# # Beginners Guide to Piracy

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# # Beginners Guide to Piracy

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### # FAQ ❓

> How do I tell if a site or download is safe? Any tips?

Check out Booty Guard our basic safety guide. Still feel unsure? Reach out to us via Divolt.

In the end trust your gut & intuition, also make sure you've looked at sites/software we've listed as unsafe: here

> I don't know what seeding means or insert other term. Please explain

You will find almost all terms related to piracy & more on The Piracy Glossary. Didn't find it and still confused? Reach out to us via Divolt.

> How do I download Photoshop/Adobe Products for free??

You can download pre-cracked Adobe products from M0nkrus. If you need a guide follow this, or Patch it yourself here & for MacOS here

M0nkrus is a well trusted and reputable source for adobe software in the piracy community.

> How do I download Windows / activate Windows & Office ?

For Windows check out this section For Office check these guides

> Where do I find insert game title / movie title ?

For movies check out this and for new movies it's a good idea to keep an eye on r/MovieLeaks. For sites to stream from check out this section.

Pirated releases generally happen after a movie is digitally released or released via Blu-Ray / DVD, which can take 3 months+ after initially playing in

For games use Rezi or any site listed here and for newly released games check r/CrackWatch.

Please avoid downloading games from The Pirate Bay or any site listed: here

> How do I unlock insert random game title DLCs ??

Use the tools listed here to unlock DLCs.

> How do I get Canva Pro? Where can I get invite links?

You may find Canva Pro invites here.

If the links no longer work, don't be afraid to contact the author of the site linked above.

> Should I install & use insert random anti-virus software instead of using Windows Defender?

No. Don't do that, because Windows Defender is more than enough. You really won't need another anti-virus, but if you're set on installing a secondary AV the one worth installing is Malwarebytes. Please read the note here.

Stay away from Avast, Norton and McAfee, these are "bloatware" and generally not safe software.

> How do I bypass a paywalled article?

Use this / 2 to read the article easily.

> How do I download image from insert stock site?

You can use this if this doesn't work you can find similar stock image downloaders here.

### # Pirate Windows 🖥

- Windows Piracy Guide - Pirate windows
- Windows ISOs - Download Windows
- Windows Activation Guide - Activate Windows
- Massgrave - Windows and MS Office Activation scripts

Activating windows is not required, however it is recommended as it adds additional security updates, bug fixes and removes the watermark.

### # Linux / MacOS Piracy

### # Linux 🐧

- Linux Distros - Download Linux Distros
- Linux Piracy / Linux Gaming Guide - Piracy Guide for Linux
- Torrminatorr / Kapital Sin - Download Linux Games
- TorrFlix - Torrent Streaming CLI
- ani-cli - Anime Streaming Terminal

### # MacOS 🍎

- Team OS - Download MacOS
- FileCR / MacIntosh Garden - MacOS Software
- Torrminatorr - Download MacOS Games
- Adobe Creative Cloud - Adobe CC Guide

### # Browser 🌐

- Firefox / Librewolf / Browser Comparisons
- Browser Extensions / Userscripts - Add features & functionality to browser
- Dark Reader - Dark mode for all sites
- ReturnYoutubeDislikes - View YouTube dislikes
- Translate Web Pages - Translate sites
- Privacy Badger - Blocks invisible trackers.
- Buster - Auto captcha solver
- Privacy Pass - Auto captcha skipper

### # Adblocking 🚫

- uBlock Origin - The most popular (and best) adblocking extension
- Adblock Filters - Increase effectiveness of adblocker
- Adblock Defenders - Prevent sites from detecting adblocker
- System-Wide Adblock Guide - Free System-Wide Adblocking for iOS, MAC, Android & Windows
- Pop-up Blockers - Block all pop-ups
- SponsorBlock - Skip sponsored YouTube Ads
- Spotify Adblockers - Block Spotify Ads
- Twitch Adblockers - Block Twitch Ads
- Redirect Skippers - Bypass redirect sites

Piracy sites have ads, so it's highly recommended to install an adblocker along with filters. Also note that it's not recommended to use more than one adblocker at a time.

### # Anti-virus 🛡

- VirusTotal / Kaspersky Cloud - Test the safety of files
- Guide for VirusTotal - Virus Scan Results Guide
- Malwarebytes Premium / Hitman Pro - Antivirus software

Antivirus software is usually bloatware. Stick to trusted sources for games and software and you will be fine with nothing but Windows Defender and an occasional Malwarebytes scan. Also remember to always scan setup / installation files and verify their hashes for download integrity (if provided).

### # Privacy 🔐

- Privacy Guides - Privacy Guides
- Privacytools.io - Privacy tool index
- Security List - Security Checklist
- Search Engine Party - Privacy Search Engine Comparisons / Search Engine Recommendations
- DuckDuckGo / Mojeek - Tracker free web search
- ProtonMail / SkiffMail - Encrypted email service
- Temp Email Sites - Temporary emails
- Aegis / Ente - 2FA to prevent logins without user authentication
- HolyUnblocker - View sites blocked by ISP / school
- Password Managers - Save multiple passwords
- HaveIBeenPwned - Get notified when your email or phone number has been found in a data breach
- IVPN / Mullvad / Proton - Paid VPNs
- Riseup - Free VPN / Proton also has a free version / warning
- The Practical Linux Hardening Guide - Linux Privacy Guide
- File Encryption Tools - File Encryption Apps / Tools

Note that a VPN is not needed outside of torrenting. You can avoid the need for one altogether by sticking to direct download and streaming sites.

