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You own the hardware. You own the software. Nobody else is in the room.
Based in:Ontario, Canada
Service area:Local & remote
Stack:Debian Linux, open source all the way down
Every time you use iCloud, Google Drive, or a boxed NAS, a corporation holds the keys to your data. Torii Tech builds infrastructure where the only person in control is you — hardware you own, software that's auditable, data that goes where you say it goes.

Three services: private storage on hardware in your home that replaces your cloud subscription, a network shield that keeps the people you care about safe online, and honest web work for businesses that want a real presence without platform lock-in.

Debian Linux Nextcloud Tailscale Self-hosted Open source No manufacturer dependency
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Every engagement follows the same honest process:

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We talk firstI find out what you actually need — not what sounds impressive. No commitment required.
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I give you a clear quoteFlat fee where possible. No surprise invoices. If it's going to cost more, I tell you before I do it.
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I build and configure itYou get a working system — tested, documented, and handed over properly.
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I show you how it worksYou're never left guessing. I walk you through what I built and what to do if something needs attention.
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Optional ongoing supportMonthly retainer or pay-per-visit — your choice. Most setups run themselves.
You own the hardware. You own the data. I just make it work.
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What happens when you hire Torii Tech — from first contact to finished install:

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Initial contactYou reach out by email or phone. No intake forms, no booking systems, no AI chatbot. Just a direct conversation with the person who will actually do the work.
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Needs assessmentI ask about what you're using now, what's frustrating you, and what you actually want. If your situation calls for something simpler — or cheaper — than what I offer, I'll tell you that instead of selling you something you don't need.
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Quote & proposalYou get a written breakdown: what I'll build, what hardware is involved, what it'll cost, and what you'll own when it's done. Flat fee where possible. No open-ended billing, no scope creep without your sign-off.
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SchedulingWe pick a time that works for you. Remote configuration happens over a call. On-site work means I come to your home or business — no subcontractors, no third parties, no strangers in your space.
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On-site install & configurationI bring the hardware, set it up in your space, and configure everything end to end — network integration, software, backups, and remote access. You see it working before I leave. If something's not right, we fix it on the spot.
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Handoff & trainingI walk you through everything I built — what it does, how you'll use it day-to-day, and exactly what to do if something needs attention. Written documentation is included. You're never left guessing.
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Ongoing support (optional)A monthly retainer covers updates, monitoring, and remote fixes. Or pay per visit — no contract, no commitment required. Most setups run without any intervention for months at a time.
Everything I install belongs to you. If you ever want to take it over yourself, hand it to someone else, or just understand what's running in your home — the documentation makes that possible.
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Torii Server
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Synology, QNAP, and WD all run proprietary firmware. They phone home. They require an account to access your own data. In 2021, Western Digital remotely wiped devices people owned.

Torii Server runs Debian Linux. No account required to access your own data.
What You Get Open source

Your files, photos, and backups live on a box in your home — accessible from anywhere, owned by no one but you. When you move, change ISPs, or switch providers, your data comes with you. No subscription to renew, no company to notify, no account to delete.

When a commercial NAS manufacturer drops support, your device may stop receiving security fixes — or be remotely bricked. Here, the software is upgraded independently of the hardware. Your device keeps working for as long as the hardware does.

What runs on it — your choice

Access your files from your phone, sync photos automatically, stream your own movies, manage your passwords, and share folders with family — all on infrastructure you own, using apps you already recognise. No new accounts, no monthly fees, no privacy trade-offs.

Nextcloud file sync, photos, calendars   Jellyfin media server, no Plex account
Vaultwarden self-hosted password manager   Tailscale encrypted remote access
Fail2ban + UFW hardened from day one   Encrypted backups automated, to hardware you own

Hardware

I source tested, reconditioned machines — often ex-corporate hardware declared obsolete by Windows 11's TPM requirement. They run Linux perfectly. Good for the wallet, good for the planet.

Hardware cost + setup fee. No subscription, ever.
Your data. Your hardware.
No manufacturer dependency
Torii Guard
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Have your parents ever called you because their computer was doing something weird?

A popup that won't close. A fake Microsoft support page. A browser that locked up and told them to call a number.

Most of those attacks start with a DNS request. Torii Guard blocks them before the page ever loads.
Protection for Every Device in the House AdGuard Home

Every device in the house — the laptop, the phone, the smart TV — stays protected without installing anything on any of them. One small appliance on the network handles everything quietly in the background.

Phishing sites, fake tech support pages, malware distribution links, and aggressive ad trackers are stopped before they reach any screen in the house. The rest of the internet works exactly as expected.

Managed Remotely — You Don't Touch It

Once it's installed, you don't need to think about it again. Blocklist updates happen automatically, and any maintenance I need to do happens over a secure remote connection via Tailscale — without setting foot in the house.

Hardware cost + setup fee, then a small monthly retainer
Who It's For

Households with less technical members. Families with aging parents. Anyone who gets that call. The most common scams never even reach their screen — because the request that would have led there was quietly dropped at the door.

Network-wide
Works on every device, no installs
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Brochure & Portfolio Sites Self-hosted

Your customers can find you, understand what you offer, and get in touch — without being tracked by a third party in the process. The site is fast, it loads cleanly, and it doesn't depend on a platform that can change the rules or disappear.

Built for local businesses, freelancers, service providers, and creatives. Handed over as your site, on real Linux infrastructure, with no platform fee attached to simply existing online.

Flat build fee + optional monthly hosting
E-Commerce & Online Shops Shopify / Squarespace

If you're selling, you get a store that's set up properly, looks the part, and is handed over as your account — not mine. I'll tell you which platform fits your situation and why, and configure it end to end.

You're not locked to me. It's your store from day one.

Setup fee + platform subscription (Shopify from ~$39/mo)
Ongoing Maintenance

Content updates, security patches, domain renewals, backups. Once a site is built right, it rarely needs much — but when it does, I'm available without a retainer.

Pay-per-visit or monthly retainer
Not sure which option fits? I'll tell you honestly — even if it means pointing you toward something I didn't build.
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Honest platform advice included
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Coming soon: Hardware Recycling & Refurbishment

Got an old PC, laptop, or pile of parts collecting dust? I'll assess it, wipe it properly, and give it a new life — as a home server, a network appliance, or a working machine for someone who needs it.

Check back when this service launches.
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