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Welcome to Techlore Talks - where we dive into technology, privacy, & security. Hosted by Henry Fisher & Jonah Aragon from Techlore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 10 HR AGO

    IVPN Breaks Industry Silence on Logs, Audits & Affiliate Scams

    Viktor Vescei from IVPN gives us a brutally honest VPN interview. He admits you can't truly verify no-logs claims, explains why most audits are "snapshots in time," and reveals why IVPN shut down their affiliate program due to industry-wide misinformation. This is an insider's perspective on what's really broken in the VPN industry and how to actually evaluate providers. Techlore empowers individuals with practical digital privacy knowledge, security tools, and advocacy resources. Discover how to protect your online data and regain control of your digital identity. 📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO: • https://www.ivpn.net/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:54 - Viktor's background & journey to IVPN 00:04:47 - IVPN's 15-year history 00:07:33 - VPN company ownership & acquisition attempts 00:11:24 - IVPN's brutally honest blog 00:12:56 - White labeling in the VPN industry 00:15:55 - VPN use cases beyond privacy 00:19:04 - Using a VPN for streaming? 00:20:17 - Compartmentalization techniques 00:21:32 - Normalizing VPN usage 00:22:27 - Privacy vs. streaming compatibility 00:25:32 - Websites blocking VPN users 00:29:04 - VPN technology deep dive 00:30:11 - Are VPN comparison charts useful? 00:34:29 - VPN jurisdiction & the "eyes" debate 00:42:09 - Multi-hop VPN connections 00:44:38 - Threat modeling for VPNs 00:45:30 - Picking a VPN server location 00:48:44 - Transparency reports & warrant canaries 00:52:04 - VPN logging: the uncomfortable truth 00:54:42 - Why VPN audits are "snapshots in time" 00:55:28 - Diskless servers explained 00:57:17 - System transparency project 01:00:09 - Being an open source VPN 01:01:54 - VPN payment methods (cash & Monero) 01:06:09 - Simultaneous device limits 01:09:58 - WireGuard history & privacy issues 01:14:34 - First-party vs. rented servers 01:19:35 - Sponsors & affiliate program problems 01:32:15 - VPN provider relationships behind the scenes 01:35:04 - Acquiring Safing (Portmaster) 01:37:08 - DNS filtering plans 01:38:39 - Firewalls (Safing Portmaster integration) 01:40:50 - Safing SPN network 01:42:05 - IVPN's 2025 roadmap 01:44:33 - Outro — Keep Techlore Independent: • Become a Techlorian: https://discuss.techlore.tech/s • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techlore • YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join • Affiliate Links: https://techlore.tech/affiliates • All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 45m

  2. 16 JUL

    The CEO Who Wants to Delete Your Digital Past

    Today I sit down with Dan Saltman, CEO and founder of Redact.dev, to discuss their approach to data deletion. We dive deep into why people are increasingly concerned about their digital footprints, the technical challenges of building privacy software, why deleting data online is important, data removal services, and Dan's philosophy that "perfect is the enemy of good" when it comes to digital privacy. Techlore empowers individuals with practical digital privacy knowledge, security tools, and advocacy resources. Discover how to protect your online data and regain control of your digital identity. Guest Information: • https://redact.dev/ • https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-saltman/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the interview 01:00 Daniel Saltman Intro 03:35 Common Use-Cases of Data Deletion Services 06:20 Why Bother Deleting Data? Is it even deleted? 10:48 How does redact.dev function locally? 12:42 Why is redact.dev a desktop program? 13:30 Redact vs Jumbo 16:46 Privacy & Telemetry practices of Redact.dev? 20:30 Does Redact have a relationship with big tech companies? 22:16 Are their risks of getting banned for using redact? 23:55 Editing Reddit posts vs deleting Reddit posts 26:04 Mobile vs Desktop Redact experience 29:48 Why is Redact not open source? 37:17 Data broker removal services & Redact's approach 52:30 Dan's distrust of privacy services 56:35 Redact's subscription model & alternatives? 01:02:26 Daniel's history & background 01:07:08 Future plans and final words — Keep Techlore Independent: • Become a Techlorian: https://discuss.techlore.tech/s • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techlore • YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join • Affiliate Links: https://techlore.tech/affiliates • All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m
  3. How AlmaLinux Rose from CentOS's Ashes

