Notion is one of the last daily apps I use that's not self-hosted. It's about time I find a solid replacement for note-taking and task planning. I'm currently trying out AFFiNE and Obsidian to see if they fit the bill. Really hoping the new Obsidian Bases feature turns out great!

Tailscale is one of the best additions to any home lab. It simplifies accessing your home network from anywhere, anytime – secure and effortless.

Typst is genuinely one of the best tools I've discovered in years. It's a document writing tool as flexible as LaTeX, but far less cumbersome! Whether you need to create a CV, take notes, make a presentation, or write a report – Typst handles it all. Plus, the community has created beautiful templates, so you don't have to start from scratch. Give it a try if you haven't already!

I hate to admit it, but MacBooks really are that good...

I urge you to self-host as much as you possibly can of the products and services you use. You'll feel a real sense of relief, knowing your data is truly yours, and privacy feels a whole lot better that way.