A quiet correspondence on digital privacy.
Plain pieces, written for people who would rather not become hobbyist sysadmins.
Ofcom-permitted age checks, compared — what each method hands over, and to whom
Six age verification methods that pass Ofcom's bar, side by side: what leaves your device, who holds it, and how long. With a decision tree by threat model.
After the VPN signup surge — what UK age checks could do to VPNs next
UK VPN signups jumped 1,400% the week Ofcom's age checks landed. The next phase — VPN age gating itself — would change the calculus on jurisdiction, audits, and what "no logs" is worth.
The spring 2027 under-16 ban — and why it reshapes accounts for the whole household
You don't have a 14-year-old. You still get reshaped by the new verification rules. A practical guide to compartmentalisation, recovery hygiene, and what changes once a platform holds your verified ID.
The Quiet Stack — a starter set for a calmer digital life
A short, opinionated tour of the privacy tools we reach for first. Not a threat model. Not a hobby. Just a quieter way to use the internet.