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PHAROS DATA ARK

An extraordinary collection. Ready without the internet.

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An encyclopedia. A library of books. A repair bench, map cabinet, classroom and emergency reference shelf. The Data Ark brings them together on one local device - ready to serve a household or community when an internet connection is unavailable.

24 collections combine 1,394 registered archives, publications, datasets and packs, plus local tools for maps, radio practice, PDF forms, coloring, games and practical planning. A single archive can contain an entire searchable collection; 1,394 is an inventory count, not a count of its articles, books, maps or pages.

Connect to the Ark and open a browser. Read, search, learn, plan, fill forms, print worksheets, or take copies of the content with you. The collection is stored locally, rather than being a directory of websites you still need the internet to visit.

Collection snapshot | October 28, 2026

1. Wikipedia

An illustrated encyclopedia, ready when the internet is not.

2. Technical Q&A

Practical answers for electronics, computing and the systems that keep things running.

3. WikiMed

A medical reference library that stays within reach.

4. Repairs & Maintenance

From a torn seam or flat tire to an appliance repair or the family car.

5. Maps & Navigation

Streets, islands, terrain and property information - available away from an internet connection.

6. Project Gutenberg

A substantial English-language reading library, preserved locally.

7. Emergency preparedness and CERT

Prepare before an emergency. Organize when one arrives.

8. Forms & Household Paperwork

The paperwork of everyday life, business and emergency response, ready to read, fill or print.

Local tools

9. Learning & Homeschooling

Learning resources for young children, school-age learners and adults.

Local tools

10. Games, Coloring & Activities

Something useful, creative or simply enjoyable for a long afternoon indoors.

Local tools

11. Wilderness & Field Skills

Know-how for finding your way, preparing a trip and looking after yourself outdoors.

12. Power & Energy

Understand energy needs, compare options and plan for life beyond the wall socket.

Local tools

13. Laws, Regulations & Codes

The foundations of government and law, alongside practical regional references.

14. Radio & Communications

Keep people connected - and build the skills to operate amateur radio.

Local tools

15. Food Preservation & Cooking

Grow the pantry, preserve the harvest and put a meal on the table.

16. Sanitation & Hygiene

Low-tech ways to keep households clean and manage waste when normal services fail.

17. Drinking Water

Find, store, assess and treat a household water supply.

18. Shelter & Winter Readiness

Prepare a home and household for cold, outages and winter disruption.

19. First Aid & Caregiving

First aid, medicines, caregiving and family preparedness in one practical collection.

20. Growing Food

Plant, compost, save seed and recognize common garden problems.

21. Pets & Livestock

Include the animals in the household emergency plan.

22. Disaster Recovery & Cleanup

Guidance for the difficult work after the immediate emergency has passed.

23. Disability Preparedness

Planning that accounts for mobility, communication, medical devices and individual needs.

24. Communication & Accessibility

Tools to help people communicate across speech and precise-touch barriers.

Speech uses the viewing device’s voice; an offline voice must be installed for offline speech.

Beyond the shelves

A local community message board supports announcements, requests, offers and conversations. The Ark can also provide file access and maintenance tools alongside the library. Its purpose is to keep useful knowledge and practical capabilities available under adverse conditions.

About this edition

This catalogue describes the content preserved on this Ark as of October 28, 2026. It omits uninstalled wishlist items and blocked acquisition attempts. Collections are snapshots with their original source editions; availability and freshness differ by source. State constitutional snapshots are not complete state statute books. The Massachusetts code files are amendments and named references, not a complete licensed building-code library. Vehicle files are owner manuals and quick guides, not factory service manuals. Street maps are not nautical charts. Original publishers retain their rights and individual notices apply.

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The capabilities behind the collection

For connectivity, sharing, community tools, administration, diagnostics and recovery, see What the Ark can do or download the feature catalogue.

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