The Computer Triad: Why Tablets Won't Replace Laptops and PCs.

With each new release of the iPad, and the iPadOS, I remember how tablets were suppose have replaced laptops and PCs by now. I admit that they have done so in some ways, like in design, I don't believe they will completely replace laptops or PCs. Specially with smartphones around, which are the far better option than a tablet for personal computing on the go.

Tablets have become the go to computer for many, but they won't replace other types of computers. Laptops and PCs are better suited for some work flows. while tablets and smartphones have their own strengths. Personally, I see most people making use of a smartphone and tablet, laptop, or PC. Our smartphones are fulfill our on the go computing, while the use of tablet, laptop, or PC will dictated by the kind of work each person does.

I don't see just one type of computer being able to do all work flow, or needing to do so. For me, what is much more important is making each type of computer to work better for the type of work they are used for. Stop trying to make a jack of all trades, master of none.

Instead, make computers that people actually can and want to use because they enable to do their best work on them. So far, the smartphone has proven to be one side of the equation for most. For some, it will be the only computer they need, while for others the best complement could be either a tablet, laptop, or PC. All depends on their needs, which they know best.

I see the laptop being the most popular type of computer, along with the smartphone. It gives a good balance of portability and power for most work flows. Then, would come tablets and PCs becoming much more niche devices.

In a way, do expect most people using a tablet or a laptop, all comes down what kind of work they do. PC will be still be around, but mostly on more niche uses. Portability has become much more an important factor, specially since computer power has become smaller and practical to bring with you.

And with much more jobs not being dependent to be tied to a single place, laptops and tablets give people that ability to do their job effectively from almost anywhere. In many ways, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, give people the best option to convine their digital and analog lives in the best way possible.

Last piece to make my dream office happen.

Over the last last few years I've been able to fine tune what goes on my desk to help me be more productive, feel more comfortable, and feel it works for me.

I've set on a dual monitor setup, one being my laptop's display, a wireless mechanical keyboard, and wireless mouse. Also a notebook for notes, some pens and highlighter in a pen holder. Instead of a mouse pad, I've gone with a desk mat for my keyboard and mouse. Also a good pair of headphones have become indispensable for when I want to focus on what I'm working on.

Some other things I like to have at hand at the desk, are a water bottle or mug of coffee. There is also place for some snacks when I feel low on energy, or need to munch on something. There are some figurines of my favorite shows to give some personalization to my desk.

Now, what I want to make my desk set up perfect, is the desk it self. The desks on my home and work offices are the normal sitting desk, and I've found out that I'd prefer to have standing desks on both places, since sitting down all day is something I don't enjoy since I like to move. I find myself standing up during the day, and not being able to have my desk at a level which allows me to work comfortably standing up is a drag. Besides, I find that for some things I focus better while I'm standing, while I prefer to sit when working on reports.

I'd prefer an L shaped standing desk, since I'd like to have one side to work with my laptop and the other to work on other things. Having a two distinct zones to work on different things on the same desk is something I've come to appreciate on my home office desk, since I don't have the same set up on my work office desk.

My preferred desk top material, would be dark brown wood or carbon fiber. I've come to like better dark desks, with some light accents given by what I use everyday to work. Some RGB lights would be nice, but not required. I'm partial to the gaming aesthetics, but somewhat subdued.

I've seen some options, but I don't expect to make the jump soon. The desktop I can change is my home office one, since is the one I've control over. At work, I could make it happen but it would take a lot of things to come together. As such, guess that the one I can make it my dream set up would be my home office, though in a perfect work I'd be able to make both happen.

A Year with Mechanical Keyboards: My Journey from Skeptic to Convert

After a year of using mechanical keyboards, I must say that from now on they are my go to keyboards when I'm at my desk.

While I use a laptop for my computer needs, I got myself a couple of them. I use a Machenike K500 PRO-94 at work, and a Machenike K500-B61 at my home office. Both are wireless, and have RGB, which have also become must have features on my future keyboards. Though RGB is not as important, being wireless connection is, since I prefer the cleaner look of not having wires gives my desk.

I had my doubts about making the jump, specially because most of the reviews I say were focused on Windows and macOS, so I wasn't sure which ones worked on Linux Mint. A year after, both keyboards work really well with Linux Mint on both laptops I've using them.

I connect them using Bluetooth, and even switching between them is easy. Both can be paired up to three devices, which is a great option when you want to use the keyboard with more than one device.

While still prefer keyboards with a numpad, the smaller size of the K500-B61 makes it an option to take it with me when I travel, or want to go work at a coffee shop. The only thing I would be looking for to do that, is a case to protect it while it is on my backpack.

Mechanical keyboard, specially wireless ones, have become my preferred keyboard. 

Finding My "Me Time" on Linux, Thanks to Palia

After about a month of playing Palia on Steam on Linux Mint, I can say that gaming is finally an option on Linux.

I've totally played almost 30 hours so far, and it has been quite a good experience. What I like the most about Palia, is that it's a game that I can play casually at my own pace. And that is something I look on video games at the moment, a form of relaxing and just enjoy a me time.

I do look playing Palia, to relax and to explore a world outside my everyday life. In a way, is a place where I can forget about the troubles of the real world, and just explore a new world. It remained me why I love playing video games.

It has given me a place to relax, and remained my where my interest for computers, and technology, started.