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Technical notes on degoogled phones, ESP32 security research and operational privacy — written for people who verify, not hype.
"Degoogled phones in 2026: GrapheneOS, CalyxOS, LineageOS compared"
"Your first ESP32 security audit toolkit for under A$150"
"Monero for e-commerce: why privacy payments matter"
"The real threat model for buying privacy hardware online"
"WiFi testing law in Australia: what you can legally audit"
Why degoogled phones matter in 2026
The mobile threat model has shifted from malware to data brokerage. Here's why running a degoogled OS is now the highest-leverage privacy upgrade most people can make.
ESP32 security research: getting started lawfully
Sub-GHz, NFC and 2.4 GHz research tools are powerful and legal to own — but the lawful-use boundary is specific. A practical, jurisdiction-aware primer.
GrapheneOS vs LineageOS: which is right for you
Both are degoogled Android. They optimise for different things: GrapheneOS for security and sandboxing, LineageOS for device choice and control. A decision guide without the tribalism.