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Local-first.
Internet-optional.
Your systems work on your local network first, internet second. Email, files, automation — all local. The internet becomes a convenience, not a dependency.
North Shore Kauaʻi · Digital Infrastructure
Everything collapses.
Build accordingly.
My Computer Therapy builds resilient digital systems for North Shore Kauaʻi. When the platform fails, when the cloud deletes your account, when the hurricane knocks out the grid — your data stays on your hardware. Your systems work.
Local-first.
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Resilient
by design.
Built for power failures, platform pivots, and actual hurricanes. Every system assumes failure and plans for recovery. Nothing here was designed for the mainland grid.
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Build
and Teach.
We don't just deliver systems — we transfer knowledge. You understand what we built and why it works. When something breaks, you know how to fix it.
Core Systems We Build
Every engagement starts with understanding your infrastructure. Then we build what's missing — and teach you to maintain it.
Digital Resilience Audit
Map every vulnerability, then eliminate them. The foundation of every engagement.
FoundationSelf-hosted Email & Domain
Your mail server. Your domain. No deplatforming possible.
SovereigntyPrivate Cloud & Local Sync
Nextcloud on your hardware. Files sync without leaving your network.
StorageHome Automation
Home Assistant that works offline. No cloud dependencies.
ResilienceNewsletter & Signal Systems
Own your list. Run Listmonk. Keep your subscribers regardless of platform changes.
SignalOffline Knowledge Hubs
Documentation that lives on your network. Accessible without internet.
KnowledgeSecure Remote Access
Zero-trust networking. Access from anywhere, expose nothing.
SecurityContinuity Planning
Digital estate planning. What happens to your systems if something happens to you.
ContinuityHow It Works
Assess
Complete audit of your digital ecosystem. Every device, service, and vulnerability mapped.
Map
Design resilient architecture. Local-first, offline-capable, built for the North Shore grid.
Build
Implement together. You learn why each piece matters while we build it alongside you.
Teach
Knowledge transfer complete. You can maintain, troubleshoot, and rebuild without MCT.
Clear expectations
This is for
- High-trust, long-term engagements
- Resilience-minded homes and organizations
- Privacy-focused sovereignty seekers
- Those ready to own their infrastructure
- North Shore Kauaʻi — Hanalei to Kīlauea
This is not for
- Break/fix emergencies
- Printer troubleshooting
- Quick one-off support calls
- Those who prefer convenience over control
- Managed service subscriptions
Field Notes
Dispatches from the work. Infrastructure thinking from North Shore Kauaʻi.
Local-first Networking on the North Shore
Why local network infrastructure matters differently here — and how to build it for the Kauai grid reality.
Read →The Case Against Managed IT
Why most managed service providers create dependency instead of capability — and what to build instead.
Read →Before the Lights Flicker
Hurricane prep for your digital life. What to do before the grid goes down, not after.
Read →
Neighbor project
Kauaʻi Digital Village
MCT builds the infrastructure. The community owns it. Local-first networks, community portals, and resilient systems woven together. This is where digital sovereignty becomes collective.
Learn more →Frequently clarified
What is a System Assessment?
A 2–4 hour comprehensive audit of your digital ecosystem. We map every device, service, and vulnerability, then deliver a detailed report with prioritized recommendations. It's the foundation of every engagement.
Do you work remote or Kauaʻi only?
Kauaʻi only, North Shore specifically — Hanalei to Kīlauea. Trust requires presence. Complex systems require context. Real solutions require knowing the salt air and power grid realities.
Why self-host instead of Google or Apple?
Because platforms change terms, harvest data, and disappear. Self-hosting means you own your infrastructure. Your email works when Gmail doesn't. Your files sync when iCloud fails.
How does booking work?
Three assessment slots per month. Request via the form, and we'll confirm within 48 hours. Lead time is typically 2–3 weeks. We don't rush complex systems.
What does "local-first" mean?
It means systems designed to run fully on your local network without requiring internet. When connectivity fails — storm, outage, provider issue — your core infrastructure keeps working.
The infrastructure you build today determines what survives tomorrow.
Ready to build something that lasts?
Three slots per month. Kauaʻi only. No dependency created.
Request System AssessmentOr call directly: 267-719-3352