Great video from Naomi Brockwell on why you might want to ditch your SIM for better privacy; how to do it, the benefits, and downsides.
https://v.nostr.build/KGnvq.mp4
See comments for the additional steps I recommend (hint it involves 2 phones :)
"Your phone is more than just a communication tool; it’s a powerful tracking device, and the SIM card inside is a key reason why. "
#cybersecgirl #nbtv #privacy
Ava, do you know a good way to get transcripts of youtube videos without logging in?
Video, even at 1.5x, is a very HD channel, and my life has limits on bandwidth...
Sleep time. Will reply tomorrow.
2 phones:
One you keep inside your home network, a Pixel with #GrapheneOS, (WiFi only) guarded by home network hardware Protectli firewall with always-on VPN, no mobile connection EVER.
The other, a travel phone (Pixel + GrapheneOS), always-on VPN, connecting to #Calyx hotspot, turning it on and off ~5 miles from your home at the same random location EVERY TIME. No exceptions.
Great video, informative! Side note: I’ve always been curious as to why GrapheneOS chose a google device to be most compatible with when some are trying to de google and/or are anti-google. I look forward to checking it out when I get rid of my iPhone soon.
Pixel devices are currently the only devices that meet GrapheneOS strict security requirements.
Ah, so it’s like a manufacturing thing. Thanks.
I would never support CalyxOS because they're linked to the cultural Marxist movement (RiseUp /BeautifulTrouble dot org). The raised communist/socialist fist in their logo raised suspicions . . and sure enough .
Instead I use a GL-iNet LTE portable router with a hack to give myself unlimited hotspot for $20/month.
Explain
Would love to know how to accomplish this myself.
Do you know of any guides, or how-to’s?
This looks like a good start, but curious more specifics when using the lte router, and how to anonymize yourself with the lte contract.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GlInet/comments/18l29jt/glinet_gla1300_for_security_and_privacy_when/
This is really overkill unless you're in a sensitive situation or career
And disable ble
mobile devices cannot be trusted.
I would say no less than 5 phones, and a minimum of 2 with an old Nokia to play the snake game under VPN. And old typewriter. Also 5 spare empty bottles to send encrypted messages with lemons juice.
I have a similar setup. Thanks for sharing. I've never hear of Naomi Brockwell before. What a great channel. Thanks for sharing
Awesome yw :)
Watching this with no sim in my phone 😁 although I do have a temporary eSim activated. I wonder if that’s just as bad.
Naomi is a privacy rock star!
She rocks
Ii watched it on YouTube when it was released. It is awesome. It's bookmarked for my si tents.
This has a TON of great information!!! I knew a lot of this already about cell phones and privacy but I am now seriously thinking of becoming a Calyx Institute member and getting an anonymous hotshot and dropping my cell down to wifi only! It just makes sense. Convenience is a LIE!!!
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No phone from last four years .. I started using one last couple of months just for testing #nostr clients . .. of course without sim 😁
If you have a GPS device for navigation in your car , the usecase for phone is really limited .. everything you can do on a laptop .. and you should anyway not take calls while driving
For calls at home , I use Google voice .. directly from my tablet or desktop .. though these days , everything is on zoom or teams ..
Best part - you save 30 dollars a month that you may use to #stackSats :-)