    21 MAY

    How AlmaLinux Rose from CentOS's Ashes

    Join me for an in-depth conversation with benny Vasquez, Chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, as we explore the fallout from Red Hat's controversial licensing changes and how AlmaLinux emerged as a community-driven solution. We discuss the technical differences between CentOS Stream, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and AlmaLinux, the importance of open source governance, and the challenges of maintaining a stable enterprise Linux distribution. Whether you're a system administrator affected by these changes or simply interested in the evolving open source landscape, this interview offers valuable insights into the future of enterprise Linux. Techlore empowers individuals with practical digital privacy knowledge, security tools, and advocacy resources. Discover how to protect your online data and regain control of your digital identity. Guest Information: • AlmaLinux: https://almalinux.org/ • benny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennyvasquez/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to benny and AlmaLinux 02:48 Explaining What is AlmaLinux and Its Origins 06:05 The Evolution of Linux Distribution Flow (Fedora to CentOS) 10:00 Why Choose AlmaLinux Over Other Alternatives 14:00 Red Hat's License Changes and Their Impact 20:20 Exploring the Open Source Philosophy Challenges 24:40 Migrating from CentOS to AlmaLinux 29:40 Linux for Video Editing and Compatibility Issues 32:01 AlmaLinux Organization Structure 36:20 The Non-Profit Foundation Approach 41:35 benny's Journey with Alma Linux 46:40 Daily Driver OS Preferences and Linux Desktop Recommendations 48:45 Desktop Environment Recommendations for Linux Beginners 49:56 Long-Term Vision for AlmaLinux 50:28 Closing Remarks and How to Support Techlore — Keep Techlore Independent: • Become a Techlorian: https://discuss.techlore.tech/s • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techlore • YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join • Affiliate Links: https://techlore.tech/affiliates • All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  4. 13/11/2024

    PrivacyPost - Protecting Your Real Life Privacy!

    This interview dives deep with Dallas, the owner of PrivacyPost.io, to explore the world of secure mail forwarding in the US. We'll unpack the complexities of CMRA vs. residential addresses, the growing importance of end-to-end encryption, and how PrivacyPost caters to digital nomads, RVers, and anyone seeking enhanced privacy with some clever South Dakota workflows! Guest information: PrivacyPost: https://privacypost.io WorldPost: https://worldpost.io — Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:42 Guest Introduction 3:05 What organisations do you run? 6:03 What service are you providing? 7:47 What separates PrivacyPost from other mail services? 11:10 What’s the intersection between the privacy community, digital nomad community, and RVers? 16:22 What’s the best solution for most people? 20:44 Why are residential addresses so important? 24:55 How does wealth affect your address privacy strategy? 27:51 Why is South Dakota special? 31:26 Are there benefits to PrivacyPost for non South Dakota residents? 33:55 Do you need to spend the majority of time in South Dakota to get a residential address there? 36:50 How does PrivacyPost work? 51:08 Does PrivacyPost manually send your mail E2EE? 57:09 Why do you run two services WorldPost & PrivacyPost? 1:00:40 Does PrivacyPost have access to your 1583 form and other personal info? 1:03:53 What’s the status of your warrant canary? 1:10:37 Please don’t use abuse Worldpost.io 1:16:45 How to get in contact with Dallas from PrivacyPost.io — If you enjoy Techlore Talks consider joining our Patreon so we can keep improving! https://patreon.com/techlore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 18m

  5. 30/10/2024

    Ente - Google Photos with Privacy! (ft. CEO Vishnu Mohandas)

    Join us for an exclusive interview with Vishnu Mohandas, the visionary founder of Ente, a revolutionary photo app that prioritizes privacy. In this insightful conversation, we delve into the challenges and triumphs of building a privacy-first photo app, exploring topics like the birth of Ente, its unique approach to privacy, cutting-edge AI features, and the future of photo storage and sharing. Guest information: Vishnu Mohandas: https://vishnu.tech/ Ente: https://ente.io — Timestamps: 00:00 Vishnu Intro 01:09 Did Google Photos inspire you? 03:04 Was privacy a concern for people when you worked at Google? 04:14 Did you start Ente by yourself? 06:11 What was the moment where you pivoted to a consumer product? 08:42 Where Does Ente beat Google Photos? 10:22 Does encryption make it harder to make a photos app? 12:55 When you’re optimizing the app do you rewrite from scratch? 14:53 What are your thoughts on Apple’s AI? 16:09 Will self hosted AI be possible with Ente? 17:01 Is it easy to move from Ente from Google Photos? 19:25 Does Ente plan to do tighter OS integrations in the future? 20:47 Discussion around Telegram and EU DMA rulings 26:27 What cryptography does Ente use? 28:01 Who is the core audience for Ente? 30:02 Is Ente VC funded? 33:04 What are the benefits of Ente of iCloud with ADP? 36:08 What packages does Ente come in on Linux? 37:07 Why did you create Ente Auth? 40:25 What is Ente Legacy? 43:50 What products aren’t you going to do at Ente? 45:32 Are there any plans for new products? 48:15 Final words from Vishnu 49:44 Where to find Vishnu and Ente — If you enjoy Techlore Talks consider joining our Patreon so we can keep improving! https://patreon.com/techlore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  6. 25/09/2024

