Techlore Talks

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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. OCT 24

    Dumb Phones & Privacy: Digital Minimalism with Jose Briones

    In this Techlore Talks episode, I sit down with Jose Briones to explore whether dumb phones really offer better privacy and how digital minimalism can transform your relationship with technology. Jose breaks down practical strategies for reducing screen time, the importance of device segmentation, and why mindset, not just hardware, matters most. Whether you're considering a dumb phone or looking to reclaim your focus, this conversation will challenge how you think about your devices. Techlore empowers individuals with practical digital privacy knowledge, security tools, and advocacy resources to protect your data and reclaim your digital identity. šŸ“± RESOURCES IN VIDEO: ā€¢ https://josebriones.org/ ā€¢ https://www.dumbphones.org/ ā€¢ https://www.youtube.com/c/josebriones ā€¢ Jose's interview of Henry: https://josebriones.substack.com/p/building-better-digital-habits Timestamps: 00:00:00 INTRO 00:01:24 DUMBPHONES + PRIVACY & DIGITAL RIGHTS 00:03:56 WHY ARE DUMBPHONES BETTER FOR PRIVACY? 00:05:48 DUMBPHONES VS. MINIMAL SMARTPHONES 00:08:57 ADOPTING THE MINDSET 00:13:41 ADJUSTING FOR ONLINE WORK 00:18:21 HANDLING MISMATCHED EMOTIONS 00:22:40 ARE OFFLINE ACTIVITIES IMPORTANT? 00:26:12 FINDING A BALANCE WITH ONLINE WORK REQUIREMENTS 00:30:16 DIGITAL MINIMALISM + HARDWARE 00:35:21 DEVICES & WHERE TO START 00:39:42 ENCRYPTED COMMUNICATION 00:44:19 WHEN OUR CHOICES IMPACT OTHERS 00:48:33 ARE WE ANTI-TECHNOLOGY? 00:51:36 HENRY'S IDEAL PHONE 00:54:41 CONTENT CREATION & CONSUMPTION 00:57:44 HOW CAN PEOPLE FIND YOU? 00:59:29 OUTRO ā€” Keep Techlore Independent: ā€¢ Become a Techlorian: https://discuss.techlore.tech/s ā€¢ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techlore ā€¢ YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join ā€¢ Affiliate Links: https://techlore.tech/affiliates ā€¢ All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  2. OCT 10

    From Coreboot to Qubes: Secure Hardware Deep Dive with NovaCustom

    Wessel Klein Snakenborg, founder of NovaCustom, joins me to discuss building privacy-focused laptops with CoreBoot firmware, Intel Management Engine disabling, and full Linux compatibility. We dive deep into their custom hardware approach, Qubes OS certification, supply chain security, and why they chose to compete directly with Big Tech on hardware quality while maintaining complete user control. 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. šŸ“± RESOURCES IN VIDEO: ā€¢ https://novacustom.com/ ā€¢ https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/index.html Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction & What Nova Custom Does 01:00 Company Origins & The Meaning Behind "Nova Custom" 02:35 Extensive Hardware Customization Options 03:40 Operating System Choices & Linux Focus 04:40 CoreBoot Firmware & Security Features 06:15 Target Audience & Market Positioning 08:45 Security Features vs Other Linux Laptop Makers 10:00 Intel Management Engine: Privacy vs Security 12:00 Supply Chain Security & Anti-Tamper Solutions 15:45 Global Expansion & Shipping Worldwide 16:40 CoreBoot Benefits & Outsourcing Development 19:20 Operating System Installation & No-OS Options 21:45 Repairability & 7-Year Parts Guarantee 23:20 Hardware Business Challenges & Manufacturing 25:40 Future AMD Support & OpenSIL Framework 27:45 ARM vs Intel Performance Comparisons 33:00 Qubes OS Compatibility & Certification 37:00 Review Unit Discussion: 16-inch vs 14-inch 39:20 Desktop Environment Limitations in Qubes 41:45 Custom Hardware Features & Laser Engraving 47:20 BusKill Partnership & Security Accessories 48:20 Future Plans: New Firmware & Product Expansion 51:00 Favorite Privacy Tools & Secure Communication 54:20 Contact Information & Where to Find Nova Custom 57:00 Closing Thoughts & Support Information ā€” Keep Techlore Independent: ā€¢ Become a Techlorian: https://discuss.techlore.tech/s ā€¢ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techlore ā€¢ YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join ā€¢ Affiliate Links: https://techlore.tech/affiliates ā€¢ All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  3. AUG 7

