My watch wearing journey started off with a simple Xiaomi Mi Band to test if I actually liked the feeling on my wrist. After having worn one for about a year I decided to get a Samsung Galaxy Watches with the rotating dial. (before they were called “classic”) Later on I made the switch to an iPhone and of course I also switched to an Apple Watch so that it would seamlessly work together. ...
This is a living document that might evolve over time. Setup I generally try to keep the setup as simple and minimal as possible. I also use most of the Apple apps so that I do not need to install third party alternatives. Of course there are some apps that I just need because there is no Apple counterpart. General For password management I like to use Bitwarden so that I have access on my Fedora Linux PC as well. For AD blocking in Safari I like to use 1Blocker. The experience with it has been great and it blocks all ADs - as far as I can tell. NordVPN has been working well so far and I also have another year prepaid. The best AirDrop alternative is hands down LocalSend and it is my preferred method to send files between devices. Calibre is a great tool to store and manage e-books. Currently I also use TickTick as a task manager for my project. Mainly because it has a nice kanban board and the ability to convert notes to tasks and vice versa. Because I want to try out game development I also installed Godot. I also want to create a nice family tree so I also got myself the MacFamilyTree software. Homebrew VSCodium (cask) - as an alternative to VSCode lazygit - nice GUI inside the terminal to make git usage simpler and faster Exiftool - to manage metadata on images, especially when posting online fastfetch - simple command to display key information of your device node + yarn - used for Astro development hugo - static site generator to create my blog git - self explanatory? Future Programs? Little Snitch (mini) might be interesting to try sometime. It is a simple Network usage tool. Xcode if I ever decide to develop apps for Apple devices natively. Portfolio Performance for stock portfolio tracking. Gramps as an open-source alternative to MacFamily Tree. Gimp if the iPad apps I use for sketching and drawing aren’t enough.
This is the best e-reader (that is easily pocketable) to use in day to day life. As long as there is light because it has not front light like the Kobo Clara for example. ...
Sometimes I question myself if I should switch back to an Android phone. This time it is because of the Liquid Glass redesign and probably just wanting to try something new, shiny and different. Current iPhone lineup iPhone 17 The standard iPhone is the best deal of an iPhone we have seen in a long time. It has everything the normal consumer needs (apart from maybe the ultrawide camera in specific scenarios). The design is simple but I really don’t like the pill camera array on the back. ...
Right after I published my blog post on Handheld Gaming, Valve decided to announce new Steam Hardware. - actually kinda funny. So the Steam Deck does not yet get an update. The Steam Controller looks interesting. Remove the display from the Steam Deck and improve ergonomics and voilà, you have the new controller. Steam Frame looks nice and all but I am not the audience for a VR headset. I have tried VR gaming once and it was not really my thing. ...
Since I like to game and want to divide my devices into singular usecases, I have often thought about getting a portable and or couch gaming device. One great option would be the Nintendo Switch 2. It gives you access to a bunch of games that only work on a Switch and are great local multiplayer couch games. If I would go this route then I would gain access to all the franchises I enjoyed as a child with the Nintendo DS and Wii. Because there is no OLED version of the Switch 2 I have not yet pulled the trigger to buy it. ...
This is a living document that might evolve over time. Why did I switch away from Windows? Better terminal Package manager Less clutter (useless features) No AI features Gaming support better than ever Installation & Setup Download the Fedora Workstation ISO Verify the ISO file using official tutorial Flash the ISO onto a USB drive with balenaetcher Install Fedora on PC Use dnf update to update the system after installation General As a System Monitor I installed Mission Center since it is capable of displaying my GPU as well and it kinda resembles the Windows Task Manager. To get somewhat of an AirDrop functionality I installed LocalSend. My browser of choice became the Zen Browser, because I like the interface the most right now. The Helium browser also looks promising as a privacy focused Chromium based alternative. For finance management I installed Portfolio Performance I also installed Calibre to manage my eBooks efficiently in one place. This program also enables me to easily send the books to my Kobo Clara for reading. OpenRGB works great for my mouse but not my keyboard (sad) fastfetch-cli to personalize the terminal experience htop as interactive process viewer inside the terminal Development Since I will still continue to use my Macbook, I wanted to stream-line some tools for development. Therefore I will still use Homebrew for some Packages (also because HUGO on fedora package manager is outdated). ...
As someone who’s always trying to find better ways to interact with technology, the TRMNL e-ink display I saw in a YouTube video, was really intriguing. There’s just something about the clean, paper-like look of e-ink that appeals to my minimalist side. The idea behind the TRMNL is beautifully simple: make important information glanceable. Whether it’s your calendar, weather updates, or a daily motivational quote, this little device keeps you informed without being distracting. No notifications, no backlight, just passive and ever-present data that blends into your space. ...
The Apple TV is the better way to consume media on a TV. Its smooth interface, instant performance, and seamless integration with my Apple ecosystem makes watching anything feel effortless. The price is significantly more than a Fire TV Stick, but the experience is absolutely worth it. Minimal design Great image & audio quality No intrusive ads Apple ecosystem Snappy performance Simple remote Home Hub functionality
The Apple AirPods Pro are by far the best in-ear headphones I’ve ever used. The seamless connection and effortless switching between my Apple devices make them an absolute game-changer. They’re my go-to travel headphones thanks to their compact size. I’d much rather pack these than bulky over-ear ones. Great sound Noise cancelling & passthrough mode Small footprint Lasting battery life Simple wireless charging Intuitive volume control Seamless device switching Find My support