I Don’t Use Twitter or Microsoft. My Logs Disagree.
It is 21:45 on a Saturday evening. I am the only person actively online in the house. My phone is the only device I am using. The kids’ tablets are…
Privacy
Little Snitch on Linux: A Proprietary “Solution” to a Solved Problem
The arrival of Little Snitch on Linux is a sign that the mainstream is finally waking up to the “chatty” nature of modern software. But we do not need to import the proprietary culture of macOS to stay safe. We have better, more open ways to build our walls.
Privacy Myths: Expectations vs. Technical Reality
After a string of posts about age verification, DNS safety nets, and Google’s ongoing war against sideloading, it is probably time for something slightly less “heavy.” Many people rely on…
The Golden Cage: Why the “Year of Linux” Might Actually Be a Trap
I’ve spent years banging on about Linux being the only sane escape from Big Tech’s constant overreach. It’s not just theory, either. My sister recently handed me a 2020 MacBook…
Privacy-First Productivity: My Tech Stack for the Blog
I get asked how I manage to keep this blog ticking over with tech stories, Home Lab tips, and personal experiences. The short, perhaps slightly uncomfortable answer is that I…
LinkedIn’s “BrowserGate”: Why Microsoft is Probing Your Plugins
I’ve always said that if a product is free, you’re the product. But Microsoft-owned LinkedIn appears to have taken this to a level that, in my view, feels less like…
Google’s Sideloading Crackdown: A Threat to Privacy
Google’s recent plans to severely restrict sideloading on Android devices mark a troubling shift away from user freedom and privacy. Sideloading — the ability to install apps outside the official…
Setting Up My Son’s First Blog: A Self-Hosting Journey
As someone who runs a WordPress site myself, I naturally thought setting one up for my nine-year-old son would be a breeze. After all, I know the ins and outs…