All in all, I use plaintext files because I can access them whenever and wherever I want on any device. It allows me to future-proof my writing and it also allows me to be more productive.
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+
+\title{Sufyaan's Website}
+\author{Sufyaan's Website}
+\date{}
+
+\begin{document}
+\maketitle
+
+\section[Use Plaintext]{Use Plaintext}\label{why-i-use-terminal-apps}
+
+\textbf{25 July 2023}
+
+
+\textbf{Category: }Software
+
+Almost everything I write is in plaintext or is as close to plaintext as
+possible. For example, I prepare plans to work on a project, future
+articles or brand case studies in plaintext before further processing.
+
+The first step of everything I do is plaintext. I store my notes in
+\href{sufyaan.me/definitions/markdown}{markdown} format. However, the first step
+is always to write everything in plaintext to get whatever I need to
+write out of my head. Formatting such as headings and underlines come
+after the aforementioned initial step.
+
+So, why do I do this? Why am I so boring when it comes to writing down
+text?
+
+\hypertarget{forget-the-internet}{%
+\subsection[Forget The Internet]{Forget The
+Internet}\label{forget-the-internet}}
+
+By writing in plaintext, you drop the fear of losing your files in case
+you do not have the internet. If you use a notes app that fetches your
+notes from the internet, then it will be tedious to access your notes
+when you really need them.
+
+Another unspoken advantage of having offline plaintext files is that you
+can turn off your internet to avoid all distractions and simply write
+your heart\textquotesingle s desires out.
+
+\hypertarget{access-them-anywhere}{%
+\subsection[Access Them Anywhere]{Access Them
+Anywhere}\label{access-them-anywhere}}
+
+If you save your notes in a proprietary notes app or use an application
+like Microsoft Word to write your notes, then you are at the mercy of
+the creator of the specific file format you are using. If you do not
+have access to the program in question at any moment, you will not be
+able to open your notes at all.
+
+Plaintext files are universal. You can open them on any device anywhere
+in the world. This makes them extremely powerful as you can use them on
+the slowest of devices without any issues.
+
+\hypertarget{compartmentalise}{%
+\subsection[Compartmentalise]{Compartmentalise}\label{compartmentalise}}
+
+If you write text in plaintext files, it is trivial to write without any
+distractions. This is similar to the operating structure of HTML or
+LaTeX. You focus on one thing at a time. If you need to do something
+else with the file, you can use another program to do it instead of
+having everything in one big file.
+
+\hypertarget{automate-your-life}{%
+\subsection[Automate Your Life]{Automate Your
+Life}\label{automate-your-life}}
+
+You can use scripts to automatically search for content in plaintext
+files and perform actions on them. This can, for example, be used to
+automatically look for categories in a plaintext file and convert them
+into \href{sufyaan.me/definitions/markdown}{markdown} files.
+
+\hypertarget{conclusion}{%
+\subsection[Conclusion]{Conclusion}\label{conclusion}}
+
+All in all, I use plaintext files because I can access them whenever and
+wherever I want on any device. It allows me to future-proof my writing
+and it also allows me to be more productive.
+
+\end{document}
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(SERVICE DIFFERENTIATOR) + (MASTER PASSWORD)
In my example's case, my Google account password would be:
googlE!666I<3e43&1/2cad,IangtLIE!
- The password above is 40 characters, yes 40 characters long. No one will be able to guess it and it will take hundreds of centuries to crack. Best of all, it is different for each account.
+ The password above is 33 characters, yes 33 characters long. No one will be able to guess it and it will take hundreds of centuries to crack. Best of all, it is different for each account.
You can mix the order up. Just make sure you don't keep changing the system and use one system. The best part is that if you need to change your passwords, you can just make another system that will work just as well. By that point, the previous system will be embedded into your brain. So, you can remember multiple strong passwords using this step.
Please note that this is not enough. If you have followed this guide, you have taken a massive step towards protecting your accounts. However, many cybercriminals rely on phishing attacks. Please do not click on random links and please do not enter your information on random websites.
Congratulations! You now know how to create an extremely strong password that is different on each account.
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(SERVICE DIFFERENTIATOR) + (MASTER PASSWORD)
In my example's case, my Google account password would be:
googlE!666ILUVe43and1/2cad,IangtLIE!
- The password above is 40 characters, yes 40 characters long. No one will be able to guess it and it will take hundreds of centuries to crack. Best of all, it is different for each account.
+ The password above is 36 characters, yes 36 characters long. No one will be able to guess it and it will take hundreds of centuries to crack. Best of all, it is different for each account.
You can mix the order up. Just make sure you don't keep changing the system and use one system. The best part is that if you need to change your passwords, you can just make another system that will work just as well. By that point, the previous system will be embedded into your brain. So, you can remember multiple strong passwords using this step.
Please note that this is not enough. If you have followed this guide, you have taken a massive step towards protecting your accounts. However, many cybercriminals rely on phishing attacks. Please do not click on random links and please do not enter your information on random websites.
Conclusion
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@@ -124,6 +124,7 @@
There is not much left to say. I am much, much happier without social media. I have more time on my hands and I am still getting the information I want from RSS feeds without an algorithm trying to pull me in. Big corporations have much less data about me, I have a lot of time and have produced a lot of work. In terms of academics, my overall percentage in school has increased by over 20%. I find difficult subjects easier and easy subjects a piece of cake.
All in all, if you care about yourself, delete your social media. It is a hellhole that is getting worse by the day.
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+\title{Sufyaan's Website}
+\author{Sufyaan's Website}
+\date{}
+
+\begin{document}
+\maketitle
+
+
+\section[Stop Using Social Media]{Stop Using Social Media}\label{why-i-use-terminal-apps}
+
+\textbf{20 April 2023}
+
+\textbf{Category: }Software \& Guides
+
+\renewcommand*\contentsname{Table Of Contents}
+
+\tableofcontents
+
+
+I know how you felt reading the title. If you are a heavy social media
+user, you probably said:
+
+\emph{"What? Who in their right mind would delete their social media
+accounts? How are they supposed to live life and talk to their
+friends?"}
+
+Don\textquotesingle t worry. That was me last year. I understand your
+feelings. However, the disadvantages of social media and the perks of
+deleting it far outweigh its benefits. In this post, I will go over the
+reasons why you should delete all of your social media.
+
+\hypertarget{cons}{%
+\subsection[Cons of Social Media]{Cons of Social Media}\label{cons}}
+
+\hypertarget{time-consuming}{%
+\subsubsection{Time-Consuming}\label{time-consuming}}
+
+A study counted 5 billion internet users and it was concluded that, on
+average,
+\href{https://www.forbesindia.com/article/lifes/how-much-time-do-people-spend-on-social-media-and-why/79477/1}{an
+internet user spends 6 hours and 53 minutes online per day.} 6. HOURS.
