05/14/2025
š New post up: How to Set Up a Cheap, Fast, Post-Quantum VPN on AWS
This oneās a little more advancedāmade for folks who already use AWS and want full control over their VPN setup.
This post covers:
⢠How to launch a hardened WireGuard VPN
⢠How to secure it with post-quantum-ready keys
⢠How to route your traffic through it safely and privately
⢠How to lock it down for long-term use
š” Takes about 20ā30 minutes if youāre familiar with AWS
šµ Costs around $1ā2/month in infrastructure
š ļø No subscriptions, no trackingājust your own private tunnel
š Read it here:
https://davo.co/2025/05/post-quantum-vpn-wireguard-aws/
If you find it helpful, Iād love for you to share itāor pass it along to someone ready to take the next step in securing their online life.
āDavo
How to Set Up a Fast, Post-Quantum VPN on AWS Using WireGuard
Set up a cheap, fast, and post-quantum-hardened VPN on AWS using WireGuard. No scripts, no bloatājust performance, privacy, and control in minutes.
05/10/2025
š New post up: How to Send Encrypted Email Using Thunderbird and PGP (A Beginnerās Guide)
Sending unencrypted email is like mailing a postcardāanyone along the route can read it.
This guide shows you how to seal that message in a digital envelopeāso only your recipient can open it.
This post covers:
⢠How email encryption actually works (no jargon)
⢠How to set it up with Thunderbird and PGP
⢠How to send your first encrypted message (and even test it with me)
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Free
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Secure
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Works with your current email
š„ Iāve also included my public key so you can try it out and see how it works firsthand.
š Read it here:
https://davo.co/how-to-send-encrypted-email/
If you find it helpful, Iād love for you to share itāor pass it along to someone who could use a quick privacy boost.
āDavo
How to Send Encrypted Email Using Thunderbird and PGP
Learn how to easily encrypt your email using Thunderbird and PGPāwithout changing your address or paying for a service. A simple upgrade you can set up today.
05/07/2025
š New post up: Why 2FA is one of the simplest, most powerful upgrades you can make to your online security.
Even strong passwords can be compromised. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a critical second layer of protectionāand itās easier than most people think.
This post covers:
⢠What 2FA is and how it works
⢠The most common (and most secure) types of 2FA
⢠Where to enable it first for maximum protection
⢠How 2FA supports a stronger, more resilient tech culture
š§ Itās not just about protecting yourselfāitās about helping others stay safe too. When fewer people are vulnerable, everyone wins.
š Read it here:
https://davo.co/why-two-factor-authentication-is-essential/
If it's helpful, Iād love for you to pass it along to someone who could use a quick digital safety boost.
āDavo
Why 2FA Is Essential for Online Security
Passwords alone aren't enough. Learn how two-factor authentication (2FA) strengthens your security and why itās one of the smartest moves you can make today.
05/04/2025
š New post up: Why you need a password managerāand why I trust Bitwarden.
We all juggle dozens (or hundreds) of accounts these days. And letās be honestāmost people still reuse passwords or store them in risky ways.
This post breaks down:
⢠Why strong, unique passwords matter
⢠What a password manager actually does
⢠Why I chose Bitwarden (spoiler: it's open-source, secure, and free)
Iām not selling anything. I just want more people to take their digital hygiene seriouslyāespecially folks doing important work in AI, tech, or infrastructure. When your accounts are secure, your mind is free to focus on real progress.
š§ Read it here:
https://davo.co/why-you-need-a-password-manager/
If itās useful, Iād love for you to share it with someone who could use a digital safety boost.
āDavo
Why You Need a Password Manager (and Why Bitwarden Is My Choice)
Strong passwords aren't enough. Learn why using a password manager like Bitwarden is critical for protecting your online accountsāand how to get started easily.
05/04/2025
I've launched a new site to share my work and thinking on the future of artificial intelligence.
This isnāt a tech blog full of buzzwords. Itās about building systems that matterāsystems that are secure, clear, and aligned with real human values.
Iāll also be publishing my research and personal projects hereāespecially around AI, cognition, and secure infrastructure.
And hereās my personal commitment:
š”ļø No bloat. No ads. No tracking junk.
Just thoughtful contentābuilt for speed, privacy, and long-term trust.
I'd be honored if you'd read the intro post and follow along:
š» https://davo.co/welcome-to-davo-co/
š If it speaks to you, please like, share, or drop a comment. Letās build a better future together.
āDavo
Welcome to davo.co ā Building a Future Around AI
Meet Davo and explore the foundations, ethics, and future of thinking machines. Welcome to davo.co ā a site dedicated to systems, logic, and AI research.