The Only Resource List Youβll Ever Bookmark
Every tool, every shortcut, every resource worth knowing β organized so you actually find what you need.
This isnβt a random link dump. Every tool here earned its spot. Adblocking, privacy, AI, streaming, torrents, smart TV apps β if it exists and itβs good, itβs in here. Tables inside collapsible sections so youβre not scrolling for 45 minutes.
Click what you need. Skip what you donβt. Bookmark the whole thing.
π‘οΈ Adblocking β Block Ads Everywhere
The basics. Install one of these and 90% of ads disappear instantly.
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| uBlock Origin | The gold standard browser adblocker β lightweight, open-source, blocks everything | GitHub |
| uBO Lite | Manifest V3 version of uBlock Origin β works on newer Chrome builds | GitHub |
| AdGuard | Full-featured adblocker with its own filter system | GitHub |
| SponsorBlock | Auto-skips sponsored segments in YouTube videos β community-powered | Website |
Donβt stack adblockers. One is enough. uBlock Origin + SponsorBlock covers 99% of cases. Running multiple adblockers actually breaks things. See the redundant extensions list.
SponsorBlock extras:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Bookmarklet | SponsorBlock without installing an extension | GitHub |
| Userscript | Greasemonkey/Tampermonkey version | Greasyfork |
| 3rd Party Ports | SponsorBlock on other platforms | Wiki |
| CastSponsorSkip | SponsorBlock for Chromecast | GitHub |
| Spot SponsorBlock | Skip sponsored Spotify podcast ads | Website |
| BilibiliSponsorBlock | Skip sponsored Bilibili ads | GitHub |
Other ad tools:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Disblock Origin | Hides Discord Nitro and Boost ads | Codeberg |
| Discord Adblock | Alternative Discord ad hider | Codeberg |
| Popup Blocker (strict) | Blocks popups aggressively | GitHub |
| PopupBlocker All | Firefox popup blocker | Firefox Add-ons |
| PopUpOFF | Smart popup blocker | Website |
| BehindTheOverlay | One-click removes annoying website overlays | GitHub |
Report broken ad filters here:
| Filter List | Report Link |
|---|---|
| uBlock Origin | uAssets Issues |
| uBlock Hosts | Discussions |
| AdGuard | Report Page |
| EasyList | Issues |
Adblock filter lists worth adding:
| Filter | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| LegitimateURLShortener | Strips tracking junk from URLs β includes AdGuardβs URL Tracking Protection | Raw Filter |
π DNS Adblocking β Block Ads at the Network Level
Think of DNS adblocking like a bouncer for your entire network β ads get blocked before they even load, on every device.
| Service | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Pi-hole | Self-hosted DNS adblocker for your whole network β runs on a Raspberry Pi or any Linux box | Website |
| AdGuard Home | Self-hosted DNS adblocker β easier setup than Pi-hole, modern UI | Website |
| Mullvad DNS | Privacy-focused DNS with built-in adblocking β no self-hosting needed | Website |
| NextDNS | Customizable cloud DNS adblocker β free tier covers most people | Website |
| AdGuard DNS | Cloud DNS adblocking by AdGuard β set and forget | Website |
| Control D | Customizable DNS with free tier β blocks ads, malware, trackers | Website |
| Rethink DNS | Open-source DNS adblocker β configure exactly what gets blocked | Website |
| LibreDNS | Privacy-first DNS adblocking | Website |
| Tiarap | DNS adblocking service | Website |
| DNSWarden | DNS adblocking service | Website |
| Blocky | Self-hosted DNS proxy with adblocking | Website |
| NxFilter | Self-hosted customizable DNS filter | Website |
| TBlock | DNS adblocking client | Website |
| Technitium | Self-hosted DNS server with adblocking built in | Website |
| Diversion | Adblock manager for Asuswrt-Merlin routers | Website |
DNS speed tests β find the fastest DNS for your location:
Custom DNS client:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| YogaDNS | Custom DNS client for Windows β route different apps through different DNS | Website |
π DNS Filter Lists β What to Feed Your DNS Blocker
These are the actual blocklists. Add them to Pi-hole, AdGuard Home, or any DNS adblocker.
| List | What It Blocks | Link |
|---|---|---|
| OISD | The all-in-one list β ads, trackers, malware. Most people only need this one | Website |
| Hagezi Blocklists | Multiple tiers from light to aggressive β pick your comfort level | GitHub |
| hBlock | Hosts-based blocking β lightweight and effective | GitHub |
| Steven Blackβs Hosts | Aggregates multiple host files into one β community maintained | GitHub |
| Spamhaus | Enterprise-grade threat blocklists | Website |
| black-mirror | Comprehensive blocklist | GitHub |
| Scam Blocklist | Specifically targets scam domains | GitHub |
| neodevhost | Actively maintained blocklist | GitHub |
| 1Hosts | Curated blocklist with multiple variants | Website |
| Phishing Army | Phishing-specific DNS blocklist | Website |
π§ Linux Security β Harden Your Setup
| Resource | What It Covers | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Arch Security Wiki | Comprehensive Linux security documentation | Wiki |
| Linux Hardening Guide | Step-by-step hardening walkthrough | Guide |
| Linux Hardening (madaidans) | Deep-dive hardening guide | Guide |
| How to Secure a Linux Server | Complete server security checklist | GitHub |
| JShielder | One-script server hardening | GitHub |
| Lynis | Security auditing tool β scans your system and tells you whatβs weak | GitHub |
Encryption & disk tools:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| CryptSetup | Full disk encryption β the standard | GitLab |
| gocryptfs | File-level encryption β encrypt individual folders | Website |
| Tomb | Simple file encryption wrapper | Website |
| ShuffleStacks | Create hidden encrypted volumes β plausible deniability | Website |
| YubiKey Full Disk Encryption | Unlock LUKS partitions with a YubiKey | GitHub |
Firewalls & monitoring:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| OpenSnitch | Application-level firewall β shows exactly whatβs phoning home | GitHub |
| gufw | Simple graphical firewall for Linux | GitHub |
| Tracee | Runtime security and forensics | Website |
| vnStat | Lightweight network traffic monitor | GitHub |
Other security tools:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Howdy | Face unlock for Linux β like Windows Hello | GitHub |
| USBGuard | Control which USB devices can connect β stops rubber ducky attacks | GitHub |
| Collision | Verify file hashes with a nice GUI | Flathub |
