i use windows because its the only os i know how to use. i want to get into things like torrenting because free stuff is cool but im afraid to. ive heard of tails os, a os that boots from a flash drive, is that worth checking out or should i stick with windows?

what is your advice? what should i do?

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    2 years ago

    If you care about privacy and wanna use Windows… God help you…

    You want Linux my friend

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      2 years ago

      …and if you want to torrent then you need a respectable peer-to-peer VPN service like ProtonVPN

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      2 years ago

      ok ill give linux a try then but is there a certain version of linux you would suggest? one person suggest mint btw. if i go with Linux do i need a vpn or am i good without one?

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        I use Ubuntu Budgie and that works perfect for me, but I hear Mint is good for beginners too.

        And if you live in the US, always use a VPN when torrenting. But if you live in a country where you know no one will give a shit about you downloading a movie, then have at it.

        In terms of digital security best practices, though, you should pretty much always use a VPN anyway. And follow this guide if you feel like you do need a VPN when torrenting.