I've never used a VPN where I didn't get a big drop in speed. Privacy and security don't mesh well with speed in most cases.
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But who monitors the monitors ?
Sounds like more reasons to not use Reddit. No sympathy for those this effects.
I use uBlock Origin; Jshelter; and Privacy Badger. I don't even see ads.
Neither really. Telegram is closed source on the servers and is known to cooperate with governments and law enforcement. Signal is the better option but I refuse to use an app that requires my phone number when alternatives like Matrix; XMPP; and Session exist. My phone number is tied to my name; address; and payment methods. It's not a small ask of Signal in my opinion.
Biometrics is a terrible idea all around.
People who decide what software to use based on what others will label them as are cowards.
I think VPN's are not a magic bullet but they serve a purpose.
I use ProtonVPN and am happy but not sure if they allow port forwarding.
I already use Trisquel; libre kernel; Abrowser; DivestOS; SearXNG; Nextcloud; Matrix; XMPP; Session; Odysee and Peertube; KeePassXC; Tutanota and Protonmail; ProtonVPN. Not sure How much further I can go without going with a Talos II.
On my desktop/laptop I use Abrowser. On mobile I use Mull. You could say I have been doing my part for years but thanks for joining me.
I take it not as a nightmare but a challenge.