Hardware – Purism https://puri.sm/ High-quality computers that protect your freedom and privacy Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:29:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.28 https://puri.sm/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-purism-logo-rectangle-1-32x32.png Hardware – Purism https://puri.sm/ 32 32 Dialing Back to Move Forward: Why the Landline Revival Signals a Future for Privacy https://puri.sm/posts/dialing-back-to-move-forward-why-the-landline-revival-signals-a-future-for-privacy/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:55:47 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=84618 On September 30, 2025, The Washington Post reported a quiet trend in Washington, D.C.: the return of landline phones among officials and journalists seeking refuge from the omnipresent surveillance of smartphones. In a recent story, NBC News spotlighted parents in Maine and Seattle who are reviving landlines for their children—creating “landline pods” so kids can connect without the addictive pull of screens or the predatory reach of social media platforms.

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]]> Google’s New Sideloading Restrictions: Why Purism Thinks Differently https://puri.sm/posts/googles-new-sideloading-restrictions-why-purism-thinks-differently/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:52:46 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=84185 Google’s New Sideloading Restrictions: Why Purism Thinks Differently Google is introducing a new developer verification system claiming to increase security and combat malware (in the name of controlling users).  Google’s “security” push is a double-edged sword. It may help fight a certain type of malware. But it also reminds us all that Android’s identity is […]

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]]> Introducing the Librem PQC Comms Server https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-the-librem-pqc-comms-server/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:44:55 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83993 SF, CA, US – Purism is excited to announce its Librem PQC Comms Server, encrypting data-in-transit (DIT) with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) according to the NIST FIPS 203 standard. When bundled as a complete ecosystem with the Liberty Phone or other Purism Products will also address data-at-rest (DAR) encrypted with PQC.

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]]> Introducing the Librem PQC Encryptor https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-the-librem-pqc-encryptor/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:12:45 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83982 SF, CA, US – Purism is excited to announce its Librem PQC Encryptor, encrypting data-in-transit with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) according to the NIST FIPS 203 standard.

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]]> Hidden Operating Systems in Chips vs. Secure, Auditable OSes: A Cybersecurity Comparison https://puri.sm/posts/hidden-operating-systems-in-chips-vs-secure-auditable-oses-a-cybersecurity-comparison/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:18:36 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83347 The Threat Beneath: The Invisible Operating Systems Inside Your Devices Beneath the surface of nearly every modern computer lies a hidden threat—one most users never see or control. Today’s Intel and AMD processors ship with embedded subsystems like the Intel Management Engine (ME) and AMD’s Platform Security Processor (PSP)—proprietary, low-level firmware environments that operate outside and below your main operating system.

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]]> Purism Releases STEP File for Librem 5 https://puri.sm/posts/purism-releases-step-file-for-librem-5/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 02:00:23 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82425 We're excited to announce another significant step forward in our commitment to open hardware: the release of the STEP file for our Librem 5 smartphone. This move builds upon our previous efforts, where we released the Librem 5 hardware layouts, which can be found here.

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]]> A Secure Foundry for Government Mobile Computing Needs https://puri.sm/posts/a-secure-foundry-for-government-mobile-computing-needs/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:28:51 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82388 Purism offers a comprehensive solution for those seeking to protect their digital lives. As threats to digital security continue to evolve, Purism’s dedication to privacy and security positions it as a leader in the field, providing a solid foundation for secure mobile computing.

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]]> Flipping the Script: Exploring New Paradigms in Secure Mobile Computing https://puri.sm/posts/flipping-the-script-exploring-new-paradigms-in-secure-mobile-computing/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:53:20 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82344 This solution leverages private cellular networks (PCNs) owned and operated by government entities rather than the traditional dependence on Public Switched Network Providers (PSNs) such as AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Orange and others around the world.

