From Coreboot to Qubes: Secure Hardware Deep Dive (NovaCustom Interview)
Published: October 10, 2025
Duration: 58:52
Wessel Klein Snakenborg, founder of NovaCustom, joins me to discuss building privacy-focused laptops with CoreBoot firmware, Intel Management Engine disabling, and full Linux compatibility. We dive deep into their custom hardware approach, Qubes OS certification, supply chain security, and why they chose to compete directly with Big Tech on hardware quality while maintaining complete user control.
🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
• https://novacustom.com/
• https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/index.html
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction & What Nova Custom Does
01:00 Company Origins & The Meaning Behind "Nova Custom"
02:35 Extensive Hardware Customization Options
03:40 Operating System Choices & Linux Focus...