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Typing into the abyss - need a service (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by ehguyitsmebuddy@lemmy.world to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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Does it exist, some sort of encrypted journal-like app where I can type things which will be forever locked away? In my mind and in a place I can feel confident about, without a doubt.

Pen and paper requires burning afterwards, I don’t think I want to do this.

I know no opsec solution is perfect. I need some sort of outlet. I need some sort of solution.

I was thinking. Maybe, at least, some solution where even though access is non-negotiable, if somebody does get in, I can accept that the entity was already determined enough to end things.

Thanks.

Edit: I should I guess mention the obvious such as encryption and possibly authentication with a hardware security key. Any other features that might be out there I am hoping to hear about.

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[–] solrize@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I guess I don't understand the issues you think you're facing with straightforward approaches. You probably don't want it on an internet server, right? Maybe just scrounge an old laptop with no internet connection and set it up with an encrypted disk. Then use it as your journalling box. So you're fairly safe from network attacks. You might have to worry about someone snagging the laptop itself and recovering the key somehow. Yes there are approaches you can take to mitigate that. I don't know of any super simple ready made methods though.

[–] ehguyitsmebuddy@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Thank you, the more I’m thinking about it, perhaps a raspberry pi with LUKS disk that’s airgapped would be best.

Though I still don’t know of a relatively nice journaling app.

[–] solrize@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Just use a text editor. I use Emacs org files but that's just me.

[–] ehguyitsmebuddy@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Many thanks for your help