Merge bcef8024b6 into c02f7070d5

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README.md

@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ The primary focus of this list is to provide alternatives that prioritize privac
 - [Commenting Engines (disqus)](#commenting-engines)
 - [Cloaking](#cloaking)
 - [Cloud Storage](#cloud-storage)
+- [Creator Tools](#creator-tools)
 - [Databases](#databases)
 - [Dating Apps](#dating-apps)
 - [Design Tools](#design-tools)
@@ -129,16 +130,17 @@ The primary focus of this list is to provide alternatives that prioritize privac
 <img width="16" src="misc/forbidden.png"> </img> Avoid any analytics service that comes from Google, Facebook, Microsoft or any private service. These kind of analytics hurt user privacy.
 
 <img width="16" src="misc/check.png"> </img>  **Instead use**
-- [Matomo](https://matomo.org/) - Google Analytics alternative that protects your data and your customers' privacy.
-- [Plausible](https://plausible.io/) - Simple and privacy-friendly alternative to Google Analytics.
-- [Umami](https://umami.is/) - A simple, fast, website analytics alternative to Google Analytics.
-- [Nullitics](https://nullitics.com/) - Zero-effort open-source cheap analytics.
 - [Ackee](https://ackee.electerious.com/) - Self-hosted website analytics.
-- [Shynet](https://github.com/milesmcc/shynet) - Modern, privacy-friendly, and detailed web analytics that works without cookies or JS.
-- [Pirsch](https://pirsch.io/) - Pirsch is a simple, privacy-friendly, open-source alternative to Google Analytics — lightweight, cookie-free and easily integrated into any website or backend.
-- [Swetrix](https://swetrix.com) - Privacy-focused, fully cookieless and opensource (and selfhostable) web-analytics service.
-- [Cabin](https://withcabin.com) - Privacy-first, carbon conscious web analytics.
 - [Aptabase](https://aptabase.com) - Open-source, privacy-first and simple analytics for mobile and desktop apps.
+- [Cabin](https://withcabin.com) - Privacy-first, carbon conscious web analytics.
+- [GoatCounter](https://www.goatcounter.com/) - Privacy aware, lightweight and open-source analytics platform.
+- [Matomo](https://matomo.org/) - Google Analytics alternative that protects your data and your customers' privacy.
+- [Nullitics](https://nullitics.com/) - Zero-effort open-source cheap analytics.
+- [Pirsch](https://pirsch.io/) - Pirsch is a simple, privacy-friendly, open-source alternative to Google Analytics — lightweight, cookie-free and easily integrated into any website or backend.
+- [Plausible](https://plausible.io/) - Simple and privacy-friendly alternative to Google Analytics.
+- [Shynet](https://github.com/milesmcc/shynet) - Modern, privacy-friendly, and detailed web analytics that works without cookies or JS.
+- [Swetrix](https://swetrix.com) - Privacy-focused, fully cookieless and opensource (and selfhostable) web-analytics service.
+- [Umami](https://umami.is/) - A simple, fast, website analytics alternative to Google Analytics.
 
 ## Android App Store
 <img width="16" src="misc/forbidden.png"> </img> **Avoid**
@@ -184,7 +186,6 @@ Preinstalled file managers and third-party file manager apps found on the play s
 - SwiftKey [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_244.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/244)
 
 <img width="16" src="misc/check.png"> </img> **Instead use**
-- [OpenBoard](https://github.com/dslul/openboard) - 100% FOSS keyboard, based on AOSP.
 - [FlorisBoard](https://github.com/florisboard/florisboard) - FlorisBoard is a free and open-source keyboard for Android 6.0+ devices. It aims at being modern, user-friendly and customizable while fully respecting your privacy. Currently in early-beta state.
 - [AnySoftKeyboard](https://anysoftkeyboard.github.io/) - The only Android keyboard you'll ever need. Free as in speech and Free as in beer.
 - [Indic Keyboard](https://gitlab.com/indicproject/indic-keyboard) - Indic Keyboard is a versatile keyboard for Android users who wish to use Indic and Indian languages to type messages, compose emails and generally prefer to use them in addition to English on their phone.
@@ -214,11 +215,15 @@ When using cloud-based AI services, the data you input is often collected and st
 #### ChatGPT
 
 - [llama.cpp](https://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp) - Inference of Facebook's LLaMA model in pure C/C++ so it can run locally on a CPU.
+- [ollama](https://github.com/jmorganca/ollama) - Get up and running with Llama 2 and other large language models locally.
 - [LocalAI](https://github.com/go-skynet/LocalAI) - Self-hosted, community-driven simple local OpenAI-compatible API written in go. Can be used as a drop-in replacement for OpenAI, running on CPU with consumer-grade hardware.
 
