⚙️ Defaults
A snapshot of my preferred tools, apps, and settings. Helps me stay consistent across devices or fresh installs.
🔧 Core Utilities
- Terminal: Windows Terminal w/ PowerShell 7
- Code Editor: Visual Studio Code (with custom keymap + GitLens)
- File Explorer: Files App (Microsoft Store)
🌐 Web & Network
- Browser: Opera (with uBlock Origin, LibRedirect)
- DNS: NextDNS (DoH), fallback: Cloudflare
1.1.1.1 - VPN: Surfshark (use code BOSS by MrWhoseTheBoss great deal)
🧠 Productivity
- Note-taking: Obsidian
- Clipboard: Win+V (enable in Windows settings)
- Launcher: Raycast
- Notion
📁 File Handling
- Archive Manager: WinRAR or 7Zip
- Download Manager: FDM (Free Download Manager)
- PDF Viewer: SumatraPDF, classic Windows feel
🎨 Appearance
- Font: Ginto Nord Regular
- Theme: Always dark
- Wallpapers Wallpaper Engine ($4.99 but all worth it)
🧪 Extras
- Self-Hosting Stack: Kasm → Firefox
- Self-Hosting Stack: Raspberry Pi → Karakeep
This list evolves as I refine my toolkit. Documented for fast recovery and clarity.