    Private Homeownership: Your Options Explained w/ Jonathan Steele

    Owning (or renting!) privately is a challenge, and Jonathan Steele is a lawyer who will break it down for us. Is renting more private than owning a home? How do celebrities do it? From Trusts, LLCs, Nominee agreements, plausible deniability, the legality of privacy tools, and so much more to help non-legal experts understand the complex world of privacy in the legal system. Jonathan Steele is a practicing lawyer who answers many questions for us! Steele Fortress: https://steelefortress.com/ His personal site: https://www.steelefamlaw.com/ — Timestamps: 00:00 Teaser 00:26 About Jonathan Steele and his privacy journey 03:34 What privacy advice is legally questionable? 09:34 What defines a 'residential address'? 11:00 What's the legal issue if you aren't breaking laws? 12:20 Are there any illegal privacy tools? 13:22 Plausible deniability explained 16:50 Options to purchase a home privately! 20:52 Privacy implications of renting vs owning? 21:46 Nominee Agreements Explained 24:06 Land Trusts Explained 29:40 LLCs Explained 31:42 LLCs vs Trusts for Privacy 35:38 An LLC that owns a trust? Why or why not? 36:56 Privacy implications of a mortgage? 39:46 Steps to purchasing your home privately! 41:24 Can you make your current home more private? 42:38 Mortgage vs Cash for privacy 43:54 Who shouldn't make their home private? 45:02 Is keeping your home private even realistic? 47:44 How do the rich, famous & celebrities stay private? 52:20 Why are court records public? 54:06 Final summaries, Steele Fortress, and more! — If you enjoy Techlore Talks consider joining our Patreon so we can keep improving! https://patreon.com/techlore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  7. 06/09/2024

    The Future of Notes is Private! - Abdullah Atta/Notesnook Interview

    Welcoming back for the second time...Abdullah Attah from Notesnook to discuss his open source note-taking solution, how they function behind-the-scenes, upcoming features, long-term sustainability, and more! — Timestamps: 00:00:00 Video intro 00:01:00 Abdullah and Notesnook introduction 00:01:48 What's new for Notesnook since we last spoke? 00:03:34 Where is Notesnook based out of? Jurisdiction? 00:04:36 Where is user data stored? 00:05:22 New Privacy features in Notesnook v3 00:11:02 New features in Notesnook v3 00:15:58 What's their target demographic? Still the same? 00:21:36 Are they considering AI? Privacy? 00:24:22 Challenges of E2EE 00:26:36 Have syncing issues been fixed? 00:29:04 How has the journey of going open source been? 00:32:10 Skiff, Notesnook sustainability & longevity...? 00:39:32 Developing web apps vs native clients 00:51:44 Notesnook as a text editor? (programming) 00:53:14 What the community wants vs Notesnook's vision 00:58:56 Integrations and what's next for Notesnook? 01:01:18 Closing thoughts and goodbyes! — If you enjoy Techlore Talks consider joining our Patreon so we can keep improving! https://patreon.com/techlore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m

  8. 16/08/2024

    Data Removal Services: A Costly Myth?

    Episode #20. New research with evidence that some data removal services are not effective! Let's unpack the research, talk about the results, and what it means for those of you wanting control of their data. We also discuss Proton Wallet, Monero & Mobilecoin delistings, and a lot more! Join our Forum Our Patreon — Timestamps: 0:00:00 Introducing Techlore Talks 20! 0:00:50 Explaining data removal research 0:12:53 Data Removal Services we've used 0:18:34 Exploring new solutions for people 0:26:18 Some more details on data removal services 0:32:02 Proton Wallet updated thoughts 0:53:18 Monero & mobilcoin Binance delisting 0:58:42 Microsoft Authenticator Overwrites TOTP accounts? 1:03:00 MacOS Sequoia Updates  1:07:44 Framework laptops in the wild 1:10:56 Using Matrix for internal Techlore workflow 1:14:58 Outro — Techlore Talks: Video Playlist RSS Feed — Techlore Links: Homepage Techlore Forum Go Incognito Course Support Techlore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16m
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Welcome to Techlore Talks - where we dive into technology, privacy, & security. Hosted by Henry Fisher & Jonah Aragon from Techlore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Techlore
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    44
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