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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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Digital Focus Challenge

I am trying to improve my habits around focus, distraction, and computer use. There is a lot of chaos in my daily life, with dogs, cats and small children, and I want to feel more present and able to keep my own focus and a calm mind.

I don't use my phone that much. I average 30-minutes to an hour per day on my phone, and I consider most of that use to be valid. I use texting, signal, phone and…