In terms of programming languages, I know Python really well but I am branching off to learning C and shell scripting due to the advantages of each one. C is much faster and teaches you more about how a computer thinks as compared to the easy-going nature of Python. I also use terminal applications which means that I use the terminal a lot. My preferred terminal emulator of choice is Alacritty. This means that a lot of the manual work that I do in the terminal can easily be automated using shell scripting.
-I use Librewolf with two profiles (more details here). One of the profiles is optimised for browsing only and has strong tracking protection and runs in permanent private browsing mode. The other profile is used for accounts and has less tracking protection to prevent site breakage when logging in.
+I use Librewolf with two profiles (more details here). One of the profiles is optimised for browsing only and has strong tracking protection and runs in permanent private browsing mode. The other profile is used for accounts and has less tracking protection to prevent site breakage when logging in.
Just like other people in my field, I tend to use my computer more than my phone. This is because work can be done much more easily on a computer than a mobile device. I use my phone to message close friends and family on XMPP, Session, Signal or WhatsApp (if required). I do not have any productivity apps on my phone except a calendar and a tasks app. I use CalDAV and CardDAV to sync my contacts, calendar and tasks to my phone through the DAVx5 application.
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@If you would like to connect with me, please keep reading.
My preferred way of communication is email. However, it is incredibly insecure. Therefore, I request you to encrypt your emails with me.
+My preferred way of communication is email. However, it is incredibly insecure. Therefore, I request you to encrypt your emails with me.
My email is sufyaan@counterhawks.com [public key].
Fingerprint: 7CC9 2B65 FEC5 5C3F CC35 2891 6635 5EDD F4E5 B3EC
Please note that all emails (both encrypted & plaintext) from me will be signed with my public key.
diff --git a/blog/guides/index.html b/blog/guides/index.html index 516ed6c..2938693 100644 --- a/blog/guides/index.html +++ b/blog/guides/index.html @@ -2,9 +2,9 @@In this category, I post guides about computing and technology.
13/05/23 - Start Using 2FA Properly02/05/23 - Password Systems20/04/23 - Use Doas Instead Of Sudo20/04/23 - Use Doas Instead Of Sudo20/04/23 - Stop Using Social Media22/03/23 - Delete Your Discord14/03/23 - How To Encrypt Emails22/03/23 - Delete Your Discord14/03/23 - How To Encrypt EmailsYou have read the last page!
Read my (mostly) computing-related articles here.
25/07/23 - Use Plaintext25/07/23 - Use Plaintext16/07/23 - Why You Should Torrent10/07/23 - Oversimplification Kills02/07/23 - Open-Source Islam Apps?19/05/23 - Do It Yourself13/05/23 - Start Using 2FA Properly07/05/23 - Instagram Deleted!06/05/23 - Buy Only Metal USBs06/05/23 - Buy Only Metal USBs02/05/23 - Password Systems21/04/23 - Eid Mubarak!20/04/23 - Use Doas Instead Of Sudo20/04/23 - Use Doas Instead Of Sudo20/04/23 - Stop Using Social Media22/03/23 - Delete Your Discord17/03/23 - My New Browser Setup14/03/23 - How To Encrypt Emails14/03/23 - Keep Crypto Off Exchanges22/03/23 - Delete Your Discord17/03/23 - My New Browser Setup14/03/23 - How To Encrypt Emails14/03/23 - Keep Crypto Off Exchanges13/03/23 - Why I Use Terminal AppsYou have hit rock bottom!
In this category, I post about tools and information related to Linux.
20/04/23 - Use Doas Instead Of Sudo20/04/23 - Use Doas Instead Of Sudo13/03/23 - Why I Use Terminal AppsYou reached the bottom of your screen!
In this category, I post new software I find, information about current software or tricks that can be utilised in current software.
25/07/23 - Use Plaintext25/07/23 - Use Plaintext10/07/23 - Oversimplification Kills02/07/23 - Open-Source Islam Apps?27/06/23 - Keep It Minimal13/05/23 - Start Using 2FA Properly07/05/23 - Instagram Deleted!02/05/23 - Password Systems20/04/23 - Use Doas Instead Of Sudo20/04/23 - Use Doas Instead Of Sudo20/04/23 - Stop Using Social Media22/03/23 - Delete Your Discord17/03/23 - My New Browser Setup14/03/23 - How To Encrypt Emails14/03/23 - Keep Crypto Off Exchanges22/03/23 - Delete Your Discord17/03/23 - My New Browser Setup14/03/23 - How To Encrypt Emails14/03/23 - Keep Crypto Off Exchanges13/03/23 - Why I Use Terminal AppsERROR: Cannot show more posts (EOFError)
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In this category, I post about tools and information related to Linux.
16/07/23 - Why You Should Torrent06/05/23 - Buy Only Metal USBs14/03/23 - Keep Crypto Off Exchanges06/05/23 - Buy Only Metal USBs14/03/23 - Keep Crypto Off ExchangesYou have hit rock bottom!
25 July 2023
2 min
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 are all prepared in plaintext before further processing.
-The first step of everything I do is plaintext. I store my notes in 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.
+The first step of everything I do is plaintext. I store my notes in 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?
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.
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@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.
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 markdown files.
+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 markdown files.
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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