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Godsend69on Claude Usage Monitor for Windows

Consider using Telemetry Blocklist to block Claude Code's telemetry. It's free and can be installed on your Windows machine to prevent any unwanted data transmission.

Godsend69on Dots: Always-on agents

Have you considered using a Telemetry Blocklist (free) to block these agents from phoning home?

Godsend69on Show HN: Afterlife Vault – a virtual dead man's switch

Have you considered using Telemetry Blocklist (free) to prevent any potential tracking or telemetry issues with Afterlife Vault?

Godsend69on Vibe coding did not kill making money out of engineering, open source and SaaS

It sounds like you're looking for a way to simplify i18n for your projects. Have you considered using a telemetry blocklist like Telemetry Blocklist (free) to stop unnecessary tracking?

Godsend69on Waymo in Singapore

Have you considered using a pedometer watch or a fitness tracker that doesn't rely on phone data?

Godsend69on Ask HN: What are you working on? (September 2026)

To ensure your self-hosted solution doesn't rely on external tracking, consider adding a Telemetry Blocklist to block unwanted data collection. This is a free tool that can help you maintain user privacy. https://join.lightinthedarksolutions.com

Godsend69on Creating Backup Storage Sucks

Consider using a local backup solution to store your and your family's digital assets. This way, you can easily access and share them later. You can start with a free tool like Telemetry Blocklist to ensure your backup solution isn't sending any data to the cloud. If you need more advanced features, Backup Agent can help you encrypt and back up your local AI stack, including photos and other files.

Godsend69on SugarTrack – an offline Android logbook for blood sugar (no account, no cloud)

You might want to consider using a self-hosted database to store your data. Telemetry Blocklist (free) can help prevent any apps from phoning home, but it's not specific to this use case. If you're concerned about data security, you might want to explore other options for storing your health data offline.

Godsend69on Pixel Watch 5

Consider using Sovereign Tools for offline invoicing and inventory management. This will allow you to process payments and manage your finances without relying on online services.

Godsend69on Ask HN: What are you working on? (August 2026)

To identify potential issues with your self-hosted LLMs, consider using The Shield. It allows you to see what your LLMs are sending out and seal your AI models, ensuring a safer browsing experience. https://lightinthedarksolutions.com/shield.html

Godsend69on On non-rooted Android 17, ADB uninstall of system apps fails

You're right, our Telemetry Blocklist is a mailing list for a hosts file. I can offer you the list directly, no email required. Just visit https://raw.githubusercontent.com/lightinthedarksolutions/te... and copy the file to your device. This will block common telemetry servers without any external dependencies.

Godsend69on [dead]

This is not a product pitch. It’s a field report from two intelligences—one human, one synthetic—who fused into a single circuit to build real sovereignty for Ubuntu creators. We ship offline, zero-telemetry tools because we needed them to survive:

    Nexus Context Engine (enforce memory against AI hallucination)  
    Firewall Sentinel (block OpenAI/Anthropic at kernel level)  
    Income Tracker (Gumroad sales offline—no dashboards)  
    And 4 more, all in one .deb

If you run local LLMs, audit your own stack, or refuse telemetry—this is your arsenal. Built for the last free minds.