Uses

[shreshthmohan]

Software

• Dark mode switcher for Mac: Nightfall
• Lunar for controlling external displays on Mac.
• Magnet for manage windows on Mac.
• WhatsApp Web
  • You will ask what's so special about it or why don't I use the Mac app:
  • Easier to copy things from WhatsApp web.
  • Potential to programattically gather data from it.
  • Takes up less space on the machine.

Hardware

• Ikea Tertial Work Lamp Dark Grey
  • Bulb: E27 Philips 3W Warm White (2700 Kelvin)
  • Shade to reduce brightness at night: A circular piece of brown paper. TODO: photo
• GM 3061 Power Strip. This is my go to for a a few reasons:
  • Has individual switches for each socket.
  • High quality universal sockets.
  • Built-in surge protector. (TODO: evaluate & compare with other fuse-based protectors.
• GM 3012 Universal Adaptor with Surge Protector for connecting small single gadgets to the wall sockets which adding protection from voltage surges.
• APC BX-600C-IN uninterrupted power supply
  • To power the wifi router for long durations
  • To charge laptops & other smaller appliances when needed
  • Bulkier than dedicated Router UPS, but this kind of UPS is more versatile.
  • Had to replace the battery in about 1.5 years (original battery had decent capacity left, but replaced for good measure)
  • Replaced with motorcycle battery (TODO: mention which one exactly)