The Only Resource List You’ll Ever Bookmark
Every tool, every shortcut, every resource worth knowing — organized so you actually find what you need.
This isn’t a random link dump. Every tool here earned its spot. Adblocking, privacy, AI, streaming, torrents, smart TV apps — if it exists and it’s good, it’s in here. Tables inside collapsible sections so you’re not scrolling for 45 minutes.
Click what you need. Skip what you don’t. Bookmark the whole thing.
🛡️ Adblocking — 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 — lightweight, open-source, blocks everything | GitHub |
| uBO Lite | Manifest V3 version of uBlock Origin — works on newer Chrome builds | GitHub |
| AdGuard | Full-featured adblocker with its own filter system | GitHub |
| SponsorBlock | Auto-skips sponsored segments in YouTube videos — community-powered | Website |
Don’t 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 — includes AdGuard’s URL Tracking Protection | Raw Filter |
🌐 DNS Adblocking — Block Ads at the Network Level
Think of DNS adblocking like a bouncer for your entire network — 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 — runs on a Raspberry Pi or any Linux box | Website |
| AdGuard Home | Self-hosted DNS adblocker — easier setup than Pi-hole, modern UI | Website |
| Mullvad DNS | Privacy-focused DNS with built-in adblocking — no self-hosting needed | Website |
| NextDNS | Customizable cloud DNS adblocker — free tier covers most people | Website |
| AdGuard DNS | Cloud DNS adblocking by AdGuard — set and forget | Website |
| Control D | Customizable DNS with free tier — blocks ads, malware, trackers | Website |
| Rethink DNS | Open-source DNS adblocker — 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 — find the fastest DNS for your location:
Custom DNS client:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| YogaDNS | Custom DNS client for Windows — route different apps through different DNS | Website |
📋 DNS Filter Lists — 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 — ads, trackers, malware. Most people only need this one | Website |
| Hagezi Blocklists | Multiple tiers from light to aggressive — pick your comfort level | GitHub |
| hBlock | Hosts-based blocking — lightweight and effective | GitHub |
| Steven Black’s Hosts | Aggregates multiple host files into one — 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 |
🐧 Linux Security — 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 — scans your system and tells you what’s weak | GitHub |
Encryption & disk tools:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| CryptSetup | Full disk encryption — the standard | GitLab |
| gocryptfs | File-level encryption — encrypt individual folders | Website |
| Tomb | Simple file encryption wrapper | Website |
| ShuffleStacks | Create hidden encrypted volumes — 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 — shows exactly what’s 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 — like Windows Hello | GitHub |
| USBGuard | Control which USB devices can connect — 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 — 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 |
🍎 Mac Security & Privacy
Antivirus & protection:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Malwarebytes | Best free Mac antivirus — catches what Apple misses | Download |
| BlockBlock | Alerts you when something tries to install persistent software | Website |
| KnockKnock | Shows everything that runs at startup — find hidden malware | Website |
| LuLu | Mac firewall — 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 — whitelist/blacklist approach | GitHub |
| SuspiciousPackage | Inspect .pkg installer files before running them | Download |
| DHS | Scans for dylib hijacking vulnerabilities | Website |
| TaskExplorer | Deep task manager — 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 |
| What’s 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:
🍎 Mac System Tools — The Full Toolkit
App launchers (Spotlight replacements — way faster):
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred | The most powerful Mac launcher — workflows, snippets, clipboard | Website |
| Raycast | Modern Alfred alternative — fast, extensible | Website |
| Quicksilver | Classic Mac launcher — 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 — 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 — great for tutorials | GitHub |
| LinearMouse | Fine-tune mouse behavior — 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 — see actual window previews | Website |
| Yabai | Tiling window manager — power user territory | GitHub |
| Amethyst | Automatic tiling window manager | Website |
| AeroSpace | Tiling window manager | GitHub |
| Rectangle | Simple window snapping — 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 — 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 — 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 — clean up the clutter | Website |
| xbar | Put anything in your menu bar — 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 |
| Übersicht | Desktop widgets powered by shell commands | Website |
| pock | Widget manager for Touch Bar | Website |
| Touché | 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 — lightweight | Website |
| ClipBook | Visual clipboard history | Website |
| TRex | Copy text from any image on screen | Website |
| Pearcleaner | Uninstall apps completely — 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 — 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 don’t 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 — forensics | GitHub |
