Description
What it is
Compy is the Personal Keepsake Cloud: a small, quiet computer that lives in your home and holds your family photos, videos, and files. It runs on open-source software you control. There is no big-tech cloud behind it, no ads, and no one mining your data.
It works without a subscription, and it is built to keep running even if we disappear. Your memories stay yours.
What’s inside
Each Compy is a refurbished mini PC in the Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny class (Lenovo, Dell, or HP), set up and ready to use:
- HDMI, 16 GB of memory, 256 GB or more of storage, and an Intel i5 or better.
- Debian Linux with YunoHost, so the apps are straightforward to manage.
- Nextcloud, for your files, photos, and sharing.
- AdGuard Home, which can block ads and trackers on your home network.
Who it’s for
Compy is for people who want their memories at home, on a computer they actually own. It is a good fit if you are tired of subscriptions and someone else’s servers, or if you just want a simple, honest place for the family photos and files you care about. You do not have to be a computer expert.
What you get
- The computer, already set up with the software.
- Help moving your files over.
- A walkthrough so you know how to use it.
If you want Compy to be reachable when you are away from home, ask us about The Gate, the gateway that can give Compy a real public address, even on Starlink, campground Wi-Fi, or a phone hotspot.
Pricing coming soon. Please ask us. Payments are coming soon too; we plan to take Cash App and NOWPayments (cryptocurrency).
A few questions
Where does my data live?
On your Compy, in your home. You own the hardware, the data, the accounts, and the settings.
Do I need a subscription?
No. Compy is meant to keep your files without a subscription.
What if I need it on the go?
That is what The Gate is for. Tell us about your internet setup, and we can talk through whether a gateway is right for you.
What if you disappear?
Compy is designed to keep running even if we do. Updates are optional; the computer does not need them just to keep working.
How much does it cost, and how do I pay?
Pricing coming soon. Please ask us. Payments are coming soon. We plan to take Cash App and NOWPayments.
Want the longer list of questions? See our FAQ, or say hello.
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