| WhoAmI Project | Privacy and anonymity multi-tool | Website |
| Firejail | Sandbox any application | Website |
| Bubblewrap | Lightweight sandboxing | GitHub |
| GoogleTeller | Beeps every time your device talks to Google β eye-opening | GitHub |
| Lockigest | Screen locker | Website |
| Mistborn | Manage cloud security apps from one dashboard | GitLab |
| Securely Wipe Disk | Guide to properly wiping drives | Wiki |
π Mac Security & Privacy
Antivirus & protection:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Malwarebytes | Best free Mac antivirus β catches what Apple misses | Download |
| BlockBlock | Alerts you when something tries to install persistent software | Website |
| KnockKnock | Shows everything that runs at startup β find hidden malware | Website |
| LuLu | Mac firewall β shows which apps are connecting to the internet | Website |
| RansomWhere? | Detects and stops ransomware encryption | Website |
| OverSight | Alerts when something accesses your webcam or mic | Website |
| Santa | Controls which apps can run β whitelist/blacklist approach | GitHub |
| SuspiciousPackage | Inspect .pkg installer files before running them | Download |
| DHS | Scans for dylib hijacking vulnerabilities | Website |
| TaskExplorer | Deep task manager β see everything running | Website |
| Sentinel | Gatekeeper configuration GUI | GitHub |
Safari adblockers:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| uBO Lite Safari | uBlock Origin for Safari | App Store |
| AdGuard Safari | Full AdGuard for Safari | Website |
| wBlock | Safari content blocker | App Store |
| Stay | Run userscripts in Safari | App Store |
| 1Blocker | DNS-level adblocker for Mac | Website |
| Lockdown Privacy | Block trackers and ads system-wide | Website |
Privacy tools:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Privacy Guide | Complete Mac privacy and security guide | GitHub |
| DNS Party | Encrypted DNS profiles for Mac | Website |
| GPG Suite | Encrypt files, emails, and communications | Website |
| Whatβs Your Sign? | View cryptographic signatures on any file | Website |
| Tracker Zapper | Strips tracking elements from URLs | Website |
| LinkLiar | Spoof your MAC address | Website |
| MailTrackerBlocker | Blocks email tracking pixels | Website |
| Gas Mask | Block ads via host files on Mac | GitHub |
VPN clients for Mac:
π Mac System Tools β The Full Toolkit
App launchers (Spotlight replacements β way faster):
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred | The most powerful Mac launcher β workflows, snippets, clipboard | Website |
| Raycast | Modern Alfred alternative β fast, extensible | Website |
| Quicksilver | Classic Mac launcher β lightweight | Website |
| KeyboardCowboy | Keyboard-driven automation | GitHub |
| SOL | Minimalist launcher | Website |
Keyboard & input:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| CustomShortcuts | Create custom keyboard shortcuts for any app | Website |
| Karabiner-Elements | Remap any key to anything β the Swiss Army knife of keyboard customization | Website |
| ShortcutKeeper | Track and manage all your shortcuts | Website |
| KeyClu | Shows all keyboard shortcuts for the current app | Website |
| KeyCastr | Shows your keystrokes on screen β great for tutorials | GitHub |
| LinearMouse | Fine-tune mouse behavior β speed, acceleration, per-app settings | Website |
| MacMouseFix | Fix mouse scroll and button behavior | Website |
| MiddleClick | Middle-click with a 3-finger tap on trackpad | GitHub |
| Scroll Reverser | Different scroll direction for trackpad vs mouse | Website |
| Pinch | Trackpad pinch-to-zoom gesture | GitHub |
| KeyPad | Use your Mac keyboard on your phone via Bluetooth | App Store |
Window management:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| alt-tab-macos | Windows-style Alt-Tab β see actual window previews | Website |
| Yabai | Tiling window manager β power user territory | GitHub |
| Amethyst | Automatic tiling window manager | Website |
| AeroSpace | Tiling window manager | GitHub |
| Rectangle | Simple window snapping β drag to corners | Website |
| Loop | Quick window positioning with gestures | GitHub |
| Phoenix | Programmable window management | Website |
System monitoring & hardware:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Stats | Menu bar system monitor β CPU, RAM, disk, network, battery | GitHub |
| eul | Clean system monitor in the menu bar | GitHub |
| Hot | CPU temperature monitor | GitHub |
| MacThrottle | Shows when your Mac is thermal throttling | GitHub |
| BetterDisplay | Control display settings, custom resolutions, HDR | GitHub |
| DisplayPlacer | Manage dual monitors from command line | GitHub |
| MonitorControl | Control external monitor brightness and volume | Website |
| FineTune | Per-app volume control, EQ, audio routing | GitHub |
| BackgroundMusic | Per-app volume mixer with auto-pause | GitHub |
| AlDente | Limit battery charge level β extend battery lifespan | Website |
| BatteryBuddy | Cute battery indicator | Website |
| AirBattery | Track battery on all connected devices | GitHub |
| CoconutBattery | Detailed battery health info | Website |
| Macs Fan Control | Manual fan speed control | GitHub |
Menu bar & productivity:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | Hide menu bar icons β clean up the clutter | Website |
| xbar | Put anything in your menu bar β scripts, data, status | Website |
| OnlySwitch | Quick toggle switches in the menu bar | GitHub |
| Itsycal | Tiny calendar in the menu bar | Website |
| Clocker | World clock and meeting times in menu bar | Website |
| MeetingBar | See upcoming meetings right in the menu bar | Website |
| Γbersicht | Desktop widgets powered by shell commands | Website |
| pock | Widget manager for Touch Bar | Website |
| TouchΓ© | Touch Bar simulator for Macs without one | Website |
| MacLaunch | See and manage everything that runs at startup | GitHub |
Clipboard & files:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Maccy | Clipboard history manager β lightweight | Website |
| ClipBook | Visual clipboard history | Website |
| TRex | Copy text from any image on screen | Website |
| Pearcleaner | Uninstall apps completely β removes leftover files | Website |
| Mole | System cleanup multi-tool | GitHub |
Customization:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Pictogram | Custom app icons | Website |
| Tintd | Change folder colors | Website |
| Dynamic Wallpaper Club | Wallpapers that change with time of day | Website |
