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<li><a href="updates/" style="color:#ff79c6">Updates</a></li>
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</ul><p class="homepage-body">Read my (mostly) computing-related articles here.</p><ul class="posts">
<li><code class="code-posts">28/09/24</code> - <a style="color:#bd93f9" href="../change/">I Changed My Mind About Physical Books</a></li>
<li><code class="code-posts">29/07/24</code> - <a style="color:#bd93f9" href="../nb/">Carrying a Pocket Notebook</a></li>
<li><code class="code-posts">25/05/24</code> - <a style="color:#bd93f9" href="../upgrades/">Why Smartphone Upgrades are Obsolete</a></li>
<li><code class="code-posts">07/04/24</code> - <a style="color:#bd93f9" href="../p/">Prioritize Performance</a></li>

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<h1 class="homepage-heading"></a>Software</h1><p class="homepage-body">In this category, I post new software I find, information about current software or tricks that can be utilised in current software.</p> <ul class="posts">
<li><code class="code-posts">28/09/24</code> - <a style="color:#bd93f9" href="../../change/">I Changed My Mind About Physical Books</a></li>
<li><code class="code-posts">25/05/24</code> - <a style="color:#bd93f9" href="../../upgrades/">Why Smartphone Upgrades are Obsolete</a></li>
<li><code class="code-posts">07/04/24</code> - <a style="color:#bd93f9" href="../../p/">Prioritize Performance</a></li>
<li><code class="code-posts">23/01/24</code> - <a style="color:#bd93f9" href="../../secure/">Use Secure Messaging</a></li>

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<h1 class="homepage-heading"></a>Technology</h1><p class="homepage-body">In this category, I post about my opinion and guides on technology.</p><ul class="posts">
<li><code class="code-posts">28/09/24</code> - <a style="color:#bd93f9" href="../../change/">I Changed My Mind About Physical Books</a></li>
<li><code class="code-posts">25/05/24</code> - <a style="color:#bd93f9" href="../../upgrades/">Why Smartphone Upgrades are Obsolete</a></li>
<li><code class="code-posts">23/01/24</code> - <a style="color:#bd93f9" href="../../secure/">Use Secure Messaging</a></li>
<li><code class="code-posts">16/12/23</code> - <a style="color:#bd93f9" href="../../subs/">The Subscription Trap</a></li>

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<p style="font-size:110%">Posted on: <strong>19 January 2024</strong></p>
<p style="font-size:110%">Reading time: <strong><strong>4 min</strong>
<p style="font-size:110%"></strong>Category: <a style="color:#ff79c6" href="../blog/literary/"><strong>Literary</strong></a></p>
<p><em>UPDATE: I have changed my opinion on reading physical books. Please read my experience after using the reMarkable 2 tablet <a href="../change/">over here.</a></em></p>
<p>Reading books is perhaps one of the most valuable ways to obtain knowledge in this ever-evolving world.
With omnipresent digital devices and incredibly convenient purchasing, people find it easier to read books on screens than physical books.
I do not agree with this view.

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<h1>I Changed My Mind About Physical Books</h1>
<p style="font-size:110%">Posted on: <strong>28 September 2024</strong></p>
<p style="font-size:110%">Reading time: <strong><strong>2 min</strong>
<p style="font-size:110%"></strong>Category: <a style="color:#ff79c6" href="../blog/software/"><strong>Software</strong></a> && <a style="color:#ff79c6" href="../blog/technology/"><strong>Technology</strong></a></p>
<p>Around half an year ago, <a href="https://sufyaan.me/books/">I made a post stating my opinion on why people should read books physically</a>, and not on a digital medium. However, my opinion changed when I won a reMarkable 2 from my university. I started using it for reading books. This has been a total game changer in terms of the comfort, the amount of books I can read at once, and my reading habits.</p>
<h2 id="merits">Merits</h2>
<p>The reMarkable tablet&#39;s advantages outweigh the disadvantages by a long shot.</p>
<h3 id="focus">Focus</h3>
<p>My focus on the reMarkable is the closest I have ever come to physical books. All it has are files. There is no internet, no games, no gimmicks, nothing. It feels purposeful compared to other e-readers like the Kindle or the Boox smartphone.</p>
