TRAIL

Technology in Service of Independence

A trail through tools and systems chosen for self-direction, resilience, and ownership.

6 entries 2021 – 2025

2021

Legacy blog post migrated into the archive with original publication date preserved.

Why Drew set up RSS-Bridge for himself, and how it helps reconnect the web by generating feeds for sites that refuse to provide them.

A note on self-hosting Jitsi as a private video-conferencing alternative to centralized services like Zoom.

2022

Why Drew self-hosted SearXNG as a private search engine instead of relying on proprietary search providers.

Why a self-hosted RSS reader still matters, and how Yarr fits into a more private, more intentional information system.

2025

A short manifesto on moving from passive consumption into independent creation and publication.

This trail is still being written.