I didn’t really use much megacorp software before, but now I actively distrust and avoid it

It’s annoying to set up at first, but having secure passwords and keeping them out of your brain is worth the effort

VC funding will need to be payed back eventually, ideally 20x – usually by screwing you over

It’s liberating to have a dedicated workspace with all your cables and all your windows set just right

Don’t be ashamed of wires. It’s a good constraint , preventing too much stuff accumulating/hoarding. Wires make you choose what matters

went back to wired headphones (and I always had a wired mouse and keyboard). These objects should be timeless and always just work.

Was really expensive, but I plan to use it for a decade, so maybe it’s worth it. I still enjoy using it everyday.