Do you need a caddy to carry your camera bags for you? 🫡

If you are looking for some great #privacy resources and communities, here they are. Techlore and The New Oil are both very active on Mastodon. Luckily, Nostriches can follow them on Nostr thanks to Mostr (a bridge between Nostr and the Fediverse).

Techlore has a very active forum while The New Oil has an active Matrix group. Links to both below.

Finally, the Privacy Guides website does a great job of explaining the whys and hows of online privacy.

Privacy Guides

https://www.privacyguides.org/en/

Techlore

https://www.techlore.tech/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg

https://discuss.techlore.tech/

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The New Oil

https://thenewoil.org/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH5DsMZAgdx5Fkk9wwMNwCA

https://matrix.to/#/#thenewoil:matrix.org

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If you are looking for some great #privacy resources and communities, here they are. Techlore and The New Oil are both very active on Mastodon. Luckily, Nostriches can follow them on Nostr thanks to Mostr (a bridge between Nostr and the Fediverse).

Techlore has a very active forum while The New Oil has an active Matrix group. Links to both below.

Finally, the Privacy Guides website does a great job of explaining the whys and hows of online privacy.

Privacy Guides

https://www.privacyguides.org/en/

Techlore

https://www.techlore.tech/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6KfncB4OV6Vug4o_bzijg

https://discuss.techlore.tech/

https://primal.net/p/npub19fegnkgeehfa9xmaycr465rnpe0znwexvq5cjnuaxtgvll4gsslsc0lnf6

The New Oil

https://thenewoil.org/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH5DsMZAgdx5Fkk9wwMNwCA

https://matrix.to/#/#thenewoil:matrix.org

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I've seen several notes spreading FUD about Proton and #privacy. In my opinion, Proton does the best job of providing a complete suite of email, calendar, and VPN services that work well and make it easy for any user to switch from G suite. For me it is the right balance between privacy and convenience.

Did Proton have to collect the IP address of one of their email users because they were forced to by Swiss Authorities? Yes. Did they want to? No. Could they have refused to? No.

But before you judge, jury, and execute them, dig deeper. Find out the full story. Watch this clip from The New Oil. Nathan does a good job of explaining what happened.

https://youtu.be/Cm--we5-nPc?t=496

Since nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424 and nostr:npub1q8w7u2ymrghfpp6v5dpg57jpgaj2djk340a2npwzq8n64ksk6wxq8aw95u have been talking about #VPN recently, I thought I would make a post since this is an area I am knowledgeable in.

First thing to note is that VPNs are not the be all and end all of #privacy. You need to assess your own privacy needs / threat model and construct a layered strategy such that if one level got compromised, the others would still be there to protect you.

For example, use a reputable VPN along with an encrypted email provider such as Proton Mail or Tutanota, an encrypted messenger such as Signal, Session, or nostr:npub1exv22uulqnmlluszc4yk92jhs2e5ajcs6mu3t00a6avzjcalj9csm7d828 , etc. If you really need it, use Tor to further protect your online presence.

Second, whoever is tunneling your Internet traffic, has the ability to monitor it. Therefore, when you use a VPN, you are not anonymous. The VPN provider can see your IP and your online activity if they want to. That is why you need to select a VPN provider carefully. You are transferring your trust from your internet provider to them. Fortunately, there are a few VPN providers such as Mullvad, IVPN, and Proton VPN that have a very good reputation in the #privacy community for not logging user activity, minimizing the customer data they collect, open-sourcing their apps, and sharing independent security audits of their service.

Using a VPN should be part of an overall strategy to protect your privacy - but only if you trust the VPN provider more than your ISP.

Third, if you are using a VPN provider that runs YouTube ads, sponsors YouTube channels, or was recommended by a YouTuber that isn't a privacy advocate, then almost certainly you are using a VPN company that has the best affiliate program, rather than the best VPN service! (Think: NordVPN, ExpressVPN)

I personally use Proton VPN because I am a Proton Visionary member and it is included in my Proton suite. I am happy with it. However, if you want to take it to the maxx, then perhaps Mullvad or IVPN is for you. These services do not even collect an email address, and IVPN even has a Warrant Canary.