+AND. 53. MINUTES. That is almost a whole third of
+people\textquotesingle s daily lives. Another study concluded that
+people spend more time on social media in their whole lifetime than
+grooming, socialising (social media !=socialising) and doing the laundry
+combined.
+
+It is not as if any of the time spent is valuable. Sure, you may learn
+one or two \textquotesingle fun facts, which will make you think that
+you need social media. You may talk with your friends a lot, which will
+make you think that your account is required to socialise with people.
+However, these are all nonsensical excuses that your brain makes to
+justify getting cheap dopamine. Imagine how much work you can get done,
+how many actual connections you can make with people, and how many good
+habits can be formed that will make you happier in the long term than
+social media.
+
+\hypertarget{mental-health}{%
+\subsubsection{Affects Your Mental Health}\label{mental-health}}
+
+Whenever people hear that social media affects your mental health, they
+agree but say that it does not affect them specifically. The most common
+argument I hear is:
+
+\emph{"Yeah, I know that it affects other people. However, I am fine
+with it. I feel normal and do not feel depressed at all.}
+
+All I can say is not to trust what your brain tells you whenever you are
+dealing with any addiction, not just social media. Think about it. The
+same brain that is telling you that you should keep using social media
+for meaningless reasons is the one telling you that it is not affecting
+you.
+
+Social media is a constant source of comparison. You open it up, view a
+few triggering posts, find out that your favourite actor has passed
+away, and see your friends perfect lives. Before closing the app, you
+apply filters to yourself and edit the picture as much as possible for
+your stories to make yourself look artificially good.
+
+You see, not only is social media fake, it also has an absurd effect on
+your mental health. It has been proven that many social media platforms
+track you to show you personalised content. They use human psychology to
+hook you onto their platforms.
+
+There are two chemicals in your brain that are responsible for
+happiness:
+
+\begin{itemize}
+\tightlist
+\item
+ Dopamine - released when you are anticipating something good
+\item
+ Endorphin - released when you are happy
+\end{itemize}
+
+In many cases, the effect of dopamine is much greater than the effect of
+endorphins. Recall back to a young age when you realised you were about
+to receive a toy that you had been waiting for for a few days. The
+feeling you got when you realised you would get it soon was more intense
+than the actual feeling of getting the toy.
+
+The same trick applies on social media. Many social media platforms show
+you content that is completely different from the content that you like
+just before showing you content that you really like. This results in
+more dopamine being released, with a good amount of endorphin being
+released as well. To your brain, it has just achieved something great
+when, in reality, you have not.
+
+Constantly high dopamine and endorphin releases raise your base
+happiness levels. This is why things that you used to love now seem
+boring to you. It is not \textquotesingle growing up\textquotesingle. It
+is your social media addiction.
+
+Social media metrics also contribute to this. It makes you think that
+likes and comments are proportional to your worth, which is simply not
+the case. When you get a like, it is a form of validation that you are
+valuable to someone. Someone not liking your post does not mean that you
+are not valuable.
+
+FOMO (fear of missing out) plays a big role as well. The phrase:
+
+\emph{"If everyone is using {[}insert anything here{]}, why
+shouldn\textquotesingle t I?"}
+
+is commonly said by an individual who experiences FOMO without the thing
+in question. There is a constant fear of missing out on information,
+which simply will not happen. You may miss some arbitrary information
+that you would not care about otherwise, but this is not a reason at all
+to continue using social media.
+
+To hook you into their addiction, social media companies hire "attention
+designers" who take references and inspiration from casinos to keep you
+hooked.
+
+Before ending this unexpectedly long section, I would like you to read
+this quote.
+
+\emph{"You\textquotesingle re either on, and you\textquotesingle re
+connected and distracted all the time, or you\textquotesingle re off,
+but then you\textquotesingle re wondering, Am I missing something
+important? In other words, you\textquotesingle re either distracted or
+you have a fear of missing out."}
+
+\textbf{Tristan Harris, Former Design Ethicist at Google}
+
+\hypertarget{privacy}{%
+\subsubsection{Privacy}\label{privacy}}
+
+If you post everything you do on social media, there is no longer any
+privacy. Anything you do is public information. If you have a
+\textquotesingle private\textquotesingle{} account, your friends know
+everything you do. There is no privacy at all if you keep posting
+everything on social media.
+
+Then there is the elephant in the room.
+
+\textbf{Digital Privacy.}
+
+It is well-known that apps like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and some
+Google apps collect your data like their lives depend on it
+(technically, they do). Everything from your name to your IP address and
+phone number to even the amount of network requests you make or the
+model of your phone. Not to mention, literally everything you do on the
+app. This all goes to their servers and is used for more advertisements.
+
+It is pretty safe to say that your digital footprint, as it is called,
+can be nearly eliminated by deleting your accounts. There are more steps
+that you have to take to take care of your privacy, but preventing data
+collection from big corporations is a huge step.
+
+\hypertarget{fake-news}{%
+\subsubsection{Fake News}\label{fake-news}}
+
+Fake news. It\textquotesingle s everywhere. Even the worst social media
+addict cannot deny it. You see parody pages that copy the design of
+famous news channels perfectly and post random news. You see people edit
+images to exaggerate or divert the subject of an article. There is not
+much that I need to say. You know what I mean.
+
+\hypertarget{sleep}{%
+\subsubsection{Much Worse Sleep}\label{sleep}}
+
+The blue-light from your phone tricks your brain into thinking
+it\textquotesingle s daytime. So, when you use your phone late into the
+night scrolling on your social media feed, it makes you feel less
+sleepy.
+
+When this happens, do you know what most people do? They pick up their
+phones again since they cannot sleep, thinking that they will sleep in
+30 minutes when they are sleepy. This cycle goes on. Many individuals of
+Generation Z do not sleep the whole night for many days on end and
+instead take naps in the afternoon. Does this sound healthy to you?
+
+And no, using a blue-light filter does not fix the issue. It only
+slightly reduces its effect.
+
+\hypertarget{physical-health}{%
+\subsubsection{Decline In Physical Health}\label{physical-health}}
+
+When you spend hours and hours a day sitting down with no exercise or
+action apart from flicking your thumb, what do you think will happen?
+You may experience the following effects:
+
+\begin{enumerate}
+\tightlist
+\item
+ Weight Gain
+\item
+ Back Pain
+\item
+ Bad Posture
+\item
+ Neck Pain
+\item
+ Eye Strain
+\item
+ Increased Risk of Heart Disease
+\end{enumerate}
+
+Many individuals who use social media are experiencing these problems,
+which are usually experienced by older people, at ages like 25.
+
+\hypertarget{productivity}{%
+\subsubsection{Horrible Productivity}\label{productivity}}
+
+When you are working and are in the zone (a phase in which you do
+high-quality work without even thinking about it), any minor disturbance
+will move you out of that state. A notification about someone liking
+your post can shake you out of the zone. In the long-term, this will
+waste hours of your time.