### # Streaming 📽

- FMovies / movie-web - Fast streaming
- AniWatch / Marin / 9Anime - Fast anime streaming
- Dramacool / KissAsian - Fast Asian drama streaming
- SportsSurge - Live sports streaming
- Spotify / YouTube Music - Music & podcast streaming / Spotify Adblock
- Streaming CSE / TV CSE - Multi-site search
- Anime Streaming CSE / 2 - Multi-site anime search
- How-to Find Rare Movies - Find obscure films

### # Downloading ⬇

- FileCR / RSLOAD - Trusted software sites / Assistant Bypass
- 50TB Drive - Fast video downloads
- AnimeKaizoku - Fast anime downloads
- FitGirl Repacks / SteamRIP / GOG-Games - Game download sites / FitGirl Discord
- AlvRo / Vimms Lair - ROM download sites / Emulators
- Firehawk52 - Music Ripping Guide
- Slavart / DoubleDouble - Multi-Site Audio Download
- Free MP3 Download - MP3 / FLAC downloads
- Soulseek - Audio download app
- Download CSE / 2 - Multi-site download search
- Video Download CSE / 2 / 3 - Multi-site video download search
- Anime Download CSE - Multi-site anime download search
- Game Download CSE - Multi-site game download search
- Audio Download CSE / 2 / 3 - Multi-site audio download search

When using Direct Download Links it's generally recommended to use a download manager such as Internet Download Manager (IDM) or JDownloader, they improve the ease of downloading along with the speeds. You'll find them here.

### # Torrenting 🧲

Torrenting can get you in trouble with your ISP, so make sure to use a VPN. Most VPNs offer a killswitch to prevent data leaks, but it's much more effective to bind your VPN to your client, preventing it from connecting at all unless your VPN is on.

- qBittorrent / Transmission / Deluge / Remote Torrenting - Torrent clients
- Torrent to GDrive - Downloads torrents externally & uploads them to gdrive, avoiding the need for a VPN
- 1337x / RuTracker - Torrent video, audio, games, software & more / Only download from reputable users on 1337x & RuTracker in the end its still public trackers where anyone can upload
- FitGirl Repacks - Trusted game repacker
- Stremio - Torrent video streaming app
- EZTV - TV / Anime torrents
- Nyaa - Anime Torrents
- Torrent CSE / 2 - Multi-site torrent search
- Video Torrent CSE - Multi-site video torrent search
- Anime Torrent CSE - Multi-site anime torrent search
- Game Torrent CSE / 2 - Multi-site game torrent search
- Audio Torrent CSE - Multi-site audio torrent search

### # Reading 📖

- Mobilism / Library Genesis / Z-Library / Annas Archive - Books, audiobooks, comics & more
- Audiobook Bay - Audiobook torrents / Avoid Fake DL links, Use Torrents / Magnets
- ReadComicsOnline - Read comics online
- MangaReader - Read manga online
- Reading CSE / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 - Multi-site book search
- Audiobook CSE - Multi-site audiobook search
- Comic CSE - Multi-site comic search
- Manga CSE / 2 - Multi-site manga search
- Ebook Readers - List of ebook readers

### # Mobile 📱

- Bromite, 2 / Firefox/ Mull / Kiwi - Android web browsers
- Insight / Aloha / Kagi - iOS web browsers / Improve Safari
- AdGuard Premium / Adguard iOS / Blokada - Mobile adblocking apps
- Mobilism / FileCR / ReXdl - Modded APKs
- /r/ApkApps Megathread - Updated list of modded APKs / Subreddit / Discord / Telegram
- APKMirror - Untouched APKs
- F-Droid - FOSS Android Apps
- Android APK CSE / 2 / 3 - Multi-site APK search
- Stremio - Video streaming app / Use VPN
- Kodi - iOS / Android TV compatible streaming app / /r/Addons4Kodi / Tracker / Trending
- ReVanced Manager - Ad-free YouTube
- Spotify Mod / iOS, 2 - Ad-free Spotify
- Complete Jailbreak Chart - Jailbreaking info & tools

### # Useful Stuff 💡

- Video Players / Servers - Host & play videos
- Audio Players / Servers - Host & play audio
- Android Emulators - Use android apps on desktop
- File Hosting / Cloud Storage - Share, store & sync files
- File Download Managers / 2 - Manage file downloads
- Unzip / Compress Files - File unzippers / compression programs
- OpenSubtitles - Most popular subtitles site
- Multi-Tool Sites - Sites with multiple tools
- Unsafe Sites / Software - Things we feel should be avoided

Source: r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH

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