diff --git a/docs/frontends.md b/docs/media/frontends.md similarity index 80% rename from docs/frontends.md rename to docs/media/frontends.md index 20d25318..c7f46e15 100644 --- a/docs/frontends.md +++ b/docs/media/frontends.md @@ -6,13 +6,13 @@ cover: frontends.webp --- Protects against the following threat(s): -- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown } +- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](../basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown } Sometimes services will try to force you to sign up for an account by blocking access to content with annoying popups. They might also break without JavaScript enabled. These frontends can allow you to circumvent these restrictions. If you choose to self-host these frontends, it is important that you have other people using your instance as well in order for you to blend in. You should be careful with where and how you are hosting, as other peoples' usage will be linked to your hosting. -When you are using an instance run by someone else, make sure to read the privacy policy of that specific instance (if available). They can be modified by their owners and therefore may not reflect the default policy. Some instances have [Tor](tor.md) .onion addresses, which may grant some privacy as long as your search queries don't contain personally identifiable information. +When you are using an instance run by someone else, make sure to read the privacy policy of that specific instance (if available). They can be modified by their owners and therefore may not reflect the default policy. Some instances have [Tor](../web-browsing/tor.md) .onion addresses, which may grant some privacy as long as your search queries don't contain personally identifiable information. ## Reddit @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ When you are using an instance run by someone else, make sure to read the privac
-![Redlib logo](assets/img/frontends/redlib.svg){ align=right } +![Redlib logo](../assets/img/frontends/redlib.svg){ align=right } **Redlib** is an open-source frontend to the [Reddit](https://reddit.com) website that is also self-hostable. You can access Redlib through a number of public instances. @@ -34,14 +34,14 @@ When you are using an instance run by someone else, make sure to read the privac

Note

-The [Old Reddit](https://old.reddit.com) website doesn't require as much JavaScript as the new Reddit website does, but it has recently blocked access to IP addresses reserved for public VPNs. You can use Old Reddit in conjunction with the [Tor](tor.md) Onion that was [launched in October 2022](https://forum.torproject.org/t/reddit-onion-service-launch/5305) at [https://old.reddittorjg6rue252oqsxryoxengawnmo46qy4kyii5wtqnwfj4ooad.onion](https://old.reddittorjg6rue252oqsxryoxengawnmo46qy4kyii5wtqnwfj4ooad.onion). +The [Old Reddit](https://old.reddit.com) website doesn't require as much JavaScript as the new Reddit website does, but it has recently blocked access to IP addresses reserved for public VPNs. You can use Old Reddit in conjunction with the [Tor](../web-browsing/tor.md) Onion that was [launched in October 2022](https://forum.torproject.org/t/reddit-onion-service-launch/5305) at [https://old.reddittorjg6rue252oqsxryoxengawnmo46qy4kyii5wtqnwfj4ooad.onion](https://old.reddittorjg6rue252oqsxryoxengawnmo46qy4kyii5wtqnwfj4ooad.onion).

Tip

-Redlib is useful if you want to disable JavaScript in your browser, such as [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser) on the Safest security level. +Redlib is useful if you want to disable JavaScript in your browser, such as [Tor Browser](../web-browsing/tor.md#tor-browser) on the Safest security level.
@@ -51,11 +51,11 @@ Redlib is useful if you want to disable JavaScript in your browser, such as [Tor
-![ProxiTok logo](assets/img/frontends/proxitok.svg){ align=right } +![ProxiTok logo](../assets/img/frontends/proxitok.svg){ align=right } **ProxiTok** is an open-source frontend to the [TikTok](https://tiktok.com) website that is also self-hostable. -There are a number of public instances, with some that offer a [Tor](tor.md) onion service or an [I2P](alternative-networks.md#i2p-the-invisible-internet-project) eepsite. +There are a number of public instances, with some that offer a [Tor](../web-browsing/tor.md) onion service or an [I2P](../alternative-networks.md#i2p-the-invisible-internet-project) eepsite. [:octicons-repo-16: Repository](https://github.com/pablouser1/ProxiTok){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [:octicons-server-16:](https://github.com/pablouser1/ProxiTok/wiki/Public-instances){ .card-link title="Public Instances" } @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ There are a number of public instances, with some that offer a [Tor](tor.md) oni

Tip

-ProxiTok is useful if you want to disable JavaScript in your browser, such as [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser) on the Safest security level. +ProxiTok is useful if you want to disable JavaScript in your browser, such as [Tor Browser](../web-browsing/tor.md#tor-browser) on the Safest security level.
@@ -81,12 +81,12 @@ ProxiTok is useful if you want to disable JavaScript in your browser, such as [T
-![Invidious logo](assets/img/frontends/invidious.svg#only-light){ align=right } -![Invidious logo](assets/img/frontends/invidious-dark.svg#only-dark){ align=right } +![Invidious logo](../assets/img/frontends/invidious.svg#only-light){ align=right } +![Invidious logo](../assets/img/frontends/invidious-dark.svg#only-dark){ align=right } **Invidious** is a free and open-source frontend for [YouTube](https://youtube.com) that is also self-hostable. -There are a number of public instances, with some that offer a [Tor](tor.md) onion service or an [I2P](alternative-networks.md#i2p-the-invisible-internet-project) eepsite. +There are a number of public instances, with some that offer a [Tor](../web-browsing/tor.md) onion service or an [I2P](../alternative-networks.md#i2p-the-invisible-internet-project) eepsite. [:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://invidious.io){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [:octicons-server-16:](https://instances.invidious.io){ .card-link title="Public Instances" } @@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ Invidious does not proxy video streams by default. Videos watched through Invidi