+
+\hypertarget{getting-rid}{%
+\subsection[Getting Rid of It]{Getting Rid of It}\label{getting-rid}}
+
+So, you are ready. You want to quit social media and break this horrible
+addiction. You realise the effects it has on your life. However, you do
+not know where to start. If this is the case, check out
+\href{https://www.staygrounded.online/p/the-air-method-phase-i}{\textquotesingle The
+AIR Method\textquotesingle{}}. If you would like to read how I did it,
+please refer to the steps below. Referring to the steps I took may help
+you understand your weak points and how to combat them.
+
+\hypertarget{contact}{%
+\subsubsection{1. Alternative Contact Details}\label{contact}}
+
+Make a list of all of your friends and cross out the ones that you know
+can be reached on other chat applications. Ask the rest for alternative
+contact methods. This may be through apps like Signal, Session, XMPP,
+Matrix, or WhatsApp. Just make sure that it is not another social media
+app.
+
+\hypertarget{download}{%
+\subsubsection{2. Download Your Data}\label{download}}
+
+Download your data to refer to in the future. Most social media
+platforms include chats along with it so that you can refer back to the
+chats if needed. A website like
+\href{https://justgetmydata.com/}{JustGetMyData} will allow you to
+quickly get to this section. Most websites place it in places which are
+difficult to access to prevent people from deleting their accounts.
+
+\hypertarget{healthy-apps}{%
+\subsubsection{3. Start Using Healthier Apps}\label{healthy-apps}}
+
+Quitting social media \textquotesingle cold-turkey\textquotesingle{}
+(abruptly) may work for the first few days but it will cause you to fail
+completely. It is better to slowly reduce your usage by using healthier
+apps.
+
+If you haven\textquotesingle t already, start using RSS feeds. There is
+nothing wrong with using old technology. RSS provides you with a similar
+feed to social media but with content you actually like and want to
+read. It is managed by you, not an algorithm. You read what you want and
+stop. There is no algorithm or endless feed that compells you to keep
+using the app.
+
+I am going to make a post about RSS feeds soon. It will be updated here.
+
+\hypertarget{announce}{%
+\subsubsection{4. Announce}\label{announce}}
+
+It is also important to announce that you are deleting your accounts.
+This may not be necessary if you have less than five friends you talk to
+on your accounts but it is important if you have many friends. This
+announcement will allow your friends to contact you and tell you their
+alternative forms of contact. It will also allow people to know that you
+are leaving for good.
+
+\hypertarget{plunge}{%
+\subsubsection{5. Take The Plunge!}\label{plunge}}
+
+The moment you have been waiting for. Click on the delete button.
+
+This is much easier said than done, however. Most social media accounts
+have a grace period during which if you login to your account, your
+account deletion will be cancelled. For Instagram, the grace period is 1
+month. To combat this, I did the following:
+
+\begin{enumerate}
+\tightlist
+\item
+ Removed all recovery options (phone number, 2FA) from my accounts and
+ changed my email to one from \href{https://temp-mail.org/}{TempMail}
+ to prevent password reset
+\item
+ Generated a random 128-character password in
+ \href{https://bitwarden.com/password-generator/}{Bitwarden (my
+ password manager)}
+\item
+ Changed my account password to the new password
+\item
+ Deleted my account
+\item
+ Immediately delete all records of the password and restart your device
+ to clear it from your clipboard
+\end{enumerate}
+
+These steps were drastic but they practically cemented the fact that my
+account was going to be deleted, no matter what.
+
+\hypertarget{conclusion}{%
+\subsection[Conclusion]{Conclusion}\label{conclusion}}
+
+There is not much left to say. I am much, much happier without social
+media. I have more time on my hands and I am still getting the
+information I want from RSS feeds without an algorithm trying to pull me
+in. Big corporations have much less data about me, I have a lot of time
+and have produced a lot of work. In terms of academics, my overall
+percentage in school has increased by over 20\%. I find difficult
+subjects easier and easy subjects a piece of cake.
+
+All in all, if you care about yourself, delete your social media. It is
+a hellhole that is getting worse by the day.
+\end{document}
+
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+
+\title{Sufyaan's Website}
+\author{Sufyaan's Website}
+\date{}
+
+\begin{document}
+\maketitle
+
+\section[A Student's Nightmare]{A Student's Nightmare}\label{why-i-use-terminal-apps}
+
+\textbf{24 September 2023}
+
+\textbf{Category: }Literary
+
+\emph{As I open my book to read\\}
+\emph{My eyes feel like they bleed\\}
+\emph{No, they are not tears\\}
+\emph{For I have nothing to fear\\}
+
+\emph{I speed through the lines\\}
+\emph{Through formulas and cosines\\}
+\emph{Question after question\\}
+\emph{Flying through the last session\\}
+
+\emph{I make a blunder\\}
+\emph{The answer turns me into thunder\\}
+\emph{Such an obvious error\\}
+\emph{The question paper will drive me into terror\\}
+
+\emph{Two hours left for the exam\\}
+\emph{I think to myself "Is this a sham?"\\}
+\emph{I study and get up\\}
+\emph{Pouring water in a cup\\}
+
+\emph{Sitting down to take a sip\\}
+\emph{What I saw next made my heart dip\\}
+\emph{As I read my notes to revise\\}
+\emph{I realized that I will soon meet my demise\\}
+
+\emph{Hours of effort with no fruit\\}
+\emph{All my preparation has gone to moot\\}
+\emph{As I leave the exam room with nothing to say\\}
+\emph{I think to myself "Perhaps if there was just one more day..."\\}
+
+\end{document}
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sf.cu > Blog >
1 min
+
1 min
Debloating my website has been an educational experience to say the least. There were so many small things which seemed insignificant at first but made a massive difference to the speed of my website. Most of these changes have had little to no impact on the look and feel of my website but have reduced the size and improved the efficiency by a lot.
One of these changes was definitely moving away from Font Awesome. I did not think much of the icons on my website as they were already too many in size for me to switch every single one to another library. However, after watching this video from Eric Murphy, I thought about it. Then, I still said no because there were way too many icons on my website.
Then, I did a GTMetrix scan of my website and saw that my icons and fonts were taking up 90% of my website's initial load resources. That forced me to take on the challenge to change every single icon to SVGs. It was much easier than expected.
Now, my website is much more leaner than before. I am happy on how this change turned out.
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+ pdfcreator={LaTeX via pandoc}}
+
+\title{Sufyaan's Website}
+\author{Sufyaan's Website}
+\date{}
+
+\begin{document}
+\maketitle
+
+\section[Switching To SVGs]{Switching To SVGs}\label{why-i-use-terminal-apps}
+
+\textbf{6 August 2023}
+
+
+\textbf{Category: }Software
+
+Debloating my website has been an educational experience to say the
+least. There were so many small things which seemed insignificant at
+first but made a massive difference to the speed of my website. Most of
+these changes have had little to no impact on the look and feel of my
+website but have reduced the size and improved the efficiency by a lot.
