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diff --git a/source/blog/2022/things-i-use/index.md b/source/blog/2022/things-i-use/index.md index db163eb..b45f2b3 100644 --- a/source/blog/2022/things-i-use/index.md +++ b/source/blog/2022/things-i-use/index.md @@ -11,17 +11,27 @@ so I've made a list of the programs I like enough to recommend. Such a list has been on my website for a long time already; this is its official publication. -Last updated on 2022-11-11. +Last updated on 2022-12-05. ## General * [Neovim](https://neovim.io/): - A modernized fork of the venerable [Vim](https://www.vim.org/) text editor. + A modernized fork of the venerable [Vim](https://www.vim.org/) text editor, + which has shaped my brain to the point that I find myself + typing its commands in other applications. * [restic](https://restic.net/): Good command-line backup program. You'll need to provide your own storage. * [Syncthing](https://syncthing.net/): Synchronizes folders across devices. Decentralized and easy to set up. +* [tinc](https://tinc-vpn.org/): + Self-hosted VPN that lets you set up mesh networks. + Relies on public-key cryptography to recognize its peers. + Can run over TCP or UDP. +* [Wireguard](https://www.wireguard.com/): + Conceptually similar to tinc, but slightly easier to set up, + and integrated into the Linux kernel. + Only runs on UDP. ## Desktop @@ -31,9 +41,18 @@ Last updated on 2022-11-11. or [glibc](https://www.gnu.org/software/libc/), but the fantastic package manager and the huge repositories make Arch Linux unbeatable for working techies' day-to-day computing. -* [i3](https://i3wm.org/) and [Sway](https://swaywm.org/): - Lightweight window managers. - Once you go tiling, you can never go back. +* [Alacritty](https://github.com/alacritty/alacritty): + Simple, lightning-fast terminal emulator with + extra goodies like 24-bit colours + and live configuration reloading. +* [Anki](https://ankiweb.net/about): + Flashcard studying software, + with a [big library](https://ankiweb.net/shared/decks/) of community-made decks. + Frankly it's not very user-friendly, but it does the job. +* [EasyEffects](https://github.com/wwmm/easyeffects): + Real-time audio effects on Linux. + I use it to tweak my headphones' response according to the awesome + [AutoEQ](https://github.com/jaakkopasanen/AutoEq) project's data. * [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/): Web browsers suck. This ones sucks the least, and is developed by Mozilla, @@ -46,40 +65,34 @@ Last updated on 2022-11-11. + [HTTPS Everywhere](https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere): In today's world, this should be included in all browsers. The fact that it's rule-based is unfortunate, but hey, it works. -* [Thunderbird](https://www.thunderbird.net/): - Email clients suck, just like email itself. - This one just sucks less, since it's also made by Mozilla. -* [Alacritty](https://github.com/alacritty/alacritty): - Simple, lightning-fast terminal emulator with - extra goodies like 24-bit colours - and live configuration reloading. +* [i3](https://i3wm.org/): + Lightweight window manager. + Once you go tiling, you can never go back. +* [KeePassXC](https://keepassxc.org/): + User-friendly open-source password manager. + It stores everything in a local encrypted database file, + which is your responsibility to back up and sync. +* [KLayout](https://klayout.de/): + Open-source chip layout editor, with advanced scripting functionality. + I would've liked some more keyboard shortcuts by default, + but at least I can make my own. * [pass](https://www.passwordstore.org/): Password manager for techies. It's simple, secure, and extensible. However, I don't think I'll ever understand how to properly manage [GnuPG](https://gnupg.org/) keys, so I gave up and switched to KeePassXC instead. -* [KeePassXC](https://keepassxc.org/): - User-friendly open-source password manager. - It stores everything in a local encrypted database file, - which is your responsibility to back up and sync. -* [EasyEffects](https://github.com/wwmm/easyeffects): - Real-time audio effects on Linux. - I use it to tweak my headphones' response according to the awesome - [AutoEQ](https://github.com/jaakkopasanen/AutoEq) project's data. -* [Anki](https://ankiweb.net/about): - Flashcard studying software, - with a big [library](https://ankiweb.net/shared/decks/) of community-made decks. - Frankly it's not very user-friendly, but it does the job. +* [Sway](https://swaywm.org/): + Another tiling window manager, + originally aiming to be a clone of i3 for Wayland. +* [Thunderbird](https://www.thunderbird.net/): + Email clients suck, just like email itself. + This one just sucks less, since it's also made by Mozilla. * [Veusz](https://veusz.github.io/): Fantastic plotting software, and one of the most underrated open-source tools that I know of. It gives beautiful plots, can handle *huge* data files, and, because its files are just plain