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]]> /now https://bengoldsworthy.net/now/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 20:55:00 +0100 me+bgrss@bengoldsworthy.net (Ben Goldsworthy) https://bengoldsworthy.net/now/ <h2 id="currently" class="subheading"> Currently <a class="heading-anchor" href="#currently">¶</a> </h2> <ul> <li>Feeling reflectful as I turn 30</li> <li>Settled in to life in Southern France</li> </ul> <h2 id="making" class="subheading"> Making <a class="heading-anchor" href="#making">¶</a> </h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://bengoldsworthy.net/"><code>bengoldsworthy.net</code></a> and its theme, <a href="https://bengoldsworthy.net/portfolio/programs/omphaloskepsis-2/">Omphaloskepsis 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://bengoldsworthy.net/portfolio/programs/cataloguer/">Cataloguer</a></li> <li><a href="https://bengoldsworthy.net/portfolio/programs/weezcrew/">WeezCrew (<abbr class="abbr" title="formerly known as">fka</abbr> Recrewteer)</a></li> </ul> <h2 id="media" class="subheading"> Media <a class="heading-anchor" href="#media">¶</a> </h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://catalogue.bengoldsworthy.net/books/current/">Reading</a></li> <li><a href="https://catalogue.bengoldsworthy.net/tv/series/current/">Watching</a></li> <li><a href="https://catalogue.bengoldsworthy.net/games/current/">Playing</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.last.fm/user/InuoRGue">Listening</a></li> </ul> <h2 id="waiting-for" class="subheading"> Waiting for… <a class="heading-anchor" href="#waiting-for">¶</a> </h2> <ul> <li>…European citizenship again</li> <li>…<abbr class="abbr" title="United States">US</abbr> elections this November and French elections next year</li> <li>…the time to write all of the articles I have ideas for</li> </ul> Currently
  • Feeling reflectful as I turn 30
  • Settled in to life in Southern France

