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***
### FAQ
> How do I tell if a site or download is safe? Any tips?
Check out [Booty Guard](https://rentry.org/bootyguard) our basic safety guide.
Still feel unsure? Reach out to us via [Discord](https://redd.it/17f8msf) & make sure you've looked at sites/software we've listed as unsafe: [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/comments/10bh0h9/unsafe_sites_software_thread)
> How can I tell if a site or download link is safe? Any tips?
Check out the [Booty Guard](https://rentry.org/bootyguard), our basic safety guide. You should also avoid using the sites / software we've listed as unsafe [here](https://fmhy.net/unsafesites). Still feel unsure? Feel free to reach out to us via [Discord](https://discord.gg/5W9QJKuPkD).
> I don't know what seeding means or *insert other term*...
You will find almost all terms related to piracy & more on [The Piracy Glossary](https://rentry.org/the-piracy-glossary)
Didn't find it and still confused? Reach out to us via [Discord](https://redd.it/17f8msf).
> I don't know what seeding or *insert other term* means...
You will find almost all terms related to piracy and more in [The Piracy Glossary](https://rentry.org/the-piracy-glossary). Didn't find what you're looking for or still confused? Reach out to us via [Discord](https://discord.gg/5W9QJKuPkD).
> How do I download Photoshop/Adobe Products for free?
You can download pre-cracked Adobe products from [M0nkrus](https://w14.monkrus.ws/) | [How to download from M0nkrus](https://rentry.co/adobesoftware) or Patch it yourself following these guides [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/GenP/wiki/index/) & for MacOS go [here](#macos)
!!!info M0nkrus is a well trusted and reputable source for adobe software in the piracy community.
> How can I download Photoshop / Adobe Products for free?
You can download pre-cracked Adobe products from [M0nkrus](https://w14.monkrus.ws/) by following [this guide](https://rentry.co/adobesoftware). Alternatively, you could patch them yourself by following [these guides](https://www.reddit.com/r/GenP/wiki/index/).
!!!info M0nkrus is a well trusted and reputable source for Adobe software in the piracy community.
> How do I download/activate Windows/Office for free?
For Windows check out this [section](#windows-piracy)
For Office check these [guides](https://fmhy.pages.dev/storage/#office-suites)
> How can I download / activate Windows or Microsoft Office for free?
For Windows check out this [section](#windows-piracy), and for Microsoft Office check out this [guide](https://massgrave.dev/office_c2r_links.html).
> Where do I find *insert game title / movie title*?
For movies check out [this](https://whereyouwatch.com) and for new movies it's a good idea to keep an eye on [r/movieleaks](https://reddit.com/r/movieleaks).
For sites to stream from check out this [section](#streaming).
!!!info 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 theaters.
> Where can I find *insert game title / movie title*?
You can use [WhereYouWatch](https://whereyouwatch.com) for finding movies, and for new movies it's a good idea to keep an eye on [r/movieleaks](https://reddit.com/r/movieleaks) as well. You should also be able to find most movies you're looking for in the [streaming section](#streaming). For games you can use [Rezi](https://rezi.one) or any other site listed [here](https://fmhy.net/gamingpiracyguide#download-games), and for newly released games check out [r/crackwatch](https://reddit.com/r/crackwatch).
!!!info Pirated movie releases generally happen after a movie is digitally released or released via Blu-Ray / DVD, which can take 3+ months after initially playing in theaters.
For games use [Rezi](https://rezi.one) or any site listed [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/games/#wiki_.25BA_download_games) and for newly released games check [r/crackwatch](https://reddit.com/r/crackwatch).
!!!warning Please avoid downloading games from The Pirate Bay or any site listed: [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/comments/10bh0h9/unsafe_sites_software_thread)
!!!warning Please avoid downloading games from The Pirate Bay or any other site listed [here](https://fmhy.net/unsafesites) as they're very likely to contain malicious links.
> How do I unlock *insert random game title* DLCs?
Use the tools listed [here](https://fmhy.pages.dev/gamingpiracyguide/#steam--epic) to unlock DLCs.
