Meta's proposed age verification system for Instagram, framed as a child safety measure, threatens to dismantle anonymous internet access for all users. This deep dive explores the technical implementation, privacy risks, and what it means for your digital freedom.
One Redditor spent six grueling months testing every side hustle recommendation from r/sidehustle. The results were eye-opening—and often disappointing. Here's what actually works, what doesn't, and how to avoid wasting your time in 2026.
Tired of malicious bots ignoring your robots.txt? This comprehensive guide shows you how to implement a poison fountain on your self-hosted server, feeding bad bots garbage data to ruin their datasets and protect your resources.
Colorado's proposed 2026 legislation would shift age verification from websites to operating system providers, creating unprecedented privacy risks. This deep dive explores why this approach threatens digital autonomy and what it means for your online freedom.
Tired of YouTube's algorithm dictating what your kids watch? Discover how to build BrainRotGuard, a self-hosted approval system that puts you in control. This comprehensive 2026 guide walks through the why, how, and what-ifs of creating a curated YouTube experience for your family.
If PC1 can't ping PC2 across your two-router setup, you're likely dealing with double NAT isolation. This common home networking issue creates separate private networks that can't communicate without proper configuration.
The Obsidian community faces an identity crisis as AI-generated content floods discussion spaces. This deep dive explores why it matters, how to spot genuine content, and practical ways to preserve what made the community special.
When ASUS suddenly blocked their support portal in Germany and Austria following a patent ruling, IT professionals faced immediate driver access issues. This incident reveals critical vulnerabilities in modern IT infrastructure management.
Matrix promises a decentralized, open-source future for real-time communication. So why, in 2026, do communities still struggle to adopt it as a true Discord replacement? We dive into the technical and social hurdles holding it back.
A shocking investigation reveals state DMVs are making millions by selling your driver's license data. This isn't a data breach—it's perfectly legal. Here's what they're selling, who's buying it, and how you can fight back.
When a developer got frustrated with password manager paywalls and 2FA lockout risks, they built a janky Bitwarden server on Cloudflare Workers. Months later, they discovered 400+ people had forked it. Here's what happened—and what you need to know about self-hosting your passwords in 2026.
Obsync is a free, open-source macOS menu bar app that finally bridges the gap between Obsidian Tasks and Apple Reminders with true two-way synchronization. Here's everything you need to know about this game-changing productivity tool.