Archives
A journey through everything I've published, organized by time.
Freeplane is an open-source mind mapping tool. It features local storage, node-based encryption, and manual or periodic update checks without user tracking.
Open-source disk imaging software enabling system deployment, cloning, and backup. Supports AES encryption and multicast, ensuring data integrity and privacy.
GParted manages disk partitions locally. It supports multiple file systems and operates offline without cloud dependencies or data transmission.
KeePassXC stores credentials locally in encrypted databases with optional networking disabled at build time. Security depends on user-controlled keys.
Cross-platform email client featuring end-to-end encryption via OpenPGP, customizable interface, and robust privacy controls. Auditable and open-source.
KeePass is a free, open-source password manager utilizing AES-256 encryption. It secures credentials locally in an encrypted database, offering offline-first security.
A robust, open-source vector graphics editor utilizing SVG standards. Features local-first architecture with no mandatory telemetry, ensuring data sovereignty for designers.
A C-based raster graphics editor utilizing SDL for hardware abstraction. Operates strictly offline with zero telemetry, ensuring local data sovereignty.
A technical audit of Krita's source code confirming zero telemetry, unencrypted ZIP-based storage, and preservation of image metadata including GPS.
Kodi provides a secure, open-source media center that keeps your viewing habits private, ensuring no corporate surveillance of your local media library.
Technical audit of ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors. We analyze C++ core modules, network kill switches, and file system isolation to verify data privacy.
A free, open source media player and framework that plays most files and streams without telemetry or account requirements.
Is FreeCAD safe for your designs? We analyze its source code to verify zero telemetry and confirm your data never leaves your computer.
Read our comprehensive review of LibreOffice. A free, open-source office suite that prioritizes privacy and works entirely offline.
Design floor plans and arrange furniture offline. A review of Sweet Home 3D's open-source architecture, local data storage, and usability for home planning.
Access the internet without tracking. We audit Tor's encryption, relay network, and privacy model to see if it truly guarantees anonymity.
Audacity is the world's most popular open-source audio editor. We examine its privacy policy, telemetry data collection, and security features to see if it's safe for privacy-conscious users.
A deep dive into Blender's open-source architecture, telemetry policies, and why it's the safest 3D creation suite for your workflow.