Privacy Tool Spotlight: Valetudo
Discover Valetudo, open-source software for cloud-free robot vacuums. Learn how we converted a Eureka E20 Evo Plus for local Home Assistant privacy.
Incognito Cat
Privacy is a fundamental human right, not a red flag. Learn more about the threats to privacy and your privacy options to protect your digital well-being.
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Cloud Optional. Local Mandatory.
Explore why local-first software and self-hosting are essential for privacy and resilience, featuring local AI, smart home automation, and private media.
Privacy Tool Spotlight: NymVPN
Discover Nym, a powerful open-source, decentralized mixnet technology that protects network metadata, thwarts surveillance, and delivers true privacy online.
ALPRs: Who's Paying for Them?
Discover who is really paying for the explosive growth of ALPR cameras across America. Your tax dollars fund this massive surveillance network. Learn the sources and what you can do about it.
Privacy Tool Spotlight: Jellyfin
Discover how we replaced Synology's outdated Media Server with Jellyfin on our DiskStation. A free, private modern experience with beautiful streaming, no subscriptions, and full control.
What's In Our Privacy Toolbox?
Discover the privacy toolbox! Essential tools to keep your data private online.
Never Designed to be Secure
Many everyday things we trust - mail, phones, and QR codes - were never designed to be secure. Discover real-world scams and practical ways to stay safe. Trust nothing, verify everything.
In the Lab: Platform Keys, Nym VPN, Jellyfin, and More
Latest lab updates: Beelink Mini PC upgrade with Secure Boot fixes, switching to Jellyfin, testing Nym VPN, and more privacy projects.
Escape the Silo: Hot, Warm & Cold Privacy Resilience
Escape the silo with hot, warm & cold backups for your privacy tools. Learn redundancy, data portability, and resilient strategies to stay in control.
The KYC Fallacy
Discover why KYC for everything isn't the answer. It burdens the innocent, fuels surveillance, and doesn't stop bad actors.