I use Arch, wtf?

So I‘ve noticed the hype around Omarchy. I wanted to try it just to see what it‘s like. To be able to really get a feel of it I had to install it on a real machine and not just run it in a VM. That led me down a rabbit hole, but let’s just start at the beginning. How it started The only spare machines I had were old Apple laptops. The notorious 12“ MacBook from 2015 that only has one USB-C port. Yes, one, and nothing else. The other one is a M1 MacBook Air, which is kind of in use by my wife. So I opted for the 12" MacBook, thinking it would be easy, since it’s an Intel machine. ...

November 22, 2025

Digital Hygiene

Recently, we met up with some extended family who told us about a targeted phishing and hacking attack that led to their bank accounts being hijacked. Some of the questions they had while we talked were about how I handle my personal security. I was quite confident about how I handled my online security at that point, but it got me thinking where I could do better. And around the same time I came across a blog post by Andrej Karpathy that triggered some actions. ...

October 22, 2025

Hello world.

Why start a blog in 2025? For me, it’s simple. I love writing code, and I have a feeling I’m going to enjoy writing about it too. Programming and Tools Coding is one of my greatest passions. With AI reshaping how we develop and use tools, we’re in a fascinating period of change. This blog is where I’ll be sharing my journey through it. Software and Beyond I also plan to write about the software I use and love. I’ve always been drawn to software over hardware. To me, software is malleable, something I can shape with my thoughts alone. Hardware, in comparison, feels static and less approachable for a creator. ...

August 12, 2025