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HL8 NAS Follow Up: Rocky Linux + RAIDZ2 After Months of Use
After living with the HL8 NAS for months, this setup centers on Rocky Linux, Houston UI, and a four-drive RAIDZ2 pool built with Seagate Exos 20TB drives. Here’s a grounded look at the install path,...
Surveillance Is Normal Now (And That’s the Problem)
We have reached a point where surveillance feels built into everyday life, and that normalization is the real issue....
From GitHub to Government: The Surveillance Pipeline
This piece stays tightly focused on the idea raised by the video title: a pipeline that can connect public code platforms and government surveillance concerns. With only the title and channel context to work from,...
Linux Isn’t an Escape from Surveillance
Switching to Linux can be a smart move for privacy, but it is not a magic shield against surveillance. The real takeaway is simple: your operating system is only one piece of a much bigger privacy picture.
The Surveillance System You’re Already Living In!
A lot of modern surveillance does not feel like surveillance at all. It blends into everyday life through the devices, platforms, and habits most people already depend on.





