..: Gadgets

Welcome to the Linux For Poets blog site. It started with my love of Linux and open source software, but these days it also includes such things as retro tech gadgets, digital minimalism, fountain pens and paper planners.

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Radio and Micro-Decisions

My new innovation is, get this! Listening to the radio. I feel that listening to podcasts or youtube on the phone or computer are too fiddly - they constantly need changing, or skipping ads, or some sort of interaction. It feels hectic and demanding, all these little micro-decisions about what song or podcast to play next.

Panasonic Radio - so classic!

I got a Panasonic RF-2400D, from Ebay, for $20 US. The sound quality is…


End of the Year Summary 2023 - Gadgets

I do enjoy a sweet gadget! I tend to always look for alternatives to distractions built into devices with Internet connectivity. I appreciate the single use technology, with a simple interface and no pop ups or obtrusive vibe-hijacking "suggestions" like computers and phones have unless you take bold steps to mitigate it. My gadgets are mostly inexpensive and bought used.

Alphasmart Neo

This is…