Piracy, Gaming and Digital Tools
Hi, we're Kolvas. Welcome to the piracy/gaming/digital section. The purpose of this list is to link to sites and files that we deem important for aspects of digital piracy, privacy, gaming, and more - in general, knowledge that may be difficult to acquire or is actively suppressed.
Linux and Operating Systems
Resource
Description
Linux Journey The best way to learn Linux. Friendly, step-by-step interactive lessons.
Linux From Scratch A project that teaches you how to build your own custom Linux system entirely from source code.
Windows 10 Debloater Script to remove bloatware, telemetry, and pre-installed junk from Windows 10.
ThisIsWin11 Debloat program similar to above, but for Windows 11
RemoveWindowsAI (GitHub) Open-source script designed to force-remove integrated AI features like Copilot and Recall from Windows 11.
Universal Android Debloater GUI tool to remove pre-installed bloatware from your Android phone without rooting.
Medicat USB A bootable USB toolkit. Fixes broken PCs, recovers passwords, removes viruses. Essential for IT repair.
Dig Deeper: Linux Tips Tips and tricks for configuring Linux.
Dig Deeper: Useful Software List of useful, privacy-respecting Linux software you might not know about.
Dig Deeper: Backups Guide on backing up and restoring operating systems.
Privacy and Security Tools
Tool
Description
Dig Deeper: Browsers Analysis of modern browsers and how to choose one for everyday use.
Dig Deeper: VPNs Guide on how and why to route your traffic through a VPN.
Dig Deeper: Email Comparison of e-mail providers from a privacy perspective.
Dig Deeper: Addons Privacy and utility browser extensions.
Dig Deeper: Search Engines Guide on choosing a search engine that doesn't track you.
Mullvad VPN Our personal VPN. No email required, pay with cash/crypto.
uBlock Origin Open source, low memory usage ad-blocker. Choose uBlock Lite when unsupported.
Guerrilla Mail Disposable temporary email addresses. Good for signing up for junk.
SecureDrop Open source whistleblower submission system.
Breach Directory Check if your email or password has been leaked in a data breach.
OSINT Framework A massive collection of Open Source Intelligence tools. Find info on anyone or anything.
PrivacyTests.org Audits web browsers for privacy protections.
VirusTotal Scan any file or URL with 70+ antivirus scanners at once.
Project Awesome Project Awesome is a "Curated collections of the best open-source projects, libraries and frameworks..."
Taken A webpage demonstrating how much data your browser gives away.
System Utilities and Productivity
Tool
Description
12ft Ladder "Show me a 10ft wall and I'll show you a 12ft ladder." Removes paywalls from news sites.
Vencord The best Discord client mod. Privacy features, plugins, and free Nitro-like perks (client-side only).
GPT4All Run LLMs (like ChatGPT) locally on your own computer. No internet required, better for privacy.
HandBrake Open source video transcoder. Convert video from nearly any format to a selection of modern, widely supported codecs.
Goblin Tools AI tools to help neurodivergent people with tasks (tone indicators, task breaking, recipe making).
WolframAlpha Computational knowledge engine. Solves complex math, science, and data questions instantly.
Ciphers By Ritter Deep dive into cryptography, technology, and cipher design.
Torrenting and File Sharing
Site/Tool
Description
1337x General purpose torrent site. Good moderation, reliable uploaders.
qBittorrent The best torrent client. Open source, no ads, no crypto-miners. (Do NOT use uTorrent or BitTorrent).
Nyaa.si The ultimate anime, manga, and eastern media tracker.
RuTracker Russian semi-private tracker. Has almost everything (music, software, rare films). Use Translate.
Knaben A meta-search engine that indexes multiple torrent sites at once.
Wormhole Simple, private file sharing. End-to-end encrypted.
ShareDrop P2P file transfer. Apple AirDrop but works on all devices via browser.
Catbox.moe Temporary uploads up to 200 MB, hosted by the same people as Litterbox.moe.
Litterbox.moe Uploads up to 200 MB, hosted indefinitely.
Gaming and Emulation
Site
Description
Myrient (Defunct, looking for mirrors) A massive, clean, no-intro archive of video game ROMs and ISOs. The gold standard for retro game preservation.
Erwin's Arduboy Collection Collection of games and software for the Arduboy (open source card-sized game system).
3DS Hacks Guide Guide for hacking the Nintendo 3DS family of systems
Wii U Hacks Guide Guide on hacking your Nintendo Wii U.
Switch Hacks Guide Guide on hacking your Nintendo Switch.
Open Shop Channel Homebrew app store for the Nintendo Wii.
Rockbox Rockbox is a free replacement firmware for digital music players. Make any old mp3 player modern and useable again!!
Koalageddon Unlock DLCs for legitimate games on Steam, Epic, and Origin.
SRWE (Simple Runtime Window Editor) Tool for manipulating application windows (resize, reposition) - useful for gaming screenshots and forcing resolutions.
Anadius CC Mirror A mirror of Anadius' website, where the Sims 4 Updater, EA DLC Unlocker, and Sims 4 DLC can be found.
IsThereAnyDeal Price tracker and comparison engine for digital PC games across storefronts.
Hardware Hacking
Tool
Description
N-O-D-E High-quality zine and archive covering hardware hacking, decentralized tech, handhelds, and digital privacy.
Flipper Zero Multi-tool device for geeks. Can interact with radio protocols, access control systems, and hardware.
Pwnagotchi An A2C-based "AI" built on a Raspberry Pi Zero W that learns from the WiFi environment and collects WPA handshakes.
Hak5 Shop USB Rubber Duckies, WiFi Pineapples, and other penetration testing hardware.
Hack The Box Gamified cyber security training. Practice hacking in a safe environment.
0x00sec Community for security researchers and hackers.
The Masterlists
These are mega-indexes highly respected within the digital piracy community.
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A Note on Our Geographic Focus
This manual is made by Americans, for Americans. Most resources are US-specific due to our worsening political climate. International folks may still find value here, but be aware that laws, services, and contexts will differ in your region.
