With online privacy concerns at an all time high, customers might be interested in the Helm-- a personal home server to handle sensitive online business such as email, calendar and contacts.

The Helm is a triangular device around the size of a router. It carries 128GB of storage (with a tray allowing customers to add up to 5TB) and features a physical security key beneath a small removable cover. The key connects to the Helm via USB-C port, and handles the encryption of emails and other files. The Helm can also create backup keys on smartphones, just in case the physical key gets lost.

As for actually using the Helm, the device handles services on a per app basis. It does not have an online presence, meaning users can only access emails or calendar via apps paired with the device through standard protocols. Of course, one has to ensure the apps in question work locally, to ensure data is not sent do a 3rd party cloud.

On the security side, the Helm protects the admin features through a password and a 6-digit 2-factor authentication code generated by local app. Each email account gets an own single-use password to ensure hackers cannot sign into the device without generating a new password. In addition, purchase of the Helm requires a subscription to an service promising security updates and new features, such as a password manager and file storage.

The Helm team has further ambitions for the device-- the design is modular, allowing possible upgrades transforming it into an IoT hub, VPN or a media server. However it all depends on whether consumers are interested in being more secure online, in which case the Helm is available now.

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