Support
Thank you for your time and engagement; it truly means a lot.
If you find value in my work and would like to support it, please consider contributing to the open-source ecosystem and consumer-first projects. These are the very pillars that foster the kind of transparent, user-centric technology I believe in and often write about.
Support can take many forms, not just monetary. It can be:
- As a developer: Contributing code, documentation, or technical expertise.
- As an advocate: Sharing projects you love to help them grow.
- As a translator: Helping make tools accessible to a global audience.
- As a community member: Offering help, testing new features, or providing thoughtful feedback.
Supporting them, in whatever way you can, is a significant step toward a healthier digital future for everyone.
With gratitude,
Charan.
Wikipedia
A resource I've used since my schooling to learn about everything interesting. Wikipedia is a non-profit miracle of free knowledge, built by people like us. If it has ever helped you, please consider donating to keep it running and ad-free.
Firefox - Mozilla
My digital life started with Firefox, and later, its privacy-focused forks. But for these forks to exist, the Fox must live on. Mozilla's work fighting for a private, open web is the bedrock. If you believe in that mission, please support them.
Immich
Immich was my first substantial step in taking back my digital privacy. It's the reliable, self-hosted photo and video backup solution I was searching for, truly open-source and secure. If you believe in alternatives to big tech, help keep it alive.
Home Assistant
Home Assistant
Home Assistant was my gateway to a smart home that doesn't spy on me. It began with controlling lights, but it showed me a better way: local, private, and powerful automations that actually serve me, not a corporation. I'm deeply skeptical of "smart" gadgets that phone home to their company's servers. Why does a fridge need the internet? It's creepy. Our homes should be our sanctuaries, not a data source for tech companies to capitalize on.
Home Assistant combats this by restoring control to you. It provides the foundation for a home that is intelligently automated, not constantly monitored. If you, too, believe in a future where your smart home is private and not a source of surveillance, please consider supporting this vital project. You can contribute by developing integrations, providing support on community forums, or simply by spreading the word about Home Assistant.