My first MacBook was the first computer I really loved, but I wasn't happy about the idea of buying a new one. I decided it's important to live your values and to support groups that value the things you do.

Some time back, the folks from Purism sent me a question: "Would you like to record some voice-over for a little commercial we're making?" "Sure," I say. "Why not?" They give me a script, show me a rough cut of the footage, and I record a few lines. Easy peasy. The only problem? The commercial was for something that I think is a really great idea. And, the finished commercial gave me a serious case of the giggles. Yet I couldn't tell anyone about it. I was sworn to secrecy.

The Librem 13—"the first 13-inch ultraportable designed to protect your digital life"—ticks all the boxes, but is it as good in real life as it is on paper?