# -> ***Beginners Guide to Piracy*** <-

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**Table of Contents**
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### FAQ

> 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 or *insert another 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 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/) / [2](https://genpguides.github.io/).
!!!info M0nkrus is a well-trusted and reputable source for Adobe software in the piracy community. 

> 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 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.

!!!warning Please avoid downloading games from any site listed [here](https://fmhy.net/unsafesites) as they're very likely to contain malicious links.

> 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 and use *insert random antivirus 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 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 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).
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### Windows Piracy 

**[Windows ISOs](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/system-tools#wiki_.25BA_windows_isos)** - Download Windows
**[Windows Activation](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/system-tools#wiki_.25B7_windows_activation)** - Activate Windows 
**[Windows Piracy Guide](https://rentry.org/windows_piracy)** - How to Pirate windows

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### Linux Piracy

**[Linux Distros](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/linux#wiki_.25BA_linux_distros)** - Download Linux Distros 
**[Linux Piracy](https://rentry.co/LinuxPiracy) / [Linux Gaming Guide](https://github.com/rimsiw/linux-gaming-omg)** - Piracy Guide for Linux 
**[Torrminatorr](https://forum.torrminatorr.com/) / [Kapital Sin](https://kapitalsin.com/)** - Download Linux Games
**[TorrFlix](https://github.com/infinity-plus/TorrFlix)** - Torrent Streaming CLI
**[ani-cli](https://github.com/pystardust/ani-cli)** - Anime Streaming Terminal

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### MacOS Piracy

**[gibMacOS](https://github.com/corpnewt/gibMacOS)** - Download macOS
**[Torrminatorr](https://forum.torrminatorr.com/)** - Download macOS Games
**[qBittorrent](https://www.qbittorrent.org/)** - macOS Torrent Client
**[Homebrew](https://brew.sh/)** / [GUI](https://corkmac.app/) - macOS Package Manager
**[SpotX Bash](https://github.com/jetfir3/SpotX-Bash)** - macOS Spotify Adblocker

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### Browser

**[Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/)** / **[Browser Comparisons](https://avoidthehack.com/util/browser-comparison)** - Normal Browsers
**[Privacy Browsers](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/adblock-vpn-privacy#wiki_.25BA_web_privacy)** - Privacy-Focused Browsers
**[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

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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/audio#wiki_.25B7_spotify_adblockers)** - 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/adblock-vpn-privacy#wiki_.25B7_redirect_bypass)** - Bypass redirect sites

!!!note Don't run multiple general adblockers like ublock and adblock plus at the same time. Running more than one can cause breakage. This only applies to general adblockers, so running things like ublock and sponsorblock at the same time is fine.

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### Anti-virus

**[VirusTotal](https://www.virustotal.com) / [Kaspersky Cloud](https://opentip.kaspersky.com/)** - Test the safety of files
**[VTGuide](https://rentry.co/VTGuide)** - Virus scan results guide
**[Malwarebytes Premium](https://rentry.co/FMHYBase64#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 it with tools like **[VirusTotal](https://www.virustotal.com/)** or use it in **[Sandboxie](https://rentry.co/sandboxie-guide)**.

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### Privacy

**[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/)** - Encrypted email service
**[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

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

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### Streaming

**[movie-web](https://movie-web.github.io/docs/instances/) / [Fix](https://pastebin.com/8X5bbjeS) / [lonelil](https://watch.lonelil.com/) / [Fix](https://watch.lonelil.com/onboarding) / [Braflix](https://www.braflix.app/) / [FMovies](https://fmoviesz.to/)** - Fast movie / TV streaming
**[AniWatch](https://aniwatch.to/) / [HiAnime](https://hianime.to/)** - Fast anime streaming
**[Dramacool](https://dramacool.cy/)** - Fast Asian drama streaming
**[SportsSurge](https://sportsurge.net/)** - Live sports streaming
**[Spotify](https://spotify.com/) / [YouTube Music](https://music.youtube.com/)** - Music & podcast streaming / [Spotify Adblock](https://github.com/amd64fox/SpotX)
**[Streaming CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:cfdhwy9o57g##gsc.tab=0)**, [2](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:o0mf6t-ugea##gsc.tab=0), [3](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=98916addbaef8b4b6), [4](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=0199ade0b25835f2e) - Multi-Site Search
**[TV CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:hrhinud6efg)** - Multi-site TV search
**[Anime Streaming CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:vzcl7wcfhei) / [2](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:mrfarx7-dxu)** - Multi-site anime search
**[How-to Find Rare Movies](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/find-rare-movies)** - Find obscure films

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### Downloading

**[LRepacks](https://lrepacks.net/)** or **[CRACKSurl](https://cracksurl.com/)** - Trusted software sites
**[OlaMovies](https://olamovies.bar/)** - 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://rentry.co/FMHYBase64#no-intro)** - ROM download sites / [Emulators](https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/)
**[Firehawk52](https://rentry.org/firehawk52)** - Music ripping guide
**[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
**[Video Download CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:wevn3lkn9rr#gsc.tab=0) / [2](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=89f2dfcea452fc451) / [3](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=aab218d0aa53e3578#gsc.tab=0)** - Multi-site video download search
**[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 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).
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### Torrenting

!!!warning Torrenting can get you in trouble with your ISP, so make sure to use a [VPN](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/adblock-vpn-privacy#wiki_.25BA_vpn). Most VPNs offer a killswitch to prevent data leaks, but you should also [bind your VPN to your client](https://redd.it/ssy8vv), preventing it from connecting at all unless your VPN is on.