Making

Media

Waiting for…

  • …European citizenship again
  • …US elections this November and French elections next year
  • …the time to write all of the articles I have ideas for
]]> /uses https://bengoldsworthy.net/uses/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 20:50:00 +0100 me+bgrss@bengoldsworthy.net (Ben Goldsworthy) https://bengoldsworthy.net/uses/ <div class="picture__wrapper" role="group"> <div class="picture__wrapper-visual"><a href="https://bengoldsworthy.net/uses/images/architecture-diagram.svg"> <picture class="picture " itemprop="image"> <img class="u-photo picture__image" src="https://bengoldsworthy.net/uses/images/architecture-diagram.svg" alt="Architecture diagram" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a> <p class="attr">Diagram by the author</p> </div></div> <h2 id="desktop-pc" class="subheading"> Desktop PC <a class="heading-anchor" href="#desktop-pc">¶</a> </h2> <h3 id="hardware" class="subsubheading"> Hardware <a class="heading-anchor" href="#hardware">¶</a> </h3> <ul> <li>Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI</li> <li>CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X AM4 Processor</li> <li>GPU: Radeon RX 6600 8 <abbr class="abbr" title="gigabytes">GB</abbr> Fighter</li> <li>HDD: Western Digital Blue 2 <abbr class="abbr" title="terabytes">TB</abbr></li> <li>SSDs: Samsung 990 PRO 2 <abbr class="abbr" title="terabytes">TB</abbr> &amp; Crucial MX100 120 <abbr class="abbr" title="gigabytes">GB</abbr></li> <li>Memory: Corsair VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 36 <abbr class="abbr" title="gigabytes">GB</abbr></li> <li>Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3S</li> <li>Keyboard: Filco Ninja Majestouch-2 (MX Blue keycaps)</li> <li>PSU: be quiet! Straight Power 12 750W</li> </ul> <h3 id="software" class="subsubheading"> Software <a class="heading-anchor" href="#software">¶</a> </h3> <ul> <li>OS: Kubuntu 26.04</li> </ul> <h2 id="laptops" class="subheading"> Laptops <a class="heading-anchor" href="#laptops">¶</a> </h2> <h3 id="thinkpad-t480s" class="subsubheading"> ThinkPad T480s <a class="heading-anchor" href="#thinkpad-t480s">¶</a> </h3> <h4 id="software-1" class="subsubsubheading"> Software <a class="heading-anchor" href="#software-1">¶</a> </h4> <ul> <li>OS: Kubuntu 26.04</li> </ul> <h3 id="thinkpad-t430" class="subsubheading"> ThinkPad T430 <a class="heading-anchor" href="#thinkpad-t430">¶</a> </h3> <h4 id="software-2" class="subsubsubheading"> Software <a class="heading-anchor" href="#software-2">¶</a> </h4> <ul> <li>OS: Ubuntu 26.04</li> </ul> <h3 id="macbook-pro-16in-2024" class="subsubheading"> MacBook Pro 16in 2024 <a class="heading-anchor" href="#macbook-pro-16in-2024">¶</a> </h3> <h4 id="software-3" class="subsubsubheading"> Software <a class="heading-anchor" href="#software-3">¶</a> </h4> <ul> <li>macOS Tahoe 16</li> </ul> <h4 id="hardware-1" class="subsubsubheading"> Hardware <a class="heading-anchor" href="#hardware-1">¶</a> </h4> <ul> <li>CPU: Apple M3 Max</li> <li>Memory: 36 GB</li> <li>Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3S</li> <li>Keyboard: Filco Majestouch-2 (MX Silent Red keycaps)</li> </ul> <h2 id="mobiles" class="subheading"> Mobiles <a class="heading-anchor" href="#mobiles">¶</a> </h2> <h3 id="google-pixel-8a" class="subsubheading"> Google Pixel 8a <a class="heading-anchor" href="#google-pixel-8a">¶</a> </h3> <h4 id="software-4" class="subsubsubheading"> Software <a class="heading-anchor" href="#software-4">¶</a> </h4> <ul> <li>OS: GrapheneOS</li> <li>Launcher: KISS Launcher</li> <li>Web browser: IronFox</li> </ul> <h3 id="other-phones" class="subsubheading"> Other Phones <a class="heading-anchor" href="#other-phones">¶</a> </h3> <ul> <li>BlackBerry Classic</li> <li>Fairphone 3 (w/ /e/OS)</li> <li>Motorolo E20 (w/ Android Go)</li> <li><del>Samsung Galaxy A13 (w/ Android)</del></li> </ul> <h2 id="other" class="subheading"> Other <a class="heading-anchor" href="#other">¶</a> </h2> <h3 id="vps" class="subsubheading"> VPS <a class="heading-anchor" href="#vps">¶</a> </h3> <ul> <li>Host: OVH</li> <li>OS: Debian 13</li> </ul> <h3 id="hardware-2" class="subsubheading"> Hardware <a class="heading-anchor" href="#hardware-2">¶</a> </h3> <ul> <li>Wired earphones: Sennheiser MX 375s</li> <li>Wireless earphones: Sony WF-C710N</li> <li>E-reader: Kobo Clara 2E</li> <li>Fitness tracker: Garmin Forerunner 245 Music</li> <li>Watch: Casio F-91w (w/ Sensor Watch upgrade)</li> <li>Smartwatch: Bangle.js 2</li> <li>Music Player: Sansa Clip Zip (w/ Rockbox)</li> </ul> <h3 id="software-5" class="subsubheading"> Software <a class="heading-anchor" href="#software-5">¶</a> </h3> <ul> <li>Email client: Betterbird</li> <li>Web browser: Waterfox</li> <li>Messaging: Signal, WhatsApp (w/ very restrictive Contact &amp; Storage Scopes permissions)</li> <li>Feed reader: Newsblur</li> <li>Task management: Super Productivity, Jira (at work)</li> <li>Time tracking: Simple Time Tracker</li> <li>Habit tracking: Habits</li> <li>Focus: Brick</li> <li>IDE: nvim and Codium</li> <li>Office suite: LibreOffice</li> <li>Backups: Syncthing (computers) &amp; Syncthing-Fork (mobile)</li> <li>Music: Clementine (computers), Vanilla music (mobile)</li> <li>Videos: VLC, NewPipe, Invidious</li> <li>Password Manager: KeePassXC (computers) &amp; KeePassDX (mobile)</li> <li>Devices: Gadgetbridge, Garmin Connect (moving away from)</li> <li>Fitness: Garmin Connect (moving away from), Hevy</li> <li>Diving: Subsurface</li> <li>Meal planning: Eat This Much</li> <li>Maps: OpenStreetMap (OsmAnd~ on mobile)</li> <li>Mountaineering: OS Maps (in the UK), Survival Manual, Trail Sense</li> <li>Social: Timeleft, Frimake</li> <li>Languages: QuickDic, Dreaming, Language Transfer, SimplyTranslate Mobile</li> <li>Study: AnkiDroid, Army Knots, Justin Guitar, Morse Trainer</li> <li>Games: Steam, Lutris, Dr. Wolf</li> <li>Shopping: Boycat, HappyCow, My Price Log</li> <li>Well-being: Headspace</li> <li>Other: RepeaterBook, StayingAlive, Stellarium, DeepSkyCamera, Termux, Windy, Xe</li> </ul> <h3 id="kit" class="subsubheading"> Kit <a class="heading-anchor" href="#kit">¶</a> </h3> <ul> <li>Daysack: Wenger Legacy &amp; techair Eco Essential</li> </ul>
Architecture diagram

