanner/2013/10/17/what-chase-and-other-banks-wont-tell-you-about-selling-your-data/ (7) https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/05/new-kind-of-auto-insurance-can-be-cheaper-but-tracks-your-every-move.html (8) https://www.fundera.com/resources/cash-vs-credit-card-spending-statistics (9) https://www.thebalance.com/how-cash-only-budget-can-help-your-finances-4107098 (10) https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/17/business/paying-with-cash-hurts-thats-also-why-it-feels-so-good.html (11) https://www.vox.com/2016/1/14/17991798/crime-drop-murder-cash-credit-cards (12) https://www.behindthename.com/random/ (13) Privac...https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/1d5666c4-dfc7-4e33-bab7-60cfc37c9a01/0feab19a-765b-4a6e-8e51-3b9b5f26a4d8-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/4C7QcqmSa8KCPFSFQBLQyR1031002026-10-24T00:46:48.183ZprivacycryptocryptocurrencyecommerceYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/1tsm3NEkz92JJc75uMABGN2026-10-24T02:39:04.489Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/ce435034-af3b-49da-a5d9-b8108ba46b80.jpgPreventing Identity Theft (For Free!)Do you ever worry about being the victim of identity theft? Maybe someone opening a credit card and racking up tons of debt, or posing as you on social media and spreading messages you don't believe in? In this video, I will teach you to avoid this fate, and all without spending a dime on one of those overpriced Identity Theft Protection services. ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 1:09 What is "Identity Theft"? 4:32 Credit Freezes 7:28 Credit Freezes & Extreme Privacy 9:30 Fraud Alerts 10:29 Child Identity Theft 11:15 How hard is it? 12:28 Preventing impersonation ✅ Sources Equifax Credit Freeze: https://www.equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services/credit-freeze/ Experian Credit Freeze: https://www.experian.com/freeze/center.html TransUnion Credit Freeze: https://www.transunion.com/credit-freeze Fraud Alert: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-credit-freezes-and-fraud-alerts (1) https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/05/25/consumers-id-theft-concerns/ (2) https://bjs.ojp.gov/press-release/cybercrime-against-businesses-2005 (3) https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/4chan-trolls-impersonate-jewish-people-social-media-spread-hate-n1049326 (4) https://www.bavariannews.com/blog/2019/05/29/cid-warns-army-community-about-social-media-impersonation-of-soldier-accounts/ (5) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Equifax_data_breach (6) https://www.apartmentsearch.com/resources/renting-apartments-and-credit-a-guide-to-credit-scores-and-reports (7) https://www.cnbc.com/select/can-employers-see-your-credit-score/ (8) https://thenewoil.tv/w/9QLcsGnoikfij3e3MMjHHr, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRiLfy_LROg (9) https://www.javelinstr...https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/03d55160-9ffb-4069-8db7-4d1f3526ceca/4775d0b2-3090-4b5e-8618-b3e25bc4be12-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/1tsm3NEkz92JJc75uMABGN1038002026-10-24T00:59:00.242Zcredit freezecreditYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/2pTnifRGgEW1cXRcpZBwUq2026-10-24T01:11:35.503Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/cd1a6375-5406-42b9-bd3a-66be5826f159.jpgPrivate Web BrowsersGoogle Chrome is spyware. End of story. If you want to regain privacy online, you NEED to pick a new browser. But there's so many choices, which one is best? Well, that's subjective, but in this video I'll highlight two of my favorite choices and compare them: Brave and Firefox. ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 1:26 Why only Brave & Firefox? 2:57 Brave's criticisms 3:49 Firefox's criticisms 4:56 Positive sides to Brave & Firefox 6:08 Pro Tip: Brave vs Firefox security 7:34 Downloading Brave 8:47 Recommended Plugins for Brave 12:33 Recommended Settings for Brave 19:35 Downloading Firefox 20:34 Recommended Plugins for Firefox 25:24 Recommended Settings for Brave 32:53 Honorable Mention: Tor Browser 34:05 Wrap Up ✅ Sources Source 1: https://www.sciencealert.com/a-tech-expert-says-we-should-stop-using-google-chrome Source 2: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marcwebertobias/2014/01/26/heres-how-easy-it-is-for-google-chrome-to-eavesdrop-on-your-pc-microphone/?sh=23525f031cc8 Source 3: https://gitlab.com/thenewoil/website/-/wikis/Browser-Criteria Source 4: https://gitlab.com/thenewoil/website/-/issues Source 5: https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/cryptocurrency-news/spotlight/famous-youtuber-tom-scott-frustrated-with-brave/ Source 6: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/8/21283769/brave-browser-affiliate-links-crypto-privacy-ceo-apology Source 7: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/15/21370020/mozilla-google-firefox-search-engine-browser