Honest guides to software and privacy tools
No hype, no pay-to-win rankings — practical picks explained the way an engineer explains things to a friend.
Decision Scores
The same product scores differently depending on who you are. Every number is built from verified facts, with the arithmetic shown.
AI & software tools
Cursor
Cursor is a multi-tiered AI development assistant starting with limited free access and scaling up to deep cor
GitHub Copilot
Claude Code
Anthropic's command-line AI coding agent.
Gamma
VPN & privacy
Proton VPN
A comprehensive, Swiss-law protected VPN service designed to shield private activity and provides advanced sec
Surfshark
Surfshark is a comprehensive internet security service that provides encryption to protect your data across un
NordVPN
Guides
AI coding assistants in 2026 — Claude Code vs GitHub Copilot vs Cursor, from someone who codes for a living
An engineer's honest comparison of the three main AI coding tools — what each is best at, real pricing, and which to pick for your situation.
How to choose a VPN in 2026 — an engineer's checklist (and the 3 we'd shortlist)
Skip the scare-marketing. Here's what technically matters in a VPN, what doesn't, and a short honest shortlist for US, Canadian and European users.
Gamma review (2026) — can AI really build your slide deck?
An honest look at Gamma, the AI presentation tool — where it genuinely saves hours, where it disappoints, and who should stick with PowerPoint.