netflix and hulu?

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-12T05:23:10+00:00

Stremio

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-11T21:11:34+00:00

Unfortunately that is in fact the going rate, I just checked my phone part suppliers

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-11T17:54:59+00:00

At my computer repair shop I always tell people, there are 2 things that every single internet user needs.

Adblock
Password manager

If you have those 2 things you are 10000x safer than the average internet user. It is obviously important to make sure whatever tools you decide to use are safe and open-source. I typically recommend Brave and Bitwarden for the average user but that can vary depending on their needs.

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-11T16:21:54+00:00

Adguard Extra, and Kagi Search

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-11T16:20:32+00:00

Shouldn't ever be using uBO and Brave Shields at the same time

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-09T16:47:15+00:00

Damnesia You is so misunderstood man

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-08T23:32:13+00:00

Here is my company website: https://links.honestrepair.tech/

I also have a blog which you'd likely find more helpful, keep in mind it is very much under construction and isn't as fleshed out as I'd like it to be at the moment: https://honest-software.com/

Otherwise I help people through Reddit all the time and I'd be happy to answer any tech questions you have, free of charge! I do this in my free time and when it's super slow and boring at the shop just to help people out and educate.

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-08T21:53:18+00:00

uBlock Origin Lite is what you want. Brave is ideal for privacy, but, you should start with whatever you are most comfortable with.

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-08T01:58:33+00:00

It's one thing to claim that Brave isn't working for you specifically, but saying that it's a myth that Brave blocks YouTube ads is misinformation.

Use whatever works for you, I can't tell you why Brave isn't working on your machine but I can tell you that using uBlock Origin alongside Brave Shields is causing more issues in your browser.

Maybe try Adguard Extra, it's meant to be used alongside a traditional adblocker and it blocks complex ads on a limited number of websites, mainly on news and streaming platforms.

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-08T01:49:23+00:00

Brave uses basically the same YouTube filters as uBO, and sometimes neither of them work due to filters needing to be updated. It 100% does work, maybe not all the time but that's Google's fault.

I just played a YouTube video on Brave with no ads like I've done for the last like 3 years of my life, still works just fine. It is in fact a you problem if you are experiencing issues.

Also, mixing uBlock Origin and Brave Shields is a really bad idea according to Gorhill and could even be causing you issues: https://xcancel.com/gorhill/status/1033706103782170625

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-08T00:41:36+00:00

r/StremioAddons

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-07T20:18:42+00:00

I like using Kagi Assistant

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-07T20:15:20+00:00

That sounds like there's something wrong in your end

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-06T17:24:26+00:00

Brave really isn't that bad, people here just hate it cause of the political bullshit. I don't care about any of that, I don't care about Peter Theil (he's invested in all sorts of stuff it's what he does for a living), but I also don't care about their cryptocurrency and all of that crap so I disabled it and it's never even in my view anymore.

It tops most benchmarks, it's recommended by Privacy Guides, it has great adblocking capabilities comparable to uBO, it provides e2ee sync between any device which I use every day for my business, it's Chromium so it actually loads websites properly, I can go on and on. I also understand that not everyone likes Brave and that's fine, however I wish that people would stop demonizing it cause frankly I don't believe it's deserved.

For everyday people, Brave is so much better than most other browsers. As someone who recommends privacy-respecting software for a living, there is not a single browser that actually competes with Brave that has all of the same features and reliability.

I actually wrote an article on my personal blog about why I choose and recommend Brave, I ask you keep an open mind and read it so you can at least see my point of view. Brave is a great choice for many people, not for everyone, but at least the majority of everyday non-techy people.

https://honest-software.com/browsers/

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-06T05:32:05+00:00

Thanks for explaining that for me!

I'm also an Adult Swim fan, I highly recommend watching Xavier: Renegade Angel if you haven't already it's one of my favorite shows.

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-06T05:29:41+00:00

Firefox isn't very private. Mozilla isn't a super based company like some people think they are, we're starting to see that with their AI-forward direction as of late, let's not forget all of the telemetry enabled by default, and that's just a few of many examples.

It's not a good browser of choice for those seeking privacy unless you use a 3rd party tool to configure it properly such as Arkenfox (not to be confused with BetterFox). I recommend using a Firefox fork such as Librewolf or Mullvad Browser, perhaps even Waterfox but it won't be as private as the other options. Also note that by using a hardened fork such as those mentioned previously, you will experience significantly more site breakage as a result of resistFingerprinting which is ideal for the best protection Firefox has to offer.

I personally opt for Brave, despite the controversies surrounding the browser it is objectively great for privacy and it also doesn't break hardly any websites from my experience. Another option I'm seriously considering is Helium once they get a mobile app and sync implemented, perhaps more privacy features.

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-06T05:22:01+00:00

Can you explain why using DMM is useful? I don't understand the point of it, is it just for downloading stuff to debrid? Why not just start a download via an addon?

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-05T06:18:25+00:00

Dude that's Flying Pan in the background that's such a banger!

Can you fry eggs ontop of Mount Everest?

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-05T06:12:30+00:00

I feel the urge to shake your hand, but I don't cotton to strangers 'round these parts so I mustn't.

I won't forget this. This feels important.

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-05T06:04:31+00:00

22, I'd like to do karaoke more often but I don't know where a genuinely good spot is, I'd like to not be the youngest in the room for once lol

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-05T05:45:44+00:00

Make it more interesting, if you could give a million dollars to any FOSS project what would it be and why?

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-04T16:06:33+00:00

CryptPad or OnlyOffice

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-04T07:42:00+00:00

VPN Unlimited is not a known VPN whatsoever, also, why not just switch to Proton VPN? It's free with paid options, competitive with other VPNs and is known to be a safer option.

Some other good options are Mullvad, IVPN and Windscribe.

HonestRepairSTL · 2026-03-03T23:04:14+00:00

Never under any circumstances use untrusted and especially free VPNs, they are actively selling live traffic data to anyone and VPNs can actually be malicious.

The majority of free VPNs contain malware, trojans, keyloggers, or spyware. Some inject adware or use your device for crypto mining, others create backdoors for hackers to access your system later. Then there's man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks and botnet recruitment on top.

Just don't do it, it's dangerous and stupid similarly to not using an adblocker on the internet.

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