Source 8: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/telemetry-clientid Source 9: https://www.zdnet.com/article/endangered-firefox-the-state-of-mozilla/ Source 10: https://web.archive.org/web/20210104050448/https://www.reddit.com/r/br...https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/0b6ee6ca-ba9a-4894-9da4-a8a72affefc0/0a0b843e-996b-41f1-90cd-0f4c61087b2d-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/2pTnifRGgEW1cXRcpZBwUq2116002026-10-24T01:11:35.503ZbravefirefoxchromeprivacyYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/sfXfy9jDmH4ZPc4hQf2kxT2026-10-24T02:41:47.102Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/4acc7282-7ed8-4f31-ba0d-52738d073492.webpEverything You Need To Know About EncryptionEncryption is one of the most pivotal topics in privacy and security. We rely on encryption a lot in order to protect our data. But what is encryption? How does it work? And what are the pitfalls when using it? Tune in to find out! ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 1:36 What is encryption (and how does it work)? 2:24 A brief overview of keys 3:36 Types of encryption 4:02 Pro Tip: Subscribe to stay updated! 4:40 Symmetric vs asymmetric encryption 5:26 Encryption in action 6:37 An overview of end-to-end encryption 8:52 A warning about using E2EE properly 11:25 Conclusion ✅ Sources Source 1: Bitwarden YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU6IbArbrmA; Bitwarden PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/w/6NZnCANFTqV1Qr7EnTAGEf; KeePass YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3pQ2G46xtM; KeePass PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/w/uQQrgN5jGjpcWTeaUKVmoM Source 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkqOsddlx_c; https://thenewoil.tv/w/mdQQyZhU3C6Tt6r5G9LTeB Source 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z5Y1zmorlc; https://thenewoil.tv/w/vPe2KxW99JKnfek68jjbZm Source 5: ProtonMail affiliate link: https://thenewoilorg/proton; standard link: https://protonmail.com/ Source 6: CTemplar no longer exists :( Source 7: https://surveillancereport.tech/ Source 8: https://mastodon.thenewoil.org/@thenewoil Source 9: We are no longer on Twitter Source 10: https://blog.thenewoil.org/ Source 11: https://transparencyreport.google.com/https/overview?hl=en Source 12: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/jun/26/google-will-stop-scanning-content-of-personal-emails Source 13: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_celebrity_nude_photo_leak Source 14: https://thenewoil.org/en...https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/d4a4114a-297e-44ca-837e-de637e26806d/c7ae42dd-bd29-4fd8-ab41-ecd4f150719c-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/sfXfy9jDmH4ZPc4hQf2kxT788002026-10-24T01:15:12.241ZcybersecuritycryptographyYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/sBHLE7XnUXa6hnatuy5TqW2026-10-24T01:24:47.005Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/00e8fbf1-d14f-48be-bd62-59602537acd4.jpgValentine's Day Q&AMy partner is not nearly as privacy-oriented as I am (but she does care a little bit). I know that a lot of people in the privacy community struggle with how to connect to non-privacy folks, so we thought it might be helpful (and fun) to do a Valentine's Day Q&A about how we make our relationship work despite having different priorities when it comes to our privacy. At the last moment, my partner requested this be a video interview, so enjoy! 📝 Transcript: https://write.as/thenewoil/valentines-day-qanda ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 0:47 How do you feel about the whole "privacy" thing? 2:14 How much of my security posture has rubbed off on you? 4:35 What privacy advice did you actually end up implementing in your life? 5:21 What compromises have you had to make with me for privacy? 7:34 What privacy measures that I take do you find the most annoying? 9:23 Where do you draw the line between privacy and convenience? 9:51 What do you think about Linux phones? 11:19 Do you watch Surveillance Report? 11:48 What made you care about privacy? 17:03 Final thoughtshttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/d78a60f6-4075-47d1-86d5-9be433db3432/c4fdaf90-5bc2-4eeb-8753-156a70b44832-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/sBHLE7XnUXa6hnatuy5TqW1063002026-10-24T01:24:47.006Zprivacycybersecurityrelationship advicerelationshipYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/ngF5boHxYsePvk3PnbnVkC2026-10-24T02:42:56.154Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/af682cb8-7252-4b6c-a821-11691a78fb7e.jpgUnderstanding MetadataMetadata is a little-discussed but incredibly important aspect of privacy. I cannot overstate how important metadata is. But what is it, how does it affect your privacy, and how can you manage it? Tune in to find out. ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 1:04 What is metada? 1:25 Why does metadata matter? 