Editorial Policy

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Digital Life Compass is owned and operated by me, Don Castle. This page explains how the content here is created and maintained.

Who writes and reviews this site

Every article is written and edited by me. I review each article before publication, and I remain responsible for the final accuracy of everything published here. I draw on more than 30 years of hands-on IT experience, including over 23 years supporting a university law school. You can read more on my About page or my author page.

How sources are selected

I check claims against official documentation and primary sources — vendor documentation, security bulletins, and first-party announcements — before publishing, and I date my articles.

Keeping articles current

When a product, policy, or best practice changes, I update or clearly mark affected articles. Time-sensitive guides are reviewed periodically.

Corrections

If you spot an error, email don@digitallifecompass.com. The Corrections Policy explains how reports are handled.

Independence, advertising, and affiliates

Advertising supports the site but never influences coverage — see the Advertising Disclosure. The site currently has no affiliate relationships — see the Affiliate Disclosure.

AI assistance

I use AI tools as assistants in producing this site; every article is fact-checked and approved by me. See the AI-Assistance Policy.

Recommendations

When I recommend a tool or setting, it’s based on my own experience and testing wherever possible — never on who’s paying.