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The CAD Software Non-Issue: LibreCAD on Linux

By bilemaPosted on February 25, 2026Posted in Switching to LinuxTagged CAD software, de-googling, LibreCAD, Linux, open source, technical drawingNo Comments

Not every part of this de-Googling and Linux migration involves sacrifice, difficult decisions, or frustrating compromises. Some things just… work. LibreCAD is one of those things. What LibreCAD Is (And Why I Use It) LibreCAD is open-source 2D CAD software. It’s designed for technical drawing, drafting, and engineering work—creating floor plans, mechanical parts, schematics, and […]

Switching Password Managers: From NordPass to Bitwarden

By bilemaPosted on February 24, 2026Posted in EscapeGoogleTagged Bitwarden, de-googling, digital security, NordPass, open source, password security, privacyNo Comments

Your password manager is the keystone of your digital security. It’s the one piece of infrastructure that touches everything else—every account, every service, every login. If you’re going to de-Google and leave big tech, securing this foundation is critical. I’d been using NordPass for a while, and it worked fine. The interface was clean, the […]

Making the Switch: Why Linux?

By bilemaPosted on February 1, 2026Posted in EscapeGoogle, Switching to LinuxTagged de-googling, KDE Plasma, Kubuntu, Linux, open source, privacy, tech independence, Windows alternativesNo Comments

Let me be clear upfront: you don’t have to switch from Windows or Mac to de-Google your life. You can replace Gmail with Proton, use LibreWolf on Windows, run Signal and Bitwarden on macOS, and achieve most of your privacy goals without touching your operating system. But I’m choosing to make the switch anyway—in the […]