4:53 How to defend against metadata ✅ Sources Source 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9YSSxfJU10, https://thenewoil.tv/w/sfXfy9jDmH4ZPc4hQf2kxT Source 2: https://transparencyreport.google.com/https/overview?hl=en Source 3: https://www.youtube.com/live/Pbps1EwAW-0?feature=shared&t=4260 Source 4: https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/why-metadata-matters Source 5: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-52978880 Source 6: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/google-geofence-location-data-avondale-wrongful-arrest-molina-gaeta-11426374 Source 7: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/%202012/02/16/how-target-figured-out-a-teen-girl-was-pregnant-before-her-father-did/https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/ac4025bd-3fb7-4227-a2e0-ca14a13a8eae/7d3d4d8d-a2f2-473e-a1d2-cdf478a131f0-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/ngF5boHxYsePvk3PnbnVkC385002026-10-24T01:32:47.331ZprivacyYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/32UVecQUaLFrB22rvBy9Bb2026-10-24T02:45:20.226Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/0ed1febd-0a5d-45a0-9a49-0695328092f6.webpLet's Talk About BackupsIt is a sad fact that as privacy advocates, we sometimes rely on systems that can be unreliable, so backups are a critical part of good security. You don't want to lose important documents, encryption keys, and more, but you also don't want backups that just anybody can access. In this video, I will show you something that rarely gets discussed, but I believe is absolutely crucial: how to make good backups that serve their purpose while remaining secure and private. ☁️ Affiliate links: Mega: https://thenewoil.org/mega Filen: https://thenewoil.org/filen Proton: https://thenewoil.org/proton ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 1:05 Why not use iCloud, Google Drive, etc? 1:50 What makes a good backup? 2:00 Question 1: What do you want to back up? 2:18 Question 2: How often do you need to make backups? 2:47 Question 3: How far back do you need to keep backups? 3:23 Step 4: Come up with a system. 4:29 The 3-2-1 Rule 5:11 My backup strategy (and cloudless offsite storage ideas) 6:31 The Cloud 7:38 Nextcloud 11:44 Filen 12:43 Sync 13:10 Mega 13:37 ProtonDrive 14:32 Cryptomator (and VeraCrypt) ✅ Sources Source 1: https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/social-media/what-does-google-know-about-me/ Source 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKeKOf_FqTo; https://thenewoil.tv/w/rof7UbR585rmtSeSqkJGqY Source 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9YSSxfJU10; https://thenewoil.tv/w/sfXfy9jDmH4ZPc4hQf2kxT Source 4: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/ Source 5: https://www.dropbox.com/privacy Source 6: https://policies.google.com/privacy#infocollect Source 7: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/10/31/a-mysterious-message-is-locking-goo...https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/1076a1fe-b18b-4eff-88a3-0095f0cfa428/bddae37a-7048-4406-a01a-38645871fc84-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/32UVecQUaLFrB22rvBy9Bb1049002026-10-24T01:38:30.377ZprivacycybersecurityencryptioncloudYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/pyN9RVm4RMWbRnaNDDaSjh2026-10-24T02:47:24.155Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/06d1c6a4-6f1b-46eb-a8ca-cd9eaabb87b7.jpgProtect Your Devices From Unauthorized Access!Have you ever lost your phone? Had a computer stolen? Worried about someone accessing your device without your consent? Losing a device can be catastrophic - especially if you store sensitive data on there. In this video, I'll talk about how to enable Full Disk Encryption to protect your devices from unauthorized access. ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ✅ Sources Source 1: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/redline-malware-shows-why-passwords-shouldnt-be-saved-in-browsers/ Source 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqHi_UAQAlQ; https://thenewoil.tv/w/32UVecQUaLFrB22rvBy9Bb Source 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9YSSxfJU10; https://thenewoil.tv/w/sfXfy9jDmH4ZPc4hQf2kxT Source 4: https://www.isumsoft.com/computer/how-much-does-bitlocker-impacts-on-hard-disk-io-performance.html Source 5: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/neil-gaiman-doctor-who-script-found_n_2159490\ Source 6: https://www.lifewire.com/encrypt-iphone-5193023 Source 7: https://www.hexnode.com/blogs/everything-you-need-to-know-about-android-encryption/ Source 8: My video about passwords, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkqOsddlx_c; https://thenewoil.tv/w/mdQQyZhU3C6Tt6r5G9LTeB Source 9: https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/iphone-x-apple-face-id-facial-recognition-privacy-security-truth-real-safety-a8040131.html Source 10: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/6300638?hl=en