Notes on staying private in plain sight.
Plain-English explainers on cameras, plate readers, face recognition and what actually helps.
October 19, 2026
What Is a Flock Camera, and Is There One on Your Street?
Those slim black poles with a solar panel on top are popping up at neighborhood entrances everywhere. Here's what they are, what they rec...
October 19, 2026
Makeup, Masks, Hats or Glasses: What Actually Works Against Facial Recognition?
Everyone has a trick for staying off camera. Most of them stop working the moment a camera switches to infrared. Here's what each one act...