| Sloth | See which files every process has open | GitHub |
| Actions | Extra actions for the Shortcuts app | Website |
🦠 Antivirus & Anti-Malware — Scan, Detect, Remove
Core antivirus tools:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Malwarebytes | The go-to malware scanner — free version catches most threats | Website |
| AdwCleaner | Specifically targets adware and PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) | Website |
| ConfigureDefender | Unlock hidden Windows Defender settings — make it actually strong | GitHub |
| Microsoft Safety Scanner | Microsoft’s own on-demand scanner — good second opinion | Download |
Sandbox environments — 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 — might save your files | Website |
| ID Ransomware | Upload a ransom note or encrypted file to identify which ransomware hit you | Website |
Help forums — real humans who help you remove malware for free:
🔍 File Scanners — Check Before You Click
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| VirusTotal | Upload any file or URL — 70+ antivirus engines scan it instantly | Website |
| Hybrid Analysis | Deep behavioral analysis — shows exactly what a file does when it runs | Website |
| The Second Opinion | Collection of portable malware scanners — 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 — 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 — hashes, IPs, emails, crypto addresses | GitHub |
| Grype | Scan container images for vulnerabilities | GitHub |
VirusTotal tip: Don’t panic over 1-2 detections — 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:
✅ Site Legitimacy Check — Is This Website Safe?
Before entering any info on a sketchy site, run it through one of these:
🔒 Privacy — Operating Systems, Data Protection & Guides
Privacy-focused operating systems — for when Windows isn’t 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 — 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 — files, emails, messages | Website |
Self-destructing messages — 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 |
📚 Privacy Guides & Learning Resources
Start here if you’re new to privacy. These guides teach you step by step.
| Guide | What It Covers | Link |
|---|---|---|
| The Hitchhiker’s Guide | Complete online anonymity guide — the deep one | Website |
| The OPSEC Bible | Operational security guide — how to not leave traces | .onion / Mirror 1 / Mirror 2 |
| Surveillance Self-Defense | EFF’s 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 |
🔥 Network Security — Firewalls & Monitors
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Safing Portmaster | All-in-one network monitor + DNS resolver + firewall — see everything | Website |
| Simplewall | Lightweight Windows firewall — block apps from connecting | GitHub |
| Fort | Simple firewall | GitHub |
| WFC | Windows Firewall Control — friendly UI for built-in firewall | Website |
| I2P | Encrypted private network layer — an alternative to Tor | Website |
🌍 Web Privacy — Browse Without Being Tracked
Privacy policy checkers — 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 — 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 — help take down scam sites:
🦊 Browser Privacy — Browsers That Respect You
| Browser | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tor Browser | Routes all traffic through the Tor network — maximum anonymity | Website |
| Mullvad Browser | Tor Browser without the Tor network — great anti-fingerprinting with a VPN | Website |
| LibreWolf | Firefox with privacy settings pre-configured — no telemetry | Website |
| Brave Browser | Chromium-based with built-in adblocker and tracker blocking | Website |
Firefox privacy tweaks:
🔑 Passwords & Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
2FA apps — that code your bank texts you, but better and offline:
| App | Platform | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Ente Auth | All platforms — cross-device sync, open-source, encrypted | Website |
| Aegis | Android — offline, encrypted, great UI | Website |
| Stratum | Cross-platform 2FA | Website |
| 2FAS | All platforms | Website |
| Proton Authenticator | All platforms — by the Proton team | Website |
| KeePassXC | Desktop — 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 — 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 — simple, open-source | Website |
| OTP Helper | Android — auto-extract OTP codes from notifications | GitHub |
| steamguard-cli | Generate Steam 2FA codes from command line | GitHub |
💬 Encrypted Messengers — Chat Without Being Read
Comparison tools — 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 — requires phone number | Website |
| SimpleX | No user IDs at all — even the server doesn’t know who’s talking to who | Website |
| Matrix | Decentralized — pick your own server, no single company controls it | Clients |
| Briar | Works without internet — 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 — 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 — for terminal nerds | GitHub |
📧 Email Privacy — Email That Doesn't Spy on You
| Service | Free Storage | What Makes It Special | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proton Mail | 1GB | End-to-end encrypted, Swiss-based — deleted after 1 year inactive | Website |
| Tuta | 1GB | End-to-end encrypted, German-based — deleted after 6 months inactive | Website |
| Disroot | 1GB | Community-run encrypted email | Website |
| DNMX | — | Onion-based email — accessible only via Tor | Website |
Email tools:
🚨 Data Breach Monitoring — Has Your Info Been Leaked?
