Tech
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Joplin Review: Features, Pros & Cons Compared to Obsidian
I have recently been trying out Joplin as a replacement for Obsidian, as Obsidian is not open source and its sync options are, to be frank, terrible. Problems with Sync in Obsidian. The main problem I have with Obsidian is the sync feature, especially on devices that are part of different ecosystems. I mainly use… Continue reading
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Apps I use in 2026
I have gone through a lot of personal issues in the first four months of 2026, and in response to that, I have also changed the way I use computers a lot. So I thought I would share with you the main programmes I am currently using. Obsidian Obsidian is, in its basic form, a… Continue reading
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Exploring Markdown and ODF: Alternatives to Big Tech Formats
Most people these days use a type of computer, be it a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. What most people don’t understand is that the 99% of the data they create on these devices is not theirs thanks to Big Tech and vendor lock-in. What do I mean by Vender Lock-In? When people say… Continue reading
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Open Source Advantages: My Experience with Obsidian
After I finished setting up my Lenovo laptop with a new install of Debian along with the main applications I use, ThiefMD, Nextcloud Notes and Typora, I had one issue I wanted to sort out: my dairy. My Current Setup Before I overhauled my system last week, I was using Day One. I’ve been using… Continue reading
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Switching from Linux Mint to Debian
I recently switched my Ryzen-based laptop from Linux Mint to Debian Trixie. While I’ve loved Linux Mint for years, the main reason for the change was the flexibility of KDE and my desire for something custom. Why the change? One thing that I didn’t like about Linux Mint was it felt to much like using… Continue reading
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Switching Away from Big Tech
I was an Apple fan girl for a long time, deeply into the Apple ecosystem. I still use some of there services, but if Apple stopped all there services today, the only thing I would miss is Email, and that is going to be moving once my free Apple One subscription is up. Here is… Continue reading
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Using CachyOS as my main distro.
I recently installed CachyOS on my gaming laptop as I was having problems with my Linux Mint distro I had installed previously. Hardware The hardware that my gaming laptop, which is an Acer Nitro ANV15-51, has is as follows: – So as you can see, it’s not exactly a top-end laptop, but it plays the… Continue reading
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Sunrise and Moonlight
In this monthly tech blog post I am going to be telling you about an excellent open source suite that allows you to create your very own GeForce Now service in your home. The Problem Although I use Mac’s or iPad’s for almost all my computing tasks, there’s one thing they’re useless at: gaming. The… Continue reading
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13″ M1 MacBook Air: Perfect for Blogging and Writing
I recently got an M1 MacBook Air. This is why I chose a five-year-old laptop in 2025, and the reasons behind my decision. Use case My use case for a laptop is simple. I want a blogging/script writing machine that can act as a backup for my M4 Mac mini that I have in my… Continue reading
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Integrating Apple Home with Existing Smart Devices
Recently, I got an Apple HomePod speaker to go with my Apple TV as an external speaker instead of a soundbar. I already had quite a few “smart home” things in my home that worked with Amazon Alexa, the smart home ecosystem I had invested in for quite a number of years. These included the… Continue reading