<h3 id="battery-life">Battery Life</h3>
<p>Running out of charge on the reMarkable is never on my mind, ever. The only time I charge the device is when I am at home, and all of my other devices are fully charged. I have never seen the device drop even a tiny bit of charge when it&#39;s sleeping.</p>
<h3 id="writing">Writing</h3>
<p>To everyone asking, yes. The reMarkable feels <em>exactly</em> like paper. Taking notes, drawing diagrams and highlighting sentences all feel and look the same as paper. The company did a fantastic job replicating the feeling. As a result, I feel like I remember the thing I write better than writing on a normal tablet.</p>
<h3 id="comfort">Comfort</h3>
<p>The reMarkable has an e-ink display. Those who have never seen one will be surprised at how much it looks like paper. It is very easy on the eyes. I can&#39;t tell the difference between normal paper and the reMarkable display.</p>
<h3 id="capacity">Capacity</h3>
<p>The tablet has around 8GiB of storage. Theoretically, it could hold almost 820 10MiB PDF files. But, pratically, it equates to an infinite amount of books.</p>
<h3 id="reading-habits">Reading Habits</h3>
<p>The amount of time I spent reading literally skyrocketed after I started reading on the reMarkable. It checks off all the parameters of forming a good habit as mentioned in the book &#39;Atomic Habits&#39; by James Clear. If you haven&#39;t read the book, they are the cue, craving, response and reward. The device is always with me, I love the experience, it&#39;s easy to access and it&#39;s gratifying when I finish a few pages in my free time. Thus, it is positively reinforced.</p>
<h2 id="demerits">Demerits</h2>
<p>The reMarkable has some things to it which may be dealbreakers for some people.</p>
<h3 id="reading-experience">Reading Experience</h3>
<p>One drawback is that the screen does not feel like paper to the touch.
Swiping the screen does not replace the tactile, scratchy feeling of physical books.
An electronic device also cannot give out the &#39;new book&#39; odour.
That is the only thing I miss from physical books.</p>
<h3 id="technology-dependence">Technology Dependence</h3>
<p>No file format lasts forever.
If I lose my reMarkable, or my account gets deleted, all books and my reading progress will be gone.
To combat this, I <strong>only</strong> read books on my reMarkable if I have a physical copy.
I take ownership very seriously.</p>
<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>To sum it all up, the reMarkable has changed my view on physical books. I still prefer the experience and longevity of physical books, but it is hard to deny that the reMarkable offers better practicality and comfort.</p>
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\section[Boycott These Israeli Companies]{Boycott These Israeli Companies}\label{why-i-use-terminal-apps}
\textbf{19 October 2023}
\textbf{Category: }Other
Israel has been oppressing Palestinians for decades now. They have taken
their land and resources. I refuse to support such a country and you
should too. It is not just about preventing yourself from buying Israeli
products but also buying products from companies that support Israel.
These companies may be providing military aid, tracking technology or
just money in general. I noticed that there are no sources which have an
extensible list of companies that support Israel. This is why I wrote
this post to make supporting the Palestinian cause easier.
Keep in mind that Israeli products\textquotesingle{} barcodes start with
729. However, this may not always be the case. Be sure to check with the
supplier.
\textbf{THIS LIST WILL KEEP BEING UPDATED. SOURCES FOR EACH COMPANY
SUPPORTING ISRAEL WILL BE ADDED.}
\begin{itemize}
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AOL \href{https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-DGB-41792}{(1)}
\item
AXA
\href{https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/axa-responds-to-allegations-re-ties-to-israeli-settlement-construction-and-weapons-manufacturing/}{(1)}
\href{https://bdsmovement.net/news/thousands-pledge-boycott-axa-over-complicity-israels-illegal-occupation}{(2)}