+
+One of these changes was definitely moving away from Font Awesome. I did
+not think much of the icons on my website as they were already too many
+in size for me to switch every single one to another library. However,
+\href{https://odysee.com/@ericnmurphy:9/web-icons-with-no-external-libraries!:c}{after
+watching this video from Eric Murphy,} I thought about it. Then, I still
+said no because there were way too many icons on my website.
+
+Then, I did a GTMetrix scan of my website and saw that my icons and
+fonts were taking up 90\% of my website\textquotesingle s initial load
+resources. That forced me to take on the challenge to change every
+single icon to SVGs. It was much easier than expected.
+
+Now, my website is much more leaner than before. I am happy on how this
+change turned out.
+
+\end{document}
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...terminal applications should be used as much as possible. They are swift. They can be used quickly and also use less resources and space while running on just about anything. They are not as difficult as they look and can be used for uses which GUI apps do not have. They cannot be used all the time because there are rare exceptions in which GUI applications have to be used. However, these are so little that I do not mind keeping GUI apps just for these use cases.
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+\title{Sufyaan's Website}
+\author{Sufyaan's Website}
+\date{}
+
+\begin{document}
+\maketitle
+
+
+\section[Why I Use Terminal Apps]{Why I Use Terminal
+Apps}\label{why-i-use-terminal-apps}
+
+\textbf{13 March 2023}
+
+
+\textbf{Category: }Linux \& Software
+
+\emph{``Ah, yes. Graphical-user interface (GUI) apps. They are so
+comfortable and easy to use. You just click some buttons and get your
+computer to do what you want.''}
+
+That was what I thought before I learned how spectacular terminal
+applications are. \textbf{I do not use a calendar or email GUI app. I
+use its terminal equivalent.} Specifically, I use Calcurse for my
+calendar/todo, neomutt for my email, sxiv for my image viewing, mpv for
+my video playing and even Joplin (CLI) for my notes. I am still actively
+looking for more apps like terminal file managers (lf, ranger, mc) and
+terminal versions of GUI apps I use (Bitwarden?). What compelled me to
+switch?
+
+\hypertarget{the-right-tool-for-the-right-job}{%
+\subsection[The Right Tool For The Right Job]{The Right Tool For The
+Right Job}\label{the-right-tool-for-the-right-job}}
+
+Firstly, I realized that apps that allow me to use my keyboard and
+reduce mouse usage to as little as possible saved me a lot of time. By a
+lot of time, I don\textquotesingle t mean a few minutes. I mean hours in
+the long run. Moving your hand to your mouse and clicking a button takes
+at least three seconds. Multiply that hundreds of times a day and 365
+days an year. That leads to a lot of time wasted just moving your hand
+to your mouse.
+
+\hypertarget{fast.-very-fast.}{%
+\subsection[Fast. Very Fast.]{Fast. Very Fast.}\label{fast.-very-fast.}}
+
+The speed of terminal apps have helped me get a lot more productive.
+Getting myself to start working immediately helped me a lot. I use
+Neovim for my text editor, and whenever I need to write text, its much
+faster to press a shortcut to open a blank file in Neovim than to open a
+GUI equivalent. It is also much faster to press a shortcut than to open
+my applications menu and search for my calendar app and wait a few
+seconds for the bloated app to open up. Terminal apps are just more
+lightweight. As a result, they operate faster and save me more than just
+a few seconds.
+
+\hypertarget{professionals-have-standards}{%
+\subsection[\emph{"Professionals Have
+Standards"}]{\texorpdfstring{\emph{"Professionals Have
+Standards"}}{"Professionals Have Standards"}}\label{professionals-have-standards}}
+
+CLI apps are more standardized. With a GUI, the procedure for solving an
+issue or using the application\textquotesingle s functionality is
+similar to this:
+
+\begin{enumerate}
+\tightlist
+\item
+ Click \textquotesingle button1\textquotesingle{} on the top right.
+\item
+ Hover over \textquotesingle dialogue2\textquotesingle{}
+\item
+ Click on \textquotesingle button3\textquotesingle{}
+\item
+ Scroll down to \textquotesingle setting4\textquotesingle{}
+\item
+ Change the value to False.
+\item
+ Click on Apply and OK.
+\end{enumerate}
+
+This is the sole reason that you see the terminal being used so much in
+Linux. It\textquotesingle s easier to say ``Open your terminal and type
+this'' than to blabber a long list of instructions that will become
+redundant if the application in question decides to change their UI in
+an update.
+
+\hypertarget{run-them-on-a-potato}{%
+\subsection[Run Them on a Potato!]{Run Them on a
+Potato!}\label{run-them-on-a-potato}}
+
+Due to the lightweight nature of the command line, your tools can run on
+just about any computer. It does not matter if your computer has a
+Pentium processor or a 12th-generation i9. GUI tools have system
+requirements and if it is a robust tool with a fancy interface, chances
+are that the requirements just for the app to look good knocks that tool
+off your app list on your 10-year-old computer.
+
+\hypertarget{exponential-learning-curve}{%
+\subsection[Exponential Learning Curve]{Exponential Learning
+Curve}\label{exponential-learning-curve}}
+
+While GUI apps are simple to use initially, your speed using the apps
+remains slow all the time. Sure, you may learn where every button is and
+be able to open any setting you want quickly, but that speed is nothing
+compared to one of a command line. With a command line, your speed is
+slower than a snail at first. However, after some time of using the
+program, you can do things at a similar speed as a GUI app.
+
+If you daily-drive a terminal program, it takes only a few days for you
+to become faster at it than using a GUI program. After that, you will be
+able to understand your most used commands and use aliases to shorten
+them.
+
+For example, if you view your free space regulary, instead of typing a
+50-character command to print your free space, you can just alias that
+command to \textquotesingle free-space\textquotesingle. Doing this will
+make it so that whenever you type
+\textquotesingle free-space\textquotesingle, it performs the
+aforementioned 50-character command and displays the output. This will
+save your more than just a few hours of time.
+
+\hypertarget{the-choices-never-end}{%
+\subsection[The Choices Never End!]{The Choices Never
+End!}\label{the-choices-never-end}}
+
+With terminal apps, you have a plethora of choices. I can almost
+guarantee that an app with functionality you wish existed does exist in
+the form of a command line application. There are obscure apps with
+spectacular functionality which can change your computing experience
+that you will miss out on if you stay away from the terminal.
