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Summary

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

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