How to stay connected, powered, and productive when darkness or outages strike — from ham radios to Linux laptops and flashlights.
Building an Offline Tech Toolkit for Rural Missouri
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Full Privacy Real Simple The Tools of the Modern Ghost
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.
How Manufacturers Lock You Out (and How We Get You Back In)
Manufacturers build devices that lock out local repair shops and owners. Here is how we help Kirksville and rural Missouri fight back with repair, restoration, and open tech.
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 Computer Repair Guide
Local guide to computer repair, maintenance, and upgrades for Kirksville residents.
Offline and Resilient Tech Toolkit
A practical guide to off-grid and backup technology for Kirksville and rural Missouri.
Open-Source Localism in Kirksville
How open-source software and right-to-repair thinking strengthen small-town tech independence.
Privacy and Security Toolkit for Kirksville Residents
Practical steps to protect your privacy and secure your digital life in Kirksville.
Repairability Scores: How to Read the Fine Print Before You Buy
Before you buy your next phone or laptop, check its repairability score. Here is how to read those numbers and what they mean for Kirksville consumers and local repair shops.