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"POT-Creation-Date: 2023-12-29 14:36+0100\n"
"PO-Revision-Date: YEAR-MO-DA HO:MI+ZONE\n"
"Last-Translator: FULL NAME <EMAIL@ADDRESS>\n"
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#: github-ipv6-proxy.php:26 contact.php:21 faq.php:20 new-domain.php:23
#: hosting/index.php:21 privacy.php:21 chat/index.php:21
#: blog/onion-link-list-shutdown/index.php:21 blog/ipv6/index.php:26
#: blog/dnssec/index.php:26 blog/index.php:21 blog/dane/index.php:26
#: tutorials/get-rich-fast/index.php:29 tutorials/index.php:21
#: tutorials/successful-sugar-dating/index.php:28
#: blog/dnssec/index.php:26 blog/index.php:21 blog/vpn/index.php:26
#: blog/dane/index.php:26 tutorials/get-rich-fast/index.php:29
#: tutorials/index.php:21 tutorials/successful-sugar-dating/index.php:28
#: tutorials/self-employed/index.php:25 tutorials/torify-ftp/index.php:29
#: tutorials/content-creation/index.php:27 tutorials/findom/index.php:27
msgid "An avatar representing Daniel Winzen"
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#: contact.php:24 faq.php:23 new-domain.php:26 hosting/index.php:24
#: privacy.php:24 chat/index.php:24 blog/onion-link-list-shutdown/index.php:24
#: blog/ipv6/index.php:29 blog/dnssec/index.php:29 blog/index.php:24
#: blog/dane/index.php:29 tutorials/get-rich-fast/index.php:32
#: tutorials/index.php:24 tutorials/successful-sugar-dating/index.php:31
#: blog/vpn/index.php:29 blog/dane/index.php:29
#: tutorials/get-rich-fast/index.php:32 tutorials/index.php:24
#: tutorials/successful-sugar-dating/index.php:31
#: tutorials/self-employed/index.php:28 tutorials/torify-ftp/index.php:32
#: tutorials/content-creation/index.php:30 tutorials/findom/index.php:30
msgid "Daniel"
msgstr ""
#: imprint.php:27 common.php:129
#: imprint.php:27 common.php:130
msgid "Imprint"
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"enthusiast"
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#: index.php:27 common.php:120
#: index.php:27 common.php:121
msgid "Home"
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@ -116,7 +117,7 @@ msgid "mail service"
msgstr ""
#: index.php:28 github-ipv6-proxy.php:6 github-ipv6-proxy.php:20
#: github-ipv6-proxy.php:30 github-ipv6-proxy.php:33 common.php:124
#: github-ipv6-proxy.php:30 github-ipv6-proxy.php:33 common.php:125
#: blog/ipv6/index.php:49
msgid "GitHub IPv6 proxy"
msgstr ""
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"this site"
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#: about.php:29 common.php:126
#: about.php:29 common.php:127
msgid "About"
msgstr ""
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msgid "Profiles on other sites that I am active on:"
msgstr ""
#: about.php:54
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msgid "About this site"
msgstr ""
#: about.php:55
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msgid ""
"This is my site, that I develop in my free time. I started development of "
"this site in August/September 2013 when I wanted to have a platform to host "
"files on, to use at school."
msgstr ""
#: about.php:56
#: about.php:57
#, php-format
msgid ""
"Quickly the idea of using a chat at school came up, and I came across a "
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"decided to port some parts I needed to PHP."
msgstr ""
#: about.php:57
#: about.php:58
#, php-format
msgid ""
"This has been the start for me to get deeper into web development and I have "
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"reliability and my code a lot."
msgstr ""
#: about.php:58
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msgid ""
"I used to offer free file hosting, an URL shortener, a chat and even a free "
"darknet web hosting service. All these projects have taught me a lot about "
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"maintained."