    Nextcloud CEO: Why Self-Hosting Beats Big Tech Every Time

    Frank Karlitschek, CEO and founder of Nextcloud, joins me to discuss the evolution from OwnCloud to Nextcloud, the challenges of building sustainable open-source businesses, and why digital sovereignty matters more than ever. We dive deep into Nextcloud Hub 10's new end-to-end encryption features, AI capabilities, and Frank's vision for competing with Big Tech while maintaining user 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. šŸ“± RESOURCES IN VIDEO: ā€¢ https://nextcloud.com/team/ ā€¢ https://x.com/fkarlitschek ā€¢ https://mastodon.social/@Karlitschek Timestamps: 00:00 INTRODUCTION 00:51 - INTRO TO FRANK 01:08 - LIFE BEFORE NEXTCLOUD 03:15 - ORIGINS OF OWNCLOUD 05:51 - FROM OWNCLOUD TO NEXTCLOUD 08:45 - STATE OF OWNCLOUD 09:20 - STRUCTURE OF NEXTCLOUD 10:23 - OPEN SOURCE + PROFIT? 13:21 - NEXTCLOUD FREE VS. PAID 16:43 - NEXTCLOUD COMPETITORS 18:20 - SELF-HOSTING CHALLENGES 22:54 - THIRD PARTY HOSTING 25:18 - END-TO-END ENCRYPTION 32:24 - NEXTCLOUD HUB 10 35:59 - AI PUSHBACK 42:51 - NEXTCLOUD AI MODELS 44:30 - RECOMMENDED LLM 45:13 - FEATURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 47:28 - NEXTCLOUD COMMUNITY 50:36 - #1 SELF-HOSTING MISTAKE 51:19 - FAVORITE FOSS PROJECT 52:27 - FAVORITE LINUX DISTRO & DE 53:49 - WHAT'S NEXT? 54:51 - MOST EXCITING TECH? 56:53 - MOST SCARED ABOUT? ā€” Keep Techlore Independent: ā€¢ Become a Techlorian: https://discuss.techlore.tech/s ā€¢ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techlore ā€¢ YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join ā€¢ Affiliate Links: https://techlore.tech/affiliates ā€¢ All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min

  4. JUL 24

    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. šŸ“± RESOURCES IN VIDEO: ā€¢ 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 ā€” Keep Techlore Independent: ā€¢ Become a Techlorian: https://discuss.techlore.tech/s ā€¢ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techlore ā€¢ YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join ā€¢ Affiliate Links: https://techlore.tech/affiliates ā€¢ All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 45m

  5. JUL 16

    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: ā€¢ https://redact.dev/ ā€¢ 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 ā€” Keep Techlore Independent: ā€¢ Become a Techlorian: https://discuss.techlore.tech/s ā€¢ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techlore ā€¢ YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join ā€¢ Affiliate Links: https://techlore.tech/affiliates ā€¢ All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

    MAY 21

    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: ā€¢ AlmaLinux: https://almalinux.org/ ā€¢ 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 ā€” Keep Techlore Independent: ā€¢ Become a Techlorian: https://discuss.techlore.tech/s ā€¢ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techlore ā€¢ YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg/join ā€¢ Affiliate Links: https://techlore.tech/affiliates ā€¢ All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  7. 11/13/2024

    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 ā€” 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 Whatā€™s the intersection between the privacy community, digital nomad community, and RVers? 16:22 Whatā€™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 Whatā€™s the status of your warrant canary? 1:10:37 Please donā€™t use abuse Worldpost.io 1:16:45 How to get in contact with Dallas from PrivacyPost.io ā€” 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

  8. 10/30/2024

    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 ā€” 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 youā€™re optimizing the app do you rewrite from scratch? 14:53 What are your thoughts on Appleā€™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 arenā€™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 ā€” 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
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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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  • Creator
    Techlore
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
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