\href{https://bdsmovement.net/news/axa-partner-crime}{(3)}
\item
Ahava
\href{https://bdsmovement.net/news/major-retailers-drop-ahava}{(1)}
\item
Airbnb
\href{https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2019/5/14/palestinian-campaigners-call-for-mass-boycott-of-airbnb-on-may-15}{(1)}
\item
Air Jordan (owned by \protect\hyperlink{nike}{Nike})
\item
Annie\textquotesingle s Inc. (owned by
\protect\hyperlink{general-mills}{General Mills})
\item
ArganiCare \href{https://www.arganicare.com/about}{(1)}
\item
Aquarius (owned by \protect\hyperlink{coca-cola}{Coca-Cola})
\item
BBC (\protect\hyperlink{news}{local news channel})
\item
Betty Crocker (owned by \protect\hyperlink{general-mills}{General
Mills})
\item
Black \& Decker
\href{http://www.inminds.com/boycott-israel-2012.php}{(1)}
\href{http://www.inminds.com/shopping-can-kill.php}{(2)}
\href{https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-06-27/stanley-black-decker-wins-dismissal-of-safety-conspiracy-suit?leadSource=uverify\%20wall}{(3)}
\item
Blue Buffalo (owned by \protect\hyperlink{general-mills}{General
Mills})
\item
Booking.com
\href{https://www.newarab.com/news/bookingcom-plans-warning-listings-occupied-west-bank}{(1)}
\href{https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/bookingcom-israel-settlements-warnings-listings}{(2)}
\item
Bugles (owned by \protect\hyperlink{lays}{Lays})
\item
CNBC (\protect\hyperlink{news}{mainstream news channel})
\item
CNN (\protect\hyperlink{news}{mainstream news channel})
\item
Calvin Klein
\href{https://jewishbusinessnews.com/2017/04/18/israels-fashion-manufacturer-delta-signs-calvin-klein-licensing-deal/}{(1)}
\item
Caterpillar (CAT)
\href{https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/caterpillar-response-re-alleged-complicity-in-human-rights-abuses-in-israel-the-occupied-territories/}{(1)}
\href{https://www.amnestyusa.org/updates/caterpillar-incs-role-in-human-rights-violations-in-the-occupied-palestinian-territories/}{(2)}
\href{https://bdsmovement.net/news/university-manchester-divests-nearly-2million-from-companies-complicit-israels-oppression}{(3)}
\item
Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) (owned by
\protect\hyperlink{general-mills}{General Mills})
\item
Cheerios (owned by \protect\hyperlink{general-mills}{General Mills})
\item
Chevron
\href{https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/09/business/chevon-gas-israel-gaza.html}{(1)}
\href{https://www.offshore-energy.biz/israel-orders-chevron-to-restart-tamar-gas-field/}{(2)}
\href{https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/israel-shuts-down-offshore-tamar-gas-field-output-2023-10-09/}{(3)}
\item
ChinaByte.com (\protect\hyperlink{news}{local news channel})
\item
\protect\hypertarget{coca-cola}{}{Coca-Cola
\href{https://bdsmovement.net/news/un-sent-warning-letter-150-companies-doing-business-israeli-settlements}{(1)}
\href{https://www.adl.org/resources/letter/coca-cola-assures-adl-it-does-not-endorse-boycotts-israel}{(2)}
\href{https://observer.com/2015/06/coca-cola-palestine-ceo-urges-boycott-of-israel/}{(3)}
\href{https://qz.com/239722/israels-attacks-on-gaza-are-causing-coca-cola-boycotts}{(4)}
\href{https://www.foa.org.uk/campaign/boycottcocacola}{(5)}}
\item
Converse (owned by \protect\hyperlink{nike}{Nike})
\item
Costa Coffee (owned by \protect\hyperlink{coca-cola}{Coca-Cola})
\item
Danone
\item
Dasani
\item
DeviantArt
\item
Doritos
\item
Dr. Pepper
\item
Estee Lauder
\item
Evian
\item
Fanta (owned by \protect\hyperlink{coca-cola}{Coca-Cola})
\item
Festival Records
\item
Fiverr
\item
Fox News (\protect\hyperlink{news}{mainstream news channel})
\item
Fresca (owned by \protect\hyperlink{coca-cola}{Coca-Cola})
\item
Fruit by the Foot
\item
GADI21
\item
GAP
\item
Garnier
\item
Gatorade
\item
\protect\hypertarget{general-mills}{}{General Mills
\href{https://www.jns.org/general-mills-refutes-claims-by-bds-movement-that-it-is-boycotting-israel/}{(1)}}
\item
Giorgio Armani
\item
Gold Coast Bulletin
\item
Google
\item
Granada
\item
HP
\item
Häagen-Dazs (owned by \protect\hyperlink{general-mills}{General
Mills})
\item
Harper Collins Ragan
\item
Herald Sun (\protect\hyperlink{news}{local news channel})
\item
Hurley (owned by \protect\hyperlink{nike}{Nike})
