Have you tried total launcher? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.launcher2 I used it in the past and the amount of customization was huge.
But then I got old and wanted something simpler. Been using Kvaesitso for the last years https://kvaesitso.mm20.de/
There is no way to use the built in features without those permissions I think. Like weather (location), search contacts and calendars, …
I think they have been there a long time. It also needs pretty deep access if you want it to open notifications bar and more…
Someone correct me if I’m wrong
I use https://github.com/nosduco/nforwardauth for my internal services, how would it compare? nforwardauth is very simple
Peggle Deluxe and Peggle Nights are awesome mouse-only (except typing name i think) casual games!
I use it too. I am too old to tinker with my OS, Bluefin has some nice defaults and stuff just works (mostly)
Have you considered gollum https://github.com/gollum/gollum ?
A simple, Git-powered wiki with a local frontend and support for many kinds of markup and content.
I used it a long time ago, but then I wanted to try the next shiny note taking app…
I set up a server with all my stuff on, and use syncthing for syncing my files, and self hosting for services. I mostly use vanilla configs for apps, and prefer distros with good defaults.
Some time ago I switched to Bluefin, and stopped distro-hopping 😅
I agree. I learned and used emacs and org mode for several years. With age, I now want simpler tools that do not need extensive configuration. Using mainly Spyder and VS Code for python coding
I would recommend using one of the distros backed by a big company or have very long track records. They are less likely to break on updates, and have a higher chance of supporting any uncommon hardware you may have.
If you have new hardware (e.g. GPU newer than 6 months) you will probably have issues. Follow the recommendations from the hardware supplier, or use something arch based. I used Manjaro a while when I got new hardware.
Besides those tips, you should decide which desktop environment you like best. I prefer gnome, as I enjoy to spend time in apps and not on in settings. Others prefer customization. Have a look at https://youtu.be/09cYQJBgKEs?si=KX8FZeMRcMlPTzG2
I tried it briefly, but it doesn’t/didn’t support disk encryption. For my laptop this is a must, so I’ll wait until it is implemented and out of alpha.
I use Debian + Gnome without custom extensions and like it.
I don’t use too many programs, so in the overview I have Firefox in position 1, signal in position 2 and steam in 3. Then I use Win+1,2,3 to launch them.
For other programs, I hit Win and then start typing the name and hit enter.
For switching between windows, i use alt-tab or alt-(key above tab). If I have many windows or playing game in full screen, I hit Win-key once and choose the window i want.
I don’t use workspaces, never found a good flow. And I rarely miss a taskbar.
Hear hear. Not allowing spare keys doesn’t make sense. I have as many spare keys for my digital stuff as my apartment. But yeah, too few sites support that
I used yadm for a while and liked it. It is a git wrapper that makes git’ing your home folder for config files less messy
Now I don’t care so much for keeping settings anymore and use mainly vanilla settings, therefore I stopped using it
how do you use proxmox + debian lxc?
I use that too, but run services + caddy reverse proxy with docker compose inside
I’ve read that docker should not be used inside containers, but it has worked for me. I have wireguard in a VM, I think I had some issues there
ZFS also supports single drives, is there a reason to use btrfs instead?
Actually I left 🫣🫣 After using it for a few years. I couldn’t get a hang of it on Android, and I ended up switching to caldav for tasks and markdown for notes.
Currently testing out https://silverbullet.md
I did enjoy orgmode for a long time, but I got too old for init.el …
Miniflux has grown on me https://miniflux.app/
I run it in docker and access from browser. It says it can automatically download the whole article. For me I have to hit download button each time, maybe I missed some configuration.
If you self-host services, I recommend it
Tsacdrop hasn’t been updated since 2021, it was very buggy for me
AntennaPod UX felt a bit off for me when I first started using it, but it grew on me. And they recently did an UI/UX update to the front page I like. It might be a good time to give it a second look
Are the ones I use the most I think
Mostly 9Kings. One round is typically 20 mins, which suits me
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2784470/9_Kings/