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Introducing ProjectO26: A Type-Driven Note-Taking System in Obsidian

Three months ago, I wrote about how I finally stopped switching note-taking apps . Today, I need to be honest with you: I failed. Yes, I kept switching. And before you close this tab, let me explain why this failure led to something better — a system that finally clicked with how my brain actually works. The Problem With "Just Notes" When I started using Obsidian as my daily driver, something felt…

I Finally Stopped Switching Note-Taking Apps

After years of testing dozens of note-taking apps, I finally found a solution. It wasn't about finding the perfect app—it was about committing to one.

A Plan (Sort Of) for Privacy

Like I write in my first post , I want to have more freedom from big companies. I want to be able to change fast and still experiment good services, apps and Operating Systems. In this path to more freedom one thing that is keeping in my mind (and in my YouTube feed) is the privacy. YouTube channels like The Hated One and Techlore made me thinking more about this and one thing that started to make…

Tech-detox on Vacation

During the year, I spend around eight hours a day in front of a computer. On weekends and vacations, I usually try to stay away from it. This was exactly what I did during this summer holiday, enjoying family time, playing with my kid, and attempting to rest (which is challenging with a baby boy). Until now, I have focused on limiting my use of tech to my laptop. Recently, I’ve been considering…

I Built My Own External SSD Drive

It’s easy to spend money and buy something ready-made. No effort, no tools — just a purchase. But when you build something with your own hands, two things usually happen: You save some money. You enjoy it more in the end. Recently, I needed an external SSD drive. I checked the usual options: plenty of models, all good enough for my needs - but also overpriced, and, to my taste, kind of ugly. So, I…

I moved my (b)log - you are reading it now on Bear Blog.

This is a simple update that I want to share with you. After just a week on micro.blog , I’ve moved my blog to the Bear Blog . I liked the simplicity of micro.blog, but I was looking for something even more minimalist - a platform focused entirely on writing, clarity, and intention. And the Bear Blog manifesto really resonates with me. Bear Blog is fast, lightweight, Markdown-based, and has just…

So I Bought a MacBook Air M4. Let Me Explain.

After my first post about my plan , you might be confused to hear that two weeks ago I bought a brand new 13” MacBook Air M4. It’s true! My most recent purchase was an Apple device — even after saying: I want to have more freedom using my technology. I want the ability to change plans without so much friction. I want to have fun again! It may sound like I’m contradicting myself. But let me explain…

I have a plan!

Normally, I get very excited about the idea of having a plan. But soon enough, I crash into reality - the plan is always changing! Still, I don’t believe in the idea of “not having a plan”. We always have one — usually just an idea, a vague notion of something we want. So maybe we don’t really have plans — we have ideas . And ideas evolve as we grow and move forward. But this time, I really do…