Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai

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[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

CENSORSHIP IS ACCELERATING

UK now requires ID for websites, EU is working on Chat Control and other countries are trying to replicate this.

Learn how to access information and communicate with others despite the oppression TODAY.

Before we start, please RT this post. It helps spread the message and more people need to hear about this.

It is no longer true that the Internet is censored only in Chine, Iran or Russia.

Countries which you might consider free 30 years ago are now using the same playbook.

And all that in the name of "Protecting Children" or using other excuses.

But the goal is still the same - limit access to information and other people on the internet.

So how to get around this?

Access Information
Before you even search for anything your government doesn't want you to see, you first need to connect to the internet.

Tor
Let's assume that visiting foreign websites or certain types of information is illegal in your country.

Tor will be the most secure and private option for you, allowing you to operate anonymously.

You will also be able to use Tor bridges, which will disguise the fact that you're connecting to Tor network.

Some websites also have their .onion address, allowing you to stay on Tor without exiting to clearnet (such as Facebook, ProtonMail, etc.).

You can use it trough Tor browser, on operating systems such as TailsOS (where all your traffic is routed trough Tor), or on phone with tools like Orbot.

VPN
VPN is second tool you can use to access information that are hidden from you.

In comparison to Tor, it's paid (if you want good one) and less private (because it's centralized).

Understand that VPNs don't make you anonymous.

Also depending on your state's network surveillance and censorship, even VPN might not be enough.

However, it will offer much faster browsing speed than Tor.

In case your Internet Service Provider is blocking the VPN, switch to VPNs DNS or use different DNS than your Internet Service Provider's.

My recommendations are @mullvadnet, @ivpnnet. I also have great hopes for @obscuravpn, just Monero as payment option is missing.

Communicate Privately
Accessing information is just half of the journey - most likely you'd like to share them with others in your country, or share some information with people outside of it.

While doing this, you'll have to use end-to-end encryption to ensure that only you and the receiving person can read the message.

Avoid SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram and similar.

SimpleX
@SimpleXChat messenger allows to create multiple profiles/accounts without having unique identifier or requiring phone number to sign-up.

You can also use a SOCKS proxy, which needs to be supplied by another application operating on your device.

You can also host your own really to help the decentralisation.

Nostr
Nostr, which stands for "Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays," is a decentralized network protocol designed to create a censorship-resistant social media platform.

Most uses relays to which users can publish content using cryptographic key pairs.

This architecture allows for greater user control over data and the ability to resist censorship since there's no single point of failure or control.

Overall, Nostr is a great step forward, however still requires lot of work.

Payments
You will probably have to pay for something - VPN, some packages or other payed services.

Using card or bank wire won't be possible.

Since we are talking online censorship, physical cash doesn't need to be mentioned (but great privacy tool).

Monero
Monero is your go-to tool for anonymous payments. Its privacy default now makes it number cryptocurrency not only on darkmarkets.

Low fees, anonymity and circular economy will allow you to use it without worries.

Backup public data
Even if you try and connect to some website, the information might not be there.

Grab 1 TB Drive (or probably more) and backup everything that's dear to you.

Examples:
- Wikipedia
=> Full EN without pictures
- Gatalog
=> Full DIY models
- Internet Archive books
=> First Aid, Gardening...
- Multiple LLMs, including uncensored ones
=> and learn to run them locally

REVOLT AGAINST THE OPPRESSION
Even if it might look like that we are loosing one battle, the war is still going on.

I believe that with Freedom Tech and disobedience we will win.

Internet is unstoppable. This is not just about censorship, but also surveillance and freedom in digital realms.

Use Open Source tools that encrypt your data, don't track you and serve you as a user, instead of making you a servant or slave.

Stay Private.

Not only online.

Marconius Solidus

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

HOW TO KEEP PRIVACY ON X

- Use through browser only
- Verify phone number with @smspoolnet
- Enable 2FA
- Disable Grok training on your posts in Settings
- When buying Blue Checkmark, use prepaid card or make someone gift it to you

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

Digital Privacy is no longer just an option.

When governments are actively pushing against it, you know it's valuable for you,

and dangerous for the government.

You need to do at least the bare minimum.

Decluter your life and delete old accounts, setup private email account and use email aliases...

Start somewhere and don't wait for the perfect setup.

And don't forget about Financial Privacy.

Our finances have been under attack much longer than our digital lives.

Don't let cash fade and use it while you still can.

Learn about Monero and get some.

Swap to it from other Crypto, buy it on Haveno, get it providing a service.

There are no excuses.

But if you don't want to, maybe you think it's "hard"...

You don't need to do anything.

Maybe, one day, you'll find your in gulag for what searched, which websites did you visit or what you bought online.

China has already implemented their CBDC and social credit system.

Western countries are actively working on this.

Start taking action today, before it's too late.

