How can you protect your home computer without relying on one antivirus system?

Start with simple habits that work together: use a Linux-based computer, block unnecessary scripts in your browser, use a VPN, enable your firewall, avoid random browser extensions, double-check URLs, and don’t trust random downloads online.

Most viruses, malware, and data collection risks come from everyday habits. The best protection is open-source tools, safer defaults, and using your computer more intentionally.

You don’t need special or hard-to-reach cybersecurity tools to protect your home computer. Most things you already have, or can easily get, can help protect your data.

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Larry Ellison, Media Power, and the AI Overwatch

On Business Reform, we discussed Larry Ellison’s vision for AI-driven surveillance and what it could mean for society. Did you know that he also has significant influence over a major segment of mainstream media in the United States?

This isn’t only a surveillance issue. It’s a war for our minds.

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⚡️Taking Control: How to Check If Your Phone Was Targeted

You can face these threats head-on. Whether iOS or Android, tools like MVT let you back up your messages and apps, and check for Pegasus indicators. On Android, you’ll spot malicious apps or logs. By running these checks, you empower yourself to call out these actors. Don’t just rely on big tech—take action and keep your phone in your hands.

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Data-only SIM plans can be confusing, but choosing the right one comes down to compatibility, location, plan type, data needs, activation, and privacy.

All Above Phone devices are eSIM compatible by default, but your device also needs to be carrier unlocked. From there, choose the country or region where you’ll use the eSIM, then decide between a monthly subscription for regular use or prepaid for travel and occasional access.

With Above DataSIM, activation is simple: scan the QR code sent to your email and you’re ready to go.

No identity verification is required, and we don’t collect unnecessary personal data.

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Privacy Without the Hassle: Why Above Phone Stands Out

In this clip with Jon from Business Reform, I explain why Above Phone exists and who it’s for. While some people can install GrapheneOS themselves, most people don’t have the time or technical knowledge. That’s where Above Phone comes in.

A de-Googled experience, no big tech connections, no ads, and privacy built in from day one. It’s about making privacy simple and accessible.

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⚡️Why Memory Exploits Cause So Many Vulnerabilities

Most phone vulnerabilities stem from memory exploits. Imagine memory like storage rooms—if an app overflows its space or returns after claiming it’s done, it can corrupt other data. That’s what leads to breaches. This is why secure systems obsess over memory management—like Above Phone with GrapheneOS. Every layer of protection matters.

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🌱 Build In-Person Networks

I was just talking with Web3 Privacy Academy about how your network is everything right now. Your community is what’s going to protect you and support you.

We need to meet up in person, create together, take action together towards bettering our life and the future.

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📱 Make your phone a tool again, not a surveillance portal.

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Check out my recent interview with Dr. Trozzi!

We talk about the rise of data centers, surveillance in schools, digital ID and real solutions for protecting your freedom and privacy.

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We’re proud to partner with the Better Way Conference New England for a giveaway built around what we do best: making privacy practical.

The winner will receive a complete Above Phone bundle, including a ready-to-use privacy phone, protective gear, a storage drive, and expert support to help them get started.

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From Surveillance to Thought Control: Time to Reclaim Your Tech

I talked with Jon from Business Reform about where we are heading. From unified surveillance networks to emotion recognition and even brain-computer interfaces, the next phase of privacy challenges may go beyond behavior and into thought monitoring.

But there’s still hope. Building local communities, choosing alternatives, and creating peer-to-peer networks can help us reclaim control.

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🌐 A Community-Owned Future

In my interview with Web3 Privacy Academy, I laid out what I actually want to see going forward…

Communities that are responsible for their own infrastructure.

Running their own email. Their own video calls. Everyone contributing to keep it running.

All on Linux. De-Googled phones. Maybe even Linux phones.

And for the internet, we may need something completely different. Mesh networks. Reticulum. Something we control.

As long as I can stay connected to my community, that’s what matters.

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📲The Pixel 10 Lineup, Rebuilt for Privacy

The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold run GrapheneOS and come fully de-Googled, configured, secured, and ready to use out of the box.

Instead of starting with built-in Google services, tracking, and unnecessary setup, Above prepares your device with privacy-focused apps, safer defaults, and support so you can actually use the phone without giving up your data.

With the Pixel 10 lineup, you get premium performance, long-lasting battery life, advanced security, and more options to choose the phone that fits your workflow.

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📱 Get the latest Pixel hardware without the Big Tech defaults.

🌱 The future isn’t set in stone.

We can build communities that value privacy, human connection, and independence instead of surveillance and centralized control.

In my recent conversation with Shaun Newman, we discussed AI data centers, social credit-style systems, and the growing movement to build something better.

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A better way forward includes better tools.

We’ll be at the Better Way Conference New England on May 30 sharing practical ways to protect your privacy, reduce Big Tech dependence, and make the switch to technology that works for you.

Plus, we’re giving away an Above Phone 9 Pro XL! Ticket holders are automatically entered, and you can also enter even if you’re not able to attend. Pretty sweet!

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💻 Reclaim Control with Above Book

A Linux laptop gives you something most mainstream systems no longer prioritize: control.

Instead of being locked into ecosystems built around data collection, subscriptions, forced updates, and silent tracking, you get an operating system built around transparency, customization, and user ownership.

The Above book is ready to use out of the box, with open-source apps, full disk encryption, active firewalls, a privacy-hardened browser, and no big tech integrations.

Switching isn’t just about choosing a different operating system. It’s about reclaiming your digital sovereignty and using a device that respects your privacy by default, not as an afterthought.

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#TBOT 23: KYC for Your Phone, New ReCAPTCHA, UK Digital ID, Decentralized Social Media - NOSTR

Here are this week’s stories:

Bye Bye Burner Phones?: A new FCC rule threatens to end phone anonymity by demanding IDs when getting a phone number. Why? To stop robocalls. We only have 7 days to comment, so let’s look at their featherbrained reasoning and strategize a pushback.

reCAPTCHA Hypocrisy: Google’s new reCAPTCHA was just pushed to 14 million websites. This new version uses a QR code that must be scanned by your phone.

UK Digital ID to Work: The King and UK government are moving forward with Digital ID even after public outcry and a petition. Is it still going to be required to work? Yes, in a way.

Decentralized Social Media with Nostr: I tried a new social media platform and liked it. Nostr is a protocol, not a platform, and it shines at social media.

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⚡️KYC for Your Phone?

In 7 days, anonymous phones may as well be dead. A new FCC rule demands cell service operators to ask for their customer’s government IDs, personal information, and past phone numbers. This goes for SIM cards, eSIMs, and VoIP numbers.

All supposedly to protect you from automated scam calls.

Let’s get this straight; we’re going to create massive new loosely-protected databases of people’s personal info to protect people from scams?

Its a data breach waiting to happen…

🤳Get the scoop in today’s episode

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