Why we can’t trust our home or any other wireless network

[@namasterising]

Can you do something on if you use ethernet (no wifi) what security you need to still look at? Thanks!

[@mustafwm]

Thanks for the video. Regarding setting up your own VPN, what will the experience be like on Netflix? Currently, when I'm on any VPN, netflix shows me only the content that's globally available (it does not show me stuff that it's available in my region). Is this the same with setting up your own VPN?

[@sunknudsen]

It depends how Netflix flags the IP of the VPN. If it flags the IP as normal, you should see the content available in the country in which the VPN terminates. To watch content available where you are, you would need to disable the VPN or use a proxy to bypass the VPN (which adds complexity and latency).

[@vidform]

I like your channel, but I admit, some of the technical info goes over my head. LoL I have to watch your videos at least twice to take it all in. I plan on getting a new iMac soon and I'm going to watch more of your videos. How do I set up my new iMac with ultimate privacy? What wi-fi router should I buy? I'll be replacing my 2014 Apple Express (802.11n wi-fi router but Apple no longer makes the Airport router. What type of modem is best? You've given me so much to think about now. You need more subscribers because your videos are helpful. New subscriber.

[@sunknudsen]

Thanks for the push and glad to read you are more conscious about the technology you use now. I have a lot to share to answer your questions... but the answers need context and nuance. I will consider putting together an episode on the subject.

[@vidform]

@@sunknudsen You're awesome. Thanks.

[@PM-cq8vr]

Hi Sun, still watching this channel. Thank you for your insights.

[@sunknudsen]

Pleasure, thanks for being part of this community. 😊

[@jebbush2527]

I’m just gonna hit my router with a hammer after this 😂 (Also, random observation: it’s funny that I’m logged into a google account on a google video service but am worried about internet privacy - LOL)

[@sunknudsen]

I agree it's a paradox... that being said, most people will stumble upon this content on KZbin so having you guys on the platform really helps grow our community. All that said, the privacy guides are syndicated to a self-hosted PeerTube instance for degoogled viewers. peertube.sunknudsen.com/accounts/sunknudsen/video-channels

[@gingerdude4014]

Hi there. So how do u spoof your MAC address and your computer name? Does it differ on which OS you use?

[@AllanMaio]

Great tips, many thanks

[@Kurt013]

How will people that uses routers from ISP providers will update the fw? In that case people are dependent on the ISP.

[@sunknudsen]

I recommend using our own routers when possible vs the one supplied by our ISPs.

[@Kurt013]

@@sunknudsen But, at least in my case, that's not possible since it's router and ONT on the same device. What i can do is deactivate the WiFi from the ISP router, and use from another one.

[@12Alex121]

Great Content, thanks a lot for what you do! Please keep it up!

[@andrewharoun9758]

Thank you for sharing .. .that's really insightful Hopefully, KZbin will stop this bias non sense about not recommending amazing channels like yours!

[@Btree33]

Wirequard self host is pretty awesome

[@thomasipad7719]

That was new to me, many thanks!

[@jjiacobucci]

Great ! Please continue, Sun !

[@AleksandrZaytsev]

thanks for information

[@jacksonsalcedo3418]

Hello Sun, good video bro!, keep doing that! What is your opinion about NordVPN? Thank you

[@sunknudsen]

Thanks for the push! I favor Mullvad over NordVPN. Have you watched kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipmaaqiImMqrnLM

[@tothemoon8465]

awesome video. i need more of this

[@ViajeroEstelar5]

Thank you so much Sun for sharing this wonderful information!!! Keep doing it! A big hug from Uruguay, Gabriel.

[@sunknudsen]

Thanks for the push Gabriel. Glad you like this content. 🤓

[@Wizardof]

Pull your CAT5 out every so often

[@sunknudsen]

Good point and I do. That being said, there are times when Wi-Fi cannot be avoided.

[@Wizardof]

@@sunknudsen The FBI recommends resetting the router ever so often.

[@Wizardof]

@@trtrhr Sure hang on. Was in 2018. www.cnet.com/how-to/fbi-wants-you-to-reset-router-heres-how/

[@KutAnimus]

You should have mentioned that you *can not* rely on router manufacturers to update their firmware. Many of which have failed to do so in the past and will undoubtedly fail to deliver in the future. Control over your router's OS is therefor imperative.

[@sunknudsen]

Thanks for sharing and unfortunately true. Choosing a good manufacturer is important. I personally like Ubiquiti. The EdgeRouter X is an amazing router that runs EdgeOS, an operating system based on Debian.

[@KutAnimus]

@@sunknudsen Still, all of those manufacturers provide a proprietary OS. I think it's better to go with routers that support OS'es such as OpenWRT.

[@sunknudsen]

Depends on the use case, but I agree open source is better. That being said, I recommend removing as much network-level trust as possible using firewalls and routing one’s traffic through trustworthy VPNs that terminate in countries with good privacy legislation.

[@ルシアン-k1y]

I still wait for the video with vpn recommendations... :)

[@sunknudsen]

The VPN and SOCKS v5 over SSH proxy episodes are on there way. This stuff is more work than I anticipated, but seeing our community grow makes it well worth the effort.

[@andrewharoun9758]

He did mention Mullvad here & in another video, he mention it more in-depth as well

[@shrey522]

Great video..

[@andreiversace7438]

Nice

[@michaltaylor8926]

Hi, Sun. Is there any safe private navigation apps for travelling, that does not share our information etc? We all know google maps track us, what do you recommend for us to use when travelling for those who can't read map books?

[@sunknudsen]

Hey Michal, when traveling for fun, I temporarily enable location services and use Google Maps as there simply isn’t a better alternative for navigation, finding food, etc.... Perhaps others have suggestions?

[@toysneedlove6311]

@@sunknudsen ok, thank you for your input. I was wondering about this myself

[@svantes313]

Personally, I've found Qwant Maps to be a promising alternative. Right now it's only in beta but might still be enough depending on what you need

[@shrey2865]

thanks

[@rutvik30b]

hi sun, please do a review on vivaldi browser

[@sunknudsen]

Hey Rutvik, Vivaldi is already on my research backlog. Quick research points out that the browser is no longer open source which is disturbing (see vivaldi.com/source/). That being said, the advertised governance is intriguing (owned by its employees with not outside investors). Keeping it on my radar!

[@jebbush2527]

Sun Knudsen it’s not open source but it’s source available (ie you can’t fork it but you can still audit it)

[@sophiegadoury7070]

🙋🏻‍♀️

[@barneymm2204]

Comment

[@user-rq1tk8ph5j]

talk ablout everything maybe in a later episode