+
+\hypertarget{bathe-in-possibilities}{%
+\subsection[Bathe In Possibilities!]{Bathe In
+Possibilities!}\label{bathe-in-possibilities}}
+
+When it comes to GUI apps, you have to be honest. They do not have 100\%
+functionality. It is simply implausible to fit every single function in
+a GUI app. Doing so would result in a lot of code to maintain, an
+extremely heavy app and a confusing layout. However, with a terminal
+app, all you have to do is type:
+
+\texttt{man\ command}
+
+or
+
+\texttt{command\ -\/-help}
+
+and get the complete functionality of the app, all within less than 5\%
+of the app size of its GUI equivalent.
+
+\hypertarget{skip-the-middlemen}{%
+\subsection[Skip The Middlemen]{Skip The
+Middlemen}\label{skip-the-middlemen}}
+
+All GUI apps are basically middlemen for the command line. They
+essentially use the command line for you. When you ditch the GUI and go
+straight for the terminal, you talk directly to the computer in a way in
+which the computer understands.
+
+\hypertarget{first-impressions-matter}{%
+\subsection[First Impressions Matter]{First Impressions
+Matter}\label{first-impressions-matter}}
+
+When people first look at the terminal, it becomes set in their mind
+that it is difficult to use and that mentality stays for an
+extraordinarily long time. Due to this, they never experiment or even
+open the terminal application. If they run into an issue which requires
+the use of the terminal to fix, they decide to just live with the issue
+instead of using the terminal. However, if people use the terminal for a
+few weeks, they realize that it outpaces almost every other GUI app in
+almost everything.
+
+\hypertarget{nothing-is-perfect...}{%
+\subsection[Nothing is Perfect...]{Nothing is
+Perfect...}\label{nothing-is-perfect...}}
+
+... including terminal applications. Terminal applications are amazing.
+They allow me to do so much. However, there are extremely rare cases in
+which I have no choice but to use a GUI. This is if the GUI application
+in question requires you to use only their app. There are also some
+specific use-cases in which GUI apps just make more sense. Video
+editing, advanced photo manipulation and 3D modelling are great
+examples.
+
+\hypertarget{to-sum-it-all-up...}{%
+\subsection[To Sum It All Up...]{To Sum It All
+Up...}\label{to-sum-it-all-up...}}
+
+...terminal applications should be used as much as possible. They are
+swift. They can be used quickly and also use less resources and space
+while running on just about anything. They are not as difficult as they
+look and can be used for uses which GUI apps do not have. They cannot be
+used all the time because there are rare exceptions in which GUI
+applications have to be used. However, these are so little that I do not
+mind keeping GUI apps just for these use cases.
+
+\end{document}
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+\date{}
+
+\begin{document}
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+
+
+\section[Start Using 2FA Properly]{Start Using 2FA Properly}\label{why-i-use-terminal-apps}
+
+\textbf{13 May 2023}
+
+\textbf{Category: }Software \& Guides
+
+If you use any online account, you should use 2FA keys. It does not
+matter if it is your Google account that has all of your personal
+information or if it is some random account you use once in a while. You
+should at least have 2FA enabled in an authenticator app or preferably a
+2FA key. Do not use SMS.
+
+Why buy a 2FA key when you can use 2FA codes or SMS for free? Let us
+start with SMS.
+
+\hypertarget{sms}{%
+\subsection[SMS]{SMS}\label{sms}}
+
+SMS is inherently insecure. It is not encrypted, and your SIM card is
+always susceptible to SIM swap attacks. A SIM swap attack is a type of
+identity theft where a cybercriminal pretends to be you and asks for
+your number to be switched to a SIM card in their possession. They do
+this by claiming that their phone was lost or stolen. Most employees
+working for mobile networks speak with hundreds of people a day. They
+cannot differentiate people\textquotesingle s voices. Even with a small
+amount of voice modulation, almost anyone can trick them into thinking
+it\textquotesingle s you.
+
+After gaining possession of your SIM card, the cybercriminal goes to
+your online accounts and tries to reset your passwords. If they already
+have your passwords, they may try to login using your phone number and
+the 2FA code received through SMS. This may seem rare, and it may also
+seem like it does not work on most people. However, in 2019,
+\href{https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/05/technology/sim-swap-jack-dorsey-hack.html}{Jack
+Dorsey\textquotesingle s (the former CEO of Twitter) account got hacked
+using this exact method.}
+
+As commonly said by many privacy and security professionals, you are
+only as secure as your weakest link. Make sure your weakest link is not
+SMS.
+
+\hypertarget{authenticator-apps}{%
+\subsection[Authenticator Apps]{Authenticator
+Apps}\label{authenticator-apps}}
+
+An authenticator app is much better than SMS-based 2FA. This is because
+authenticator apps usually follow the TOTP or HOTP standard, which is
+very secure. It basically uses a secret key along with the current time
+to create a unique code that changes every thirty seconds.
+
+One thing that you should absolutely not do is use Google Authenticator,
+Microsoft Authenticator, Authy or anything as such. This is because the
+clients are close-sourced, which means that the code is not public. This
+means that they could be doing anything with your 2FA secret keys. Authy
+syncs your codes which is convenient but it does not allow you to export
+your keys, just like other properietary authentication apps. This is
+unethical as you should have complete control over what is required to
+access your own accounts. If your Authy account gets disabled, you will
+no longer be able to log in to most accounts. A much better alternative
+is:
+
+\begin{itemize}
+\tightlist
+\item
+ \href{https://getaegis.app/}{Aegis} (Android)
+\item
+ \href{https://raivo-otp.com/}{Raivo} (iOS)
+\item
+ \href{https://www.tofuauth.com/}{Tofu} (iOS)
+\item
+ \href{https://www.passwordstore.org/}{password store} with
+ \href{https://github.com/tadfisher/pass-otp}{pass-otp} (UNIX-based
+ systems)
+\item
+ \href{https://keepass.info/download.html}{Keepass Password Manager}
+ (Linux/Windows/MacOS/Android/iOS)
+\end{itemize}
+
+You should also be taking frequent \textbf{encrypted backups} of not
+only your 2FA codes, but all data that is important to you. Read
+\href{sufyaan.me/backups}{this post} to learn how to take encrypted backups
+properly. Remember, you should keep your backups as far away from other
+people\textquotesingle s hands as possible. If they have your secret
+keys, they have your 2FA codes.
+
+\hypertarget{security-keys}{%
+\subsection[Security Keys]{Security Keys}\label{security-keys}}
+
+Security keys are the best form of two-factor authentication. They are
+physical keys which need to be plugged in to your computer or smartphone
+in order to be used. They use NFC, USB-C, USB-A and also the Lightning
+port. This 2FA method makes it so that it does not matter which person
+gets your credentials because they need access to your key physically in
+order to login. One drawback of this method is that, if you lose your
+key, you cannot login to your accounts. This is why people buy 2 or 3 as
+a backup. It should be noted that, although other methods can be used
+alongside \href{../definitions/security-key}{security keys}, it is not
+recommended as it is still possible to just use the other insecure
+methods for a cybercriminal and bypass your
+\href{../definitions/security-key}{security key}.