| Tool | What It Checks | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Have I Been Pwned? | Email address — checks against known data breaches | Website |
| HIBP Passwords | Password — checks if your password appeared in any breach | Website |
| F-Secure | Email breach check | Website |
| Mozilla Monitor | Data breach check — 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 |
🕵️ Fingerprinting & Tracking — See What Sites Know About You
Test your browser — these show exactly how trackable you are:
| Tool | What It Tests | Link |
|---|---|---|
| CreepJS | Advanced browser fingerprinting test | Website |
| Cover Your Tracks | EFF’s tracking test — 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 browser’s language identifier to prevent locale fingerprinting | Chrome |
| Data Removal Guide | Step-by-step to remove yourself from the internet | Website |
Site tracking analysis:
🔎 Privacy-Focused Search Engines
| Search Engine | How It Works | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Brave Search | Independent index — doesn’t rely on Google or Bing, supports DuckDuckGo bangs | Website |
| DuckDuckGo | Uses Bing results but doesn’t track you — great bangs shortcuts | Website |
| 4get | Metasearch — pulls from multiple engines, self-hostable | Website |
| Startpage | Google results without Google tracking | Website |
| Mojeek | Fully independent crawler — 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 — 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.
🛡️ VPN — Hide Your IP, Encrypt Your Traffic
Think of a VPN like a tunnel — your internet provider can’t see what you’re doing inside it.
Free VPNs:
| VPN | Limits | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare WARP (1.1.1.1) | Unlimited — not a full VPN but encrypts DNS and hides traffic from your ISP | Website |
| Proton VPN | Unlimited on free tier — no speed limits, no data caps, supports WireGuard | Website |
| Windscribe | 10GB/month free — no torrenting on free plan | Website |
| RiseupVPN | Unlimited — run by activists, no logging | Website |
| PrivadoVPN | 10GB/month — make unlimited accounts with temp email | Website |
| Calyx VPN | Unlimited — community-run | Website |
Paid VPNs (the ones privacy nerds actually trust):
| VPN | Why It’s 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 — goes beyond normal VPN encryption | Website |
VPN comparison tools:
🔧 VPN Servers — Host Your Own
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| WireGuard | The fastest VPN protocol — modern, simple, lightweight | Website |
| Tailscale | Mesh VPN — connect all your devices like they’re 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 — battle-tested | Website |
| WGDashboard | Web UI for managing WireGuard connections | Website |
| Twingate | Zero trust access tunnel | Website |
| Nebula | Mesh VPN by Slack — overlay networking | GitHub |
| ZeroTier | Software-defined networking — 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 — 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 |
🌐 Proxy — Lighter Than a VPN
Proxy apps:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Psiphon | Hybrid proxy + VPN — designed to bypass censorship | Website |
| Lantern | Anti-censorship proxy — slows down after 250MB | Website |
| FreeSocks | Shadowsocks app | Website |
| Snowflake | Help people in censored countries access Tor — runs as a browser extension | Website |
Proxy browser extensions:
DNS proxy tools:
🔌 Proxy Servers & Clients — Set Up Your Own
Server panels:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 3X-UI | Multi-protocol proxy panel — the most popular self-hosted option | GitHub / Guide |
| Hiddify Manager | Proxy panel | Website |
| Project X (Xray) | Proxy core — handles the actual tunneling | GitHub |
| Outline | Shadowsocks server — one-click setup | Website |
Proxy protocols:
| Protocol | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Shadowsocks | Simple encrypted proxy — designed to bypass censorship | Website |
| Hysteria | Speed-focused proxy — good for high-latency connections | Website |
| NaïveProxy | Disguises proxy traffic as normal Chrome browsing | GitHub |