Source 11: https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2017/11/27/apple-face-id-artificial-intelligence-twin-mask-attacks-iphone-x/ Source 12: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/04/attackers-can-bypass-fingerprint-authentication-with-an-80-success-rate/ Source 13: https://www.theguardian.com/wor...https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/bed66eb6-b06e-40f8-b39e-ec965af49904/be784319-c460-49da-b08d-12489b7d5344-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/pyN9RVm4RMWbRnaNDDaSjh1341002026-10-24T01:44:18.697ZcybersecurityencryptionYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/7tBpALmv2b2iywD2uVgSii2026-10-24T02:48:38.218Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/c7bc599b-6b19-416b-8d0d-bb180a3d94f4.jpgLinux for BeginnersYou've probably heard a lot about "Linux." But you may not really know exactly what it is, or why should you use it. Maybe you're scared it might be overly complicated and don't know where to start. In this video, I attempt to break down everything you need to know to feel confident diving into Linux for the first time. 💬 Send messages, not metada with Session! Decentralized, onion routed, and requires no personal information to sign up. https://getsession.org ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 0:41 Promo Spot 1:48 Message to Linux veterans 2:45 What is Linux? 4:10 Why should you use Linux? 6:12 Different versions of Linux 7:09 Recommended distributions 7:58 Installing Linux 9:04 Installing programs 12:28 Updating Linux & Programs 13:55 Getting Help with Linux 16:06 Promo Spot 16:53 More resources ✅ Sources Source 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKeKOf_FqTo; https://thenewoil.tv/w/rof7UbR585rmtSeSqkJGqY Source 2: https://thenewoil.tv Source 3: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usage_share_of_operating_systems#Public_servers_on_the_Internet Source 4: https://thehackernews.com/2016/02/microsoft-windows10-privacy.html Source 5: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Windows_10#Privacy_and_data_collection Source 6: https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/worldwide/#monthly-202112-202112-bar Source 7: https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-warns-these-flaws-could-give-attackers-root-privileges-on-linux-desktops/ Source 8: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3658332/cryptomining-botnet-targeting-docker-on-linux-systems.html Source 9: https://surveillancereport.tech/ Source 10: https://www.howtogeek.com/443161/what-is-patch-tu...https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/3471bbe8-a733-4c0d-8b3a-04e7918263db/a59f6f8d-d3bb-442e-acbc-bf7cc272f918-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/7tBpALmv2b2iywD2uVgSii1031012026-10-24T01:52:01.776ZfossprivacyYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/1GiVC66p4ThGGxtnRYBw5J2026-10-24T02:50:19.262Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/d1a05605-2d2f-42ca-8906-98e48edf07af.jpgWhy You Need Encrypted Email (And 5 Suggestions)I believe you should be using an encrypted email provider. They're not perfect, impenetrable solutions but they have lots of valid uses and will contribute to your overall security. In this video, I explain why you need an encrypted email provider and offer five(ish) possible solutions worth considering. 📧 Affiliate links ProtonMail: https://thenewoil.org/proton Tuta: https://thenewoil.org/tuta ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 0:43 Promo Spot 1:43 Why should you use an encrypted email provider? 3:13 Picking an encrypted email provider 4:57 A warning about email security 6:09 Option 1: ProtonMail 7:13 Option 2: Tutanota 8:08 Option 3: Mailbox.org 8:44 Option 4: Startmail 9:17 Option 5: PGP 9:53 Promo Spot 10:42 More resources ✅ Sources Source 1: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US Source 2: https://legal.yahoo.com/us/en/yahoo/privacy/index.html Source 3: https://interestingengineering.com/former-yahoo-employee-admits-to-hacking-user-emails-in-search-for-nude-images Source 4: https://haveibeenpwned.com/ Source 5: https://thenewoil.tv/w/sfXfy9jDmH4ZPc4hQf2kxT; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9YSSxfJU10 Source 6: https://thenewoil.tv/w/ngF5boHxYsePvk3PnbnVkC; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjywG2RLLF4 Source 7: https://protonmail.com/ (Affiliate link: https://thenewoil.org/proton) Source 8: https://tutanota.com/ (Affiliate link: https://thenewoil.org/tuta) Source 9: https://mailbox.org/ Source 10: https://www.startmail.com/https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/05a0cc13-e210-4c04-b370-8284bff2fba2/562fb3d1-6184-43b6-9117-10808002d056-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/1GiVC66p4ThGGxtnRYBw5J656002026-10-24T01:58:34.026ZprivacycybersecurityYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/p8R2pdzFygQWkYt2yApLf42026-10-24T02:01:49.216Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/3a2c3a07-280f-4b8a-a6cc-596783c78c7d.jpgIntroduction to PGPHave you ever wondered how exactly encrypted email works? Maybe not, but I still think it's worth knowing. PGP is an old but still widely used technology, and this video will explain how it works as well as how to use it yourself (and why you may not want to). ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ✅ Sources: https://gitlab.com/thenewoil/content/-/blob/main/Show Notes/introduction-to-pgphttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/bb5a9b96-e682-4dae-85e9-52149a2f1ed7/54691dd1-fa34-4ab9-b5ed-b5d1bbef1ea5-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/p8R2pdzFygQWkYt2yApLf41233002026-10-24T02:01:49.216ZemailcyberscurityencryptionYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/aJmL7eEQY8zq94MEvkgLpU2026-10-24T02:58:01.390Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/4412c0e4-3746-45c6-9a29-6b9fcba1c9a5.jpgGetting Started with Email Aliasing (+ 6 Providers)Tired of getting spam emails? Want to help defend against phishing? Already know where I'm going with this pitch but unsure how to manage your various email aliases? This video is for you. 📧 SimpleLogin affiliate link: https://thenewoil.org/simplelogin ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Support us! 01:07 What is email aliasing? 02:20 Why use email aliasing? 04:22 Pros & Cons of email masking 05:03 Custom domains 06:24 Organizing your aliases 09:25 Six email aliasing services 09:52 AnonAddy 10:30 SimpleLogin 11:19 33Mail 11:35 Abine Blur 12:45 DuckDuckGo 13:10 Firefox Relay 14:07 Support us! 15:55 Outro ✅ Sources Source 1: https://haveibeenpwned.com/ Source 2: https://surveillancereport.tech/ Source 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6xKLUEye5I; https://thenewoil.tv/w/p8R2pdzFygQWkYt2yApLf4 Source 4: https://www.namecheap.com/ Source 5: https://1984.hosting/ Source 6: https://www.orangewebsite.com/ (Affiliate link: https://thenewoil.org/orange) Source 7: https://anonaddy.com/ Source 8: https://simplelogin.io/ Source 9: https://simplelogin.io/blog/security-audit/ Source 10: https://simplelogin.io/blog/simplelogin-join-proton/ Source 11: https://github.com/simple-login/app Source 12: https://github.com/anonaddy Source 13: https://www.33mail.com/ Source 14: https://www.abine.com/ Source 15: https://duckduckgo.com/email/faq Source 16: https://relay.firefox.com/ Source 17: https://bitwarden.com/blog/add-privacy-and-security-using-email-aliases-with-bitwarden/https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/4ecc47c6-c5fb-484e-b838-c94d19742c42/975f69b1-8649-4add-aea1-776ce4a0846a-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/aJmL7eEQY8zq94MEvkgLpU913002026-10-24T02:06:21.509ZspamprivacyYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/o5c2mprGnUYdQuFJdorYb92026-10-24T03:00:39.332Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/69fc6297-9123-4422-a11e-eb5ad5a12884.jpgIs Your Data Public Online? (Here's How To Remove It!)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! 🕵️ Optery affiliate link: https://thenewoil.org/optery ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 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.orghttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/b2bed1a6-f7aa-4970-af10-931b08b4bef4/856208d0-28a2-4307-8616-c1ac80084806-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/o5c2mprGnUYdQuFJdorYb9844002026-10-24T02:11:22.197Zdata brokerpeople searchprivacyYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/gBsnsx8nESzEn2macw1uaE2026-10-24T03:01:26.166Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/9162dc1b-9fe7-4325-8cac-c67781ecffa0.jpgData Removal Service Deep Dive❗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. 🕵️ Optery affiliate link: https://thenewoil.org/optery ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 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-listhttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/7e6c5ce7-e5f6-465e-94b5-f74d7a9b7520/f0389367-11ca-4172-b04a-d80f29e74e8b-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/gBsnsx8nESzEn2macw1uaE656002026-10-24T02:15:26.455Zdata brokerpeople searchprivacyYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/5kVVRAEQKcwNnxTEpKgVNU2026-10-24T03:30:54.618Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/377162c2-ce8f-4086-9d1a-a3b2e8072be7.jpgLevel Up Your Privacy w/Voice-over-IP! (+ 6 Services)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! 