| Plash | Use any website as your wallpaper | Website |
| 100 macOS Screensavers | Minimalist screensaver collection | GitHub |
| DarkModeBuddy | Auto dark mode based on ambient light | GitHub |
Sleep prevention:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Amphetamine | Prevent Mac from sleeping β highly configurable | App Store |
| KeepingYouAwake | Simple one-click sleep prevention | GitHub |
Mac internet tools:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| KeePassXC | Open-source password manager | Download |
| Strongbox | Password manager for Mac | Website |
| What Route | Network diagnostic tool | Website |
| Orion | Browser that supports both Chrome AND Firefox extensions | Website |
| Browserino | Prompts which browser to open links in | GitHub |
| ElectronMail | Desktop email client | GitHub |
| Status | Encrypted messaging client | Website |
Android emulators for Mac:
Databases & references:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| AppleDB | Every Apple device and software version ever made | Website |
| Mac Menu Bar | Directory of menu bar apps | Website |
| Advanced macOS Commands | Command-line tricks most people donβt know | Website |
| Magic Trace | Performance analysis tool | GitHub |
| USBMap | Map USB ports on your Mac | GitHub |
| Kextviewr | View all loaded kernel modules | Website |
| mac_apt | Mac artifact parsing tool β forensics | GitHub |
| Sloth | See which files every process has open | GitHub |
| Actions | Extra actions for the Shortcuts app | Website |
π¦ Antivirus & Anti-Malware β Scan, Detect, Remove
Core antivirus tools:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Malwarebytes | The go-to malware scanner β free version catches most threats | Website |
| AdwCleaner | Specifically targets adware and PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) | Website |
| ConfigureDefender | Unlock hidden Windows Defender settings β make it actually strong | GitHub |
| Microsoft Safety Scanner | Microsoftβs own on-demand scanner β good second opinion | Download |
Sandbox environments β test suspicious files without risking your system:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Triage | Upload a file, watch it run in a sandbox, see what it does | Website |
| Cuckoo | Online sandbox analysis | Website |
| Sandboxie Plus | Run any app in an isolated sandbox on your PC | Website |
| Windows Sandbox | Built-in Windows virtual machine sandbox | Docs |
| Dangerzone | Convert sketchy PDFs into safe files | Website |
Ransomware tools:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| No More Ransom | Free ransomware decryption tools β might save your files | Website |
| ID Ransomware | Upload a ransom note or encrypted file to identify which ransomware hit you | Website |
Help forums β real humans who help you remove malware for free:
π File Scanners β Check Before You Click
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| VirusTotal | Upload any file or URL β 70+ antivirus engines scan it instantly | Website |
| Hybrid Analysis | Deep behavioral analysis β shows exactly what a file does when it runs | Website |
| The Second Opinion | Collection of portable malware scanners β no install needed | Website |
| FMHY SafeGuard | Browser extension that flags trusted/untrusted download sites | Website |
| Threat Insights Portal | Online file scanner | Website |
| Filescan.io | Online file scanner | Website |
| MetaDefender Cloud | Multi-engine file scanner | Website |
| Jotti | Online virus scanner | Website |
| Farbar | Local deep-scan tool β used by malware removal forums | Download |
| Manalyzer | Analyze .exe and .dll files | Website |
| Winitor | Assess if an EXE is malicious | Website |
| YARA | Create custom malware detection rules | Website |
| pyWhat | Identify anything β hashes, IPs, emails, crypto addresses | GitHub |
| Grype | Scan container images for vulnerabilities | GitHub |
VirusTotal tip: Donβt panic over 1-2 detections β false positives happen. Worry when 5+ engines flag something. Check the VT scan results guide to learn what the results actually mean.
VirusTotal power tools:
β Site Legitimacy Check β Is This Website Safe?
Before entering any info on a sketchy site, run it through one of these:
π Privacy β Operating Systems, Data Protection & Guides
Privacy-focused operating systems β for when Windows isnβt cutting it:
| OS | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tails | Runs from a USB stick, routes everything through Tor, leaves zero traces | Website |
| Whonix | Runs in a virtual machine, forces all traffic through Tor | Website |
| Qubes | Every app runs in its own isolated virtual machine β maximum security | Website |
Windows privacy:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| W10Privacy | Flip switches to disable Windows tracking and data collection | Website |
| Telemetry.md | Step-by-step guide to disable Windows 10/11 telemetry | Guide |
Data deletion & protection:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| YourDigitalRights | Automatically request organizations delete your data | Website |
| Big Ass Data Broker Opt-Out List | Every major data broker + how to remove yourself | GitHub |
| DataRequests | Generate GDPR deletion requests | Website |
| Surfer Protocol | Export your data from multiple platforms | GitHub |
| GnuPG | Encrypt anything β files, emails, messages | Website |
Self-destructing messages β send something that disappears after reading:
| Tool | Link |
|---|---|
| PrivNote | Website |
| SafeNote | Website |
| Yopass | Website |
| Hemmelig | Website |
| OneTimeSecret | Website |
| Burn.Link | Website |
| ThisLinkWillSelfDestruct | Website |
Security camera systems:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Agent DVR | Self-hosted security camera system | Website |
| Frigate | NVR with real-time AI object detection | Website |
| go2rtc | Bridge and stream from any camera | GitHub |
| ZoneMinder | Open-source CCTV platform | Website |
Surveillance awareness:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| SurveillanceWatch | Map of surveillance company connections | Website |
| DeFlock | Map of automated license plate reader cameras near you | Website |
| ALPR Watch | Track government surveillance tech meetings | Website |
| The TBOTE Project | Research on age verification lobbying | Website |
| Forensic Focus | Digital forensics discussion community | Website |
π Privacy Guides & Learning Resources
Start here if youβre new to privacy. These guides teach you step by step.
