# Not so fast sailor! Read this first * `βœ”οΈ Recommended`: Use [Firefox](https://mozilla.org/firefox/new/) + [uBlock Origin](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/). > Firefox is the top non-Chromium browser, offering nice security and privacy features. It also boasts the [best compatibility](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/uBlock-Origin-works-best-on-Firefox) with uBlock Origin for effectively blocking ads and other harmful web content. * `βœ”οΈ Recommended`: Change your [DNS](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/) settings. > DNS can enhance the browsing experience by increasing speed and bypassing restrictions, as your Internet Service Provider (ISP) usually offers a slower default DNS that may censor websites according to their preferences. * `🧲 For torrenting`: Install a reputable torrent client such as [qBittorrent](https://www.qbittorrent.org/). > Torrent client is a separate program that is essential for downloading files via [torrent files](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torrent_file), which is a method distinct from [direct downloads](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_download_link). * `🧲 For torrenting`: Set up a VPN network such as Mullvad or ProtonVPN. > VPN enhances online privacy and security by encrypting the connection and masking the IP address, making it ideal for torrenting as it protects your identity, and allows access to restricted content. * `🧲 For torrenting`: Bind VPN network to your torrent client > Ensures torrenting only happen when the VPN is active, lowering the chances of a leak of the IP address to essentially zero. *** ## ❓ ➜ [**FAQ**](https://piracy.bajekek.com/getting-started/publish-your-docs) * Search through the information for small nuggets of knowledge that you can absorb like a sip of rum. *** ## ☁️ ➜ [**ISP Complaints**](https://piracy.bajekek.com/getting-started/isp-complaints) * The situation when those copyright holders start complaining to your ISP or web host about their intellectual property. *** ## πŸ“– ➜ [**Terminology**](https://piracy.bajekek.com/getting-started/terminology) * March forward briskly and pay attention, you rascals! It’s time to seize knowledge and abandon your inexperienced ways! *** ## πŸ‘‘ ➜ Quality over quantity * The Megathread is to subject to rigorous [**Quality Control**](https://piracy.bajekek.com/getting-started/not-so-fast-sailor-do-this-first/quality-control) checks, and often updated. ## πŸ‘οΈ ➜ Disclaimer * Trustworthy links that were formerly safe may occasionally turn hazardous. * The moderators do their best to maintain it, but always use care while sailing. *** --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://piracy.bajekek.com/getting-started/not-so-fast-sailor-do-this-first.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.