Marconius

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

Never use the same device (laptop, phone...) for both your personal stuff and your job stuff.

In case of investigation, your devices will be seized as evidence and treated as such.

This means you will have to unlock your computer and let authorities go trough it.

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

Imagine you would live this cabin off grid.

Completely privacy.

Writing, building, educating others, sharing anarchist ideas...

YOU CAN DO THIS RIGHT NOW.

But how to keep your Digital Privacy?

DIGITAL MINIMALISM

Don't use digital tools if you don't need so.

Ditch smart TV. Get projector instead and connect it to computer.

Don't get smart dishwasher or washing machine. You don't need it.

Get a Phone with GrapheneOS.

Get a Laptop from GNU/Linux.

Ask if you need the device, not if you want it.

Use open source privacy software.

FINANCIAL PRIVACY

Use Monero & Cash.

At this point, you don't need to pay some electricity bills (use stranded energy) or taxes, so ditching Fiat will be much easier.

If you still need to pay for some online services with fiat, use giftcards.

Debank yourself slowly.

PHYSICAL SECURITY

Arm yourself.

If the Feds become too interested, they won't be afraid to find your cabin.

Use 3D printer.

Don't register shit.

If you're not in the US and cannot get gun parts,

check out Gatalog - Hybrid Designs

Embrace Digital Minimalism.

Stay Private.

Not only Online.

Marconius Solidus

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

If you’re serious about protecting your digital privacy, you need to check out Digital Privacy Mastery.

• Easy to apply
• Step-by-step guidance
• Covered from device to app level

https://t.co/JopN4m03JU

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

Mullvad VPN is the best you can get.

> paid with monero or even cash
> doesn't force you to 10 year pricing plans
> can't access reddit with it (should be extra paid feature)
> no logs found
> has been audited
> no email required

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

Over 1000 others are already part of Privacy Insider.

You will get:
- 2 posts on Digital Privacy packed with value every week
- FREE E-Book
- First access to new sauce

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[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

DELETE YOUR OLD UNUSED ACCOUNTS TODAY

Method #1

Use your password manager to find, log into and delete your old account.

Method #2

Search your email for phrases like "unsubscribe", "code" (SSO codes) or "verify".

You can use both methods.

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

Monero is your bet on freedom.

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

Easier than before.

The beginning is the hardest. But if you give it the effort and spend some time fixing things you don't like (because you are used to them from your previous OS), there isn't much "keeping up" after it is all setup.

And most of the fixes are just quick search away. If you choose Ubuntu based distro like Mint, Zorin or PopOS, there is 99% chance somebody solved the problem before, since the community is so big.

And you don't even have to touch terminal that much. Most of the times, devs will give you precise instructions what to put into the terminal.

But you can install some apps in packages like you do on Win/MacOS.

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

MY LINUX STACK

Browser: Brave, Mullvad
VPN: Mullvad
Passwords: KeePassDX
Notes: Obsidian
Sync: Syncthing
ToDo: Super Productivity
Office: LibreOffice
AI: Ollama + OpenWebUI/Alpaca
Backups: Pika Backups

What's yours?

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

@Re51221264 Yes, that is fucking gnome in fucking default theme.

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

@em6sec I use Fedora rn. Next is secureblue.

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

@ryo14636405 Yeah, first is typo.

About syncthing - desktop version is still developed, latest release was 2 weeks ago. The mobile version was discontinued.

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

If want to learn more about Linux, check out Digital Privacy Mastery.

- Full Installation
- Privacy & Security OS Setup
- Recommended Apps

And much more.
https://t.co/JopN4m03JU

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

@kycnot If you’re serious about protecting your digital privacy, you need to check out Digital Privacy Mastery.

• Easy to apply
• Step-by-step guidance
• Covered from device to app level

https://t.co/JopN4m03JU

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

Never KYC yourself.

You're risking
- identity theft
- armed robbery
- blackmail
- torture

Go to @kycnot and learn about your option.

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

If you’re serious about protecting your digital privacy, you need to check out Digital Privacy Mastery.

• Easy to apply
• Step-by-step guidance
• Covered from device to app level

https://t.co/JopN4m03JU

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

"But isn't using Password Manager and keeping all the passwords at one place dangerous?"

Your brain isn't build to generate unique passwords or to store them.

More people got hacked because of reusing passwords, not PMs getting breached.

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

If want to learn more about GrapheneOS, check out Digital Privacy Mastery.

- Full Installation
- Privacy & Security Settings
- Getting apps without Play Store
- Recommended Apps

And much more.

https://t.co/JopN4m03JU

[Marconius Solidus #FreeSamourai @M_Solidus]

If your baking apps keep crashing or can't even start on GrapheneOS, try enabling Native code debugging.

Go to Settings > Apps > See All Apps.

Find your banking app, then scroll down to “Native code debugging” and set it to “Allowed”.