Tech notes

Sharing some notes on how I operate

Personal devices #

[#Weird] personal computer: an old notebook, refurbished by me, with latest Ubuntu
[#Weird] smartphone: an "old" (made obsolete, but with very good hardware) smartphone with DivestOS (used this OS for years; unfortunately, it got discontinued https://www.divestos.org/pages/news. Given the current hardware, I will likely switch to LineageOs)
[#Weird] smartwatch: pinewatch (I use it mainly for its vibrational alarm clock feature)

using Syncthing to directly exchange data between my devices, often encrypted
CherryTree for notes (https://www.giuspen.net/cherrytree/); keepassx for passwords (https://www.keepassx.org/); Super-productivity for projects and tasks management (https://super-productivity.com/)

Fiber optic connection
Dedicated and quiet study/work room with a terrace with mountain view and (attached when needed) gym rings and amaca
Used to use air filters and air monitor devices; not using these anymore as no more needed in the new location
Ikea's large standing desk (most of the time sitting)
Infrared lamp, ceramic heater and radiator for heating; double socks and thermal underwear when needed
Cupboard for electronic prototypes; 12V car battery with solar panel
Electronic timer
Input devices
- Vertical mouse
- [#Weird] This is a neat hack to me, that I have never seen elsewhere. Instead of using an expensive split keyboard, I am keeping two normal keyboards connected to the same computer, one for each hand (each hand uses half of a keyboard); currently using a membrane and a mechanical keyboards.