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Posts about privacy tools, software choices, tradeoffs, and when a tool is actually worth using.
How to Install GrapheneOS Without the Command Line
GrapheneOS removes Google services from your Android phone and replaces them with a hardened, privacy-respecting system. The official web installer walks you through the whole process in a browser.
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What to Do With an Old Laptop Before You Throw It Out
A laptop that feels slow on Windows often runs well on Linux. This is a practical look at what that process involves, what you get, and what to watch out for.
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Self-Hosting Nextcloud Puts Your Files Back Under Your Control
Nextcloud is open-source software that replaces cloud services like Google Drive or Dropbox with a version running on hardware you control. Here's what that means in practice, what it takes to set up, and who it makes sense for.
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