| Guide | What It Covers | Link |
|---|---|---|
| The Hitchhikerβs Guide | Complete online anonymity guide β the deep one | Website |
| The OPSEC Bible | Operational security guide β how to not leave traces | .onion / Mirror 1 / Mirror 2 |
| Surveillance Self-Defense | EFFβs guide to protecting yourself online | Website |
| The New Oil | Beginner-friendly privacy guide | Website |
| No Trace | Privacy education guide | Website |
| Privacy Guides | Community-reviewed privacy tools and guides | Website |
| Consumer Rights Wiki | Documents corporate practices that affect your rights | Website |
| Digital Defense | Personal privacy and security checklist | Website |
| Beginner Privacy | Start-here privacy guide with checklist | Website |
| AvoidTheHack | Privacy education blog | Website |
| Whonix Wiki | Deep privacy education | Wiki |
| Kicksecure Wiki | Security-hardened Debian guide | Wiki |
| OPSEC Guide | Operational security guide | Website |
| PrivSec | Privacy and security guides | Website |
| Defensive Computing Checklist | Practical computing security | Website |
Privacy tool directories:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Awesome Privacy (Lissy93) | Massive directory of privacy-respecting apps and services | Website |
| Awesome Privacy (pluja) | Another curated privacy tool list | Website |
| Awesome Security Hardening | Security hardening resources | GitHub |
| Hostux | Privacy tools collection | Website |
| Privacy Settings | Guides for privacy settings on every platform | GitHub |
| Privacy Not Included | Mozilla rates products on privacy | Website |
| EncryptedList | List of encrypted services and apps | Website |
π₯ Network Security β Firewalls & Monitors
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Safing Portmaster | All-in-one network monitor + DNS resolver + firewall β see everything | Website |
| Simplewall | Lightweight Windows firewall β block apps from connecting | GitHub |
| Fort | Simple firewall | GitHub |
| WFC | Windows Firewall Control β friendly UI for built-in firewall | Website |
| I2P | Encrypted private network layer β an alternative to Tor | Website |
π Web Privacy β Browse Without Being Tracked
Privacy policy checkers β see what sites actually do with your data:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| PrivacySpy | Rates and grades privacy policies | Website |
| ToS;DR | Terms of Service, summarized in plain English with grades | Website |
| JustDeleteMe | Shows how hard it is to delete your account on every service β with direct links | Website |
Clean up your online presence:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| tweetXer | Mass-delete your X.com posts | GitHub |
| Delete X.com Likes | Script to remove all your X.com likes | Gist |
| Power Delete Suite | Auto-delete Reddit post history | GitHub |
Anonymous browsing:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| OnionHop | Tor network client with onion routing | Website |
| Hyphanet | Browse and publish on the Freenet network | Website |
| DNS Jumper | Quick-switch between DNS providers | Website |
Phishing reporting β help take down scam sites:
π¦ Browser Privacy β Browsers That Respect You
| Browser | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tor Browser | Routes all traffic through the Tor network β maximum anonymity | Website |
| Mullvad Browser | Tor Browser without the Tor network β great anti-fingerprinting with a VPN | Website |
| LibreWolf | Firefox with privacy settings pre-configured β no telemetry | Website |
| Brave Browser | Chromium-based with built-in adblocker and tracker blocking | Website |
Firefox privacy tweaks:
π Passwords & Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
2FA apps β that code your bank texts you, but better and offline:
| App | Platform | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Ente Auth | All platforms β cross-device sync, open-source, encrypted | Website |
| Aegis | Android β offline, encrypted, great UI | Website |
| Stratum | Cross-platform 2FA | Website |
| 2FAS | All platforms | Website |
| Proton Authenticator | All platforms β by the Proton team | Website |
| KeePassXC | Desktop β password manager + 2FA in one | Website |
| AuthMe | Desktop 2FA | Website |
| Authenticator | Browser extension 2FA | Website |
| 2FAuth | Self-hosted 2FA | Docs |
| VaultWarden | Self-hosted Bitwarden server backend | GitHub |
Check this chart before picking a password β Password Strength Chart shows exactly how long different passwords take to crack.
Specialized 2FA:
| App | Platform | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Mauth | Android | GitHub |
| FreeOTPPlus | Android | GitHub |
| Yubioath | YubiKey hardware support | Website |
| OTPClient | Linux | GitHub |
| Sentinel | iOS | Website |
| OTP Auth | iOS | App Store |
| Tofu | iOS β simple, open-source | Website |
| OTP Helper | Android β auto-extract OTP codes from notifications | GitHub |
| steamguard-cli | Generate Steam 2FA codes from command line | GitHub |
π¬ Encrypted Messengers β Chat Without Being Read
Comparison tools β see which messenger is actually secure:
| Tool | Link |
|---|---|
| Eylenburg Comparison | Website |
| SecuChart | Website |
| Messenger-Matrix | Website |
| Secure Messaging Apps | Website |
Top picks:
| Messenger | What Makes It Special | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Signal | End-to-end encrypted, open-source, widely trusted β requires phone number | Website |
| SimpleX | No user IDs at all β even the server doesnβt know whoβs talking to who | Website |
| Matrix | Decentralized β pick your own server, no single company controls it | Clients |
| Briar | Works without internet β mesh networking, peer-to-peer | Website |
| Session | No phone number needed, decentralized, onion-routed | Website |
| Wire | Encrypted, works for teams and personal use | Website |
| Molly | Hardened Signal fork for Android | GitHub |
| Delta Chat | Uses email as transport β decentralized by design | Website |
| Keybase | Encrypted chat + file sharing + identity verification | Website |
| Jami | Peer-to-peer, no server, works on everything | Website |
| Tox / qTox | Peer-to-peer encrypted messaging | Website / qTox |
| Cabal | P2P, serverless group chat | Website |
| Cwtch | Metadata-resistant messenger | Website |
| Status | Crypto-integrated encrypted messenger | Website |
| Ricochet Refresh | Tor-based anonymous messenger | Website |
| Databag | Self-hosted lightweight messenger | GitHub |
| ssh-chat | Chat over SSH β for terminal nerds | GitHub |
π§ Email Privacy β Email That Doesn't Spy on You
| Service | Free Storage | What Makes It Special | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proton Mail | 1GB | End-to-end encrypted, Swiss-based β deleted after 1 year inactive | Website |
| Tuta | 1GB | End-to-end encrypted, German-based β deleted after 6 months inactive | Website |
| Disroot | 1GB | Community-run encrypted email | Website |
| DNMX | β | Onion-based email β accessible only via Tor | Website |
Email tools:
π¨ Data Breach Monitoring β Has Your Info Been Leaked?
