Uses

In an alternumerist spirit (a French term for people who look for alternatives to dominant digital tools and practices), I now try to own as little equipment as possible (even if that's sometimes hard, because I'm still a tech-loving geek at heart), and to choose hardware that is as durable and repairable as possible. I pick software and services that are as respectful and emancipatory as possible. Some choices (or non-choices) involve difficult compromises. This list is not exhaustive: I limit myself to what I use daily, or nearly so.

Hardware

• Desktop PC: PC Vert S400
• Laptop: Tuxedo InfinityBook Pro 14 Gen10
• Smartphone: Pixel 8
• E-reader: Vivlio Inkpad Color 3
• Webcam: Logitech C922 Pro
• Wireless earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM4
• Mice: Logitech MX Master 3 and MX Anywhere 3

Software

I'm splitting this part between the software I use on PC and on Android. I distinguish software from web services, which are often cross-platform.

PC

• OS: Fedora Gnome
• Web browser: Firefox (with uBlock Origin) and Vivaldi
• Instant messaging: Signal
• Note-taking: Obsidian
• To-do list: Todoist
• CMS: Publii
• RSS reader: Newsflash
• Games: Steam
• Note editor: Apostrophe and Text Editor

Android

• OS: Currently stock Android (formerly GrapheneOS; I go back and forth depending on the period)
• Browser: Firefox or Fennec depending on the period, and Vivaldi
• Launcher: Default
• RSS reader: Capyreader (also available on the Play Store)
• Podcasts: AntennaPod
• Keyboard: Futo Keyboard
• YouTube frontend: NewPipe

Services

• Online office suite and cloud: Infomaniak's kSuite
• Password manager: Vaultwarden, hosted at PikaPods
• Website analytics: Umami, hosted at PikaPods
• RSS aggregator: FreshRSS

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