msgstr ""
#: about.php:59
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msgid "About the setup"
msgstr ""
#: about.php:60
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msgid "Hosting providers I use(ed) and servers hosted there:"
msgstr ""
#: about.php:62
#: about.php:63
#, php-format
msgid ""
"%s - good for short-term and/or low-bandwidth projects. They also offer a %s"
msgstr ""
#: about.php:62
msgid "Free Tier Program for businesses"
msgstr ""
#: about.php:63
#, php-format
msgid "%s - good for short-term and/or low-bandwidth projects"
msgid "Free Tier Program for businesses"
msgstr ""
#: about.php:64
#, php-format
msgid "%s - (Used for my clearnet gateway) - good and reliable"
msgid "%s - good for short-term and/or low-bandwidth projects"
msgstr ""
#: about.php:65
#, php-format
msgid "%s - (Used for my clearnet gateway) - good and reliable"
msgstr ""
#: about.php:66
#, php-format
msgid ""
"%s - (Used for my clearnet gateway + Domain registration) - good and "
"reliable, hosted in my city"
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#: about.php:66
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msgid "Home hosted: 4 Raspberry Pi 4 with the main site and data"
msgstr ""
#: about.php:72
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msgid ""
"A small network rack with 4 Raspberry Pis in it, a wifi router on top and a "
"phone next to it"
msgstr ""
#: about.php:75
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msgid ""
"In the image on the left, you can see my current home server setup. I have 4 "
"Raspberry Pi 4s, which all have a 500GB SSD attached to them. Each SSD has "
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"into modern DTMF."
msgstr ""
#: about.php:76
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msgid ""
"The operating system I use is Debian sid. To share data between all servers, "
"I deployed a CephFS for distributed and redundant file storage, as well as a "
"MariaDB Galera cluster."
msgstr ""
#: about.php:77
#: about.php:78
#, php-format
msgid ""
"The clearnet gateways on %s are an NginX Proxy that will forward all "
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"instance only listening on the VPN network to send emails to clearnet."
msgstr ""
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msgid "All servers are interconnected with a Wireguard VPN."
msgstr ""
#: about.php:79
#: about.php:80
msgid ""
"Backups are very important too, thus I use BorgBackup on all my devices to "
"regularly create an encrypted backup, stored on remote backup storage, which "
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msgid "Contact Daniel Winzen"
msgstr ""
#: contact.php:27 common.php:127
#: contact.php:27 common.php:128
msgid "Contact"
msgstr ""
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msgid "Contact me"
msgstr ""
#: common.php:109
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msgid "Toggle navigation"
msgstr ""
#: common.php:121 blog/index.php:27
#: common.php:122 blog/index.php:27
msgid "Blog and news"
msgstr ""
#: common.php:122
#: common.php:123
msgid "E-Mail + XMPP"
msgstr ""
#: common.php:123 tutorials/index.php:27
#: common.php:124 tutorials/index.php:27
msgid "Tutorials"
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#: common.php:125
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msgid "FAQ"
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msgid "Privacy"
msgstr ""
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msgid "Add translation"
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msgid "We moved to a brand new domain - migrate your accounts"
msgstr ""
#: new-domain.php:29 blog/index.php:36
#: new-domain.php:29 blog/index.php:37
msgid "New domain - DanWin1210.Me is now DanWin1210.De"
msgstr ""
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msgid "9. Warrant canary"
msgstr ""
#: chat/index.php:6 chat/index.php:15 chat/index.php:27 blog/index.php:35
#: chat/index.php:6 chat/index.php:15 chat/index.php:27 blog/index.php:36
msgid "Daniel's Chat shutdown"
msgstr ""
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#: blog/onion-link-list-shutdown/index.php:6
#: blog/onion-link-list-shutdown/index.php:15
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#: blog/onion-link-list-shutdown/index.php:27 blog/index.php:34
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msgid "Onion link list shutdown"
msgstr ""
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msgstr ""
#: blog/ipv6/index.php:6 blog/ipv6/index.php:20 blog/ipv6/index.php:30
#: blog/ipv6/index.php:32 blog/index.php:33
#: blog/ipv6/index.php:32 blog/index.php:34
msgid "Embracing IPv6: The Key to a Future-Proof Internet"
msgstr ""
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msgstr ""
#: blog/dnssec/index.php:6 blog/dnssec/index.php:20 blog/dnssec/index.php:30
#: blog/dnssec/index.php:32 blog/index.php:32
#: blog/dnssec/index.php:32 blog/index.php:33
msgid "Securing the Web: Unraveling the Power of DNSSEC"
msgstr ""
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msgid "Title"
msgstr ""
#: blog/index.php:31 blog/index.php:32 blog/index.php:33
#: blog/index.php:31
msgid "December 2023"
msgstr ""
#: blog/index.php:31 blog/vpn/index.php:6 blog/vpn/index.php:20
#: blog/vpn/index.php:30 blog/vpn/index.php:32
msgid "Securing your communication with a VPN"
msgstr ""
#: blog/index.php:32 blog/index.php:33 blog/index.php:34
msgid "October 2023"
msgstr ""
#: blog/index.php:31 blog/dane/index.php:6 blog/dane/index.php:20
#: blog/index.php:32 blog/dane/index.php:6 blog/dane/index.php:20
#: blog/dane/index.php:30 blog/dane/index.php:32
msgid "Fortifying Digital Connections using DANE"