| Tool | What It Checks | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Have I Been Pwned? | Email address β checks against known data breaches | Website |
| HIBP Passwords | Password β checks if your password appeared in any breach | Website |
| F-Secure | Email breach check | Website |
| Mozilla Monitor | Data breach check β requires sign-up | Website |
| Intelligence X | Password breach check | Website |
| BreachDirectory | Breach search engine | Website |
| Snusbase | Breach search engine | Website |
| Leak Lookup | Breach search engine | Website |
| Trufflehog | Scan code repos for leaked secrets/keys | Website |
| LeakPeek | Breach search | Website |
π΅οΈ Fingerprinting & Tracking β See What Sites Know About You
Test your browser β these show exactly how trackable you are:
| Tool | What It Tests | Link |
|---|---|---|
| CreepJS | Advanced browser fingerprinting test | Website |
| Cover Your Tracks | EFFβs tracking test β shows if your browser is unique | Website |
| BrowserLeaks | Comprehensive browser leak test (IP, WebRTC, canvas, etc.) | Website |
| Do I Leak? | IP and DNS leak tests | Website |
| IPLeak.net | Quick IP leak test | Website |
| webkay | Shows what your browser reveals about you | Website |
| TZP | Timezone fingerprinting test | Website |
| PersonalData | What personal data sites can see | Website |
Anti-tracking tools:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ClearURLs | Strips tracking parameters from URLs automatically | Website |
| URLCleaner | Alternative URL cleaning tool | Website |
| JShelter | Prevents JavaScript fingerprinting | Website |
| GameIndustry | Blocks trackers in desktop and mobile games | Website |
| AnonymousRedirect | Anonymize links before clicking them | Website |
| X.com Direct | Removes t.co tracking links from X.com | Greasyfork |
| Locale Switcher | Change your browserβs language identifier to prevent locale fingerprinting | Chrome |
| Data Removal Guide | Step-by-step to remove yourself from the internet | Website |
Site tracking analysis:
π Privacy-Focused Search Engines
| Search Engine | How It Works | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Brave Search | Independent index β doesnβt rely on Google or Bing, supports DuckDuckGo bangs | Website |
| DuckDuckGo | Uses Bing results but doesnβt track you β great bangs shortcuts | Website |
| 4get | Metasearch β pulls from multiple engines, self-hostable | Website |
| Startpage | Google results without Google tracking | Website |
| Mojeek | Fully independent crawler β no Google/Bing dependency | Website |
| Nilch | AI-free metasearch | Website |
| LibreY | Open-source metasearch with public instances | Website |
| YaCy | Fully decentralized, peer-to-peer search β you are the search engine | Website |
DuckDuckGo shortcuts: Type
!gbefore any search to redirect to Google,!wfor Wikipedia,!ytfor YouTube. Hundreds of bangs available. AI-free version also exists.
π‘οΈ VPN β Hide Your IP, Encrypt Your Traffic
Think of a VPN like a tunnel β your internet provider canβt see what youβre doing inside it.
Free VPNs:
| VPN | Limits | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare WARP (1.1.1.1) | Unlimited β not a full VPN but encrypts DNS and hides traffic from your ISP | Website |
| Proton VPN | Unlimited on free tier β no speed limits, no data caps, supports WireGuard | Website |
| Windscribe | 10GB/month free β no torrenting on free plan | Website |
| RiseupVPN | Unlimited β run by activists, no logging | Website |
| PrivadoVPN | 10GB/month β make unlimited accounts with temp email | Website |
| Calyx VPN | Unlimited β community-run | Website |
Paid VPNs (the ones privacy nerds actually trust):
| VPN | Why Itβs Trusted | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Mullvad | No email needed to sign up, accepts cash by mail, proven no-logging in a police raid | Website |
| IVPN | Proven no-logging, transparent, independently audited | Website |
| AirVPN | Advanced features, port forwarding, community-run | Website |
| Nym | 5-hop mixnet β goes beyond normal VPN encryption | Website |
VPN comparison tools:
π§ VPN Servers β Host Your Own
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| WireGuard | The fastest VPN protocol β modern, simple, lightweight | Website |
| Tailscale | Mesh VPN β connect all your devices like theyβre on the same network | Website |
| NetBird | Open-source Tailscale alternative | Website |
| Headscale | Self-hosted Tailscale control server | GitHub |
| Amnezia | Multi-protocol VPN server with anti-censorship features | Website |
| OpenVPN | The classic VPN server β battle-tested | Website |
| WGDashboard | Web UI for managing WireGuard connections | Website |
| Twingate | Zero trust access tunnel | Website |
| Nebula | Mesh VPN by Slack β overlay networking | GitHub |
| ZeroTier | Software-defined networking β connect anything | Website |
| Cloudflare Tunnels | Expose local services to the internet securely | Docs |
| Algo VPN | One-click cloud VPN deployment | Blog |
| WireHole | WireGuard + Pi-hole in one Docker stack | GitHub |
| wg-easy | Simplest WireGuard web UI | GitHub |
| Pritunl | Enterprise VPN server | Website |
| SShuttle | VPN over SSH β no server software needed | Docs |
VPN tools:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| VPN Binding Guide | How to bind VPN to torrent client so your ISP never sees torrent traffic | Guide |
| WireSock | Split tunneling for WireGuard on Windows | Website |
| Tunnl | WireGuard split tunneling client | Website |
| WG Tunnel | WireGuard client for all platforms | Website |
| VPN Hotspot | Share your VPN connection over a mobile hotspot (rooted Android) | GitHub |
| Gluetun | Run VPN inside Docker containers | GitHub |
π Proxy β Lighter Than a VPN
Proxy apps:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Psiphon | Hybrid proxy + VPN β designed to bypass censorship | Website |
| Lantern | Anti-censorship proxy β slows down after 250MB | Website |
| FreeSocks | Shadowsocks app | Website |
| Snowflake | Help people in censored countries access Tor β runs as a browser extension | Website |
Proxy browser extensions:
DNS proxy tools:
π Proxy Servers & Clients β Set Up Your Own
Server panels:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 3X-UI | Multi-protocol proxy panel β the most popular self-hosted option | GitHub / Guide |
| Hiddify Manager | Proxy panel | Website |
| Project X (Xray) | Proxy core β handles the actual tunneling | GitHub |
| Outline | Shadowsocks server β one-click setup | Website |
Proxy protocols:
| Protocol | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Shadowsocks | Simple encrypted proxy β designed to bypass censorship | Website |
| Hysteria | Speed-focused proxy β good for high-latency connections | Website |
| NaΓ―veProxy | Disguises proxy traffic as normal Chrome browsing | GitHub |
| sing-box | Universal proxy core β supports all protocols | Website |