| sing-box | Universal proxy core — 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 — unblock sites in your browser (don’t use for privacy — they log):
🤖 AI Chatbots — Free Access to the Best Models
Official sites — 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 | — | Website |
| Reka | Reka Flash 3.1 | — | Website |
Multi-model sites — 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 |
🔬 AI Search & Research Tools
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Google AI Mode | Google search with AI answers built in | Website |
| Ask Brave | Brave’s AI search | Website |
| Perplexity | AI search engine — gives answers with sources | Website |
| Exa | AI-powered web search | Website |
| NotebookLM | Upload documents, AI chats about them — great for studying | Website |
| Vane | Self-hosted open-source AI search | GitHub |
| Learn About | Google’s 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 |
💻 Run AI Locally — 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 — download and run AI on your own machine:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Ollama | Simplest way to run local AI — one command | Website |
| LM Studio | Desktop app — download and chat with any model, no terminal needed | Website |
| Jan | Desktop AI app — clean UI, runs local models | Website |
| GPT4All | Run AI locally — optimized for consumer hardware | Website |
| KoboldCpp | Run large models with a nice UI + API | GitHub |
| llama.cpp | The engine behind most local AI — fast, lightweight | GitHub |
| oobabooga | Feature-rich web UI for local models | GitHub |
| llamafile | Run any model from a single file — no install needed | GitHub |
Frontend apps:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Open WebUI | Self-hosted ChatGPT-style interface | Website |
| SillyTavern | Self-hosted chat interface — 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 |
🎬 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 | — | Website |
| Meta AI | Unlimited, sign-up | — | Website |
| Vheer | Unlimited, no sign-up | — | Website |
| Qwen | 5-12/hour | — | Website |
| PixVerse | 3/day | — | Website |
| Dreamina | 120 credits/day | — | Website |
| FramePack | Local — needs NVIDIA GPU | Desktop app | GitHub |
🎨 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 | — | Traffic-based | Website |
| Recraft | — | 30/day, sign-up | Website |
| Meta AI | — | Unlimited, sign-up | Website |
| ZonerAI | Flux Schnell | Unlimited, 4K, sign-up | Website |
| FlatAI | Z-Image Turbo | No sign-up | Website |
Local image generation — 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 — most flexible option | Website |
| Fooocus | Simplest local image gen — just type and generate | GitHub |
| Automatic1111 | The classic Stable Diffusion UI — 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 — simple interface | Website |
| Civitai | Find and download AI models, LoRAs, embeddings | Website |
🎵 AI Audio Generation
Music generation:
| Tool | Limits | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Suno | 10 songs/day — 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 | — | 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 — celebrity voice clones | Website |
| LazyPy | No | Website |
| Google Speech Gen | Google login | Website |
| Cartesia | — | Website |
| Fish Audio | — | Website |
Voice cloning:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Applio | Clone any voice — 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 — extract vocals, drums, bass from any song:
🧰 AI Tools & Prompts
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| screenpipe | Records your screen, AI searches through it later — 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 — 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 — 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:
📺 Streaming Sites — Movies, TV, Anime (Free)
Top-tier sites — 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 — 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 — invite codes: mpgh or 1hack |
Website |
| yFlix | Movies / TV / Anime | Website |
| RidoMovies | Movies / TV | Website |
| ShowBox | Movies / TV / Anime — use throwaway email | Website |
Free with ads (legal):