 #### Copilot
 
 - [Turbopilot](https://github.com/ravenscroftj/turbopilot) - Turbopilot is an open source large-language-model based code completion engine that runs locally on CPU.
+- [Localpilot](https://github.com/danielgross/localpilot) - Use GitHub Copilot locally on your Macbook with one-click.
+- [Fauxpilot](https://github.com/fauxpilot/fauxpilot) - an open-source,local alternative to GitHub Copilot server
+	- [vscode-fauxpilot](https://github.com/Venthe/vscode-fauxpilot) - vscode extension for fauxpilot. **reminder**: use [vscodium](https://vscodium.com/) instead!
 
 #### ElevenLabs Text To Speech
 
@@ -265,8 +270,10 @@ Google captchas use cookies to track users and rank their IPs.
 
 <img width="16" src="misc/check.png"> </img>  **Instead use**
 
-- [Isso](https://github.com/posativ/isso) - A lightweight, self hosted, commenting server written in Python and JavaScript. It aims to be a drop-in replacement for Disqus.
 - [Commento](https://commento.io/) - Commento is a fast, privacy-focused commenting platform. Can be selfhosted or use their SaaS.
+- [Cusdis](https://github.com/djyde/cusdis) - Lightweight, privacy-friendly alternative to Disqus.
+- [Disgus](https://github.com/carlitoplatanito/disgus) - Embeddable comments for your website, backed by Nostr. Like Disqus but Nostr.
+- [Isso](https://github.com/posativ/isso) - A lightweight, self hosted, commenting server written in Python and JavaScript. It aims to be a drop-in replacement for Disqus.
 - [Remark42](https://remark42.com) - Self-hosted, lightweight, and simple (yet functional) comment engine, which doesn't spy on users.
 
 ## Cloaking
@@ -298,6 +305,14 @@ Google captchas use cookies to track users and rank their IPs.
 - [Rclone](https://rclone.org/) - Rclone is a command line program to manage files on cloud storage. It is a feature rich alternative to cloud vendors' web storage interfaces and like the tools listed above enables encryption for encrypting files in the cloud.
 - [Restic](https://restic.net/) - Restic is also command line program to manage files on various cloud storage providers. Restic uses encryption by default. Few noteworthy features of restic include browsing through storage as git like snapshots at no extra storage cost, deduplication and significant savings through compression.
 
+## Creator Tools
+
+Opt for open-source and P2P alternatives that prioritize data privacy, eliminate third-party interference, and offer transparent, community-backed functionalities over mainstream tools like Riverside.fm, Restream and Camtasia.
+
+- [vdo.ninja](https://vdo.ninja/) - Powerful tool that lets you bring remote video feeds into OBS or other studio software via WebRTC.
+	- [socialstream.ninja](https://github.com/steveseguin/social_stream#readme) - Consolidate your live social messaging streams and much more.
+- [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/) - Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.
+
 ## Databases
 [![](https://shields.tosdr.org/en_217.svg)](https://tosdr.org/en/service/217)
 <img width="16" src="misc/forbidden.png"> </img> Avoid using privative databases which you don't control such as Google Firebase.
@@ -358,7 +373,6 @@ Apps such as Tinder collect and sell your personal intimate information. Tinder
 <img width="16" src="misc/forbidden.png"> </img> Avoid using domain registrars who are privacy invasive. 
 
 <img width="16" src="misc/check.png"> </img> Instead use
-- [Njalla](https://njal.la) - Privacy-aware domain service, sitting in between the domain service registrations and you, acting like a privacy shield.
 - [OrangeWebsite](https://www.orangewebsite.com/)
 - [1984 Hosting](https://www.1984hosting.com/)
 
@@ -566,6 +580,7 @@ No servers involved. Everything goes directly from one peer to the other peer. N
 
 - [Keyoxide](https://keyoxide.org/) - A modern, secure and privacy-friendly platform to establish your decentralized online identity.
 - [LinkFree](https://github.com/EddieHubCommunity/LinkFree) - Connect to your audience with a single link. Showcase the content you create and your projects in one place. Make it easier for people to find, follow and subscribe.
+- [LinkStack](https://linkstack.org/) - Self-hosted open-source Linktree alternative.
 
