My setup

An automated Linux desktop, a MacBook I find hard to let go of, and a few devices that have earned their place. I’m trying to be a more mindful consumer: keeping something that works is increasingly more satisfying than replacing it every year.

The computers #

M1 MacBook Air. It’s been with me long enough that replacing it feels oddly personal. Still part of the setup, even with an upgrade somewhere on the horizon.

Omarchy desktop. A 10th-generation Intel Core i7, NVIDIA RTX 3060, 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage. It’s both a gaming PC and a Linux machine tuned around my work. The automation and configuration are a large part of why I love using it.

Before Omarchy, I used Arch with the zombie dotfiles. The habit stayed: keep adjusting the machine until the everyday friction disappears.

Small computers, actual wires #

Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, ESP32s, and home servers are the other side of my interest in software. I like working below the browser, where a program can meet a sensor, a network, or a physical device.

Away from the desk #

Samsung Galaxy S24+. I’m an Android person. An upgrade is on my mind, but so is the question of whether I actually need one yet.

Kindle. More than half a decade together, and still one of my favorite devices. I’m curious about moving to a Kobo eventually. For now, the Kindle keeps doing the thing I love it for.

PlayStation 5. Alongside the PC, where a good portion of my gaming happens. The game library ranges from FIFA to Stardew Valley, with plenty in between.

The principle #

I enjoy hardware, but I also enjoy knowing a tool well. A familiar machine, an automated workflow, and a library of books or games can be more valuable than a new spec sheet. The upgrades can wait until there’s a reason.