> How can I unlock *insert random game title* DLCs?
Use the tools listed [here](https://fmhy.net/gamingpiracyguide#steam-epic) to unlock DLCs.
> Should I install & use *insert random anti-virus software* instead of using Windows Defender?
No don't do that, windows defender is more than good enough, you don'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](#anti-virus).
!!!warning Stay away from Avast, Norton and McAfee, these are "bloatware" and generally not safe software.
> Should I install and use *insert random anti-virus software* instead of using Windows Defender?
No, don't do that. Windows Defender is more than enough to keep you safe, but if you're still set on installing a secondary AV, the only one worth installing is Malwarebytes. Please read the note [here](#anti-virus).
!!!warning Stay away from Avast, Norton, and McAfee, as these are "bloatware" and generally unsafe software.
> How do I bypass this paywalled article?
> How can I bypass a paywalled article?
Use [this](https://bitbucket.org/magnolia1234/bypass-paywalls-firefox-clean/src/master/) / [2](https://gitlab.com/magnolia1234/bypass-paywalls-chrome-clean) to read the article easily.
> How do I download image from *insert stock site*?
You can use [this](https://downloader.la/) if this doesn't work you can find similar stock image downloaders [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage/#wiki_stock_photo_sites).
> How can I download an image from *insert stock image site*?
You can use [this downloader](https://downloader.la/), and if it doesn't work you can find other stock image downloaders [here](https://fmhy.net/img-tools#stock-photos).
***
### Windows Piracy
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**[Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/)** / **[Browser Comparisons](https://avoidthehack.com/util/browser-comparison)** - Normal Browsers
**[Librewolf](https://codeberg.org/librewolf)** / **[Use Auto-Updater](https://github.com/ltguillaume/librewolf-winupdater)** - Privacy-Hardened Firefox
**[Browser Extensions](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/internet-tools#wiki_.25B7_browser_extensions) / [Userscripts](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/internet-tools#wiki_.25B7_userscripts)** - Add features & functionality to browser
**[Browser Extensions](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/internet-tools#wiki_.25B7_browser_extensions) / [Userscripts](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/internet-tools#wiki_.25B7_userscripts)** - Add features & functionality to browsers
**[Dark Reader](https://darkreader.org/)** - Dark mode for all sites
**[ReturnYoutubeDislikes](https://returnyoutubedislike.com/)** - View YouTube dislikes
**[Translate Web Pages](https://github.com/FilipePS/Traduzir-paginas-web)** - Translate sites
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### Adblocking
**[uBlock Origin](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock#installation)** - The most popular (and best) adblocking extension
**[SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app/)** - Skip sponsored YouTube Ads
**[Spotify Adblockers](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_spotify_tools)** - Block Spotify Ads
**[Twitch Adblockers](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_twitch_adblockers)** - Block Twitch Ads
**[SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app/)** - Skip sponsored YouTube ads
**[Spotify Adblockers](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_spotify_tools)** - Block Spotify ads
**[Twitch Adblockers](https://fmhy.net/social-media-tools#twitch-adblockers)** - Block Twitch ads
**[Redirect Skippers](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_skip_redirect)** - Bypass redirect sites
!!!note Piracy sites have ads, so it's highly recommended to install UBlock Origin. Also note that it's not recommended to use more than one adblocker at a time.
!!!note Piracy sites have ads, so it's highly recommended to install uBlock Origin. Also note that it's not recommended to use more than one adblocker at a time.
***
### Anti-virus
**[VirusTotal](https://www.virustotal.com) / [Kaspersky Cloud](https://opentip.kaspersky.com/)** - Test the safety of files
**[Guide for VirusTotal](https://rentry.org/Guide4VirusTotal)** - Virus Scan Results Guide
**[Guide for VirusTotal](https://rentry.org/Guide4VirusTotal)** - Virus scan results guide
**[Malwarebytes Premium](https://fmhy.net/base64#malwarebytes-prem)** - Antivirus software
!!!note 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. Remember to always scan software before installing with tools like **[VirusTotal](https://www.virustotal.com/)** or use it in **[Sandboxie](https://rentry.co/sandboxie-guide)**.
