A comprehensive guide to achieving full digital privacy using Tails Tor ProtonMail Signal encryption and proven operational security practices. Written for normal people who want real privacy.
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How I Host Your Website in Kirksville
A transparent look at how Switchboard Tech Services builds fast, elegant, and affordable websites using Porkbun, Opalstack, and clean HTML – the right way.
How to Communicate Without the Internet: LoRa, Mesh, and Magic
When the web goes dark, how do we keep talking? A look at LoRa radios, mesh networks, and the growing movement to build communication that can survive without the Internet.
How to Speed Up Your Old Laptop (Kirksville Edition)
Practical steps for Kirksville residents to make old laptops run faster without spending a fortune. Local advice from Switchboard Tech Services.
Kirksville’s Wi-Fi Dead Zones (and How to Fix Them)
A complete guide for Kirksville residents and techs on diagnosing and fixing Wi-Fi dead zones, understanding local network infrastructure, and improving home and neighborhood connectivity.
Simple Data Backups Without the Cloud
A practical guide from Switchboard Tech Services in Kirksville on keeping your files safe with offline backups – no cloud accounts, no subscriptions, no nonsense.
The Kirksville Local’s Guide to Free and Open-Source Software
A practical guide from Switchboard Tech Services in Kirksville on replacing expensive software with free, open-source tools for Windows and Linux users.
What to Do Before You Bring Your Computer for Repair
A short, practical checklist from Switchboard Tech Services in Kirksville on how to prepare your computer for repair safely and efficiently.
Why I Link to Wayback Machine Instead of Original Sites
Back in 2020 I argued that archived links were the only reliable way to reference the web. Five years later, it’s even more true.
Why Plain HTML Websites Are the Future (Again)
After years of building complex dynamic sites, I have come home to the simplicity and power of plain HTML. Here is why that matters for Kirksville businesses.