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I often get asked about my computing setup -- so I created this page to link it
whenever. Also because I've seen it on other sites, and I don't want to miss
out.

![battlestation](https://x.icyphox.sh/SX0CU.jpg)

## hardware

**HP Envy 13 (2017)**: 13.3" FHD, i5 8250u, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD. This is
my primary computing device. A comfy, fairly future-proof machine that
happens to support Linux/BSD incredibly well out-of-the-box.

![lotus58 keyboard](https://x.icyphox.sh/wsHGX.jpg)
**Lotus58**: Split-ortho mechanical keyboard, Gazzew Boba LT switches.

~~**Ducky One 2 SF**: 65% mechanical keyboard, Cherry MX Speed Silver
switches and blank DSA keycaps. I've written about it in detail
[here](/blog/ducky-one-2).~~

**Logitech M221**: An el cheapo wireless mouse that mouses just enough.

**realme Buds Q2**: Truly wireless earphones, with ANC. Picked them up
for 2500 INR (≈33 USD).

**iPhone 13 mini**: The only actually small phone in the market (right
now).

## software

**NixOS**: Had to switch to a Linux distribution for work, and this
seemed liked the least-shit choice. I can't claim I understand even half
of Nix (the language), but it gets the job done.

**cwm**: The Calm Window Manager. The best out-of-the-box experience you can
get in a window manager. Period.

**tmux**: Most of my actual window management happens here. I usually have
3 - 4 workspaces -- general throwaway terminals, work, music and IRC. It also
handles scrollback for me, so that's nice.

**weechat**: IRC client that's infinitely riceable.

And the [dotfiles](https://github.com/icyphox/dotfiles) for all software
mentioned, and more. You might be interested in the `old` branch for my
pre-NixOS configs.