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]]> Your Phone is Giving Away More Than You Ever Bargained For https://puri.sm/posts/your-phone-is-giving-away-more-than-you-ever-bargained-for/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:05:47 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82040 The year 2007 represented a watershed moment for the modern smartphone industry as we know it. This was the year that Apple introduced its first iPhone device and Google announced Android via its participation in The Open Handset Alliance (which notably leveraged the Linux kernel and open-source code to create its mobile OS). Fast forward […]

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]]> From the Hackdesk: Librem 16 https://puri.sm/posts/from-the-hackdesk-librem-16/ Thu, 30 May 2024 21:20:42 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=81812 Today, I’m excited to introduce the prototypes for our latest product, the Librem 16: We’re polishing the details on the Librem 16 design, which carries signature features from Purism as well as many new improvements. The Librem 16 features a backlit keyboard, RGB notification LED, and killswitches for the camera/microphone and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, just like the […]

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]]> 3D Print a Modular Librem 11 Back Cover https://puri.sm/posts/3d-print-a-modular-librem-11-back-cover/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:59:34 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80832 Take Control Purism makes products that put you, the customer, in control. Generally, Librem devices are easy to disassemble for access to their internals. For the Librem 11, our focus in the first iteration is on the interior components rather than the chassis itself, which means it has an adhesive back. If you or a […]

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]]> Working with the Librem 14 https://puri.sm/posts/working-with-the-librem-14/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 22:16:55 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80717 Last year, I got the idea of showcasing the power of the Librem 14 by making a professional quality commercial video of it. This video would be made entirely with the Librem 14 itself. It would include everything that I love doing, which is 3D animations, 2D (hand drawn) animations, real world cinematic shots, all […]

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]]> Intel AX200 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Shipping for New Orders https://puri.sm/posts/intel-ax200-wi-fi-bluetooth-shipping-for-new-orders/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:00:41 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80700 New orders of Librem 14 and Librem Mini v2 are now shipping with Intel AX200 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth cards, replacing the Qualcomm Atheros AR9xxx series. Like the Librem 11‘s integrated AX201, the device firmware is provided by the PureBoot Firmware Blob Jail. We made this decision with care and to promote customer control over their […]

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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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]]> Librem 5 Celebration Sale $200 off For a Limited Time https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-celebration-sale-200-off-for-a-limited-time/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:42:42 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79902 As Purism approaches shipping parity (estimated in early July) for the popular, revolutionary, Librem 5 phone, we wanted to extend a heartfelt thanks to all the supporters who understood the immense challenges with creating a non-android OS–PureOS–and the tens-of-millions it would take to compete against Google and Apple. With the continued support of those early […]

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]]> Purism Liberty Phone with Made In The USA Electronics https://puri.sm/posts/purism-liberty-phone-with-made-in-the-usa-electronics/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:35:18 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79611 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA- Purism is excited to be introducing the Liberty Phone with more RAM and more drive space, starting at $2199. The Liberty Phone provides the best security features such as: Made In The USA Electronics. All the electronics of the Liberty Phone are made in our USA facility. Secure Supply Chain. Purism offers a secure […]

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]]> Introducing the Librem Server v2 https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-the-librem-server-v2/ Tue, 30 May 2023 10:56:10 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79503 Introducing the Librem Server v2 The new Librem Server features a 9th generation Intel Core i7 processor with 8 Cores and 12MB of cache. It can get up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM. It also features 6 USB 3.2 ports, a slim optical disk drive, 2 internal drive bays, and 4 “hot-swap” 3.5 SATA 3.0 […]

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]]> Librem 5 Product Report and Roadmap for 2023 https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-product-report-and-roadmap-for-2023/ Thu, 25 May 2023 19:08:14 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79312 It has been some time since we last published a global product report for the Librem 5 phone. This is not because of slowing down our development effort, it is the opposite. We have been very busy and we have made substantial progress during the last few months. We have been listening to our customers […]