**[qBittorrent](https://www.qbittorrent.org/) / [Transmission](https://transmissionbt.com/) / [Deluge](https://www.deluge-torrent.org/) / [Remote Torrenting](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/torrent#wiki_.25B7_remote_torrenting)** - Torrent clients
**[RuTracker](https://rutracker.org/)** / [Wiki](http://rutracker.wiki/) / [Rules](https://rutracker.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1045) - Torrent video, audio, games, software & more / Only download from reputable users
**[FitGirl Repacks](https://fitgirl-repacks.site/)** - Trusted game repacker
**[Stremio](https://www.stremio.com/)** - Torrent video streaming app
**[Nyaa](https://nyaa.si/)** - Anime Torrents
**[Torrent CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:0led5tukccj) / [2](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:kh3piqxus6n)** - Multi-site torrent search
**[Video Torrent CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:gaoebxgop7j)** - Multi-site video torrent search
**[Anime Torrent CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:lamzt6ls4iz)** - Multi-site anime torrent search
**[Game Torrent CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:pobnsujblyx) / [2](https://idleendeavor.github.io/gamesearch/)** - Multi-site game torrent search
**[Audio Torrent CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:v75cyb4ci55)** - Multi-site audio torrent search

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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](https://audiobookbay.is/)** - 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
**[Audiobook CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:cwbbza56vhd)** - Multi-site audiobook search
**[Comic CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:p4hgytyrohg)** - Multi-site comic search
**[Manga CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:4im0fkhej3z) / [2](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:a5mavctjnsc#gsc.tab=0)** - Multi-site manga search
**[Ebook Readers](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/reading#wiki_.25BA_ebook_readers)** - List of ebook readers

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### Mobile Piracy

**[Android AdGuard Premium](https://rentry.co/FMHYBase64#adguard-premium)** / **[iOS AdGuard Premium](https://rentry.co/FMHYBase64#adguard-pro-ios)** - Adblocking app
**[Android Modded Spotify](https://rentry.co/FMHYBase64#modded-spotify-apk)** / **[iOS Modded Spotify](https://rentry.co/FMHYBase64#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://apps.apple.com/us/app/hyperweb/id1581824571)
**[Mobilism](https://forum.mobilism.org/viewforum.php?f=398)** - Modded APKs
**[/r/ApkApps Megathread](https://apksapps.notion.site/apksapps/096ef38f452342ba99b4e1509a449729?v=9970360b443643789c333bd2c7180009)** - Updated list of modded APKs / [Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/ApksApps) / [Discord](https://discord.gg/Kr5EWKZU5Y)
**[APKMirror](https://www.apkmirror.com/)** - Untouched APKs
**[F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/)** - FOSS Android Apps
**[Android APK CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=e0d1769ccf74236e8) / [2](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=73948689c2c206528) / [3](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=a805854b6a196d6a6)** - Multi-site APK search
**[Stremio](https://www.stremio.com/)** - Video streaming app / Use VPN
**[Patch Reddit Clients](https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1wHvqQwCYdJrQg4BKlGIVDLksPN0KpOnJWniT6PbZSrI/mobilebasic)** - How To Patch 3rd Party Reddit Clients
**[ReVanced Manager](https://github.com/revanced/revanced-manager)** - Ad-free YouTube / [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/rF2YcEjcrT)
**[Complete Jailbreak Chart](https://appledb.dev/)** - Jailbreaking info & tools / [Discord](https://discord.gg/rtfNDxnJfB)

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### Useful Stuff

**[Video Players](https://fmhy.net/video-tools#video-players) / [Servers](https://fmhy.net/video-tools#media-servers)** - Host & play videos
**[Audio Players](https://fmhy.net/audiopiracyguide#audio-players) / [Servers](https://fmhy.net/audiopiracyguide#audio-servers)** - Host & play audio
**[Android Emulators](https://fmhy.net/android-iosguide#android-emulators)** - Use android apps on desktop
**[Hosting / Cloud Storage](https://fmhy.net/file-tools#file-hosts)** - Share, store & sync files
**[Download Managers](https://fmhy.net/file-tools#download-managers)** - Manage file downloads
**[File Archivers](https://fmhy.net/file-tools#file-archivers)** - Unzip / Compress files
**[OpenSubtitles](https://opensubtitles.org/)** - Most popular subtitles site
**[HolyUnblocker](https://www.holyubofficial.net/)** - View sites blocked by ISP / school
**[Unsafe Sites / Software](https://redd.it/10bh0h9)** - Things we recommend avoiding

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