Tip

-Invidious is useful if you want to disable JavaScript in your browser, such as [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser) on the Safest security level. It does not provide privacy by itself, and we don’t recommend logging into any accounts. +Invidious is useful if you want to disable JavaScript in your browser, such as [Tor Browser](../web-browsing/tor.md#tor-browser) on the Safest security level. It does not provide privacy by itself, and we don’t recommend logging into any accounts.
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ Invidious is useful if you want to disable JavaScript in your browser, such as [
-![Piped logo](assets/img/frontends/piped.svg){ align=right } +![Piped logo](../assets/img/frontends/piped.svg){ align=right } **Piped** is a free and open-source frontend for [YouTube](https://youtube.com) that is also self-hostable. @@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ Piped is useful if you want to use [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) with
-![FreeTube logo](assets/img/frontends/freetube.svg){ align=right } +![FreeTube logo](../assets/img/frontends/freetube.svg){ align=right } **FreeTube** is a free and open-source desktop application for [YouTube](https://youtube.com). FreeTube extracts data from YouTube using its built-in API based on [YouTube.js](https://github.com/LuanRT/YouTube.js) or the [Invidious](#invidious) API. You can configure either as the default, with the other serving as a fallback. @@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ When using FreeTube, your subscription list and playlists are saved locally on y

Warning

-When using FreeTube, your IP address may still be known to YouTube, [Invidious](https://instances.invidious.io), or [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) depending on your configuration. Consider using a [VPN](vpn.md) or [Tor](tor.md) if your [threat model](basics/threat-modeling.md) requires hiding your IP address. +When using FreeTube, your IP address may still be known to YouTube, [Invidious](https://instances.invidious.io), or [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) depending on your configuration. Consider using a [VPN](../vpn.md) or [Tor](../web-browsing/tor.md) if your [threat model](../basics/threat-modeling.md) requires hiding your IP address.
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ By default, FreeTube blocks all YouTube advertisements. In addition, FreeTube op
-![Yattee logo](assets/img/frontends/yattee.svg){ align=right } +![Yattee logo](../assets/img/frontends/yattee.svg){ align=right } **Yattee** is a free and open-source privacy oriented video player for iOS, tvOS, and macOS for [YouTube](https://youtube.com). Due to App Store restrictions, you will need to take a few [extra steps](https://web.archive.org/web/20230330122839/https://gonzoknows.com/posts/Yattee) before you can use Yattee to watch YouTube. Yattee allows you to connect to instances of [Invidious](#invidious) or [Piped](#piped). @@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ When using Yattee, your subscription list is saved locally on your device.

Warning

-When using Yattee, your IP address may still be known to YouTube, [Invidious](https://instances.invidious.io), [Piped](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped/wiki/Instances), or [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) depending on your configuration. Consider using a [VPN](vpn.md) or [Tor](tor.md) if your [threat model](basics/threat-modeling.md) requires hiding your IP address. +When using Yattee, your IP address may still be known to YouTube, [Invidious](https://instances.invidious.io), [Piped](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped/wiki/Instances), or [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) depending on your configuration. Consider using a [VPN](../vpn.md) or [Tor](../web-browsing/tor.md) if your [threat model](../basics/threat-modeling.md) requires hiding your IP address.
@@ -215,8 +215,8 @@ By default, Yattee blocks all YouTube advertisements. In addition, Yattee option
-![LibreTube logo](assets/img/frontends/libretube.svg#only-light){ align=right } -![LibreTube logo](assets/img/frontends/libretube-dark.svg#only-dark){ align=right } +![LibreTube logo](../assets/img/frontends/libretube.svg#only-light){ align=right } +![LibreTube logo](../assets/img/frontends/libretube-dark.svg#only-dark){ align=right } **LibreTube** is a free and open-source Android application for [YouTube](https://youtube.com) which uses the [Piped](#piped) API. @@ -240,7 +240,7 @@ Your subscription list and playlists are saved locally on your Android device.

Warning

-When using LibreTube, your IP address will be visible to YouTube, [Piped](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped/wiki/Instances), or [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) depending on your configuration. Consider using a [VPN](vpn.md) or [Tor](tor.md) if your [threat model](basics/threat-modeling.md) requires hiding your IP address. +When using LibreTube, your IP address will be visible to YouTube, [Piped](https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped/wiki/Instances), or [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app) depending on your configuration. Consider using a [VPN](../vpn.md) or [Tor](../web-browsing/tor.md) if your [threat model](../basics/threat-modeling.md) requires hiding your IP address.
@@ -250,7 +250,7 @@ By default, LibreTube blocks all YouTube advertisements. Additionally, LibreTube
-![NewPipe logo](assets/img/frontends/newpipe.svg){ align=right } +![NewPipe logo](../assets/img/frontends/newpipe.svg){ align=right } **NewPipe** is a free and open-source Android application for [YouTube](https://youtube.com), [SoundCloud](https://soundcloud.com), [media.ccc.de](https://media.ccc.de), [Bandcamp](https://bandcamp.com), and [PeerTube](https://joinpeertube.org) (1). @@ -276,13 +276,13 @@ Your subscription list and playlists are saved locally on your Android device.

Warning

-When using NewPipe, your IP address will be visible to the video providers used. Consider using a [VPN](vpn.md) or [Tor](tor.md) if your [threat model](basics/threat-modeling.md) requires hiding your IP address. +When using NewPipe, your IP address will be visible to the video providers used. Consider using a [VPN](../vpn.md) or [Tor](../web-browsing/tor.md) if your [threat model](../basics/threat-modeling.md) requires hiding your IP address.
## Criteria -**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you. +**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](../about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you. We only consider frontends if one of the following is true for a platform: