Local-first
Your data lives on your hardware. Your services run on your network. The internet becomes optional, not essential.
Resilient systems. Local-first. Built on Kauaʻi.
Dawn at Anini. The reef exposed at low tide, every vulnerability visible. That's when you understand—resilience isn't about being unbreakable. It's about building systems that work when everything else doesn't.
Limited slots. High-trust engagements only.
Resilient by design
Built for power failures, platform pivots, and actual hurricanes. Every system assumes failure and plans for recovery.
Build + Teach
We don't just deliver systems. We transfer knowledge. You understand what we build and why it works.
Core Systems We Build
Digital Resilience Audit
System Assessment. Map every vulnerability, then eliminate them systematically.
Self-hosted Email & Domain
Your mail server. Your domain. No deplatforming possible.
Private Cloud & Local Sync
Nextcloud on your hardware. Files sync without leaving your network.
Home Automation
Home Assistant that works offline. No cloud dependencies.
Newsletter & Signal Systems
Own your list. Run Listmonk. Keep your subscribers regardless of platform changes.
Offline-first Knowledge Hubs
Documentation that lives on your network. Accessible even without internet.
Secure Remote Access
Zero-trust networking explained simply. Access from anywhere, expose to no one.
Continuity Planning
Digital estate planning. What happens to your systems if something happens to you.
How It Works
Assess
Complete audit of your digital ecosystem. Every vulnerability mapped.
Map
Design resilient architecture. Local-first, offline-capable.
Build
Implement together. You learn why each piece matters.
Teach
Knowledge transfer complete. You can maintain and rebuild.
Kauaʻi Digital Village
Being built.
MCT builds the infrastructure. The community owns it. Local-first networks, community portals, resilient systems. This is the workshop where digital sovereignty happens.
Learn more →Clear expectations
For
- High-trust, long-term engagements
- Resilience-minded homes and organizations
- Privacy-focused digital sovereignty seekers
- Those ready to own their infrastructure
Not for
- Break/fix emergencies
- Printer troubleshooting
- Quick tech support calls
- Those who prefer convenience over control
Frequently clarified
What is a System Assessment?
A 2-4 hour comprehensive audit of your entire digital ecosystem. We map every device, service, and vulnerability, then deliver a detailed report with prioritized recommendations. It's the foundation of every engagement.
Do you work remote or Kauaʻi only?
Kauaʻi only, North Shore specifically. Hanalei to Kīlauea. Trust requires presence. Complex systems require context. Real solutions require understanding the salt air and power grid realities.
Why self-host instead of Google/Apple?
Because platforms change terms, harvest data, and disappear. Self-hosting means you own your infrastructure. Your email works when Gmail doesn't. Your files sync when iCloud fails.
How does booking work?
Through our self-hosted intake system—no Calendly, no third parties. Submit an assessment request, we review for fit, then schedule directly. Three slots per month, booked 2-3 weeks out.
What does "local-first" mean?
Your systems work on your local network first, internet second. Email syncs locally. Files backup locally. Automation runs locally. The internet becomes a convenience, not a dependency.
The infrastructure you build today determines what survives tomorrow. Every platform pivot, every service sunset, every storm that passes— they're all arguments for owning your systems.
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