🎌 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 — cartoons + anime:
📺 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 can’t find anywhere else | Website |
| Internet Archive | Classic and silent films — 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 |
📡 Live TV & Sports Streaming
Live TV:
| Site | Content | Link |
|---|---|---|
| StreamSports99 | TV / Sports | Website |
| NTV | TV / Sports | Website |
| DaddyLive | TV / Sports | Website |
| TVPass | TV / Sports — US only | Website |
| Pluto | TV / Sports — 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 — 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 |
📱 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 — 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:
🧲 Torrenting — Apps, Sites & Tools
Torrent streaming apps — watch while it downloads:
| App | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Stremio | The king of torrent streaming — install addons, watch anything | Website |
| PlayTorrio | Torrent streaming with Stremio addon support | Website |
| Ace Stream | P2P live streaming — 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 — automatically download new episodes and movies:
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Radarr | Auto-download movies — set it and forget it | Website |
| Sonarr | Auto-download TV episodes as they air | Website |
| Prowlarr | Indexer manager — 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 — small file sizes | Website |
| Nyaa | Anime — the main anime torrent site | Website |
| Kinozal | Movies / TV / 4K — sign-up required | Website |
| TPB | Everything — avoid software/games (malware risk) | Website |
Anime torrenting:
| Site | What It Has | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Nyaa | The main anime torrent site — sub and dub | Website |
| AnimeTosho | Sub / Dub | Website |
| SeaDex | Quality guide — which release group has the best version | Website |
Anime download sites (DDL):
📊 Tracking & Databases — Track What You Watch
All-in-one trackers:
| Tool | What It Tracks | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Simkl | TV / Anime / Movies — syncs across apps | Website |
| Trakt | TV / Movies — integrates with everything | Website |
| Letterboxd | Movies — social reviews and lists | Website |
| serializd | TV shows | Website |
| MAL (MyAnimeList) | Anime — the biggest anime database | Website |
| AniList | Anime — 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 | “If you liked X, try Y” 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 — spot when a show goes bad | Website |
Upcoming releases:
📝 Subtitle Tools
| Tool | What It Does | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Subtitle Edit | The best subtitle editor — edit, sync, translate, convert | Website |
| Substital | Add external subtitles to streaming sites | Website |
| Aegisub | Advanced subtitle editor — used by fansubbers | GitHub |
| ffsubsync | Auto-sync subtitles to audio — fixes timing issues | GitHub |
| asbplayer | Subtitle sentence mining — great for language learning | Website |
Auto-generate subtitles:
Translate subtitles:
Extract subtitles:
🧠 Machine Learning — Learn & Build
| Resource | What It Covers | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Hugging Face | The GitHub of AI — models, datasets, spaces | Website |
| Deep playground | Interactive neural network visualization — 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 | Microsoft’s intro to AI | GitHub |
| Generative AI for Beginners | Microsoft’s generative AI guide | Website |
| Practical Deep Learning | Fast.ai’s hands-on course | Website |
🏠 IPTV Tools
Quick Hits
| Want | Do |
|---|---|
| → Install uBlock Origin + SponsorBlock | |
| → Proton VPN (unlimited) or Cloudflare WARP | |
| → DeepSeek (unlimited) or Gemini | |
| → Cineby or Stremio with addons | |
| → AnimeKai or Miruro | |
| → Streamed or StreamSports99 | |
| → KeePassXC (local) or VaultWarden (self-hosted) | |
| → Sonarr + Prowlarr | |
| → Applio | |
| → Bing Create or Perchance |
This is Part 1. More coming — downloads, dev tools, mobile, and everything else that makes the internet actually useful.
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