+
+I recommend \href{https://www.yubico.com/}{Yubico} and
+\href{https://shop.nitrokey.com/shop/product/nkfi2-nitrokey-fido2-55}{NitroKey}
+\href{../definitions/security-key}{security keys}.
+
+\hypertarget{conclusion}{%
+\subsection[Conclusion]{Conclusion}\label{conclusion}}
+
+If there is one thing you take away from this post, it is to make 2FA
+your baseline security protocol. Use 2FA for \textbf{every account that
+has it.} Do not use SMS, use authenticator apps. If possible, spend
+money on three \href{../definitions/security-key}{security keys}.
+
+\end{document}
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@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@
Torrents should be used whenever possible. They are reliable, fast, prevent censorship, allow people to contribute easily, are flexible and cannot be manipulated easily. Just keep in mind to give back to the community by seeding and do not download illegal media.
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+
+\title{Sufyaan's Website}
+\author{Sufyaan's Website}
+\date{}
+
+\begin{document}
+\maketitle
+
+\section[Why You Should Torrent]{Why You Should Torrent}\label{why-i-use-terminal-apps}
+
+\textbf{16 July 2023}
+
+
+\textbf{Category: }Technology
+
+I believe that everyone should download most of the files they use
+through torrents as much as possible. This is because of its philosophy
+to share and contribute. It has numerous advantages as well.
+
+\hypertarget{myths}{%
+\subsection[Myths]{Myths}\label{myths}}
+
+First, let\textquotesingle s clear a few myths about torrenting.
+
+\hypertarget{torrenting-is-illegal}{%
+\subsubsection{"Torrenting is illegal!"}\label{torrenting-is-illegal}}
+
+No. Torrenting is not illegal. This is the most common myth about
+torrenting that scares people off. Torrents are a way to share files of
+all types and this also includes illegal files and copyrighted material.
+If you get caught torrenting files that are copyrighted, then the owner
+of the file has the right to take action. However, you torrenting a
+Linux ISO or a file that is in the public domain and free for anyone to
+use is not illegal. In fact, it is recommended to prevent censorship.
+
+\hypertarget{torrenting-is-only-used-to-pirate-material}{%
+\subsubsection{"Torrenting is only used to pirate
+material!"}\label{torrenting-is-only-used-to-pirate-material}}
+
+While there is some truth in it, \textbf{it is not used only to pirate
+material.} Torrenting is an amazing way to share files with numerous
+advantages.
+
+\hypertarget{advantages}{%
+\subsection[Advantages]{Advantages}\label{advantages}}
+
+Torrenting has numerous advantages, mainly:
+
+\begin{enumerate}
+\tightlist
+\item
+ \textbf{RELIABILITY:} Files are not hosted on a single source. If a
+ file is popular and being seeded by many people, it is practically
+ impossible to shut down its torrent.
+\item
+ \textbf{FLEXIBILITY:} You can pause, stop and resume downloads at any
+ time.
+\item
+ \textbf{SPEED:} Torrents help download a file faster than tradition
+ downloads if you find good seeders close to you.
+\item
+ \textbf{UNCENSORED:} Files that are being torrented can include
+ material that is being censored by governments. These files can be
+ shared to people living in all countries.
+\item
+ \textbf{CONTRIBUTE:} If you have a lot of bandwidth, it is trivial to
+ contribute by seeding a file.
+\item
+ \textbf{ORIGINAL:} Files are in their original format. There can be no
+ modification by a central source.
+\end{enumerate}
+
+Let us expand on the points. Firstly, torrenting is reliable because
+files are not hosted on a single source. It is common for websites to be
+taken down and the files along with it. This causes issues if you are
+looking for a file urgently but the websites that had the file are all
+taken down. Secondly, flexibility. If you download files normally from a
+web browser, closing the browser on accident or your laptop battery
+running out of charge will stop the download. After you turn it back on,
+you will have to start the download all over again. This is not the case
+with torrents as they take random pieces of your file from many people
+and piece them together after the download is over. This means that the
+order of the pieces do not matter while the file is downloading and it
+is easier to stop the download and continue it months later.
+
+Torrenting has a speed advantage. If you are in Asia and the server you
+are downloading a file from is in the United States, you will have an
+incredibly hard time downloading it. The speed will be painfully slow.
+However, if you torrent the same file and it is popular enough, there is
+a high chance that someone near you is seeding the file. This means that
+the file downloads swiftly.
+
+Torrenting is also a tool used to combat censorship. If there are any
+files that a government does not want its citizens to view, torrenting
+allows individuals from outside the country to share it with citizens of
+the government in question.
+
+You can contribute heavily by torrenting. After you finish downloading
+(leeching) a file, you begin a process known as seeding. Seeding is a
+process in which you start sharing the file you have with other people.
+This is helpful for many people as, without seeding, there would be no
+torrents. The whole philosophy of torrents is to be a good person and
+share the files you have with other people.
+
+Originality is also a factor in torrenting. With torrenting, you can be
+sure that a file is the same file that you should be downloading and
+that there is no modification or tampering with the file.
+
+\hypertarget{things-to-remember}{%
+\subsection[Things To Remember]{Things To
+Remember}\label{things-to-remember}}
+
+Do not pirate illegal content. ISPs will block your service after a few
+strikes if they take it seriously. Do not be a leecher. A leecher is
+someone that downloads a file from a torrent but does not seed it. If
+most people are leechers, then the torrented file is unlikely to thrive
+as leechers take and do not give back. Let your ratio reach to at least
+1.05:1 to give back how much you take and also to allow for failed
+downloads to be compensated for.
+
+Be smart when downloading torrents. Make sure you have enough disk space
+and verify and scan for viruses.
+
+\hypertarget{conclusion}{%
+\subsection[Conclusion]{Conclusion}\label{conclusion}}
+
+Torrents should be used whenever possible. They are reliable, fast,
+prevent censorship, allow people to contribute easily, are flexible and
+cannot be manipulated easily. Just keep in mind to give back to the
+community by seeding and do not download illegal media.
+
+\end{document}
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index a7a2aa6..10daa12 100644
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+++ b/usb/index.html
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
Metal is a superior material to plastic. It lasts much longer and breaks less easily. This is especially important for data transfer and having an emergency drive ready-to-go. If it dies or breaks at an unfortunate time, it can wreak havoc on both you and your sanity. This is why everyone should use metal USBs. They last longer and eventually break even with the price you paid for them.
You should try to buy thinner metal USBs. This is because a thin USB can dissipate heat better than a thick one. Metal is a conductor of heat. Because of this, you should try to buy a USB that is able to reduce the heat's effect.
