How I do my computing

I am very open to nontraditional ways to approach software and hardware while focusing on persistence, privacy, security, and transparency. To this end, I am doing my best to be platform-independent and use open-source software. While some of my friends find my workflow rather troublesome, I don’t see myself adapting to a specific “ecosystem.” This page is a brief summary of my computing process, which is usually a large part of my day. Some details are intentionally left out. If you are interested in more or have suggestions, please reach out to me at [email protected].

Hardware

• Desktop computer: custom-built i7 14700F, RTX 4070 SUPER, 32GB DDR5
• Laptop: Asus Zenbook 14X (i7 13700H, 16GB LPDDR5, 2.8K OLED Touch), bought for $750
• Phone: Android with GrapheneOS and Olauncher
• Tablet: Samsung tablet with a pen
• Gaming console: PlayStation 5
• Headphones: Sony WH-1000XM5
• Mouse: Glorious Model O 2 Mini Wireless
• Keyboard: Keychron V1 75% wired brown switches
• Book reader: Kindle Paperwhite

My first workstation was a HP laptop where I ran Ubuntu 12.04 LTS first.

Computer Software

These are the software on my computer that I use almost every day. My dotfiles are public for my computer software configuration.

• OS: Arch Linux
• Window Manager: Hyprland with Waybar
• Terminal: kitty
• Shell: bash
• Terminal Multiplexer: tmux
• Editor: Neovim
• File Manager: yazi
• Browser: Mozilla Firefox + Vimium + uBlock Origin
• Email Client: Betterbird

Frequently used software:

• lazygit
• ripgrep
• zoxide
• Syncthing
• OBS Studio
• VLC Media Player
• Zotero

Less frequently used software:

• Typst
• Ungoogled Chromium
• Fragments
• Impression
• Switcheroo
• rclone
• ollama

Emulation

• PS2: AetherSX2 on mobile and PCSX2 on computer. I have my own BIOS file from my PlayStation 2, obtained around 2007 as a gift.
• PSP: PPSSPP

Previously Used Software

Software that I don’t use anymore, but that were useful in the past:

• Ubuntu + GNOME
• Sublime Text
• Code - OSS (Visual Studio Code)
• Obsidian
• fish shell

Programming Languages / Technologies

These aren’t a comprehensive list of my experience, but rather the tools I use currently:

• C++: low-level or performance-critical software, competitive programming.
  • Compiler: C++23 with the clang compiler.
  • Linter/formatter: clang-tidy and clang-format.
  • Build systems: For larger projects, Bazel; for smaller ones, CMake.
• Python: scripting, data analysis, network programming.
  • Package manager: uv.
  • Linter/formatter: ruff.
  • Data libraries: pandas, numpy, seaborn, plotly.
  • Networking libraries: aiohttp, asyncio, websockets.
• JavaScript/TypeScript: web development, full-stack applications
  • Runtime: Bun where possible, otherwise Node.js.
  • Linter/formatter: ESLint and Prettier.
  • Frontend framework: Nuxt.
  • Backend framework: Elysia or Nuxt/Nitro.
  • Database integration: kysely.
• Rust: compilers, interpreters.
  • Crates: itertools, logos, pest.