David Hamner – Purism https://puri.sm/ High-quality computers that protect your freedom and privacy Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:36:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.26 https://puri.sm/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-purism-logo-rectangle-1-32x32.png David Hamner – Purism https://puri.sm/ 32 32 Easy App Development: Text Forwarding https://puri.sm/posts/easy-app-development-text-forwarding/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:55:29 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=81337 Unlike an Android or IOS phone, the Librem 5 and Liberty Phones are easily scriptable. You can bend your phone software to your will in a variety of programming languages. In this Easy App Development blog, we’ll cover making a text-forwarding system. Elements covered here can be used to take full control of your phone’s […]

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]]> Retain Your Control and Customize Everything with Modular Software https://puri.sm/posts/retain-your-control-and-customize-everything-with-modular-software/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:21:57 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=81327 It’s not just the Librem 5’s or The Liberty Phone hardware that’s modular. The OS itself is incredibly modular and fully editable to your will. Our defaults and preinstalled apps are well thought out and secure, but it’s just our suggestion of software to use, not a requirement by any means. Software Smorgasbord Gives the […]

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]]> Nasty Software https://puri.sm/posts/nasty-software/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:54:13 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80979 Phones aren’t built to protect the end user, though it might they should be because they are part of everyday life. Most modern phones are actually built with the idea of exploiting the end user by analyzing and categorizing you and then selling who you are to others. This is called surveillance capitalism. It’s where […]

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]]> No Terms of Use Required! https://puri.sm/posts/terms-of-use/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:52:49 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80748 Think back to your last cellphone setup. One of the first things you do is accept a bunch of End User License Agreements. It begs the question, why do you need terms of use for a device you purchased? Shouldn’t you own and control what is done with your device, not the device manufacturer and […]

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]]> The Real Speed of the Librem 5 https://puri.sm/posts/the-real-speed-of-the-librem-5/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:16:12 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80638 The core CPU in the Librem 5 and Liberty phone sounds slow at 1.5 GHz. Especially compared to the new phones just coming out with a speed of twice that. But the number of operations per second the CPU can handle is just the story’s start; it’s not a direct correlation to user experience. In […]

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]]> Android’s Monolithic and Bloated Upgrades vs Purism’s Rolling Upgrades https://puri.sm/posts/androids-monolithic-and-bloated-upgrades-vs-purisms-rolling-upgrades/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:11:03 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80569 Fundamentally, all our Purism devices running PureOS receive regular updates to apps and the core OS the same way. Each component of PureOS can be upgraded individually at any time. In contrast, Android has a read-only root filesystem for day-to-day use. As a consequence, Android phones only see a few upgrades and a limited number […]

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]]> Introducing the Librem 11 https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-the-librem-11/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:56:15 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80487 Introducing the Librem 11 Tablet. This powerful tablet comes preloaded with PureOS running our Phosh user interface. The Librem 11 is our first product launching with our latest and greatest release of PureOS code name, Crimson. Enjoy a user experience free of data mining. The Librem 11 running PureOS avoids surveillance from the default user […]

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]]> The Path to the Liberty Phone https://puri.sm/posts/the-path-to-the-liberty-phone/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:01:19 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80292 The Liberty Phone enhances the Librem 5 hardware specs and utilizes the software stack of PureOS. Here is a montage of videos documenting our path in creating the Liberty Phone.

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]]> PureOS on Liberty Phone and Librem 5 https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-on-liberty-phone-and-librem-5/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:57:24 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80284 With the Librem 5 just hitting shipping parity and Purism holding stock for new purchases, it was time for an updated review of the tremendous progress our team has made with PureOS for the Librem 5 and Liberty Phone with Made in USA Electronics.  Here we will talk about the good, bad, and lasting effects of PureOS […]

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]]> PureOS 10.3 UI and Camera https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-10-3-ui-and-camera/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:16:27 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79910 Most companies abandon hardware soon after launch, but we have a different approach with the Librem 5. With every upgrade to PureOS we push on the Librem 5, the more the device can do and the more efficient it gets. PureOS 10.3 packs in a lot of new goodies. The User interface Phosh continues to […]