\item
Hyundai
\item
IBM
\item
Independent (\protect\hyperlink{news}{mainstream news channel})
\item
Intel
\item
Johnson \& Johnson
\item
Jordan Plains
\item
KFC
\item
Keter
\item
KitKat
\item
L\textquotesingle Oreal
\item
La Senza
\item
Lancome
\item
\protect\hypertarget{lays}{}{Lays (owned by
\protect\hyperlink{pepsico}{PepsiCo})}
\item
Lees Carpets
\item
Levi\textquotesingle s
\item
Lucky Charms (owned by \protect\hyperlink{general-mills}{General
Mills})
\item
Lupilu Babywipes
\item
Maggi
\item
Marks \& Spencer
\item
Maybelline
\item
McDonald\textquotesingle s
\href{https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/free-meals-israeli-soldiers-divide-mcdonalds-franchises-over-israel-hamas-war-2023-10-17/}{(1)}
\item
Microsoft
\item
Minute Maid
\item
MoroccanOil
\item
Motorola
\item
Mountain Dew
\item
Mushroom Records
\item
MyHeritage
\item
NDS
\item
National Geographical (\protect\hyperlink{news}{mainstream news
channel})
\item
Nature Valley (owned by \protect\hyperlink{general-mills}{General
Mills})
\item
Nestlé
\href{https://www.reuters.com/article/us-osem-investments-m-a-nestle-idUSKCN0VD0Y5}{(1)}
\item
Nescafe
\item
Nesquik
\item
Nestea
\item
Nevo
\item
New York Post
\item
\protect\hypertarget{news}{}{News Channels
\href{https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/michael-f-brown/cnn-fails-challenge-us-politicians-supporting-ethnic-cleansing-gaza}{(1)}
\href{https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/dec/04/why-did-cnn-fire-a-pro-palestinian-commentator}{(2)}
\href{https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/21/israel-hamas-conflict-palestinian-voices-censored}{(3)}
\href{http://www.inminds.com/boycott-news-0161.html}{(4)}
\href{https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/2023/10/18/israel-al-jazeera-committee-to-protect-journalists-threat-censor/}{(5)}
\href{https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/uk-bbc-israel-palestine-jenin-assault-bias-changing-is}{(6)}
\href{https://www.farsnews.ir/en/news/14020725000615/BBC-Takes-Six-Reprers-Off-Air-ver-\%E2\%80\%98Pr-Palesine\%E2\%80\%99-Sance}{(7)}
\href{https://palestinecampaign.org/campaigns/media-complaints/}{(8)}
\href{https://www.theguardian.com/media/2004/apr/01/bbc.israel}{(9)}
\href{https://palestinecampaign.org/bbc-upholds-complaints-of-pro-israel-bias-and-inaccuracy/}{(10)}}
\item
News of the World
\item
\protect\hypertarget{nike}{}{Nike}
\item
Opodo Ltd.
\item
Palram
\item
Pampers
\item
\protect\hypertarget{pepsico}{}{PepsiCo}
\item
Phoenix
\item
Pillsbury (owned by \protect\hyperlink{general-mills}{General Mills})
\item
Powerade (owned by \protect\hyperlink{coca-cola}{Coca-Cola})
\item
Puma
\item
Quality Street
\item
Ralph Lauren
\item
Rawkus
\item
Revlon
\item
Roll-Ups
\item
Ronen Chen
\item
Sabra
\item
Schweppes (owned by \protect\hyperlink{coca-cola}{Coca-Cola})
\item
Sea Spa Skincare
\item
Shreddies
\item
Siemens
\item
Simply (owned by \protect\hyperlink{coca-cola}{Coca-Cola})
\item
Sky
\item
Smarties
\item
Smartwater (owned by \protect\hyperlink{coca-cola}{Coca-Cola})
\item
SodaStream
\item
Sprite (owned by \protect\hyperlink{coca-cola}{Coca-Cola})
\item
Standard Newspaper (\protect\hyperlink{news}{mainstream news channel})
\item
Stanley
\item
Star
\item
Starbucks
\item
Sudocrem
\item
Sunday Mail (\protect\hyperlink{news}{mainstream news channel})
\item
Teva
\item
Texaco
\item
The Sun (\protect\hyperlink{news}{mainstream news channel})
\item
The Telegraph (\protect\hyperlink{news}{mainstream news channel})
\item
The Times (\protect\hyperlink{news}{mainstream news channel})
\item
Timberland
\item
Tiny Love
\item
Tivall
\item
Tommy Hilfiger
\item
Tropicana
\item
Victoria\textquotesingle s Secret
\item
Vitaminwater (owned by \protect\hyperlink{coca-cola}{Coca-Cola})
\item
VivO (beauty company, not smartphone)
\item
Waves
\item
Wix
\item
YesTo
\item
Zondervan
\item
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\end{itemize}
\end{document}

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<title>Sufyaan's Posts</title>
<link>https://sufyaan.me/</link>
<description>Blog posts on Sufyaan's website</description>
<item>
<title>I Changed My Mind About Physical Books</title>
<link>https://sufyaan.me/change/</link>
