Piracy, Gaming & Digital Tools
Hi, we're Kolvas. Welcome to the piracy/gaming/digital section. The purpose of this list is to link to sites & 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.
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The Masterlists
Start here. These are the mega-indexes maintained by thousands of users.
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| FMHY (Freemediaheckyeah) | The absolute best, safest, and most comprehensive piracy index on the internet. |
| Pirated Games Megathread | Comprehensive pirated games megathread hosted on Rentry (hey! we started off there!) |
| PrivacyTools.io | Guide to privacy-respecting software alternatives. |
Linux & 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 |
| 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 & 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. |
System Utilities & 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 open-source LLMs (like ChatGPT) locally on your own computer. No internet required, total 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 & 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 | Simple, private file sharing. End-to-end encrypted. |
| Litterbox.moe | Uploads up to 200 MB, hosted indefinitely. |
Gaming & Emulation
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| Myrient | 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. |
| 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. |
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. |
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