Do Not trust anyone that says they're the "resistance media network."
The revolution will not be televised. Nor will it be on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok. Now is the time to learn how to use good encrypted communication channels.
Small bands of trusted people can do more good than you think.
Don't forget the power of song.
What I am using:
(only a suggestion)
Chat = SimpleX
https://simplex.chat
Email = GnuPG
https://www.gnupg.org/download/
or
GPG Suite
https://gpgtools.org
Also:
All things Proton. VPN, Mail, and file sharing
@corlin @mikeharmanos @Zevon
Great recommendations here.
Don't forget to also use web browsers who don't spy on you or leak your data.
On desktop, I primarily use LibreWolf (hardened Firefox); occasionally Ungoogled Chromium.
On mobile (Android) I use Chromite.
Test results of these and their competitors may be found here:
https://privacytests.org
@voltronic @corlin @mikeharmanos @Zevon
Also for android K-9 email client, or the new Thunderbird email client based on k-9, bith link with OpenKeyChain for PGP emails - ideal for your gmail, outlook accounts
https://counter.social/@ecksmc/113437709719865859
https://counter.social/@ecksmc/112636803782109620
On web flowcrypt extensions can be handy for sending pgp gmail email - also has an android app
@corlin @voltronic @mikeharmanos @Zevon
Good thing about OpenKeyChain is you can encrypt loadsa things on your device files, pics, video, voice memos etc... Anything that you deem personal you encrypt it yourself - handy before you upload to some cloud storage like drive, outlook etc....
@ecksmc @voltronic @mikeharmanos @Zevon
On the Mac:
Same for GPG Suite
It is a system wide encrypt and decrypt tool.
(right click on any file, select "services", and you have access to all the PGP tools)
@corlin @voltronic @mikeharmanos @Zevon
The sad thing about these services all mentioned here its getting people you know to also use them - most are stuck in their ways and don't wanna learn "new" things especially "new" things that you need to learn how to use.
Some of these encrypted services have made it easier though for new users not familiar with encryption to use right out the box. That said some you do need to read up on to fully understand how to use them.
@ecksmc @voltronic @mikeharmanos @Zevon
It's the new/old thing.
Throw a "Key signing party."
Invite some friends over, get some good food and beverages. Put some good music on the box. Ask them to bring their tech devices.
Then Have fun !
Teach them all good tech security.
And Exchange, & Sign PGP keys.
@ecksmc @corlin @mikeharmanos @Zevon
I've tried so many times to get my friends hooked up with things like this. And even the smartest and most practical of them never once anything to do with them. They are totally fine having accounts with services that harvest your data. 😢
@ecksmc @corlin @voltronic @Zevon
Well, if Tuesday has taught us anything?
It’s time to learn new things.
@ecksmc @corlin @voltronic @mikeharmanos @Zevon
My brain sort of locks up when I start trying to figure this stuff out, but I'm sure I can.
I think it's related to my dyscalculia, but if I really focus and go step by step, I'll get there.
@tyghebright stick with it - takes me some time to learn new things also cause of learning "disabilities" - small chunks - don't rush - you'll get there
@ecksmc 💯 👆
We all start new at some point. Just take it one step at a time and be patient with yourself.
If it makes you feel better Im still working my way through tech/programming. Not as far along as I like but Im taking little steps nontheless.
@corlin @ecksmc @voltronic @Zevon
Thank you. It’s more of a confidence thing. I’m sure it’s easy. I have never needed to do it before. Until now.
@ecksmc @voltronic @mikeharmanos @Zevon
Yep.
You do not need to "go off grid", or hide completely. from the net. You do need to learn to use some tools, and teach others to use them.
Really folks this is not that hard to learn.