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Notes on Privacy, Performance, and Product Design

Essays and product notes on local-first software, media compression, and building tools with a point of view for modern devices.

Shrinkr vs CloudConvert

A side-by-side look at local media compression and browser-based conversion, for Mac users who care about speed, privacy, and a smooth workflow.

A close look at the privacy risks, hidden costs, and workflow bottlenecks that come with uploading your files to online compression tools.