Private Computing
Most people these days use a computer in some manner for pretty much everything they do. Banking, working, socialising, gaming, booking tickets, planning events, keeping photos and so on.
No matter who you are, you need to keep at least some of that information private from someone, even if it’s just your banking details from random scammers.
More recently though, we witnessed many nations and states introducing all kinds of oppressive laws, that massively fined and even jailed individuals just for exercising basic human rights (like visiting a dying child in hospital). While the worst excesses have been pulled back since then, many laws were passed that will make it even easier for governments to do the same and worse for any future supposed “emergency”.
If you are using a Windows or Mac computer, and are connected to the Internet at all, you have no way of controlling what data on your computer goes back to Microsoft or Apple, and as governments can force corporations to do just about anything, that means you have no control at all of your own computer.
Particularly now with it being almost necessary to have a Microsoft or Apple account to get the full use of your system, and with storage in the Cloud being the norm, most people have basically abandoned the entire concept of privacy, despite it being important enough to count as a Human Right according to the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
But believe it or not, there are excellent alternatives available that DON’T violate your privacy, give you full control of your computer and in many cases are even entirely free to use.
Different people of course have different requirements for security and privacy. The average individual needs a lot less than a Human Rights activist or a journalist does. And that is where I can help.
We can discuss your specific privacy requirements, along with what functionality your computer needs, to allow you to maintain your normal workflow. Then I can provide advice and assistance to configure all the suitable software needed for your requirements.
For many individual users, just transitioning to Linux and learning some basic computer security principles will be sufficient for your needs, and requires very little work.
However for businesses who deal with private data (such as finance or health data), or for individuals directly involved in political activism I can recommend more advanced, tailored solutions to meet your exact needs.
Contact me with a summary of your situation and requirements for a quote.
Fees: $70 per 30 minutes. Depending on your tech skills and requirements, this service typically takes from 2-4 hours. You will be provided a quote prior to commencement.