Technology should work for you.
Not the other way around.
Every week the tech industry tells you what you can no longer live without. We start from the opposite question: what do you actually need, and how do you take control of it? No hype, no fear. Clear thinking, practical tools, and the confidence that comes from understanding the thing in front of you.
Think critically about the tools you're sold
AI companies, platforms, and venture-backed startups are very good at telling you what you can't live without. We take those claims apart. What's real? What's marketing? What's a land grab for your data and habits? You don't need to reject technology. You need to see it clearly.
Own more of your digital life
Your files. Your notes. Your feed, your schedule, your time. When the things you depend on live on someone else's servers under someone else's terms, you're a tenant in your own work. We show you tools and habits that put you back in control. No sysadmin degree required.
Build small things that make you dangerous
The most capable person in the room doesn't have the most subscriptions. They can write a script. They can automate a chore. They can read a terms of service without their eyes glazing over, and when their setup breaks, they can fix it. We publish guides, experiments, and small projects that add up to that kind of independence.
New here
The written briefs, the podcast, and the first guides are in production. Check back soon while this site fills in.