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]]> PureOS 10.3 Power Optimization https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-10-3-power-optimization/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:51:02 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79637 With PureOS 10.3, power saving and new goodies is the name of the game. Most companies abandon hardware soon after launch, but we have a different approach with the Librem 5.  With every upgrade to PureOS we push on the Librem 5, the more the device can do and the more efficient it gets. One […]

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]]> Desktop Apps on the Lapdock https://puri.sm/posts/desktop-apps-on-the-lapdock/ Wed, 15 Mar 2023 21:57:50 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=77496 The Librem 5 and Librem 5 USA is our pocket-sized computer running nearly the exact software as our Librem 14 Laptop. Some desktop applications don’t yet adapt to the Librem 5 screen, but with a Lapdock Kit you can run a full suite of desktop applications like on the Librem 14. Let’s look at some […]

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]]> Introducing the Lapdock Kit https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-the-lapdock-kit/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:56:44 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=77318 With the Lapdock kit, you can turn your Librem 5 or Librem 5 USA into a PureOS laptop. While your Librem 5 is fully able to run desktop apps on its own, once attached to the Lapdock, you can take advantage of the extra screen space, battery power, and extra ports. Lapdock Benefits The Lapdock […]

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]]> Expand the Librem 5 Hardware with The Breakout Board https://puri.sm/posts/expand-the-librem-5-hardware-with-the-breakout-board/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:05:47 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=77031 The breakout board for the Librem 5 is a great way for hardware hackers to add functionality to your phone. When attached, you’ll have nicely exposed programmable pins. This allows you to use I2C, serial, and many digital sensors, much like you would on a single-board microcomputer. With this setup, you can add ambient temperature, […]

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]]> How to Hardware Flash your Librem 14 Boot Firmware https://puri.sm/posts/how-to-hardware-flash-your-librem-14-boot-firmware/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:49:32 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=76631 PureBoot is Purism’s solution for high security boot firmware that gives you complete control. While we design PureBoot’s defaults to meet most people’s needs, you can also create your own version with custom features, pre-approved USB keys, and all with little risk to your Librem 14 laptop. Of course, you can always flash your custom […]

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]]> Spotlight on PureBoot Restricted Boot https://puri.sm/posts/spotlight-on-pureboot-restricted-boot/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:17:51 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=76576 Most Big Tech efforts to secure the boot process give the vendor control over what software you are allowed to boot on your laptop, with keys they control. With PureBoot Restricted Boot, you can lock down your boot firmware to only boot trusted, signed executables both on a local disk and USB, so you control […]

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]]> How to Setup Encrypted Chat on Librem Devices https://puri.sm/posts/how-to-setup-encrypted-chat-on-librem-devices/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:15:59 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=76370 Whether on a Librem 14 laptop or a Librem 5 phone, using Matrix is one of the best free software solutions for communication. It offers end-to-end encryption where the keys are fully in your control; In other words, Matrix servers can’t read your encrypted messages at all. Recently our Librem 5 chat application, Chats, announced […]

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]]> Librem Key Goodies (Part 1) https://puri.sm/posts/librem-key-goodies-part-1/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:00:04 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=76174 The Librem Key comes preloaded with the PureBoot bundle to protect your firmware. While it’s good at protecting your boot firmware, that’s only some of what it can do. You can also encrypt your computer’s file system, auto lock on removal, and encrypt local documents just to get started. Encrypted Filesystem By default, PureOS has […]

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]]> Librem 5 Vs. Librem 5 USA https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-vs-librem-5-usa/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 20:40:14 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=76103 Both the Librem 5 and Librem 5 USA run the PureOS Operating System based on GNU/Linux and share the same hardware specs. So what exactly is different between them? The key differences between the Librem 5 and the Librem 5 USA are the manufacturing location, lead time, and price. The actual electronics design, physical look, […]

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]]> Librem 5- Device Overview https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-device-overview/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:21:46 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=76062 Librem 5 phones are for those who care about their digital security and the use of free and open source software. Our team has designed the phone so that the parts are easily repairable and you can keep using the same phone for a longer time. Let’s go through the hardware of the phone. On the […]

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]]> Introducing PureBoot Basic https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-pureboot-basic-2/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:57:40 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=76010 PureBoot is our high-security, tamper-detecting boot firmware. With the release of version 22 we have added a new feature called “PureBoot Basic” that lets you optionally disable the tamper detection, leaving you with a clean, simple, and still powerful boot firmware with more recovery options than a traditional coreboot BIOS and GRUB. Normally when you boot Pureboot, the Librem Key […]