<guid>https://sufyaan.me/change/</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 21:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>
<p>Around half an year ago, <a href="https://sufyaan.me/books/">I made a post stating my opinion on why people should read books physically</a>, and not on a digital medium. However, my opinion changed when I won a reMarkable 2 from my university. I started using it for reading books. This has been a total game changer in terms of the comfort, the amount of books I can read at once, and my reading habits.</p>
<h2 id="merits">Merits</h2>
<p>The reMarkable tablet&#39;s advantages outweigh the disadvantages by a long shot.</p>
<h3 id="focus">Focus</h3>
<p>My focus on the reMarkable is the closest I have ever come to physical books. All it has are files. There is no internet, no games, no gimmicks, nothing. It feels purposeful compared to other e-readers like the Kindle or the Boox smartphone.</p>
<h3 id="battery-life">Battery Life</h3>
<p>Running out of charge on the reMarkable is never on my mind, ever. The only time I charge the device is when I am at home, and all of my other devices are fully charged. I have never seen the device drop even a tiny bit of charge when it&#39;s sleeping.</p>
<h3 id="writing">Writing</h3>
<p>To everyone asking, yes. The reMarkable feels <em>exactly</em> like paper. Taking notes, drawing diagrams and highlighting sentences all feel and look the same as paper. The company did a fantastic job replicating the feeling. As a result, I feel like I remember the thing I write better than writing on a normal tablet.</p>
<h3 id="comfort">Comfort</h3>
<p>The reMarkable has an e-ink display. Those who have never seen one will be surprised at how much it looks like paper. It is very easy on the eyes. I can&#39;t tell the difference between normal paper and the reMarkable display.</p>
<h3 id="capacity">Capacity</h3>
<p>The tablet has around 8GiB of storage. Theoretically, it could hold almost 820 10MiB PDF files. But, pratically, it equates to an infinite amount of books.</p>
<h3 id="reading-habits">Reading Habits</h3>
<p>The amount of time I spent reading literally skyrocketed after I started reading on the reMarkable. It checks off all the parameters of forming a good habit as mentioned in the book &#39;Atomic Habits&#39; by James Clear. If you haven&#39;t read the book, they are the cue, craving, response and reward. The device is always with me, I love the experience, it&#39;s easy to access and it&#39;s gratifying when I finish a few pages in my free time. Thus, it is positively reinforced.</p>
<h2 id="demerits">Demerits</h2>
<p>The reMarkable has some things to it which may be dealbreakers for some people.</p>
<h3 id="reading-experience">Reading Experience</h3>
<p>One drawback is that the screen does not feel like paper to the touch.
Swiping the screen does not replace the tactile, scratchy feeling of physical books.
An electronic device also cannot give out the &#39;new book&#39; odour.
That is the only thing I miss from physical books.</p>
<h3 id="technology-dependence">Technology Dependence</h3>
<p>No file format lasts forever.
If I lose my reMarkable, or my account gets deleted, all books and my reading progress will be gone.
To combat this, I <strong>only</strong> read books on my reMarkable if I have a physical copy.
I take ownership very seriously.</p>
<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>To sum it all up, the reMarkable has changed my view on physical books. I still prefer the experience and longevity of physical books, but it is hard to deny that the reMarkable offers better practicality and comfort.</p>
</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Carrying a Pocket Notebook</title>
<link>https://sufyaan.me/nb/</link>

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</ul>
<h3>Posts</h3>
<ul class="posts">
<li><a style="color:#bd93f9" href="../change/">I Changed My Mind About Physical Books</a></li>
<li><a style="color:#bd93f9" href="../nb/">Carrying a Pocket Notebook</a></li>
<li><a style="color:#bd93f9" href="../upgrades/">Why Smartphone Upgrades are Obsolete</a></li>
<li><a style="color:#bd93f9" href="../p/">Prioritize Performance</a></li>

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