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

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**Table of Contents**
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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)

> 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 [Divolt](https://redd.it/uto5vw).

> 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 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)

> 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.

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)

> How do I unlock *insert random game title* DLCs?
Use the tools listed [here](https://fmhy.pages.dev/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.

 > How do I bypass this 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).
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### Windows Piracy 

**[Windows Piracy Guide](https://github.com/nbats/FMHYedit/blob/main/base64.md#windows-piracy-guides)** - Pirate windows
**[Windows ISOs](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_windows_iso)** - Download Windows
**[Windows Activation](https://massgrave.dev/#Method_1_-_PowerShell)** - Activate Windows 

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### Linux Piracy

**[Linux Distros](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_linux_distros)** - Download Linux Distros 
**[Linux Piracy](https://rentry.co/LinuxPiracy) / [Linux Gaming Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/LinuxCrackSupport/wiki/index)** - 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

**[Torrminatorr](https://forum.torrminatorr.com/)** - Download MacOS Games
 
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### Browser

**[Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/)** / **[Browser Comparisons](https://avoidthehack.com/util/browser-comparison)** - Normal Browsers
**[Librewolf](https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/browser/windows)** / **[Use Auto-Updater](https://github.com/ltguillaume/librewolf-winupdater)** - Privacy-Hardened Firefox
**[Browser Extensions](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/misc#wiki_.25BA_extensions) / [Userscripts](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/misc/#wiki_.25B7_userscripts)** - Add features & functionality to browser
**[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
**[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.

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### 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
**[Malwarebytes Premium](https://github.com/fmhy/FMHYedit/blob/main/base64.md#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/)** / [VToncolab](https://rentry.org/vtoncolab) or use it in **[Sandboxie](https://rentry.co/sandboxie-guide)**.

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### Privacy

**[Privacy Guides](https://www.privacyguides.org/)** - Privacy Guides 
**[Security List](https://security-list.js.org/)** - Security Checklist
**[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 Forwarding](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_email_forwarding)** - 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/storage#wiki_password_managers)** - Save multiple passwords
**[HaveIBeenPwned](https://haveibeenpwned.com/)** - Get notified when your email or phone number has been found in a data breach
**[IVPN](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/adblock-vpn-privacy#wiki_.25BA_vpn)** - Paid VPNs
**[Riseup](https://riseup.net/en/vpn)** - Free VPN / Proton also has a free version / [warning](https://i.ibb.co/1ZV0Hvk/0e2c6578c685.png)
**[The Practical Linux Hardening Guide](https://github.com/trimstray/the-practical-linux-hardening-guide)** - Linux Privacy Guide
**[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
**[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
**[Spotify](https://spotify.com/) / [YouTube Music](https://music.youtube.com/)** - Music & podcast streaming / [Spotify Adblock](https://github.com/amd64fox/SpotX)
**[Streaming CSE](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_streaming_site_cse) / [TV CSE](https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=006516753008110874046:hrhinud6efg)** - Multi-site 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/)** - Trusted software site
**[OlaMovies](https://olamovies.rest/)** - 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)
**[AlvRo](https://github.com/nbats/FMHYedit/blob/main/base64.md#alvro) / [Vimms Lair](https://vimm.net/)** - ROM download sites / [Emulators](https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/)
**[Firehawk52](https://rentry.org/firehawk52)** - Music Ripping Guide
**[Slavart](https://discord.gg/nTUd5cCf) / [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 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)
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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 it's much more effective to [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
**[Torrent to GDrive](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_torrent_to_gdrive)** - Downloads torrents externally & uploads them to gdrive, avoiding the need for a VPN
**[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](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
**[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

**[Cromite](https://github.com/uazo/cromite) / [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browsers/mobile/android/)/ [Mull](https://github.com/Divested-Mobile/Mull-Fenix) / [Kiwi](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiwibrowser.browser&hl=en_US&gl=US)** - Android web browsers
**[Insight](https://insightbrowser.com/) / [Aloha](https://alohabrowser.com/) / [Kagi](https://testflight.apple.com/join/DeC8ZDnu)** - iOS web browsers / [Improve Safari](https://hyperweb.app/)
**[AdGuard Premium](https://forum.mobilism.org/search.php?keywords=adguard+&sr=topics&sf=titleonly) / [Adguard iOS](https://forum.mobilism.org/search.php?keywords=AdGuard+Pro&sr=topics&sf=titleonly) / [Blokada](https://blokada.org/)** - Mobile adblocking apps
**[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) / [Telegram](https://t.me/joinchat/MwYScFfTq3XkY0wIEDLA3g)
**[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
**[Kodi](https://kodi.tv/)** - iOS / Android TV compatible streaming app / [/r/Addons4Kodi](https://www.reddit.com/r/Addons4Kodi/) / [Tracker](https://kinkeadtech.com/best-kodi-streaming-addons/) / [Trending](https://kodiapps.com/addons-chart)
**[ReVanced Manager](https://github.com/revanced/revanced-manager)** - Ad-free YouTube
**[Spotify Mod](https://github.com/nbats/FMHYedit/blob/main/base64.md#modded-spotify-apk)** / [iOS](https://github.com/nbats/FMHYedit/blob/main/base64.md#spotify), [2](https://github.com/nbats/FMHYedit/blob/main/base64.md#spotilife) - Ad-free Spotify
**[Complete Jailbreak Chart](https://appledb.dev/)** - Jailbreaking info & tools

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### Useful Stuff

**[Video Players](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_video_players) / [Servers](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_media_servers)** - Host & play videos
**[Audio Players](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_music_libraries_.2F_players) / [Servers](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_audio_servers)** - Host & play audio
**[Android Emulators](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/android#wiki_.25BA_android_emulators)** - Use android apps on desktop
**[File Hosting / Cloud Storage](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_file_sharing_tools)** - Share, store & sync files
**[File Download Managers](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_file_download_managers) / [2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_download_managers)** - Manage file downloads
**[Unzip / Compress Files](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage#wiki_compression_programs)** - File unzippers / compression programs
**[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

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