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Updated on
October 19, 2026
Yes, you can live without Big Tech.
If data is the new oil, then I'm here to help you go electric.
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The Clash of the Egosystems
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New Tech isn't Sci Fi, it's Monopoly
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The Tech Reclaimers
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Day Twenty: Fix your Phone
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The Cyber-Cleanse: Take Back Your Digital Footprint
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Linux is like Ice Cream
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Chromebook? Schmomebook!
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Offline Gaming: Go Retro
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A better way to A.I.
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BBC Radio 4 Feature
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Why I'm Still Hopeful About the Future of Tech
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iCloud or Your Cloud?
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Shield us From Viral Algorithms!
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Data-Free Disneyland
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Why this site isn't a Substack
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The Opt Out Way to Use Email
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Seeking A Smarter Smartphone
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Adventures (and Misadventures) in Data Privacy
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How to: Shop Untraceably, Online
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How to: Shop Untraceably, Offline
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What to Expect when you're Privately Expecting
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How to Have a Private Pregnancy
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Why We Must Vote With Our Feet
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How To: The Tech Break-Up
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Can you really opt out?
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Sailfish: my fave iPhone and Android Alternative
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