A collection of tech notes, personal reflections, and evolving thoughts about whatever’s caught my curiosity.

Disclaimer

1 January 2019

Personal website and opinions

This is my personal website, and the opinions expressed here are entirely my own. They do not represent the views of any organization or individual I may be associated with. My thoughts and opinions evolve over time; I see this as a natural outcome of continuous learning and maintaining an open mind.

This blog serves as a semi-permanent snapshot of my thoughts at various points. As such, the views expressed in past posts may not reflect the ones I hold today, and may change as I continue to grow.

Technical posts

I often share technical posts, ranging from long essays to short notes. I treat this website as a digital garden, where content is constantly being refined, updated, and interconnected. These posts describe processes that worked for me at the time of writing. If I discover errors or find better solutions, I will update the content. I aim to provide context behind my decisions, but keep in mind that these posts are written primarily for my own reference.

I cannot guarantee that my technical posts are error-free, and I am not responsible for any harm to your systems, data, or anything else as a result of following the information provided. All technical content is provided “as-is,” with no warranty whatsoever.

Non-technical posts

In addition to technical content, I also share reflections on topics such as poetry, books, philosophy, travel, and life in general. These non-technical posts are for informational and personal expression purposes only. The views and insights reflect my experiences and research at the time of writing. While I strive for accuracy, I do not claim to be an expert in these areas, and the content may not reflect the most current information.

Readers should seek professional advice if needed, as my reflections are not intended to serve as professional guidance.

This disclaimer is subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Slash Pages

1 January 2019

These are the slash pages available on this site. They are links that help you navigate to various corners of the website.

About me

The writings

Others

  • The Wall is place where I hang posters, and links to the various corners of this website.
  • Search the magic you’re seeking.

For read more about slash pages, visit slash pages.

What I Use

1 January 2019

This is a curated list of the apps, tools, and everyday essentials I use for work and daily life. It covers everything from software I depend on, to hardware I love, and even a few small things that make my life smoother.

Hardware

Mobile

  • iPhone 15 Pro
    The color is Natural Titanium. I love switching cases every few months and have built up a small collection.
  • AirPods Pro 2
    These are my everyday carry headphones—what I love most is the noise cancellation.

Software

The below are the default apps I am using and this is inspired by default apps site by Robb Knight.

📨 Mail Client: Apple Mail
📮 Mail Server: Gmail
📝 Notes: Apple Notes and Obsidian.
✅ To-Do: Notepad and pen are working fine for me.
📷 Photo Shooting: iPhone
🎨 Design: Canva
📆 Calendar: Apple Calendar
📁 Cloud File Storage: iCloud and Google Drive
📖 RSS: NetNewsWire
🙍🏻‍♂️ Contacts: Apple Contacts
🌐 Browser: Safari for general purpose and Vivaldi for work.
💬 Chat: WhatsApp, Discord
🔖 Bookmarks: Vivaldi
📑 Read It Later: Raindrop
📜 Word Processing: MS Word
📈 Spreadsheets: MS Excel, Google Sheets
📊 Presentations: N/A
🛒 Shopping Lists: Apple Reminders
🍴 Meal Planning: N/A
💰 Budgeting and Personal Finance: Excel, ya its working for me.
📰 News: No, thank you.
🎵 Music: YTMusic
🎤 Podcasts: Apple podcasts
🔐 Password Management: Apple Passwords
🧑‍💻 Code Editor: VS Code
✈️ VPN: N/A
🗄️ Code Repositories: GitHub
💽 Hosting: Netlify
📖 Reading: Kindle (Nowadays mostly physical books.)
📓 Journaling: Apple Journal
🗺️ Maps + Driving Directions: Google Maps
⌨️ For learning typing: Typing club
🪶 Malayalam dictionary: Olam
✏️ Programming font: FiraCode

As we all know, we use many apps and software daily. Here, I’ve highlighted just the main ones, though I’ll add more if I come across something interesting. For more setups, check out the awesome collection at uses.tech, where people share their favorites.