Encrypted and Anonymous DNS via custom DNScrypt-proxy setup vs Cloudflare DNS

Hi! I have a question concerning my set up for handling DNS requests. Just a heads-up: I'm not the most tech-savvy guy on the block. If I've misused terms or failed to explain something properly, please let me know!

I didn’t like the idea of using my ISP’s DNS resolver, so I decided to look into alternatives. I installed DNScrypt-proxy on my computer (Mac, macOS 12) to take advantage of the possibility of encrypted DNS. I even took the extra time to set up a DNS relay system for anonymous DNS. I’ve been running with this for over a year now and it’s great, but I’m about about to migrate to a new machine and I’m wondering if it’s worth the effort to set it all up again.

While I would be willing to do it again if there’s a huge benefit, I’m curious if there is much of a benefit as opposed to just using Cloudflare as my DNS resolver? It would be a hell of a lot easier to go into my settings and type in 1.1.1.1 once and be done than to download, install, and set up DNScrypt-proxy again on a new machine and take the additional time to modify it further to add relays for anonymous DNS.

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Are bluetooth speakers a liability when turned off?

I was reading about speakers sending sounds a human can’t here to other devices and such. If they (bluetooth speakers) are turned off, can they still send or receive data? What about other bluetooth devices?

I want to go all wired so that they can be unplugged but want a few bluetooth things

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Looking to self-host a permanent number for SMS that won't be identified as VOIP.

I recently found out the difference between VOIP numbers and non-VOIP and seeing that most places do not support sending 2FA codes to VOIP numbers.


Anyone already researched this?

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Moxie MH-T6000 OS Recommendation

I've just been gifted this phone and have read the verified OS lists, not finding this phone. Any recommendations?

https://redd.it/t011d9
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Moxie MH-T6000 OS Recommendation

I've just been gifted this phone and have read the verified OS lists, not finding this phone. Any recommendations?

https://redd.it/t011d9
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Moxie MH-T6000 OS Recommendation

I've just been gifted this phone and have read the verified OS lists, not finding this phone. Any recommendations?

https://redd.it/t011d9
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Any active umatrix fork?

I've been using umatrix for a long time but it's unmaintained for now. I tried to find a fork and the only thing i've found is nuTensor, which also seems unmaintained.

https://redd.it/t07v4j
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GrapheneOS

I have some questions about GrapheneOS

1.I followed his instructions from Sandboxed Google Play,I opened Google Play Store then sign in. Can I uninstall GP or leave and install Aurora Store?

2. If I have created several profiles, if I do not want to receive a sms/call through the profile option, will it have tracks by the provider ?

3. Is it useful to have Shelter if I use Sandboxed GP ?

4. Is it better to use DNS applications like Nebulo or Private DNS by GrapheneOS ?

5. Can I use a public WiFi with VPN or a cell phone like LTE-only mode by GOS recommendation with VPN when I am outside ?

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What phone should i buy from a privacy perspective? My budget is 500 euros, so i cant get a Pixel. I want it to have good specs too!

What phone should i buy from a privacy perspective? My budget is 500 euros, so i cant get a Pixel. I want it to have good specs too!

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did windows privacy change in windows 11?

title

are they collecting more data? i know windows is a privacy nightmare but is it a worse problem in 11?

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How to dual boot Windows and Ubuntu with full disk encryption?

Set up:

I have a laptop with 512G SSD and it does not have a second slot for another SSD

I want to dual boot Windows for school stuff with Ubuntu for normal use and the problem is that I also want full disk encryption. So I have thought of a simple way like this:

Install Windows -> install Ubuntu -> full disk encrypt with veracrypt on windows

Will veracrypt encrypt my ubuntu partition also? How to do it the right way?

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What are some good topic ideas or questions for a thesis about digital privacy?

Hi! I am in process of finding ideas for my thesis. I am thinking about writing about digital privacy, there is a lot of information and topics (social, data privacy etc.) I have some ideas, but I feel like I need more, please help with some ideas.

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Preparing for cyberattacks/digital war?

Hey All,

What can I do to make my personal computer more secure? I almost want to factory reset it because of all the junk/permissions I've allowed to accumulate over the last few years. I already have the usual browser extensions installed, but what else can I do to protect my computer as best I can from digital attacks?

Windows 10 user.

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Marketers Aren’t Waiting Around for Meta to Solve Its Apple Conversion Problem
https://www.adweek.com/media/marketers-arent-waiting-around-for-meta-to-solve-its-apple-conversion-problem/

https://redd.it/t0jf5c
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Marketers Aren’t Waiting Around for Meta to Solve Its Apple Conversion Problem
https://www.adweek.com/media/marketers-arent-waiting-around-for-meta-to-solve-its-apple-conversion-problem/

https://redd.it/t0jf5c
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Marketers Aren’t Waiting Around for Meta to Solve Its Apple Conversion Problem
https://www.adweek.com/media/marketers-arent-waiting-around-for-meta-to-solve-its-apple-conversion-problem/

https://redd.it/t0jf5c
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Marketers Aren’t Waiting Around for Meta to Solve Its Apple Conversion Problem
https://www.adweek.com/media/marketers-arent-waiting-around-for-meta-to-solve-its-apple-conversion-problem/

https://redd.it/t0jf5c
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Marketers Aren’t Waiting Around for Meta to Solve Its Apple Conversion Problem
https://www.adweek.com/media/marketers-arent-waiting-around-for-meta-to-solve-its-apple-conversion-problem/

https://redd.it/t0jf5c
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Marketers Aren’t Waiting Around for Meta to Solve Its Apple Conversion Problem
https://www.adweek.com/media/marketers-arent-waiting-around-for-meta-to-solve-its-apple-conversion-problem/

https://redd.it/t0jf5c
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Cross platform 2FA app(s)

Hey y’all!

I’ve been using Authenticator Plus for many years now. It has served me quite well as I jump between Android and iOS.

But it seems this app hasn’t been updated in about 3 years.

Does anyone know of a 2FA Authenticator app that satisfies the following:

- Has Android & iOS app
- Supports sync/backup to Dropbox, Google Drive, etc (not just iCloud)
- Preferably OSS
- Preferably E2EE


I see a lot of suggestions in this subreddit for Aegis, Raivo & Tofu. But as far as I can tell, the backups for these three don’t play well with one another. Maybe I’m wrong, if I am, I’ll gladly use two different apps, I just want to be able to seamlessly share my 2FA DB across all my devices similar to KeePass.

https://redd.it/t0rzef
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Marketers Aren’t Waiting Around for Meta to Solve Its Apple Conversion Problem
https://www.adweek.com/media/marketers-arent-waiting-around-for-meta-to-solve-its-apple-conversion-problem/

https://redd.it/t0jf5c
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