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+
+\title{Sufyaan's Website}
+\author{Sufyaan's Website}
+\date{}
+
+\begin{document}
+\maketitle
+
+
+\section[Buy Only Metal USBs]{Buy Only Metal USBs}\label{why-i-use-terminal-apps}
+
+\textbf{6 May 2023}
+
+
+\textbf{Category: }Technology
+
+You should only buy metal USBs because they last longer. Metal USBs
+should be used for everything that a USB is used for. First, let me
+clarify what USBs are supposed to be used for:
+
+\begin{itemize}
+\tightlist
+\item
+ Data Transfer
+\item
+ Flashing Opearting Systems
+\item
+ Ultra-Portable Emergency Drive (like one on a keychain)
+\end{itemize}
+
+Here is what USBs are not good for:
+
+\begin{itemize}
+\tightlist
+\item
+ Long-term storage
+\item
+ As a secondary drive for your PC
+\end{itemize}
+
+For both use cases listed above, disks like hard drives and SSDs are
+much better.
+
+Metal USBs are durable. They are not slower than their plastic
+counterparts and can flash operating systems just as well. However, the
+real difference appears in its build quality.
+
+Metal is a superior material to plastic. It lasts much longer and breaks
+less easily. This is especially important for data transfer and having
+an emergency drive ready-to-go. If it dies or breaks at an unfortunate
+time, it can wreak havoc on both you and your sanity. This is why
+everyone should use metal USBs. They last longer and eventually break
+even with the price you paid for them.
+
+You should try to buy thinner metal USBs. This is because a thin USB can
+dissipate heat better than a thick one. Metal is a conductor of heat.
+Because of this, you should try to buy a USB that is able to reduce the
+heat\textquotesingle s effect.
+
+\end{document}
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--- a/uses/index.html
+++ b/uses/index.html
@@ -98,9 +98,9 @@
Operating System (Linux Distribution):
I use Arch Linux . I love its lightweight and do-it-yourself nature. It gives me more control over what is installed on my PC.
Window Manager:
-I use Xmonad . It is lightweight and uses Haskell as its language. I have tinkered around a lot and reached a setup that I love.
+I use DWM . It is lightweight and you build it by modifying the source code which makes your build personal. It was made by Suckless. By default, Suckless software is basic and it seems condescending to use the software. However, you make it your own by patching it with the patches on their website. Please check out other suckless utilities here . You can find my build here .
Terminal Emulator:
-I use Alacritty . It is fast and works really well. I love the 24-bit colours especially.
+I use st . It is another piece of Suckless software. You can find my build here .
Shell:
I use zsh due to its speed and features like autocomplete and plugins.
Text Editor:
@@ -133,6 +133,7 @@
These are all of the tools I use. They may change in the future, but there is a low chance of that happening since I have gotten used to all of these amazing tools.
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+
+\title{Sufyaan's Website}
+\author{Sufyaan's Website}
+\date{}
+
+\begin{document}
+\maketitle
+
+\section[Tools I Use]{Tools I Use}\label{why-i-use-terminal-apps}
+
+\textbf{31 July 2023}
+
+\textbf{Category: }Technology
+
+\hypertarget{intro}{%
+\subsection[Introduction]{Introduction}\label{intro}}
+
+This post consists of all the hardware, software and other tools I use
+on a daily basis for all of my work. \textbf{I am for tools that are
+lightweight, minimal and work fast on all types of devices.}
+
+\hypertarget{hardware}{%
+\subsection[Hardware]{Hardware}\label{hardware}}
+
+\hypertarget{computer}{%
+\subsubsection{Computer}\label{computer}}
+
+I have a custom-built computer that I bought in 2021. This was during
+the chip shortage but I needed a PC and could not wait as it was
+impacting my work. These are the specs:
+
+\begin{itemize}
+\tightlist
+\item
+ AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
+\item
+ Gigabyte RTX 3060 Ti
+\item
+ \href{https://www.klevv.com/ken/products_details/memory/Klevv_CrasXRGB}{Klevv
+ CrasXRGB 32GB DDR4-3600}
+\item
+ 512GB + 1TB SSDs
+\end{itemize}
+
+These are my peripherals:
+
+\begin{itemize}
+\tightlist
+\item
+ \href{https://www.tecware.co/phantom}{Tecware Phantom 104} (modded
+ with Akko CS Lavender Purple switches)
+\item
+ \href{https://www.tecware.co/exo}{Tecware Exo L}
+\item
+ \href{https://www.msi.com/Monitor/Optix-G242}{MSI Optix G242}
+\item
+ \href{https://www.jbl.com/gaming-headsets/QUANTUM100.html}{JBL Quantum
+ 100}
+\end{itemize}
+
+\hypertarget{laptop}{%
+\subsubsection{Laptop}\label{laptop}}
+
+When I am on the go, I cannot sacrifice any of my work. This is why I
+use the HP ENVY x360 laptop. I was going to buy a ThinkPad but I am
+using this since it was a gift.
+
+Specs:
+
+\begin{itemize}
+\tightlist
+\item
+ Intel Core i7-1355U
+\item
+ 32GB DDR5
+\item
+ 512GB SSD
+\end{itemize}
+
+\hypertarget{phone}{%
+\subsubsection{Phone}\label{phone}}
+
+I use the \href{https://us.nothing.tech/pages/phone-1}{Nothing Phone
+(1)}. It is a spectacular phone from a great new brand that keeps
+getting better with each update they release. It looks extremely cool
+with the glyph lights, which I find to be useful in some cases.
+
+Along with my phone, I use the
+\href{https://www.oneplus.com/us/product/oneplus-bullets-wireless-z}{OnePlus
+Bullets Wireless Z}
+
+\hypertarget{software}{%
+\subsection[Software]{Software}\label{software}}
+
+\hypertarget{basic}{%
+\subsubsection{Basic}\label{basic}}
+
+\emph{Operating System (Linux Distribution):}
+
+I use \href{https://archlinux.org/}{Arch Linux}. I love its lightweight
+and do-it-yourself nature. It gives me more control over what is
+installed on my PC.
+
+\emph{Window Manager:}
+
+I use \href{https://dwm.suckless.org/}{DWM}. It is lightweight and you build it by modifying the source code which makes your build personal. It was made by Suckless. By default, Suckless software is basic and it seems condescending to use the software. However, you make it your own by patching it with the patches on their website. Please check out other suckless utilities \href{https://suckless.org}{here}. You can find my build \href{https://forgejo.sufyaan.cyou/TitanElectrons/dwm}{here}.
+
+\emph{Terminal Emulator:}
+
+I use \href{https://st.suckless.org/}{st}. It is another piece of Suckless software. You can find my build \href{https://forgejo.sufyaan.cyou/TitanElectrons/st}{here}.
+
+\emph{Shell:}
+
+I use \href{https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z_shell}{zsh} due to its speed
+and features like autocomplete and plugins.
+
+\emph{Text Editor:}
+
+I use \href{https://neovim.io/}{Neovim} for my text editing and will
+never switch to another program. It is fast, versatile, extensible and
+extremely lightweight. Most importantly, it works extremely well for my
+usecase.