Python, you can automatically generate plots with a bit of scripting. -* [KLayout](https://klayout.de/): - Open-source chip layout editor, with advanced scripting functionality. - I would've liked some more keyboard shortcuts by default, - but at least I can make my own. ## Server @@ -88,38 +101,41 @@ Last updated on 2022-11-11. [BusyBox](https://www.busybox.net/) and [musl](https://musl.libc.org/). It has a large-enough selection of both cutting-edge and stable packages to be practical. +* [acme.sh](https://github.com/acmesh-official/acme.sh): + Straightforward tool to manage TLS certificates + issued by [Let's Encrypt](https://letsencrypt.org/). +* [cgit](https://git.zx2c4.com/cgit/about/): + JavaScript-free online Git frontend, + perfect for private setups. + If you need something more advanced like user accounts, + [Gitea](https://gitea.io) is a good choice too. +* [Dante](https://www.inet.no/dante/): + Server for the SOCKS proxy protocol, + which is directly supported by browsers. +* [Dovecot](https://dovecot.org/): + One of the, if not *the* most popular email IMAP server. + And for good reason: it's fast, secure, and a pleasure to set up. +* [Hugo](https://gohugo.io/): + Powerful static site generator in Go, although it's a bit of a mess in my opinion. +* [Jekyll](https://jekyllrb.com/): + Another static site generator, in Ruby this time. + It's very popular for good reason, + and has a wealth of plugins if you need extra features. + This is what I'm currently using. * [nginx](https://nginx.org/): - Fast, secure and popular HTTP server, - and a breeze to set up. + Fast, secure and popular HTTP server used by many major websites. * [OpenSMTPD](https://opensmtpd.org/): Email SMTP server by the venerable [OpenBSD](https://www.openbsd.org/) project, and the only one of its kind that nails the setup experience. -* [Dovecot](https://dovecot.org/): - One of the, if not *the* most popular email IMAP server. - And for good reason: it's fast, secure, and a pleasure to set up. * [Rspamd](https://www.rspamd.com/): Spam filter for email. - To be honest, I haven't looked into this one much. - It has lots of advanced features that I barely understand, + I haven't looked into this one much, + it has lots of advanced features that I barely understand, but still seems to be the most modern and usable spam filter out there. * [Zola](https://www.getzola.org/): - Static site generator written in Rust. - It's fast, flexible and stays out of your way. -* [Hugo](https://gohugo.io/): - Another good static site generator, although not quite as nice as Zola in my opinion, - since Hugo's template language is a bit messed up. It still works well though. -* [Jekyll](https://jekyllrb.com/): - Yet another static site generator, in Ruby this time. - It's very popular for good reason, - and has a wealth of plugins if you need extra features. -* [cgit](https://git.zx2c4.com/cgit/about/): - JavaScript-free online Git frontend, - perfect for private setups. - If you need something more advanced like user accounts, - [Gitea](https://gitea.io) is a good choice too. -* [acme.sh](https://github.com/acmesh-official/acme.sh): - Straightforward tool to manage TLS certificates - issued by [Let's Encrypt](https://letsencrypt.org/). + Another static site generator, written in Rust. + It's fast, flexible and stays out of your way, + making it my go-to recommendation for beginners. ## Android @@ -140,10 +156,30 @@ Last updated on 2022-11-11. that should work for all your apps. * [Aegis](https://getaegis.app/): Secure open-source 2FA authenticator app. -* [Insular](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.oasisfeng.island.fdroid/): - Isolates untrusted apps in an Android Work Profile. + I was pleasantly surprised when it told to me how to + get past Microsoft's insistence on using their proprietary 2FA app. * [AnkiDroid](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.ichi2.anki/): Good mobile frontend for [Anki](https://ankiweb.net/about). + Available for free on F-Droid. +* [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/en/): + Like the Google Play Store, + but only contains free and open-source apps. +* [Insular](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.oasisfeng.island.fdroid/): + Isolates untrusted apps in an Android Work Profile, + so they e.g. can't read your real contacts if you give them contacts permission. + + +## Hardware +* [PC Engines APU2](https://www.pcengines.ch/apu2.htm): + x86-based single-board computers designed in Switzerland. + A bit pricey, but they're clearly committed to making well-supported long-lasting hardware. + Perfect for a server or router at home. +* [SoloKeys](https://solokeys.com/): + Open-source USB keys for 2FA via the FIDO standards. + Their V1 products still work fine, but are effectively unsupported, + as they focus their efforts on V2. + This is unfortunate, but I can still recommend them. + Not many websites support FIDO though... ## Services |