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Techlore Talks

Techlore Talks brings you in-depth conversations with the experts at the forefront of privacy, security, and digital rights. Hosted by Henry Fisher, founder of Techlore and long-time digital rights educator, each episode features meaningful discussions with the people building, researching, and advocating for digital freedom. From cybersecurity researchers and privacy tool developers to open-source advocates and digital rights activists—if they"re shaping how we protect ourselves online, they"re on

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1:04:00

Google’s New Policy is an “Extinction Event” (F-Droid...

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2025/12/10

Google's new Developer Registration Program is catastrophic for F-Droid and open source app distribution. In this interview, Marc Prud'hommeaux from the F-Droid Board of Directors explains what's happening, why it matters (even if you only use the Google Play Store or Apple's App Store), and what concrete actions you can take RIGHT NOW. We discuss why F-Droid calls this an "extinction event," the implications for open source development, and what you can do to fight back.📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO:•

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1:02:53

Why This Security Expert Doesn't Use a Phone (Buskill...

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2025/11/22

Even with encryption and 2FA, if someone steals your logged-in laptop, you're compromised. Michael Altfield created Buskill - an open source USB "dead man switch" - to solve this analog attack vector. In this interview, you’ll hear about the real incidents that inspired it, the advocacy work that fueled it, and the collaborative engineering efforts that turned it into a practical tool for protecting sensitive data.📱 RESOURCES IN VIDEO:• https://tech.michaelaltfield.net/• https://buskill.in/•

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1:48:55

The Email Provider Google Doesn't Want You to Know...

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2025/11/19

Ricardo Signes, Chief Engineer at Fastmail, explains why Gmail's email experience has become increasingly fragmented, and what it would take to actually fix the decades-old IMAP protocol that powers most of the internet. We dive deep into JMAP (the modern replacement Gmail won't adopt), privacy-by-design vs. encryption theater, and the hidden trade-offs between convenience and security that no one talks about. If you've noticed your email client feeling broken, this interview reveals why.📱

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52:57

Why Google Chrome Betrays Your Privacy (Firefox CTO...

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2025/11/19

When you sign into Chrome, Google collects your entire browsing history to build behavioral profiles for targeted ads. In this interview, Firefox CTO Bobby Holley breaks down why Mozilla maintains Gecko as an independent engine, how Firefox approaches privacy differently from Google and Apple, and why the stakes for browser independence are higher than ever.Timestamps:00:00 INTRO01:24 CTO DAY IN THE LIFE03:34 STICKING WITH GECKO OVER CHROMIUM06:33 COMPETING ON PRIVACY09:06 PRIVACY IN FIREFOX21:03

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1:00:20

Dumb Phones & Privacy: Digital Minimalism with Jose...

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2025/10/24

In this Techlore Talks episode, I sit down with Jose Briones to explore whether dumb phones really offer better privacy and how digital minimalism can transform your relationship with technology. Jose breaks down practical strategies for reducing screen time, the importance of device segmentation, and why mindset, not just hardware, matters most. Whether you're considering a dumb phone or looking to reclaim your focus, this conversation will challenge how you think about your devices.Techlore

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58:51

From Coreboot to Qubes: Secure Hardware Deep Dive...

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2025/10/10

Wessel Klein Snakenborg, founder of NovaCustom, joins me to discuss building privacy-focused laptops with CoreBoot firmware, Intel Management Engine disabling, and full Linux compatibility. We dive deep into their custom hardware approach, Qubes OS certification, supply chain security, and why they chose to compete directly with Big Tech on hardware quality while maintaining complete user control. Techlore empowers individuals with practical digital privacy knowledge, security tools, and advocacy

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58:17

Nextcloud CEO: Why Self-Hosting Beats Big Tech Every...

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2025/08/07

Frank Karlitschek, CEO and founder of Nextcloud, joins me to discuss the evolution from OwnCloud to Nextcloud, the challenges of building sustainable open-source businesses, and why digital sovereignty matters more than ever. We dive deep into Nextcloud Hub 10's new end-to-end encryption features, AI capabilities, and Frank's vision for competing with Big Tech while maintaining user privacy. Techlore empowers individuals with practical digital privacy knowledge, security tools, and advocacy

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1:45:13

IVPN Breaks Industry Silence on Logs, Audits &...

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2025/07/24

Viktor Vescei from IVPN gives us a brutally honest VPN interview. He admits you can't truly verify no-logs claims, explains why most audits are "snapshots in time," and reveals why IVPN shut down their affiliate program due to industry-wide misinformation. This is an insider's perspective on what's really broken in the VPN industry and how to actually evaluate providers. Techlore empowers individuals with practical digital privacy knowledge, security tools, and advocacy resources. Discover how to

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1:11:24

The CEO Who Wants to Delete Your Digital Past

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2025/07/16

Today I sit down with Dan Saltman, CEO and founder of Redact.dev, to discuss their approach to data deletion. We dive deep into why people are increasingly concerned about their digital footprints, the technical challenges of building privacy software, why deleting data online is important, data removal services, and Dan's philosophy that "perfect is the enemy of good" when it comes to digital privacy. Techlore empowers individuals with practical digital privacy knowledge, security tools, and

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50:46

How AlmaLinux Rose from CentOS's Ashes

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2025/05/21

Join me for an in-depth conversation with benny Vasquez, Chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, as we explore the fallout from Red Hat's controversial licensing changes and how AlmaLinux emerged as a community-driven solution. We discuss the technical differences between CentOS Stream, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and AlmaLinux, the importance of open source governance, and the challenges of maintaining a stable enterprise Linux distribution. Whether you're a system administrator affected by these

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1:18:00

PrivacyPost - Protecting Your Real Life Privacy!