📱 Affiliate links: Hushed: https://thenewoil.org/hushed VoIP.ms: https://thenewoil.org/voipms ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 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/https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/232cebc0-dcc9-4b76-8adf-8f605a1a2c7c/58a66f64-faf8-420e-a4fc-5cd1ce4759d5-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/5kVVRAEQKcwNnxTEpKgVNU800002026-10-24T02:21:52.687ZVoIPburner phonetemporary numberYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/2NKKqzTtDCZF4hUaVU23uV2026-10-24T02:36:55.710Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/d3843acb-5a7f-4d17-b12a-fe0087001e36.jpgSoloKey Unboxing & ReviewToday 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/ ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 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_LROghttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/0ea0502b-ae2c-4b7c-80dc-227d5d17589d/7a300bfb-39eb-4b85-830e-664fdda58e33-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/2NKKqzTtDCZF4hUaVU23uV716022026-10-24T02:36:55.710Zcybersecurityprivacy2FAmfasecurity keyYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/gD2ExrBzPvB1LkFB5YDNDu2026-10-24T03:04:27.790Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/569d30b9-4382-4cee-a22c-4478c3296fb9.jpgI'm Back! (& System76 Review)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/ ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoilhttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/7ea4a00c-3183-4ca0-ae8a-9cff462bc5fe/5d388362-6a7c-4fe8-adf3-597f50d8a5f8-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/gD2ExrBzPvB1LkFB5YDNDu2085002026-10-24T03:04:27.791ZLinuxlaptopprivacyFOSSPop! OSYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/jAafTGQnFcrh5YRCLU1gH52026-10-24T15:48:00.060Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/72254f10-e990-466e-b279-bb447e17438b.webpWhat's the Best Encrypted Messenger?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... ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 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%20Notes/20230122_encrypted_messaginghttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/96897d1d-ae25-4c92-8bfc-d06bcef7c8aa/57000cc3-cdba-41f2-853f-43dd4b6e45f5-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/jAafTGQnFcrh5YRCLU1gH51393012026-10-24T03:09:51.372ZcybersecurityprivacymessengerYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/7V3ndEzqeTgNa9Tgnf5xWE2026-10-24T03:13:52.891Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/f4cf10e2-07ae-4e00-abe3-76c85242d936.jpgProtecting Your Privacy While Finding Love OnlineValentine'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! ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ 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://w...https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/37feb5b3-47ad-4609-905e-2ede319c909e/666efb18-9d9f-455b-b12b-7f3d0cc782c6-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/7V3ndEzqeTgNa9Tgnf5xWE1035002026-10-24T03:13:52.891Zdatingonline datingcybersecurityYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/bgoFXWaWkFpPMQagS3FDNy2026-10-24T03:17:20.534Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/4348acf6-9c58-4be8-a573-9235aa35553d.jpgA Subjective Comparison of Android and iOSAndroid 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.) ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ 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/5217...https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/53218698-bf25-4a6d-8d4d-2407a8fbc278/dd3b8447-b9ce-4ac2-a71c-622df2448432-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/bgoFXWaWkFpPMQagS3FDNy1736002026-10-24T03:17:20.534ZYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/xjzaxmiD49YDLqtPwpLFrt2026-10-24T03:25:05.648Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/729dbd03-447f-4e9b-9ef2-8f673f4cd94e.jpgMullvad & The Tor Project Released a New Browser!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 ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ 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 ✅ Sources Source 1: https://thenewoil.tv/w/vPe2KxW99JKnfek68jjbZm; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z5Y1zmorlc Source 2: https://www.torproject.org/ Source 3: https://support.torproject.org/ Source 4: https://mullvad.net/ Source 5: https://mullvad.net/en/help/swedish-legislation/ Source 6: https://mullvad.net/en/blog/2023/4/6/stable-quantum-resistant-tunnels-in-the-app/ Source 7: https://mullvad.net/en/blog/2022/8/1/expanding-diskless-infrastructure-to-more-locations-system-transparency-stboot/ Source 8: https://mullvad.net/en/blog/2022/6/20/were-removing-the-option-to-create-new-subscriptions/ Source 9: https://mullvad.net/en/blog/2022/12/1/ending-support-for-cryptocurrency-refunds/ Source 10: https://mullvad.net/en/help/tag/mullvad-browser/#94 Source 11: https://mullvad.net/en/browser Source 12: https://www.vice.com/en/article/93b9nv/internet-service-providers-collect-sell-horrifying-amount-of-sensitive-data-government-study-concl...https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/fda31fe9-f87d-41cb-878d-dd108a6c7f91/e8085f24-7d45-4e21-ab98-eab2c3600db5-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/xjzaxmiD49YDLqtPwpLFrt1008002026-10-24T03:20:50.135ZprivacycybersecurityanonymityFOSSbrowserYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/5Qj3KB4HGbuX9NjX33Hfm92026-10-24T03:24:06.589Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/be6bc896-064f-47d6-b7f9-e42679022f3b.webpNitrokey Review & UnboxingIt'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. 