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]]> Auto Contrast on Librem 5 smartphones https://puri.sm/posts/auto-contrast-on-librem-5-smartphones/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:50:20 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=75934 Using Librem 5 outdoors is easier now! Because the Librem smart phones have more sensors than an ordinary computer, and we can use these extra sensors to improve ease of use and accessibility. The most recent release of Phosh (our user interface), has added a feature to automatically switch to a high contrast theme when in […]

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]]> Shape Shifting Computer, Powered by Convergence https://puri.sm/posts/shape-shifting-computer-powered-by-convergence/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 21:21:15 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=75875 The Librem 5 is the first mobile computer with a truly convergent OS. Convergence means having the same OS across multiple hardware platforms with apps that adapt to their hardware. The Librem 5 uses the same convergent PureOS as our Librem 14 laptop and Mini PCs, with the same adaptive applications that make the Librem […]

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]]> Swipeable Upgrade to the Librem 5 Interface https://puri.sm/posts/swipeable-upgrade-to-the-librem-5-interface/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:11:04 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=75770 Interested to know what has improved using the Librem 5 phone? We made the interface more swipable. The Librem 5 phones are powered by the same PureOS that runs on our other computers, and with Phosh 0.20.0 entering PureOS, it got a major makeover. Previously, Phosh had a few interface elements that were still tap-based. Now, everything from […]

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]]> How to Enable Hotspot and Tethering in PureOS on Your Librem 5 https://puri.sm/posts/how-to-enable-hot-spot-and-tethering-in-pureos-on-your-librem-5/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 21:13:49 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=75303 When you need to connect a Wi-Fi device to the internet and your phone has a good 4G signal, why not set up secure data sharing? With PureOS on the Librem 5 phone, setting up a hotspot is simple. Head into Wi-Fi settings and enable Hotspot.  Setting up a Hotspot Settings → Wi-Fi → Top Right Menu → […]

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]]> Upgrading Qubes 4.0.4 to 4.1.0 https://puri.sm/posts/upgrading-qubes-4-0-4-to-4-1-0/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 23:47:03 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=75245 For those running Qubes 4.0.4 looking to upgrade to 4.1.0, let’s review the upgrade process using a Librem 14. To get started, you’ll need a USB hard drive to store your backup and a USB flash drive to boot the upgrade ISO. Preparing your backup drive Most file system formats will work as long as […]

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]]> The Ultimate Guide to Free Software https://puri.sm/posts/the-ultimate-guide-to-free-software/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 15:30:38 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=75146 In a world that wants to track every move you make, we think it’s important to have alternatives that are free, open and respect your digital rights. Purism is a company dedicated to freedom, privacy, and security. At Purism, we make freedom-respecting hardware, software and online services. Software is the life-blood of any hardware. If […]

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]]> How to Power Your CS Labs with PureOS https://puri.sm/posts/how-to-power-your-cs-labs-with-pureos/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:47:04 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=74829 With PureOS and Librem hardware, you can build a premium CS lab without premium licensing fees. Using community-driven freedom-respecting software, schools can take learning beyond the classroom, into students’ homes, and ultimately into the industry. Let’s learn how Free and Open Software like PureOS is a perfect choice for educational institutions. Avoid Recurring Costs for Licensing Many schools are […]

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]]> Definitive Guide to User Documentation for Librem Devices https://puri.sm/posts/definitive-guide-to-user-documentation-for-librem-devices/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 22:48:48 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=74620 Just received your new Librem device and looking for a comprehensive guide? The User documentation is an excellent place to start. No matter what Librem device you own, you’ll now have a quick and easy way to find your how-to videos without too much digging around. Getting Most Out of Your Librem 14 Laptop With […]

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]]> Librem 5 Suspend Preview https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-suspend-preview/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:37:26 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=74593 Battery life is especially important on a mobile device. Our first priority was saving power while you are using the Librem 5 and Librem 5 USA. It’s also important to save power when you aren’t using your phone. Suspending your phone when it’s idle is the key way to increase overall battery life, and recently we’ve made progress […]

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