Diagram by the author

Desktop PC

Hardware

  • Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X AM4 Processor
  • GPU: Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Fighter
  • HDD: Western Digital Blue 2 TB
  • SSDs: Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB & Crucial MX100 120 GB
  • Memory: Corsair VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 36 GB
  • Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3S
  • Keyboard: Filco Ninja Majestouch-2 (MX Blue keycaps)
  • PSU: be quiet! Straight Power 12 750W

Software

  • OS: Kubuntu 26.04

Laptops

ThinkPad T480s

Software

  • OS: Kubuntu 26.04

ThinkPad T430

Software

  • OS: Ubuntu 26.04

MacBook Pro 16in 2024

Software

  • macOS Tahoe 16

Hardware

  • CPU: Apple M3 Max
  • Memory: 36 GB
  • Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3S
  • Keyboard: Filco Majestouch-2 (MX Silent Red keycaps)

Mobiles

Google Pixel 8a

Software

  • OS: GrapheneOS
  • Launcher: KISS Launcher
  • Web browser: IronFox

Other Phones

  • BlackBerry Classic
  • Fairphone 3 (w/ /e/OS)
  • Motorolo E20 (w/ Android Go)
  • Samsung Galaxy A13 (w/ Android)

Other

VPS

  • Host: OVH
  • OS: Debian 13

Hardware

  • Wired earphones: Sennheiser MX 375s
  • Wireless earphones: Sony WF-C710N
  • E-reader: Kobo Clara 2E
  • Fitness tracker: Garmin Forerunner 245 Music
  • Watch: Casio F-91w (w/ Sensor Watch upgrade)
  • Smartwatch: Bangle.js 2
  • Music Player: Sansa Clip Zip (w/ Rockbox)

Software

  • Email client: Betterbird
  • Web browser: Waterfox
  • Messaging: Signal, WhatsApp (w/ very restrictive Contact & Storage Scopes permissions)
  • Feed reader: Newsblur
  • Task management: Super Productivity, Jira (at work)
  • Time tracking: Simple Time Tracker
  • Habit tracking: Habits
  • Focus: Brick
  • IDE: nvim and Codium
  • Office suite: LibreOffice
  • Backups: Syncthing (computers) & Syncthing-Fork (mobile)
  • Music: Clementine (computers), Vanilla music (mobile)
  • Videos: VLC, NewPipe, Invidious
  • Password Manager: KeePassXC (computers) & KeePassDX (mobile)
  • Devices: Gadgetbridge, Garmin Connect (moving away from)
  • Fitness: Garmin Connect (moving away from), Hevy
  • Diving: Subsurface
  • Meal planning: Eat This Much
  • Maps: OpenStreetMap (OsmAnd~ on mobile)
  • Mountaineering: OS Maps (in the UK), Survival Manual, Trail Sense
  • Social: Timeleft, Frimake
  • Languages: QuickDic, Dreaming, Language Transfer, SimplyTranslate Mobile
  • Study: AnkiDroid, Army Knots, Justin Guitar, Morse Trainer
  • Games: Steam, Lutris, Dr. Wolf
  • Shopping: Boycat, HappyCow, My Price Log
  • Well-being: Headspace
  • Other: RepeaterBook, StayingAlive, Stellarium, DeepSkyCamera, Termux, Windy, Xe

Kit

  • Daysack: Wenger Legacy & techair Eco Essential
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