This post is long enough so I will create an additional post with some #Privacy related resources to get you started on your journey. If #privacy related content interests you, follow me as I will be posting more.

LINKS:

https://mullvad.net/en

https://www.ivpn.net/

https://protonvpn.com/

IVPN Warrant Canary:

https://www.ivpn.net/resources/canary.txt

Henry at Techlore did a good job of discussing Mullvad and IVPN in a recent video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMl_cWvA__w&t=0

In addition to Mullvad, also want to mention IVPN. They have a few additional features, like a Warrant Cannary.

https://www.ivpn.net/

LOL walk into a Costco your mind will explode.

Your VPN won't go to jail for you for $5 #privacy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMl_cWvA__w

I just made a video about Activepieces: a Zapier Alternative with support for #Mastodon & #Matrix!

This no-code automation tool is designed to help you automate #marketing, #sales, customer service, and internal processes. Plus, it's the first one I have used that supports Mastodon and Matrix!

I recommend License Tier 2 for a one-time purchase of $129 as I think it's the best deal.

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Now I need to figure out how to connect this with my Nostr account. 😀

Tom welcomes back nostr:npub1a2cww4kn9wqte4ry70vyfwqyqvpswksna27rtxd8vty6c74era8sdcw83a, Founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, to the show to discuss the markets, the Fed, and the concept of fiscal dominance.

Lyn explains that the unusual phenomenon of budget deficits widening despite low unemployment since 2016-2017 is largely due to demographics, leading to the concept of fiscal dominance where large deficits and high public debts can override monetary policy.

She also talks about the two causes of #inflation and the different tools used to combat them, such as fixing supply side bottlenecks, addressing what is causing the elevated rate of money supply growth, and looking at the long-term growth rate of truly scarce goods and services.

https://youtu.be/9o4javu3p1Y

AppSumo just launched a meeting scheduling competitor to Calendly and Doodle. One time purchase of 29 bucks (lifetime deal). For those that are in sales, this might be useful. https://appdeals.link/ufn4bcztnh8

The housing market in #Canada is at a critical inflection point. The government's plan to solve housing affordability through increased immigration and housing supply is fundamentally flawed. The demand shock isn't being addressed, and the supply side faces hurdles due to economic conditions and regulatory mechanisms. This disconnect breeds a false narrative.

The private sector isn't likely to invest heavily in #housing during a downturn, especially when there's a risk of falling home prices and tighter credit. This is evident in the decline of residential permits and construction jobs. The housing minister's goal of maintaining home values while adding more affordable units is akin to having your cake and eating it too.

Furthermore, the belief that immigrants will be the builders of new housing is questionable. If job opportunities dwindle due to economic shifts, immigration might retract. Equally important is the potential undercounting of unemployment numbers, which could lead to a rude awakening when revisions are made.

Overall, the economy is starting to feel the strain of rate hikes. Indicators like falling retail sales show that the #Canadian consumer is feeling the pinch. The coming months will reveal more about the actual state of the economy, but one thing is clear: the current approach to #housing isn't sustainable. The narrative needs to be challenged, and fresh, realistic strategies must be considered.

Safe travels Lyn!

Where is everyone?

Just watched another incredible video and my mind is absolutely blown! 🤯 We are truly living in the future. #AI #Technology #News #Newstr

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I like the quote you have in your bio: "We must live together as brothers or perish together as fools."

Here are two of my favourites:

"Every facet, every department of your mind, is to be programmed by you. Unless you assume your rightful responsibility and begin to program your own mind...the world will program it for you."

and

"Conversation enriches the understanding, but solitude is the school of genius."

For those that like to watch videos, I built Nostrvision to make it easier for people to find the best #Nostr video content.

https://www.nostrvision.com

Will the AI community learn from the mistakes of the .com bubble? 🤔

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WOO-HOO! It took some doing, but I did it. 🚀

I've created and connected a Nostr account for my Uranium Daily investor news service.

The latest news, articles, videos, and opinions in the Uranium sector —now available on Nostr.

Also on Twitter, Telegram, and Mastodon. 🤭

Give it a follow if you are into the #Uranium trade, or if you are a supporter of #Nuclear power. ☢️

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