+
+\emph{Web Browser:}
+
+I use \href{https://librewolf.net/}{Librewolf} with two profiles. For
+more information, \href{https://sufyaan.cyou/browser/}{view my post on
+my browser setup}.
+
+\emph{Password Manager:}
+
+I use \href{https://keepass.info/}{KeePass} with
+\href{https://syncthing.net/}{Syncthing}. KeePass is incredibly secure.
+Read \href{https://sufyaan.cyou/kpst}{this post} for more information.
+
+\emph{Notes:}
+
+I use \href{https://github.com/vimwiki/vimwiki}{VimWiki} also with
+\href{https://syncthing.net/}{Syncthing}. I use the
+\href{https://github.com/gsantner/markor}{Markor} app on my phone to
+view the notes. Read \href{vimwiki}{this post} for more information.
+
+\hypertarget{utilities}{%
+\subsubsection{Utilities}\label{utilities}}
+
+\emph{File Manager:}
+
+I have \href{https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/thunar}{Thunar} installed
+but I do not use it most of the time. I use the terminal for most of my
+file management.
+
+\emph{Media Player:}
+
+I use \href{https://mpv.io/}{MPV}, the best media player on the planet.
+It is fast, \href{https://sufyaan.cyou/definitions/free-software/}{free
+software} and infinitely extensible.
+
+\emph{RSS Reader:}
+
+I use \href{https://newsboat.org/index.html}{Newsboat} since it reduces
+the need for me to go to all of my websites separately.
+
+\emph{PDF Viewer:}
+
+\href{https://pwmt.org/projects/zathura/}{Zathura} all the way. I am
+never switching to anything else. It is just so fast and simple.
+
+\emph{Image Viewer:}
+
+\href{https://github.com/nsxiv/nsxiv}{nsxiv} is what I use. It is just
+like Zathura; fast and efficient.
+
+\hypertarget{production}{%
+\subsubsection{Production}\label{production}}
+
+\emph{Recording and Streaming:}
+
+I use FFmpeg to record and encode my screen recordings. I use
+\href{https://kdenlive.org/en/}{Kdenlive} to edit my videos. In case of
+streaming, I use \href{https://obsproject.com/}{OBS Studio} to stream.
+
+\emph{Writing:}
+
+\href{https://sufyaan.cyou/plaintext}{I write in plaintext formats as
+much as possible}. When writing posts or other formatted notes, I use
+\href{https://sufyaan.cyou/definitions/markdown}{Markdown (.md)} and I
+use \href{https://www.latex-project.org}{LaTeX} for documents.
+
+\emph{Image Editing:}
+
+This is perhaps the only non-free software I use. I use
+\href{https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html}{Adobe Photoshop}
+
+\hypertarget{conclusion}{%
+\subsection[Conclusion]{Conclusion}\label{conclusion}}
+
+These are all of the tools I use. They may change in the future, but
+there is a low chance of that happening since I have gotten used to all
+of these amazing tools.
+
+\end{document}
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+\title{Sufyaan's Website}
+\author{Sufyaan's Website}
+\date{}
+
+\begin{document}
+\maketitle
+
+\section[VimWiki Is Terrific]{VimWiki Is Terrific}\label{why-i-use-terminal-apps}
+
+\textbf{26 July 2023}
+
+
+\textbf{Category: }Linux
+
+
+I have recently been using
+\href{https://github.com/vimwiki/vimwiki}{VimWiki} to take all of my
+notes instead of Joplin, and it has been working really well. It has its
+own \href{../definitions/markdown}{Markdown (.md)} format, but I use
+regular \href{../definitions/markdown}{Markdown (.md)} with it. I use
+Syncthing to sync all my notes to all of my devices. There is barely any
+delay, so there are never any conflict issues.
+
+\hypertarget{what-is-vimwiki}{%
+\subsection[What Is VimWiki?]{What Is VimWiki?}\label{what-is-vimwiki}}
+
+VimWiki is a plugin for Vim or Neovim that allows you to create a
+personal wiki. On this wiki, you can add anything you want. It is
+essentially \href{https://obsidian.md/}{Obsidian} but more minimal and
+scriptable.
+
+Since it runs in Vim or Neovim, it is extremely fast, lightweight and
+has barely any bloat. It runs blazingly fast even on old devices. The
+capability is also extremely high, since you can edit files at light
+speed when you learn Vim or Neovim properly.
+
+\hypertarget{how-is-it-useful}{%
+\subsection[How Is It Useful?]{How Is It
+Useful?}\label{how-is-it-useful}}
+
+Using VimWiki, it is trivial to organise notes, ideas, diaries, to-do
+lists or even future plans. It supports tables, links and much more.
+There is even an option to export your
+\href{../definitions/markdown}{Markdown (.md)} files to HTML, which
+allows you to create webpages quickly.
+
+VimWiki is so versatile that I wrote this post completely in VimWiki.
+View the raw \href{../definitions/markdown/}{Markdown (.md)} file
+\href{vimwiki.md}{here}
+
+It allows you to do everything regular
+\href{../definitions/markdown}{Markdown (.md)} can do and more. For
+example, you can have checklists with progress on them, like this;
+
+\textbf{{[} {]} -\/-\textgreater{} 0\% complete}
+
+\textbf{{[}.{]} -\/-\textgreater{} 1\% - 33\% complete}
+
+\textbf{{[}o{]}-\/-\textgreater{} 33\% - 66\% complete}
+
+\textbf{{[}O{]}-\/-\textgreater{} 66\% - 99\% complete}
+
+\textbf{{[}X{]}-\/-\textgreater{} 100\% complete}
+
+You can even have pre-formatted text. This makes it useful to add and
+explain code.
+
+\hypertarget{how-do-you-use-it}{%
+\subsection[How Do You Use It?]{How Do You Use
+It?}\label{how-do-you-use-it}}
+
+On my computers, I use Neovim to use VimWiki. When it comes to my phone,
+I use the \href{https://github.com/gsantner/markor}{Markor} app, which
+is a \href{../definitions/markdown}{Markdown (.md)} viewer. It is not
+the best experience on mobile, but I am willing to give that up for an
+amazing experience on my computers, since I use and note down things on
+my computer more.
+
+The reason I am using VimWiki now is mainly to stay in line with me
+preferring plaintext to proprietary note apps or formats. As I mentioned
+in my last post, I try to use as much plaintext as possible to prevent
+distractions and have easy access to my notes wherever and whenever I
+want to.
+
+\hypertarget{conclusion}{%
+\subsection[Conclusion]{Conclusion}\label{conclusion}}
+
+To conclude, I switched to VimWiki because I find it faster and easier
+to use Neovim directly on my computer. I love using
+\href{../definitions/markdown}{Markdown (.md)}, so I feel at home when
+using VimWiki. It is also because I prefer to use plaintext as much as
+possible.
+
+\end{document}
+