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
Privacy
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…