Topic: open-source
Open-source technology promotes transparency, user control, and privacy by allowing individuals to access and modify source code. This movement counters the practices of major tech companies that often prioritize surveillance and censorship over user rights. Embracing open-source solutions can empower users to reclaim their digital autonomy and protect their privacy.
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What to Like and What to Question About Europe’s New Open Source Office Push
The same governments selling you a sovereign office suite are the ones legislating their way past the encryption it would…
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California’s New Age-Verification Bill Frees Linux But Expands Age Tracking to the Open Web
California fixed the most obvious problem with its age-tracking law but replaced it with a version that follows you across…
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The Retreat of the Open Internet
Self-preservation looks a lot like surrender from the outside.
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Ditching Google: Practical Self-Hosted Replacements
The exit ramp from Google starts with your own box.
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The Easiest Photo Self-Hosting Exit Ramp from Big Cloud
This app’s latest update turns DIY photo hosting into something that feels built for people, not just power users.
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Proton Launches Lumo, a Privacy-First AI Assistant
Proton’s Lumo goes all-in on privacy by skipping the data trade-offs baked into most AI assistants.
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A Google Docs Alternative That Can’t See a Word You Write
A top contender for encrypted, privacy-focused document, calendar, and spreadsheet tools.
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The Best Private File Sending Tools
The best privacy tools don’t try to do everything; they just do one thing right and get out of your…
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Brave Launches Official F-Droid Repository for Android Browser to Bypass Google Play
A self-hosted F-Droid repo lets Brave sidestep gatekeepers while keeping updates firmly in its grip.
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Break Free from Big Tech with These Privacy-First Tablets
Not all tablets are built with your best interests in mind. Here’s how to pick the best for you.
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The App Store That Wants Nothing From You
A stripped-down portal to apps that treat your data like it’s actually yours.
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Google Shifts Android Development to Internal Codebase, Marking Major Move Away from Open Source Transparency
Developers now face a closed-door ecosystem where Google holds all the keys.