Threat Modeling for Regular People: 7 Simple Steps to Feel Truly Secure

Illustration representing threat modeling as a calm, deliberate decision process

Last Update: Oct. 6, 2026 Digital minimalism and protecting your digital privacy go hand in hand. So many people are just focused on reducing their screen time when it comes to digital minimalism, that they forget that without digital privacy you are basically just leaving the door unlocked to your digital life. I want to … Read more

Minimalist Security Setup: The Only 2 Essential Tools

Minimalist security setup shown as two simple tools next to a cluttered pile of unnecessary security icons

Last Update: Oct. 01, 2026 Raise your hand if you’ve looked into protecting your digital life and come back with a list of 2 dozen different things that you needed to add to your devices to be more secure? I know I have. I’m always appalled when I see these pages recommending everything from antivirus … Read more

Home Network Segmentation: A Beginner’s Guide

Home network segmentation illustration showing three separate Wi-Fi signals radiating from one router

Last Update: Sep. 28, 2026 I’ve been working with network segmentation for years. It’s the type of enterprise geek speak that when I mention it, people just kind of tune it out unless they are in the industry. I get it. It sounds like something that you only find in datacenters, hospitals, and server rooms. … Read more

Home Network Security Checklist: 10 Essential Steps I Use

Home network security checklist illustrated as a front door with a router keyhole

Last Update: September 20, 2026 When I ran through my personal security audit a few months ago, I broke it down into four domains: Devices, Accounts and Credentials, Network Exposure, then finally Data and Backups. Today I want to focus on the Network Exposure domain and specifically the home network security checklist that I personally … Read more

6 Genius Steps to a Healthier Relationship With Technology

A calm person holding a smartphone with notifications muted, symbolizing intentional and balanced technology use

Most of us are long overdue for a healthier relationship with technology. Take a moment and think about it. Your phone is buzzing before you ever get out of bed. Notifications light up your phone, fighting for your attention during meals, conversations, and every other part of your life. The technology is everywhere. It’s on … Read more