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]]> Is Advanced AI A Reason To Decouple From The Centralized Internet? https://puri.sm/posts/is-advanced-ai-a-reason-to-decouple-from-the-centralized-internet/ Tue, 16 May 2023 19:20:27 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79270 With the recent advancements and proliferation of AI (such as ChatGPT and other probabilistic algorithms), it may be time for individuals, companies and governments to consider exiting the centralized internet. There is high concern over security, privacy, and safety threats exposed by artificial intelligence pioneers and industry voices who have recently come forward including Alphabet’s […]

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]]> Protect Infrastructure with Librem L1UM v2 (Press Release) https://puri.sm/posts/protect-infrastructure-with-librem-l1um-v2-press-release/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:58:34 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79187 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Purism has added a new model to the Librem L1UM product line with new hardware designed to protect infrastructure, including critical infrastructure. There are numerous threats posed by nation-state hackers, criminal organizations, and bad actors who are constantly exploiting vulnerabilities within networks that operate critical infrastructure posing numerous security, privacy, and safety […]

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]]> My Top 10 Lapdock Kit Tips https://puri.sm/posts/my-top-10-lapdock-kit-tips/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:33:23 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=77365 Two years ago I started an experiment to see if I could replace my personal laptop with my Librem 5 with a lapdock (spoiler: I could). A year later I wrote a follow-up post that talks about my impressions of the Librem 5 and lapdock kit as a personal computer. Based on my two years’ […]

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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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]]> Announcing the Lapdock Kit https://puri.sm/posts/announcing-the-lapdock-kit/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:05:53 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=77170 One of the most unique, and most powerful features of the Librem 5 and Librem 5 USA is that they are running the same convergent PureOS as our Librem 14 and Librem Mini. This means that they are not running applications that have been ported to a mobile platform, instead the same desktop applications as […]

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]]> Shipping new SparkLAN Wifi cards with Librem 5 https://puri.sm/posts/shipping-new-sparklan-wifi-cards-with-librem-5/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:45:38 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=77096 One of the unique features about the Librem 5 is its modular cellular modem and WiFi/Bluetooth cards. This not only aids in repairing hardware, it also means when new, compatible cards become available (or previous cards unavailable), we have the flexibility to change modules. Up until December 2022 all Librem5 phones had been shipping with […]

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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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]]> The Danger of Focusing on Specs https://puri.sm/posts/the-danger-of-focusing-on-specs/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:39:11 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=76952 Many years ago I was a sysadmin for a medium-sized tech company, and a fringe benefit of that role was getting first choice at stacks of “obsolete” computers that were about to be thrown away. They say that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and that is even truer when the first man ran […]

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]]> Purism Places Purpose Over Profit https://puri.sm/posts/purism-places-purpose-over-profit/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:14:29 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=76938 Another Purism Differentiator: We are a Social Purpose Company. Purism started in 2014 by crowdfunding a laptop with a vision to create a future that respects privacy, security, and freedom. We knew then that we wanted to compete with the largest technology companies and needed to stay true to our beliefs in protecting our customers. We […]

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]]> What We All Want https://puri.sm/posts/what-we-all-want/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:48:49 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=76806 What we all want is pretty simple: We want individual freedom. We want peace of mind that we are safe. We want to control our own digital lives. We want to be free. The video references clips from “Why US trails China in Phone Manufacturing”, CNBC What we don’t want is equally simple: We don’t want to be […]

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]]> Thank You For Joining Us https://puri.sm/posts/thank-you-for-joining-us/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:34:50 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=75897 It has been a long and difficult journey to build a freedom- and privacy-respecting phone like the Librem 5. While the end of this journey is in sight, we aren’t quite there yet, and I wanted to take some time to do something we should do more often: acknowledge and thank all of you who […]

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]]> Librem 5 USA At Shipping Parity: New Orders Ship Within 10 Business Days https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-usa-at-shipping-parity-new-orders-ship-within-10-business-days/ Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:47:23 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=75583 The day we have been waiting for is finally here! The Librem 5 USA has reached shipping parity, which means that new orders placed today will ship within our standard 10-business-day window. The Librem 5 USA now joins the Librem Mini and Librem 14 as a post-Just In Time product, one where instead of relying […]

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