msgstr ""
#: blog/index.php:34
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msgid "August 2023"
msgstr ""
#: blog/index.php:35
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msgid "December 2022"
msgstr ""
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msgid "December 2021"
msgstr ""
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msgid "March 2020"
msgstr ""
#: blog/index.php:37
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msgid "Hosting service shutdown due to hack"
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:10 blog/vpn/index.php:21
msgid ""
"Explore VPN essentials, protocols, and top providers for enhanced online "
"privacy and security. Stay informed, stay protected."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:33
#, php-format
msgid ""
"A %s is a tool that helps ensure your online privacy and safety. It creates "
"an encrypted tunnel for your data, protects your online identity, lets you "
"access private networks, and can provide additional perks such as unlocking "
"geo-restricted content. This article will guide you through the basics of "
"using a VPN."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:33
msgid "Virtual Private Network"
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:33
msgid "VPN"
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:34
msgid "Why use a VPN?"
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:35
msgid ""
"In today's era of surveillance and data tracking, it is crucial to maintain "
"internet privacy. A VPN allows you to:"
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:37
msgid ""
"Maintain privacy: A VPN transmits your data via an encrypted tunnel, making "
"it unreadable for anyone trying to intercept it."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:38
msgid ""
"Bypass geographical restrictions: This is one of the most popular uses of "
"VPNs. VPNs can mask your location, allowing you to access geographically "
"restricted content."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:39
msgid ""
"Protection over public Wi-Fi: Public Wi-Fi networks may not be secure and "
"can expose your data to possible intrusions. A VPN can shield you from such "
"risks."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:40
msgid ""
"Avoid throttling: ISPs sometimes throttle bandwidth for certain online "
"services. A VPN can hide your online activity and thus prevent throttling."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:41
msgid ""
"Remote Access: With a VPN, businesses can provide their employees with "
"secure access to company resources anywhere in the world."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:43
msgid "Choosing a VPN"
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:44
msgid "When selecting a VPN service, consider the following factors:"
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:46
msgid ""
"Security: Make sure your VPN provider uses high standards of encryption."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:47
msgid ""
"No-log policy: Your VPN provider should have a no-log policy, meaning they "
"do not store any details about your online activity."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:48
msgid "Speed: The VPN should not significantly reduce your internet speed."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:49
msgid ""
"Server Locations: More server locations give you more options to choose "
"from, especially if you plan to bypass geographical restrictions."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:50
msgid ""
"Price: While free VPNs exist, they often come with limitations and might "
"compromise on security."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:51
msgid ""
"Reputation: Check the reputation of your VPN provider online, before buying "
"a plan."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:53
msgid "VPN Protocols"
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:54
msgid ""
"When delving into the world of VPNs, understanding the underlying protocols "
"is paramount. These protocols play a crucial role in determining the "
"security and performance of your VPN connection."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:57
msgid "WireGuard"
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:58
msgid ""
"Advantages: WireGuard is a popular and efficient VPN known for its speed and "
"strong security. It achieves this by keeping the codebase minimal and easy "
"to use."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:59
msgid ""
"Considerations: Although WireGuard has a modern design and operates "
"efficiently, it is not yet universally supported."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:62
msgid "OpenVPN"
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:63
msgid ""
"Advantages: OpenVPN is an open-source protocol that supports strong "
"encryption, making it reliable and flexible for diverse applications."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:64
msgid ""
"Considerations: Although highly secure, setting up this protocol may be "
"slightly complex for some users."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:68
msgid "IKEv2/IPsec"
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:69
msgid ""
"Advantages: Known for its speed and efficiency in re-establishing "
"connections, especially in mobile devices that frequently switch networks, "
"it offers robust security features and is often preferred for mobile "
"applications."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:70
msgid ""
"Considerations: While reliable, it may not be as universally supported as "
"some other protocols."