🔑 Nitrokey affiliate link: https://thenewoil.org/nitrokey 🌐 Non-affiliate link: https://www.nitrokey.com/ ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ 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 ...https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/272360b3-1c99-4896-9c00-ae5a7d028110/2f3b6e63-2e5f-4890-af03-1dcfd736a3a7-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/5Qj3KB4HGbuX9NjX33Hfm91374012026-10-24T03:24:06.589Zcybersecuritysecurity keysecurity tokenmfa2FAYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/r6rr1sjQRweG7HDH1RXLNC2026-10-24T14:22:35.719Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/a9adaf06-e546-4307-8e24-5bd803230924.jpgProton Drive Initial ThoughtsProton 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? ⚛️ Proton affiliate link: https://thenewoil.org/proton/ ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ 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-i...https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/cb36db9d-05df-4b2e-9a01-4532d91fbd28/b6a143b2-d5b9-4f78-ad81-b79987c7fd7a-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/r6rr1sjQRweG7HDH1RXLNC841012026-10-24T14:22:35.720ZprivacycloudcybersecurityFOSSYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/7HCXvWUEv6GucPavKf3bSe2026-10-24T14:25:24.202Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/a7e57e9e-75bb-4792-9c13-0f88e48fbe64.jpgUsing Disinformation Like A ProDisinformation 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. ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 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...https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/36671a29-c8eb-45cc-996e-d3741b6d3c99/8ac3f799-af77-4129-87b1-8beecf3f95b6-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/7HCXvWUEv6GucPavKf3bSe1418002026-10-24T14:25:24.202ZprivacyYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/rSCC6qxCnzxm7zBQDsquN22026-10-24T14:31:57.113Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/477a4e91-18d9-45d9-908f-6e2c3f9b73a6.jpg5 Everyday Benefits of Privacy & SecurityPrivacy 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. ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 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 ✅ Sources Source 1: https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/11ixe00/why_does_privacy_matter/ Source 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBBOjf7fLrc Source 3: https://thenewoil.org/en/guides/prologue/why/ Source 4: https://teachprivacy.com/10-reasons-privacy-matters/ Source 5: https://themarkup.org/newsletter/hello-world/why-privacy-matters Source 6: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/02/why-does-privacy-matter-one-scholars-answer/273521/ Source 7: https://bitwarden.com/help/import-from-lastpass/ Source 8: https://thenewoil.tv/w/fTEEzk8FUQzqcNaMLABYJK; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-G__sSX8kI Source 9: https://thenewoil.tv/w/mdQQyZhU3C6Tt6r5G9LTeB; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkqOsddlx_c Source 10: https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Credential_stuffing Source 11: https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2023/03/03/why-you-should-stop-using-lastpass-after-new-hack-method-update/ Source 12: https://thenewoil.org/en/guides/most-important/passwords/ Source 13: https://thenewoil.org/en/guides/most-important/mfa/ Source 14: https://ublockorigin.com/ Source 15: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enshittification Source 16: https://te...https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/d186396b-6747-4441-a68d-30cb6dfbb25d/d9376568-1265-4616-b767-c615cf47a337-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/rSCC6qxCnzxm7zBQDsquN2872012026-10-24T14:31:57.113ZspamscamscybersecurityscamYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/uR4fTxUuYnphgahGGHpq9A2026-10-24T14:40:27.662Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/e82e8739-122c-4241-818d-5e740daff2c7.jpgThis Tool Erases Your Old Posts & Comments!Dan Saltman talks about how Redact can help protect your privacy by curating your outdated content. 🔗 Get 15% off Redact: https://thenewoil.org/redact 🔗 Non-affiliate link: https://redact.dev ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 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 ...https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/e999558f-bbaa-4937-aa53-d59d0639687a/94381992-bebd-4bf2-b189-07236b8dd399-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/uR4fTxUuYnphgahGGHpq9A2096502026-10-24T14:37:42.627ZredditdiscordfacebooktwitteryoutubeYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/mRq3Hu2jWj8RGTy7gTyKoN2026-10-24T14:40:04.992Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/8b997ac5-2351-4c26-bed5-1c2a17474e41.jpgIs THIS the Future of Mobile Apps?Progressive Web Apps (or PWAs) offer better privacy, use less space, and work cross-platform. But how usable are they really? ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ Timecodes⏰ 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/https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/a8dd098c-dc24-49b1-aceb-14b236ebd246/a43de6cf-3ca5-48c2-b86e-b407062f450a-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/mRq3Hu2jWj8RGTy7gTyKoN546022026-10-24T14:40:04.992Zpwaprogressive web appmobile appprivacyYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/nXytqhoWQfiUmyMppzF62P2026-10-24T15:00:11.269Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/dbe6f5fe-4ee4-43c2-a179-5087c5b0e6ae.webpProtecting Your Digital RightsWith the elections getting closer, learn how to protect yourself from all the various threats out there. ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ 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%20Notes/20240919-democracyhttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/b1d1d4cc-6a7e-4c2c-ab4e-c21a5cd5e6e5/e9185a9e-94a2-4906-99b9-fa035093c247-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/nXytqhoWQfiUmyMppzF62P1979002026-10-24T15:00:11.270ZactivismprotestingdemocracyelectionsvotingYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/g3UDps5qVyXqFCqPq1httu2026-10-24T15:04:10.249Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/7f62bc56-81dc-402f-b8de-f8b1264dae01.webpThe Invisible Way You're Being Tracked OnlineOne 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? ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ 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 1...https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/79e102d1-c48d-45e0-8c52-175aa08d6646/b6b3a3e3-06d6-4719-99c5-b672fffce3f1-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/g3UDps5qVyXqFCqPq1httu909002026-10-24T15:04:10.249ZTargeted AdsTargeted AdvertisingprivacyYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/6EFN7K8copVdN9BeL4Pt4J2026-10-24T15:07:54.963Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/7bad2d06-e496-486d-8bc2-195bbfd5aa9e.webpHow To Reach Your Goals in 2026Whether your goals are privacy-related or not, there's a formula to setting yourself up for success. This is it. ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ 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-habitshttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/2de47b2d-bcf1-4fb6-9886-f88dd5d92c6c/22cffb41-566d-4e45-8248-0991184ca99b-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/6EFN7K8copVdN9BeL4Pt4J476022026-10-24T15:07:54.963ZSMART goalsNew Year's Resolutionproductivityself helpself improvementYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/jgAntoT9m98n8RGRBjMhed2026-10-24T15:10:13.123Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/482a2a63-4e04-4fdc-b257-d5963a0b6bdb.jpgCan This New Cloud Storage Dethrone Google?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! 🔗 Tuta affiliate link: https://thenewoil.org/tuta ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoil ⏰ 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 ✅ Sources: https://ghost.thenewoil.org/can-this-new-cloud-storage-dethrone-google/https://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/93f1d575-9b47-4e72-ab26-d2200aa87786/b9dcd822-2f66-42cf-a535-ad64662313b5-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/jgAntoT9m98n8RGRBjMhed542072026-10-24T15:10:13.123ZprivacyencryptionFOSSdriveTutaYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/w/5vbm8mo7F71tyBjGQaPw5f2026-10-24T15:45:00.154Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/lazy-static/thumbnails/387a8cf9-f84a-4f8c-bcea-561c3a06a5c5.webpOpen Source LicensesIn my last video, I mentioned how some open source licenses allow you to modify software and some don't. Why is that? How does that work? In this video, I attempt to explain. ============================= ➡️ Learn more @ https://thenewoil.org/ ➡️ Support us! Patreon, affiliate links, crypto, and more: https://thenewoil.org/en/support/ ============================= You can also view these videos on other websites: 🎥 PeerTube: https://thenewoil.tv 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenewoilhttps://tno-peertube.nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/streaming-playlists/hls/24778023-99a7-4583-97c8-cb5e6a456216/f55f3662-6f41-41f9-ad4c-a2c32cd36da1-master.m3u8https://thenewoil.tv/videos/embed/5vbm8mo7F71tyBjGQaPw5f339012026-10-24T15:45:00.155ZFOSSopen sourceYESThe New OilNOhttps://thenewoil.tv/c/thenewoil/videos2026-10-26T23:20:25.514Zhttps://thenewoil.tv/a/nateb/video-channels2026-10-22T23:14:00.006Z