 ## Link Shorteners
 
@@ -731,6 +746,7 @@ These providers offer apps and services filled with data trackers. Also, most of
 
 <img width="16" src="misc/check.png"> </img>  **Instead use**
 
+- [Anytype](https://www.anytype.io/) - An open-source Notion alternative. E2EE, cloud and local network sync, can be self-hosted.
 - [AppFlowy](https://www.appflowy.io/) - Open Source Notion Alternative. You are in charge of your data and customizations.
 - [HedgeDoc](https://hedgedoc.org/) - Formerly CodiMD (community). An awesome platform to write and share markdown.
 - [Joplin](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin) - Note taking and to-do application with synchronisation and encryption capabilities.
@@ -817,13 +833,18 @@ Many websites require phone number verification. These services offer a way to r
 - [Plasma Mobile](https://www.plasma-mobile.org/) - Plasma, in your pocket. Privacy-respecting, open source and secure phone ecosystem.
 - [mobian](https://mobian-project.org/) - Debian for mobile.
 ### Smart TV
-<img width="16" src="misc/forbidden.png"> </img> Don't use Android TV, LG WebOS or any other privacy-invasive common TV OS that comes preinstalled with your TV.
+<img width="16" src="misc/forbidden.png"> </img> Don't use Google's Android TV, LG WebOS or any other privacy-invasive common TV OS that comes preinstalled with your TV.
 
 <img width="16" src="misc/check.png"> </img> **Instead use**
+
+Currently I am not aware of any privacy-respecting smartTV software. If you are aware of any, please open a Pull Request or an issue.
+
+The following software is not an **Operating System** but comprises apps that can be used on almost any OS. These apps respect your privacy and offer features similar to those of a Smart TV. A recommended setup involves connecting a [Raspberry Pi 4](https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/) running a GNU/Linux operating system to your TV, installing tools like [KDE Connect](https://kdeconnect.kde.org/) to control media from your phone, and then adding the apps listed below:
+
 - [Kodi](https://kodi.tv/) - It is an entertainment hub that brings all your digital media together into a beautiful and user friendly package. It is 100% free and open source, very customisable and runs on a wide variety of devices.
-- [Jellyfin](https://jellyfin.org/) - Jellyfin is the volunteer-built media solution that puts you in control of your media. Stream to any device from your own server, with no strings attached.
 - [OSMC](https://osmc.tv/) - OSMC is a free and open source media center built for the people, by the people.
-- [RaspberryCast](https://github.com/vincelwt/RaspberryCast) - Transform your Raspberry Pi into a streaming device. Cast videos from mobile devices or computers to your TV.
+
+You can also check out [Media Streaming Platforms](https://github.com/pluja/awesome-privacy#media-streaming-platforms) section.
 
 ### PC / MacOS
 <img width="16" src="misc/forbidden.png"> </img> **Avoid**
@@ -836,7 +857,7 @@ Many websites require phone number verification. These services offer a way to r
 GNU/Linux is a family of free (as in freedom and as in free beer) and open source Operating Systems mostly developed by the community. If you don't know where to start these are good options for begginers:
 
 - [Fedora](https://getfedora.org/)
-- [Mint (Cinnamon)](https://linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=299) is a beginner friendly distribution. 
+- [Mint (Cinnamon)](https://linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=305) is a beginner friendly distribution. 
 
 > If you want to try it out without installing it to your computer, you can use a [Live USB Stick](https://www.fosslinux.com/274/how-to-create-linux-mint-live-usb-drive-on-windows.htm). You can also investigate [Ventoy](https://www.ventoy.net) to easily download and test linux distros with a USB stick.
 
@@ -885,6 +906,7 @@ These tools are useful when sharing secrets, code snippets or any other kind of
 
 <img width="16" src="misc/check.png"> </img>  **Instead use**
 - [Monero](https://www.getmonero.org/) - Monero is cash for a connected world. It's fast, private, untraceable and secure.
+- [MobileCoin](https://mobilecoin.com/) - MobileCoin is the only sustainable cryptocurrency that's fast and simple enough for everyday encrypted payments directly on your mobile device. 
 - Cash - Use person-to-person payments using physical notes and coins.
 
 **USE WITH CAUTION**