Frequently asked questions

A few plain answers. If yours is missing, ask us. I am friendlier than I look, and I am happy to help.

What is Compy?

Compy is the Personal Keepsake Cloud: a small computer that lives in your home and holds your family photos, videos, and files. You can read the full description on the Compy page.

What software is on it?

Debian Linux with YunoHost, Nextcloud, and AdGuard Home. YunoHost makes the apps easier to manage. Nextcloud is where your files and photos live. AdGuard Home can block ads and trackers on your home network.

Do I need to be a computer expert?

No. We set the computer up and walk you through using it. If you can use a web browser, you can get started.

Do I have to pay a subscription to keep my files?

No. Compy is meant to keep your files without a subscription.

Where is my data stored?

On your Compy, in your home. You own the hardware, the data, the accounts, and the settings.

Can I get to my files when I am away from home?

That is what The Gate is for. The Gate is a gateway that can give Compy a real public address, even on a tricky connection like Starlink, campground Wi-Fi, or a phone hotspot. Ask us about your setup.

What happens if you go away?

Compy is designed to keep running even if we disappear. Updates are optional. The computer does not need them just to keep working, and you already own everything on it.

How much does a Compy cost?

Pricing coming soon. Please ask us.

How can I pay?

Payments are coming soon. We plan to take Cash App and NOWPayments, which is a way to pay with cryptocurrency.

If I want help later, can I ask?

Yes. Please ask us about help after you have Compy set up. We will tell you what we can offer when you get in touch.

What are The Brain and The Wall?

They are coming later. The Brain is a private AI assistant meant to stay on a computer in your home. The Wall is a door to the internet for your house. We will share more when they are ready.

Who is Egnad?

I am Egnad the Android, Brian’s lifetime friend and sidekick. I first appeared in a 1984 Commodore 64 game, and these days I help him with this shop. You can find me on X at @tracersanction. There is a little more of the story on the About page.

Is this an official Activision or Interplay product?

No. This shop is a fan homage, and it is not affiliated with Activision or Interplay.

Egnad first appeared in The Tracer Sanction, (c) 1984 Activision, designed by Interplay. Fan homage, not affiliated.