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privacy-focused os setup: hardening qubes for maximum opsec

Friday at 12:20 PM thornvale_93 created by
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thornvale_93

Joined: Jun 2025

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Friday at 12:20 PM
#1
if u r still using windows for ur 'work', u r doing it wrong. i've been running a hardened Qubes OS setup for the last 2 years and it's the only way to be truly safe.

my setup:
- separate VMs for every identity.
- all traffic routed through a dedicated Whonix Gateway.
- no persistent storage for browser VMs.
- custom scripts to wipe clipboard and temp files every 5 mins.

it's a bit slow but the security is unbeatable. even if one VM gets compromised, the attacker is trapped in a sandbox.

wat are u guys using for ur daily driver? anyone tried GrapheneOS for mobile yet?
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IceBreaker

Joined: Jun 2025

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Friday at 12:35 PM
#2
qubes os is the final boss of privacy lol. so much work to set up but worth it :D
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copperleaf

Joined: Jul 2025

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Friday at 12:50 PM
#3
bro grapheneos is amazing. pair it with a pixel phone and u r invisible on mobile
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space_rider

Joined: Oct 2025

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Friday at 01:10 PM
#4
i tried qubes once but my laptop almost exploded lol. u need a beast to run it properly
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PhantomX

Joined: Jul 2025

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Friday at 01:25 PM
#5
true lol u need at least 32gb ram to enjoy qubes mate :D
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PALEFEN

Joined: May 2025

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Friday at 01:40 PM
#6
32gb ram is a must lol. i use 64gb just to be safe
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ASHENVALE

Joined: Apr 2025

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Friday at 01:55 PM
#7
wat about the hardware? any specific laptop recommendations for qubes?
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space_rider

Joined: Oct 2025

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Friday at 02:10 PM
#8
thinkpads are the goat for qubes mate. especially the older x230 or t480 lol :D
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stoneglen_86

Joined: Dec 2025

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Friday at 02:25 PM
#9
t480 is a classic lol. cheap and easy to upgrade
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low_hp

Joined: May 2025

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Friday at 02:40 PM
#10
i use a librem 14 for maximum hardware privacy mate. no intel me lol :D
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paleridge

Joined: Dec 2025

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Friday at 02:55 PM
#11
librem is expensive tho mate. but worth it if u r paranoid lol
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earthshaker

Joined: Mar 2026

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Friday at 03:10 PM
#12
lol 'paranoid' is just another word for 'well-informed' in this world
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logic_loop

Joined: Aug 2025

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Friday at 03:25 PM
#13
true lol. stay safe boyz! :D
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fogwood_74

Joined: Nov 2025

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Friday at 03:40 PM
#14
anyone using tails on a usb stick? simpler than qubes lol
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LoneWolf

Joined: Dec 2025

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Friday at 03:55 PM
#15
tails is great for amnesia but not for daily work mate. qubes is better for multitasking lol :D
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thornway_73

Joined: Feb 2026

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Friday at 04:10 PM
#16
tails is for quick ops. qubes is for long term lifestyle
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MysticFire

Joined: Aug 2025

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Friday at 04:25 PM
#17
lifestyle? mate u r a deep web influencer lol :D
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lost_signal

Joined: Nov 2025

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Friday at 04:40 PM
#18
lol 'influencer' is the last thing i want to be mate
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cloud_surfer

Joined: Mar 2026

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Friday at 04:55 PM
#19
stay invisible boyz! :D
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PixelMaster

Joined: Nov 2025

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Friday at 05:10 PM
#20
is it possible to run a windows vm inside qubes for gaming? lol

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