Rick Findlay
Rick is a Reclaim contributor who's interested in the way censorship and top-down control of social platforms is encouraging a new future of decentralized tech. [email protected]
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What 2026 will really measure is how Linux can survive contact with non-enthusiasts.
MembersHow to Keep Your Encryption Keys Out of Big Tech’s Hands
True security starts where convenience ends, by keeping your encryption keys off the cloud and in your own hands.
New Washington Legislation Makes 3D Printers Surveillance Tools
A law meant to block untraceable weapons might instead erase the right to tinker with your own tools.
MembersThe Year of the Linux Desktop
Linux no longer asks users to adapt to it; it adapts to them, delivering a desktop experience that feels familiar without surrendering control.
Rumble and Tether Launch “Rumble Wallet” to Enable Direct Crypto Payments for Creators
By linking crypto freedom with creator earnings, Rumble turns monetization into an act of digital self-sovereignty.
Microsoft Shifts All Activations to Online Accounts
A simple software setup has become another checkpoint in Microsoft’s expanding web of identity and control.
Pakistan Blocks Major VPNs Under New Licensing Rules, Expanding State Control Over Internet Access
A new digital curtain descends as Pakistan turns encrypted privacy into a licensed privilege.
Pro-Freedom Marketplace Becomes the Next Player in Donation Tech
PublicSquare’s leap into political tech turns its anti-censorship ethos into a bid for control over the campaign economy.
Proton Launches Encrypted Spreadsheet Service “Proton Sheets” to Rival Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel
Proton Sheets keeps collaboration features while locking down sensitive data.
Collabora Launches Offline Office Suite for Windows, Mac, Linux
A cloud-born office suite finds new life on the desktop, blending open-source simplicity with the comfort of working offline.
Porn Giant Calls for Device-Based Digital ID
The promise of privacy hides a blueprint for deeper platform control.
GrapheneOS Quits France, Citing Unsafe Climate for Open Source Tech
The exit marks a rebuke of Europe’s tightening grip on freedom tech.