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2024/11/13

This interview dives deep with Dallas, the owner of PrivacyPost.io, to explore the world of secure mail forwarding in the US. We'll unpack the complexities of CMRA vs. residential addresses, the growing importance of end-to-end encryption, and how PrivacyPost caters to digital nomads, RVers, and anyone seeking enhanced privacy with some clever South Dakota workflows!Guest information:PrivacyPost: https://privacypost.ioWorldPost: https://worldpost.io—Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:42 Guest Introduction3:05

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50:00

Ente - Google Photos with Privacy! (ft. CEO Vishnu...

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2024/10/30

Join us for an exclusive interview with Vishnu Mohandas, the visionary founder of Ente, a revolutionary photo app that prioritizes privacy. In this insightful conversation, we delve into the challenges and triumphs of building a privacy-first photo app, exploring topics like the birth of Ente, its unique approach to privacy, cutting-edge AI features, and the future of photo storage and sharing.Guest information:Vishnu Mohandas: https://vishnu.tech/Ente: https://ente.io—Timestamps:00:00 Vishnu

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58:38

Private Homeownership: Your Options Explained w/...

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2024/09/25

Owning (or renting!) privately is a challenge, and Jonathan Steele is a lawyer who will break it down for us. Is renting more private than owning a home? How do celebrities do it? From Trusts, LLCs, Nominee agreements, plausible deniability, the legality of privacy tools, and so much more to help non-legal experts understand the complex world of privacy in the legal system. Jonathan Steele is a practicing lawyer who answers many questions for us!Steele Fortress: https://steelefortress.com/His

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1:04:15

The Future of Notes is Private! - Abdullah...

Techlore Talks ·

2024/09/06

Welcoming back for the second time...Abdullah Attah from Notesnook to discuss his open source note-taking solution, how they function behind-the-scenes, upcoming features, long-term sustainability, and more! —Timestamps:00:00:00 Video intro00:01:00 Abdullah and Notesnook introduction00:01:48 What's new for Notesnook since we last spoke?00:03:34 Where is Notesnook based out of? Jurisdiction?00:04:36 Where is user data stored?00:05:22 New Privacy features in Notesnook v300:11:02 New features in

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1:16:07

Data Removal Services: A Costly Myth?

Techlore Talks ·

2024/08/16

Episode #20. New research with evidence that some data removal services are not effective! Let's unpack the research, talk about the results, and what it means for those of you wanting control of their data. We also discuss Proton Wallet, Monero & Mobilecoin delistings, and a lot more!Join our ForumOur Patreon—Timestamps:0:00:00 Introducing Techlore Talks 20!0:00:50 Explaining data removal research0:12:53 Data Removal Services we've used0:18:34 Exploring new solutions for people0:26:18 Some more

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25:51

Synology Event Interview With Their Team

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2024/08/07

Synology just held their event in Taiwan for 2024 releasing E2EE security cameras without a required subscription, Active Protect for enterprise customers, AI features, and more! Thanks to Synology for flying us out, and thanks you all for watching!YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a05my9OegME—Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:40 Start of interview01:00 Event recap02:20 Prosumer Highlights04:30 AI Requirements05:30 AI De-identification06:50 Backup solutions explained09:06 Why are they

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36:58

It Seems AI Isn't Going Anywhere.

Techlore Talks ·

2024/07/30

Episode #18. Computex, Synology, Apple, AI, and more catching up on Techlore Talks! It's been a while since the last podcast episode and we're excited to be back for episode 19!Join our ForumOur Patreon—Timestamps:00:00 Taiwan/Computex Adventures with AI08:20 Synology Event Recap19:28 Apple WWDC 34:44 Final Words—Techlore Talks:Video PlaylistRSS Feed—Techlore Links:HomepageTechlore ForumGo Incognito CourseSupport Techlore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:31

Who Runs Your Email? Revealing Tuta's Security with...

Techlore Talks ·

2024/07/24

In this interview, we chat with Hanna Bozakov, press officer at Tuta (formerly Tutanota), a leading secure email service provider. Dive deep into the world of end-to-end encryption, user privacy, and how Tuta fights for your right to communicate confidentially.—Timestamps:00:00 Coming up00:31 Introduction00:58 Guest introduction01:35 What is Tuta’s origin story?05:51 What is the issue with Gmail?08:15 What are the challenges with email?10:20 Is there a benefit to using Tuta with non Tuta

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58:40

Privacy Dilemmas: Education, Toxicity, PWAs & More w/...

Techlore Talks ·

2024/06/20

Welcoming back John Ozbay on Techlore Talks for Part 2 of discussing many important digital rights concepts! Progressive Web Apps, new features, properly educating users, toxicity in the privacy community, Cryptee's professional target demographic, and what's next for Cryptee! John is an old interview favorite and we're thrilled to have him back on!—Timestamps:00:00 Interview Intro00:58 PWAs, educating users, new features, and more!12:20 Toxicity in the privacy community & what needs to

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89:12

"How Secure is Big Tech?" & Other Digital Rights...

Techlore Talks ·

2024/04/23

Techlore Talks Interview: Welcoming back John Ozbay on Techlore Talks for Part 1 of discussing many important digital rights concepts! The unexpected challenges of developing open source software, finding & reporting vulnerabilities, security of big tech companies like Google/Apple, progressive web apps, new EU tech developments with the DMA, marketing in privacy, and so much more! John is an old interview favorite and we're thrilled to have him back on!—Timestamps:00:00:00 Interview intro00:01:26

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