msgstr ""
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msgid "SSTP"
msgstr ""
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msgid ""
"Advantages: Microsoft developed SSTP for easy firewall traversal. It uses "
"SSL/TLS encryption for strong security."
msgstr ""
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msgid ""
"Considerations: Limited cross-platform support could be a disadvantage for "
"users who do not use Windows devices."
msgstr ""
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msgid "L2TP/IPsec"
msgstr ""
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msgid ""
"Advantages: Combining the best of both L2TP and IPsec, this protocol offers "
"strong security and is natively supported on a wide range of devices. It "
"provides a good balance between speed and security."
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:80
msgid ""
"Considerations: L2TP/IPsec may not be the quickest option, and if not "
"configured properly, its security can be compromised."
msgstr ""
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msgid "PPTP"
msgstr ""
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msgid ""
"Advantages: PPTP is easy to set up and generally offers faster connection "
"speeds than some other protocols."
msgstr ""
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msgid ""
"Considerations: Unfortunately, PPTP has several security weaknesses. The "
"encryption it uses is outdated and vulnerable, making it unsuitable for "
"ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data."
msgstr ""
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msgid ""
"Understanding these protocols empowers users to make informed decisions when "
"selecting a VPN service. The choice of a protocol depends on factors such as "
"security needs, ease of use, and compatibility with devices. Each protocol "
"has its strengths, and selecting the right one ensures a secure and reliable "
"VPN experience."
msgstr ""
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msgid "Combining VPN and the Tor darknet"
msgstr ""
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msgid ""
"When using darknets such as Tor, there's always a risk of being targeted by "
"your government or ISP in countries where their use is limited or "
"prohibited. By combining VPN and Tor, you can add another layer of online "
"privacy and safety, since your ISP will not be able to see that you are "
"using darknets. In case of an exploit against TorBrowser, the IP leaked "
"would not be your real IP, but the VPN's IP. Connecting to a VPN via Tor is "
"also possible, but makes much less sense because your identity is typically "
"known to your VPN provider. For anonymity reasons, it's best to connect to "
"the VPN first and connect to Tor via it."
msgstr ""
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msgid "Recommendations"
msgstr ""
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msgid ""
"If you are considering running your own VPN for business or remote home "
"network access, I would recommend using WireGuard or OpenVPN."
msgstr ""
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msgid "For everyone else, here are some recommended VPN providers:"
msgstr ""
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msgid "Mozilla VPN"
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:97
msgid "Mullvad VPN"
msgstr ""
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msgid "Proton VPN"
msgstr ""
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msgid "ExpressVPN"
msgstr ""
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msgid "NordVPN"
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:101
msgid "Surfshark"
msgstr ""
#: blog/vpn/index.php:102
msgid "CyberGhost VPN"
msgstr ""
#: blog/dane/index.php:10 blog/dane/index.php:21
msgid ""
"Discover the benefits of DANE for boosting online security. Learn how DANE "