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Aug. 13, 2026 · 8 min read

I Replaced CleanMyMac With a Free, Open-Source Tool. Then I Realized I Barely Needed It.

A free, open-source tool replaced the subscription and does more. But my disk stays clean for a deeper reason: my Mac is built from code.

July 28, 2026 · 7 min read

Backblaze, iCloud, Dropbox: Every Backup Wants a Subscription. Mine Runs on a Memory Card.

Backup apps want a monthly fee to hold your history hostage. Mine is restic — free, encrypted, writing to a card I already own.

June 25, 2026 · 5 min read

Every Subscription Tracker Wants a Subscription. Mine’s a Text File.

A few years ago I added up my subscriptions for the first time and felt a little sick. Not because any single one was expensive — because…