!!!note 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. Remember to always scan software before installing it with tools like **[VirusTotal](https://www.virustotal.com/)** or use it in **[Sandboxie](https://rentry.co/sandboxie-guide)**.
***
### Privacy
**[Privacy Guides](https://www.privacyguides.org/)** - Privacy Guides
**[DuckDuckGo](https://duckduckgo.com/) / [Mojeek](https://www.mojeek.com/)** - Tracker free web search
**[Privacy Guides](https://www.privacyguides.org/)** - Privacy guides
**[DuckDuckGo](https://duckduckgo.com/) / [Mojeek](https://www.mojeek.com/)** - Tracker-free web search
**[ProtonMail](https://protonmail.com/) / [SkiffMail](https://skiff.com/mail)** - Encrypted email service
**[Email Aliasing](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_email_aliasing)** - Email Alias Forwarding
**[Email Aliasing](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_email_aliasing)** - Email alias forwarding
**[Aegis](https://getaegis.app/) / [Ente](https://github.com/ente-io/auth/)** - 2FA to prevent logins without user authentication
**[Password Managers](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/internet-tools#wiki_.25B7_password_managers)** - Save multiple passwords
**[HaveIBeenPwned](https://haveibeenpwned.com/)** - Get notified when your email or phone number has been found in a data breach
**[VPN List](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/adblock-vpn-privacy#wiki_.25BA_vpn)** - VPN Index
**[File Encryption Tools](https://fmhy.pages.dev/storage/#file-encryption-tools)** - File Encryption Apps / Tools
**[VPN List](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/adblock-vpn-privacy#wiki_.25BA_vpn)** - VPN index
**[File Encryption Tools](https://fmhy.pages.dev/storage/#file-encryption-tools)** - File encryption apps / tools
!!!note 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.
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### Streaming
**[FMovies](https://fmoviesz.to/) / [movie-web](https://movie-web.app/)** - Fast streaming
**[FMovies](https://fmoviesz.to/) / [movie-web](https://movie-web.app/)** - Fast movie / TV streaming
**[AniWatch](https://aniwatch.to/) / [AniWave](https://aniwave.to/)** - Fast anime streaming
**[Dramacool](https://dramacool.cy/)** - Fast Asian drama streaming
**[SportsSurge](https://sportsurge.net/)** - Live sports streaming
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**[OlaMovies](http://olamovies.yachts/)** - Fast video downloads
**[FitGirl Repacks](https://fitgirl-repacks.site/) / [SteamRIP](https://steamrip.com/) / [GOG-Games](https://gog-games.to/)** - Game download sites / [FitGirl Discord](https://discord.gg/Up3YARe4RW)
**[Vimms Lair](https://vimm.net/) / [No-Intro](https://github.com/fmhy/FMHYedit/blob/main/base64.md#no-intro)** - ROM download sites / [Emulators](https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/)
**[Firehawk52](https://rentry.org/firehawk52)** - Music Ripping Guide
**[Slavart](https://discord.gg/EwvEHgqmsn) / [DoubleDouble](https://doubledouble.top/)** - Multi-Site Audio Download
**[Firehawk52](https://rentry.org/firehawk52)** - Music ripping guide
**[Slavart](https://discord.gg/EwvEHgqmsn) / [DoubleDouble](https://doubledouble.top/)** - Multi-Site audio download
**[Free MP3 Download](https://free-mp3-download.net/)** - MP3 / FLAC downloads
**[Soulseek](https://slsknet.org/)** or [Nicotine+](https://nicotine-plus.org/) - Audio download app
**[Download CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:1ugcdt3vo7z) / [2](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:reodoskmj7h)** - Multi-site download search
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**[Anime Download CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:osnah6w0yw8)** - Multi-site anime download search
**[Game Download CSE](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_game_download_cse)** - Multi-site game download search
**[Audio Download CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:ibmyuhh72io) / [2](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:ohobg3wvr_w) / [3](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=aab218d0aa53e3578)** - Multi-site audio download search
!!!note When using DDL 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](#useful-stuff)
!!!note When using DDLs, it's generally recommended to use a download manager such as Internet Download Manager (IDM) or JDownloader, as they improve the ease of downloading along with the speed. You can find them listed [here](https://fmhy.net/file-tools#download-managers).