Proxy clients:
| Client | Platform | Link |
|---|---|---|
| v2rayN | Windows | GitHub |
| v2rayNG | Android | GitHub |
| NekoBox | Desktop + Android | Website |
| Hiddify | All platforms | Website |
| Amnezia | All platforms | Website |
| ClashVerge | Desktop | Website |
| Streisand | iOS | Website |
| FlClash | Cross-platform | GitHub |
Web proxies β unblock sites in your browser (donβt use for privacy β they log):
π€ AI Chatbots β Free Access to the Best Models
Official sites β direct access, free tiers:
| Chatbot | Model | Limits | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | GPT-5.3 Instant | Limited free tier | Website |
| Claude | Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Requires Google login | Website |
| Gemini | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview (5/day) + Flash (unlimited) | Google login | Website |
| Google AI Studio | Gemini 3.1 Pro | Sign-up required | Website |
| Grok | Grok 4.2 | Traffic-based limits | Website |
| DeepSeek | DeepSeek V3.2 | Unlimited, sign-up required | Website |
| Microsoft Copilot | GPT-5.1 | Unlimited | Website |
| Kimi | Kimi K2.5 (Thinking) | Google login or phone | Website |
| Qwen | Qwen3.5-397B | Unlimited, sign-up required | Website |
| Z.ai | GLM-5-Turbo | Unlimited | Website |
| Mistral | Mistral Large 3 | β | Website |
| Reka | Reka Flash 3.1 | β | Website |
Multi-model sites β try different AIs in one place:
| Site | Models Available | Limits | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena | Multiple top models, blind comparison | Sign-up, reset with temp mail | Website |
| Yupp.ai | Multiple models | Google login | Website |
| Together.ai | GLM-5, Kimi K2.5 | ~110 daily | Website |
| NVIDIA NIM | GLM-5, Kimi K2.5 | No sign-up | Website |
| Groq | Kimi K2, GPT-OSS-120B | Sign-up, rate limited | Website |
| Cerebras Chat | GLM-4.7, Qwen3-235B | Sign-up required | Website |
| Pollinations Chat | GLM-5, Kimi K2.5, DeepSeek 3.2 | Rate limited | Website |
| Woozlit | Gemini 3.1 Pro, GPT-5.2, Kimi K2.5 | ~1900/month | Website |
| Dolphin Chat | Dolphin 24B | Unlimited, no sign-up | Website |
π¬ AI Search & Research Tools
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Google AI Mode | Google search with AI answers built in | Website |
| Ask Brave | Braveβs AI search | Website |
| Perplexity | AI search engine β gives answers with sources | Website |
| Exa | AI-powered web search | Website |
| NotebookLM | Upload documents, AI chats about them β great for studying | Website |
| Vane | Self-hosted open-source AI search | GitHub |
| Learn About | Googleβs educational AI | Website |
| Sci-Bot | Search Sci-Hub papers with AI | Website |
| SciSpace | Research paper chatbot | Website |
| iAsk AI | Research chatbot | Website |
| Elicit | Academic research assistant | Website |
π» Run AI Locally β No Cloud, No Limits, No Censorship
Check first: Can your computer handle it?
| Tool | Link |
|---|---|
| Can I Run AI Locally | Website |
| What Models? | Website |
| LLM VRAM Calculator | Hugging Face |
Self-hosting tools β download and run AI on your own machine:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Ollama | Simplest way to run local AI β one command | Website |
| LM Studio | Desktop app β download and chat with any model, no terminal needed | Website |
| Jan | Desktop AI app β clean UI, runs local models | Website |
| GPT4All | Run AI locally β optimized for consumer hardware | Website |
| KoboldCpp | Run large models with a nice UI + API | GitHub |
| llama.cpp | The engine behind most local AI β fast, lightweight | GitHub |
| oobabooga | Feature-rich web UI for local models | GitHub |
| llamafile | Run any model from a single file β no install needed | GitHub |
Frontend apps:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Open WebUI | Self-hosted ChatGPT-style interface | Website |
| SillyTavern | Self-hosted chat interface β roleplay and creative writing focus | Docs |
| Cherry Studio | Desktop AI app with mobile version | Website |
| Chatbox | Clean desktop AI app | GitHub |
| LobeChat | Desktop chat app | Website |
| LibreChat | Self-hosted multi-model chat | Website |
| Msty | Download and run models locally | Website |
π¬ AI Video Generation
| Tool | Model/Quality | Limits | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeminiGen AI | Veo 3.1, Sora 2 | 10-15s clips, login required | Website |
| Klipy | Veo 3, GIF only | 4-5s, unlimited, sign-up | Website |
| Google Flow | Veo 3.1 | 5/month | Website |
| Bing Create | Sora 1 | No image input | Website |
| HunyuanVideo | Unlimited, sign-up | β | Website |
| Meta AI | Unlimited, sign-up | β | Website |
| Vheer | Unlimited, no sign-up | β | Website |
| Qwen | 5-12/hour | β | Website |
| PixVerse | 3/day | β | Website |
| Dreamina | 120 credits/day | β | Website |
| FramePack | Local β needs NVIDIA GPU | Desktop app | GitHub |
π¨ AI Image Generation
Best free options:
| Tool | Model | Limits | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Flow | Nano Banana Pro | 20+/day | Website |
| Google AI Mode | Nano Banana 2 | Unlimited | Website |
| Gemini | Nano Banana 2 | 20/day | Website |
| Bing Create | GPT Image 1 | Unlimited, editing + generating | Website |
| Hunyuan | Multiple models | Unlimited, sign-up | Website |
| Perchance | Chroma-based | Unlimited, no sign-up | Website |
| GeminiGen AI | Nano Banana Pro/2 | Unlimited, sign-up | Website |
| Grok | β | Traffic-based | Website |
| Recraft | β | 30/day, sign-up | Website |
| Meta AI | β | Unlimited, sign-up | Website |
| ZonerAI | Flux Schnell | Unlimited, 4K, sign-up | Website |
| FlatAI | Z-Image Turbo | No sign-up | Website |
Local image generation β run on your own GPU:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Matrix | One-click installer for Stable Diffusion + ComfyUI + everything | Website |
| ComfyUI | Node-based image generation β most flexible option | Website |
| Fooocus | Simplest local image gen β just type and generate | GitHub |
| Automatic1111 | The classic Stable Diffusion UI β most extensions | GitHub |
| Invoke | Professional image generation UI | Website |
| Easy Diffusion | Beginner-friendly, one-click install | Website |
| Mochi Diffusion | Stable Diffusion for Mac | GitHub |
| DiffusionBee | Stable Diffusion for Mac β simple interface | Website |
| Civitai | Find and download AI models, LoRAs, embeddings | Website |
π΅ AI Audio Generation
Music generation:
| Tool | Limits | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Suno | 10 songs/day β the best AI music generator | Website |
| Sonauto | Unlimited | Website |
| MusicFX | Region-based access | Website |
| Stable Audio | 10/month | Website |
| ACE-Step 1.5 | No sign-up | Hugging Face |
| WolframTones | No sign-up | Website |
| SOUNDRAW | No sign-up | Website |
| Boomy | β | Website |
Text to speech:
| Tool | Sign-Up? | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ElevenLabs | No | Website |
| TTS Online | No | Website |
| OpenAI.fm | No | Website |
| Kokoro TTS | No | Hugging Face |
| Chatterbox | No | Hugging Face |
| FakeYou | No β celebrity voice clones | Website |
| LazyPy | No | Website |
| Google Speech Gen | Google login | Website |
| Cartesia | β | Website |
| Fish Audio | β | Website |
Voice cloning:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Applio | Clone any voice β open source, no sign-up | Website |
| RVC V2 | Real-time voice cloning (local) | GitHub |
| Voice Changer (W-Okada) | Real-time voice changing | GitHub |
| AnyVoiceLab | Voice cloning, no sign-up | Website |
Voice/music separation β extract vocals, drums, bass from any song:
π§° AI Tools & Prompts
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| screenpipe | Records your screen, AI searches through it later β local, private | Website |
| Privatiser | Anonymize sensitive data before sending it to AI | Website |
| tldraw computer | Create visual workflows that generate or transform data | Website |
| MassiveMark | Convert AI chat exports to Word documents | Website |
| Gobble Bot | Convert text files into chatbot-ready formats | Website |
| AI Piracy Resources | Guide to AI-related piracy and resources | Rentry |
Prompt resources:
| Resource | What It Has | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Prompt Engineering Guide | Learn how to write better prompts β comprehensive | Website |
| L1B3RT4S | Jailbreak prompts collection | GitHub |
| BlackFriday GPTs Prompts | Prompt directory | GitHub |
| Leaked Prompts | Real system prompts from GPTs | GitHub |
| Heretic | AI anti-censorship tool | GitHub |
AI benchmarks β see which AI is actually best:
| Benchmark | What It Measures | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Arena | Head-to-head AI comparisons voted by users | Website |
| Artificial Analysis | Speed, quality, and cost comparisons | Website |
| SWEBench | Software engineering ability | Website |
| LM Council | Aggregates multiple benchmarks | Website |
| Kaggle Benchmarks | Chatbot leaderboards | Website |
AI pricing comparisons:
πΊ Streaming Sites β Movies, TV, Anime (Free)
Top-tier sites β multiple servers, auto-next episode, good quality:
| Site | Content | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Cineby | Movies / TV / Anime | Website |
| Rive | Movies / TV / Anime | Website |
| XPrime | Movies / TV / Anime | Website |
| Aether | Movies / TV / Anime | Website |
| 67Movies | Movies / TV / Anime | Website |
| FlickyStream | Movies / TV / Anime | Website |
| Cinegram | Movies / TV / Anime | Website |
| ShuttleTV | Movies / TV / Anime | Website |
| SpenFlix | Movies / TV / Anime | Website |
| IceFY | Movies / TV / Anime | Website |
| NEPU | Movies / TV / Anime / 4K | Website |
Stream aggregators β pull from multiple sources:
| Site | Link |
|---|---|
| Flixer | Website |
| Cinezo | Website |
| FlyX | Website |
| Filmex | Website |
| CinemaOS | Website |
| CineBolt | Website |
| Vidbox | Website |
| HydraHD | Website |
| Willow | Website |
Single server sites:
| Site | Content | Link |
|---|---|---|
| EE3 | Movies β invite codes: mpgh or 1hack |
Website |
| yFlix | Movies / TV / Anime | Website |
| RidoMovies | Movies / TV | Website |
| ShowBox | Movies / TV / Anime β use throwaway email | Website |
Free with ads (legal):
π Anime Streaming
| Site | Subs/Dubs | Link |
|---|---|---|
| AnimeKai | Hard subs / Dub / Auto-next | Website |
| Miruro | Hard subs / Dub / Auto-next | Website |
| Anime Realms | Sub / Dub / Auto-next | Website |
| animepahe | Sub / Dub | Website |
| KickAssAnime | Sub / Dub / Auto-next | Website |
| AnimeX | Sub / Dub / Auto-next | Website |
| All Manga | Sub / Dub | Website |
| Anidap | Sub / Dub / Auto-next | Website |
| JustAnime | Sub / Dub / Auto-next | Website |
| AniKuro | Sub / Dub | Website |
| Kuudere | Sub / Dub / Auto-next | Website |
| Anime Nexus | Sub / Dub | Website |
| AnimeParadise | Sub / Dub | Website |
| 123anime | Sub / Dub / Auto-next | Website |
Donghua (Chinese animation):
Desktop streaming apps:
Multi-site anime search:
| Tool | Link |
|---|---|
| Kuroiru | Website |
WCO β cartoons + anime:
πΊ TV, Drama & Specialty Streaming
TV shows:
| Site | Content | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Best Series | TV / Anime | Website |
| NOXX | TV | Website |
| Adult Swim | Full episodes | Website |
| HISTORY | Full History/A+E episodes | Website |
Asian drama:
| Site | Content | Link |
|---|---|---|
| GoPlay | TV / Movies | Website |
| Dramacool | TV / Movies | Website |
| KissAsian | TV / Movies | Website |
| KissKH | TV / Movies | Website |
| Asiaflix | TV / Movies | Website |
| Einthusan | Indian movies | Website |
Rare & classic films:
| Site | What It Has | Link |
|---|---|---|
| RareFilmm | Rare movies you canβt find anywhere else | Website |
| Internet Archive | Classic and silent films β massive public domain archive | Website |
| WikiFlix | Classic films from Wikimedia | Website |
| JP-Films | Japanese movies and TV | Website |
| 0xDB | Rare movies | Website |
| RussianFilmHub | Russian films | Website |
π‘ Live TV & Sports Streaming
Live TV:
| Site | Content | Link |
|---|---|---|
| StreamSports99 | TV / Sports | Website |
| NTV | TV / Sports | Website |
| DaddyLive | TV / Sports | Website |
| TVPass | TV / Sports β US only | Website |
| Pluto | TV / Sports β US only | Website |
| EasyWebTV | TV / Sports | Website |
Live sports:
| Site | Link |
|---|---|
| Streamed | Website |
| SportyHunter | Website |
| WatchSports | Website |
| Watch Footy | Website |
| StreamEast | Website |
| LiveTV | Website |
| BINTV | Website |
| SportsBite | Website |
| StreamFree | Website |
| TimStreams | Website |
Sports replays:
| Site | Content | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 720pier | All sports β torrents | Website |
| Basketball Video | Basketball | Website |
| Footballia | Classic football matches | Website |
| Watch-Wrestling.eu | MMA / Wrestling | Website |
| FullRaces | Motorsport | Website |
| OvertakeFans | Motorsport | Website |
| HooFoot | Spoiler-free football highlights | Website |
Importable sports calendars:
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Sport Calendars Guide | Website |
π± Smart TV & Firestick Apps
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| SmartTube | Ad-free YouTube for Android TV and Firestick | Website |
| TizenTube | Ad-free YouTube for Samsung Smart TVs | Website |
| webOS Homebrew | Homebrew apps for LG TVs | Website |
| Stremio | Torrent streaming app β works on Smart TVs | Website |
| CloudStream | Streaming app for Android TV | GitHub |
| FCast | Cast media to Smart TVs from any device | Website |
| Go2TV | Cast to Smart TVs | GitHub |
| Playlet | Ad-free YouTube for Roku | Roku Store |
Block Samsung Smart TV ads: Follow this guide. Works on most Samsung TVs.
Firestick essentials:
π§² Torrenting β Apps, Sites & Tools
Torrent streaming apps β watch while it downloads:
| App | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Stremio | The king of torrent streaming β install addons, watch anything | Website |
| PlayTorrio | Torrent streaming with Stremio addon support | Website |
| Ace Stream | P2P live streaming β used for sports | Website |
| WebTorrent | Stream torrents in your browser | Website |
Stremio addons & tools:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Stremio Addons | Browse and install Stremio addons | Website |
| Stremio Guides | Setup guides | Website |
| Stremio Addon Manager | Manage your installed addons | Website |
Automation β automatically download new episodes and movies:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Radarr | Auto-download movies β set it and forget it | Website |
| Sonarr | Auto-download TV episodes as they air | Website |
| Prowlarr | Indexer manager β connects Radarr/Sonarr to torrent sites | GitHub |
| Jackett | Alternative indexer manager | GitHub |
| Bazarr | Auto-download subtitles for Radarr/Sonarr | Website |
Torrent sites:
| Site | Content | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1337x | Movies / TV / Anime | Website |
| RuTracker | Movies / TV / Anime | Website |
| EZTV | TV shows / Anime | Website |
| YTS | Movies β small file sizes | Website |
| Nyaa | Anime β the main anime torrent site | Website |
| Kinozal | Movies / TV / 4K β sign-up required | Website |
| TPB | Everything β avoid software/games (malware risk) | Website |
Anime torrenting:
| Site | What It Has | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Nyaa | The main anime torrent site β sub and dub | Website |
| AnimeTosho | Sub / Dub | Website |
| SeaDex | Quality guide β which release group has the best version | Website |
Anime download sites (DDL):
π Tracking & Databases β Track What You Watch
All-in-one trackers:
| Tool | What It Tracks | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Simkl | TV / Anime / Movies β syncs across apps | Website |
| Trakt | TV / Movies β integrates with everything | Website |
| Letterboxd | Movies β social reviews and lists | Website |
| serializd | TV shows | Website |
| MAL (MyAnimeList) | Anime β the biggest anime database | Website |
| AniList | Anime β modern MAL alternative | Website |
Movie databases:
| Database | Link |
|---|---|
| IMDb | Website |
| TMDb | Website |
| Rotten Tomatoes | Website |
| Kinorium | Website |
| JustWatch | Website (find where to stream) |
Recommendations:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| TasteDive | βIf you liked X, try Yβ recommendations | Website |
| FlickMetrix | Combines IMDb + Rotten Tomatoes + Letterboxd ratings | Website |
| They Shoot Pictures | Top 1000 movies of all time | Website |
| cringeMDb | Find movies safe to watch with parents | Website |
| Series Graph | See TV show quality per episode β spot when a show goes bad | Website |
Upcoming releases:
π Subtitle Tools
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Subtitle Edit | The best subtitle editor β edit, sync, translate, convert | Website |
| Substital | Add external subtitles to streaming sites | Website |
| Aegisub | Advanced subtitle editor β used by fansubbers | GitHub |
| ffsubsync | Auto-sync subtitles to audio β fixes timing issues | GitHub |
| asbplayer | Subtitle sentence mining β great for language learning | Website |
Auto-generate subtitles:
Translate subtitles:
Extract subtitles:
π§ Machine Learning β Learn & Build
| Resource | What It Covers | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Hugging Face | The GitHub of AI β models, datasets, spaces | Website |
| Deep playground | Interactive neural network visualization β learn by playing | Website |
| LLM Visualization | See how large language models actually work inside | Website |
| Unsloth | Fine-tune AI models 2x faster with 80% less memory | GitHub |
| LLM Course | Complete course on large language models | GitHub |
| AI-For-Beginners | Microsoftβs intro to AI | GitHub |
| Generative AI for Beginners | Microsoftβs generative AI guide | Website |
| Practical Deep Learning | Fast.aiβs hands-on course | Website |
π IPTV Tools
Quick Hits
| Want | Do |
|---|---|
| β Install uBlock Origin + SponsorBlock | |
| β Proton VPN (unlimited) or Cloudflare WARP | |
| β DeepSeek (unlimited) or Gemini | |
| β Cineby or Stremio with addons | |
| β AnimeKai or Miruro | |
| β Streamed or StreamSports99 | |
| β KeePassXC (local) or VaultWarden (self-hosted) | |
| β Sonarr + Prowlarr | |
| β Applio | |
| β Bing Create or Perchance |
This is Part 1. More coming β downloads, dev tools, mobile, and everything else that makes the internet actually useful.
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