Minimalist tech solutions with privacy and Linux at heart
I’m not taking on new clients at the moment, but if something here resonates with you, you’re welcome to explore further.
Norman Atterbury
What I do
I help people and small businesses rethink their relationship with technology. Not by stacking new tools on top of old ones, but by removing the unnecessary — and replacing it with something calm, deliberate, and secure.
My approach is grounded in:
- Fewer moving parts
- Greater privacy
- Long-term simplicity
I don’t chase trends.
I don’t roll out “AI solutions.”
I don’t sell fear or funnel you into subscriptions.
Instead, I offer support and perspective for those who’d rather think twice before going all-in on the next shiny thing.
How I work
- I personally use a Mac, but support Linux and Windows as needed
- I do not operate a traditional “Windows shop”
- I don’t advertise the platforms I use — and that’s on purpose
- I encourage open-source, privacy-respecting alternatives
- I give people the kind of tech advice they don’t hear anywhere else
The big idea
You don’t need to put everything in the cloud. You don’t need an AI assistant writing your emails. And you certainly don’t need to submit a support ticket just to speak to a human. What you need is a thoughtful approach — and that is what I believe I offer my clients.
About this site
This website exists mainly as a landing place for people who already know me. If you’ve found your way here by curiosity or accident — welcome. You’re not the target audience right now, but I hope the philosophy resonates.
For insights, short notes, or the occasional rant, visit me on Bluesky.
Wonder what PIPEDA (the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act Of Canada) says about how organizations must protect consumers’ personal information?
Since I live in the city of Calgary, I limit my travel to the limits of our fair city. Thanks to my RMM (Remote Monitoring & Management) tools, I maintain some devices further afield.