***
### Torrenting
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### Reading
**[Mobilism](https://forum.mobilism.org) / [Library Genesis](https://libgen.rs/) / [Z-Library](https://singlelogin.re/) / [Annas Archive](https://annas-archive.org/)** - Books, audiobooks, comics & more
**[Audiobook Bay](http://audiobookbay.ws/)** - Audiobook torrents / Avoid Fake DL links, Use [Torrents / Magnets](https://i.ibb.co/8sV2061/0fa8159b11bb.png)
**[Audiobook Bay](http://audiobookbay.ws/)** - Audiobook torrents / Avoid fake DL links, use [Torrents / Magnets](https://i.ibb.co/8sV2061/0fa8159b11bb.png)
**[ReadComicsOnline](https://readcomiconline.li/)** - Read comics online
**[MangaReader](https://mangareader.to/)** - Read manga online
**[Reading CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:s9ddesylrm8) / [2](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:rc855wetniu) / [3](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=e9657e69c76480cb8) / [4](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=c46414ccb6a943e39) / [5](https://ravebooksearch.com/)** - Multi-site book search
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### Mobile Piracy
**AdGuard Premium** - **[Android](https://github.com/nbats/FMHYedit/blob/main/base64.md#adguard-premium)** / **[iOS](https://github.com/fmhy/FMHYedit/blob/main/base64.md#adguard-pro-ios)** - iOS Adblocking
**Modded Spotify** - **[Android ](https://github.com/nbats/FMHYedit/blob/main/base64.md#modded-spotify-apk)** / **[iOS](https://github.com/nbats/FMHYedit/blob/main/base64.md#spotify)**
**[Android AdGuard Premium](https://github.com/nbats/FMHYedit/blob/main/base64.md#adguard-premium)** / **[iOS AdGuard Premium](https://github.com/fmhy/FMHYedit/blob/main/base64.md#adguard-pro-ios)** - Adblocking app
**[Android Modded Spotify](https://github.com/nbats/FMHYedit/blob/main/base64.md#modded-spotify-apk)** / **[iOS Modded Spotify](https://github.com/nbats/FMHYedit/blob/main/base64.md#spotify)** - Modded Spotify
**[Cromite](https://github.com/uazo/cromite) / [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browsers/mobile/android/) / [Kiwi](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiwibrowser.browser&hl=en_US&gl=US)** - Android web browsers
**[Brave](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brave-private-web-browser-vpn/id1052879175)** - iOS web browser / [Improve Safari](https://hyperweb.app/)
**[Mobilism](https://forum.mobilism.org/viewforum.php?f=398)** - Modded APKs
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**[Android Emulators](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/android#wiki_.25BA_android_emulators)** - Use android apps on desktop
**[Hosting / Cloud Storage](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/file-tools#wiki_.25BA_file_hosting)** - Share, store & sync files
**[Download Managers](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/file-tools#wiki_.25B7_download_managers)** - Manage file downloads
**[File Archivers](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/file-tools#wiki_.25B7_file_archivers)** - Unzip / Compress Files
**[File Archivers](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/file-tools#wiki_.25B7_file_archivers)** - Unzip / Compress files
**[OpenSubtitles](https://opensubtitles.org/)** - Most popular subtitles site
**[Multi-Tool Sites](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_multi_tool_sites)** - Sites with multiple tools
**[HolyUnblocker](https://www.holyubofficial.net/)** - View sites blocked by ISP / school
**[Unsafe Sites / Software](https://redd.it/10bh0h9)** - Things we feel should be avoided
**[Unsafe Sites / Software](https://redd.it/10bh0h9)** - Things we recommend avoiding
***