Your ISP router is not just a modem. It is a control point. This guide explains why owning your own router matters, how to isolate ISP equipment, and how to reclaim control of DNS, WiFi, and network policy.
How I Turned an Old Laptop Into a Local Only Workstation
Most users rely on outdated long term PGP keys and a broken Web of Trust, leaving their digital identity fragile and exposed. This guide breaks down a modern identity model built on annual PGP key rotation and a durable Nostr private key, creating a cryptographically verifiable ownership system that resists revocation, compromise, and platform control. … Read more
This guide walks you through building the ZeroSentinel Nano a lightweight recursive DNS resolver and local time authority that replaces your ISP’s tracking resolver with a clean, private, hardened DNS core. You’ll learn how to install Unbound and Chrony, isolate the Pi Zero into a single purpose node, lock it down with UFW, and point … Read more
Build the version using what equipment you have, time and money you want to spend, or threat model you actually have.
Privacy is built brick by brick and your DNS layer is one of the most overlooked.
Most DNS guides gloss over the real differences between Pi hole, AdGuard Home, and NextDNS. This article cuts through the fluff and explains how local filtering, cloud DNS, blocklists, and threat intelligence actually work under the hood. If you need to understand what protects you, what logs are created, and what setup fits your threat … Read more
ZeroSentinel is your off site access point and DIY privacy node. A self hosted node that becomes a private WireGuard server, a local recursive resolver, and a remote health sentinel you fully control. This hub collects every part of the build from OS install to Unbound, canary alerts, Nostr monitoring, and network hardening so you … Read more
ZeroSentinel guide shows you how to turn a Raspberry Pi or mini pc into a hardened WireGuard server for secure off site access. This guide walks through Pi OS Lite install, key generation, peer setup, and router port forwarding so you can reach your home network from anywhere without relying on commercial VPNs or cloud … Read more
ZeroSentinel is a DIY off site privacy node that transforms a Raspberry Pi or mini computer into a hardened WireGuard gateway and DNSSEC-validated recursive resolver. This guide shows beginners how to build a self-monitoring privacy system that blocks ISP tampering, prevents DNS leaks, and sends encrypted Nostr alerts the moment something breaks. If you want … Read more