
LaTeX on Windows 11 & 10: Distributions, Comparisons, and Step-by-Step Installs
MiKTeX vs TeX Live vs TinyTeX
If you write technical docs, papers, or books on Windows, you’ll almost certainly choose one of three LaTeX distributions for Windows 11:
MiKTeX vs TeX Live vs TinyTeX
If you write technical docs, papers, or books on Windows, you’ll almost certainly choose one of three LaTeX distributions for Windows 11:
Where to go in Melbourne?
Below is a curated list of software development, cloud computing, IT, and AI-related conferences, meetups, and workshops scheduled in Melbourne, Australia between August 2025 and December 2026.
A bit about Enshittification and what it means
Enshittification is the name for a widespread phenomenon gradual decline of services, especially online platforms, due to profit-driven decisions that degrade user experience.
About Obsidian ....
Here’s a detailed breakdown of Obsidian as a powerful tool for personal knowledge management (PKM), explaining its architecture, features, strengths, and how it supports modern knowledge workflows.
Overview and systems to use for Personal Knowledge Management
Here is an overview of Personal Knowledge Management, it’s goals, methods, and software systems that we can use on this wonderful day in July 2025.
I was using Dokuwiki as a personal knowledgebase
Dokuwiki is a selfhosted wikipedia which can be hosted easily on premises and not requiring any databases. I was running it dockerised, on my pet kubernetes cluster.
Looks like we don't have much of the choice here...
I usually set video recording settings on Auto
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That’s good enough for me.
But!
If needed - here are the best video recording settings.
When the paper-based planning is a way to go
Paper-based planning, journalling and note-taking might help with getting the things done in particular and make everything more fullfilling.
So easy to format your own...
If you could not find suitable blank refills for your planner, you can DIY them using MS Word. Or LaTeX. See here the example how to create Bill Tracker Filofax insert in A5 size with LaTeX system.
Filofax is a kind of notebook with replaceable pages
Recently on Philofaxy I’ve come across an idea that Filofax-type planner might be celebrating a come-back. I wasn’t so sure so wanted to check to validate this hypothesis. Have a look at this Filofax search statistics if you’re curious.
What is a dumbphone and why use it?
A dumbphone, also known as a feature phone, is a basic mobile device that offers minimal functionality compared to modern smartphones.
Ditigal detox - why, when and how
A Digital Detox is a deliberate reduction of using smartphones, televisions, and computers. The primary goal is to mitigate screen overuse and promote offline activities, helping individuals create a more balanced relationship with technology.