From 65ea907c738aeefb6440dce79c200b5bd859e5f1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: mi Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:07:58 +1000 Subject: [PATCH] :pencil: uses --- content/uses.md | 81 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 81 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/uses.md b/content/uses.md index e69de29..dc8e5e7 100644 --- a/content/uses.md +++ b/content/uses.md @@ -0,0 +1,81 @@ +# "What do you use?" + +It's always fun to see what tools other folks are using. This is my +page to do the same. What you see is what I use for my various projects. + +> Updated on Thursday, November 20th, 2025 + +# Art + +For all of my digital drawing and painting, I use Procreate for iPad with an Apple Pencil. _Surprise, surprise._ Currently, I am +getting used to the [Comic Junkies Toolkit for Procreate](https://www.retrosupply.co/products/comic-junkies-toolkit-for-procreate) +by RetroSupply Co. + +I _do_ have a [Huion Kamvas Pro 16](https://store.huion.com/au/products/kamvas-pro-16?srsltid=AfmBOop330FPZUb_-0OODk4V3Et1I4l8Fow6zcyjevSchmh_xz1M-rGy) +that I should be using (nice find from Facebook Marketplace). But my ambition to build a new desk +is in the way of that. I will probably start using [Krita](https://krita.org/en/) once that is finally done. + +My physical painting is done with either oil paints or gouache. + +## Anti-AI + +It is by no means bulletproof, but [Glaze](https://glaze.cs.uchicago.edu/index.html) by the University of Chicago +is a promising tool for protecting images for AI training. Hopefully this paves the way for future platforms +that are more effective. + +# Technical Stuff + +## This Website + +It's actually just an HTML website. _However,_ the page content is +generated from Markdown. The execution is done through a lil' Python +script. + +## The Comics + +My comics are served via a custom template, [Sunday](/projects.html#sunday). +The source code are stored is stored in my own [Gitea](https://about.gitea.com) instance. +Images and other assets are tracked with [Git LFS](https://git-lfs.com/). + +## Infrastructure + +Getting technical, everything under `puercito.net` is hosted in a virtual machine over at [BinaryLane](https://binarylane.com.au). +The sites are proxied on [Traefik Proxy](https://traefik.io/traefik), served through [Docker](https://docker.com). +[BunnyCDN](https://bunny.net/) distributes the content globally with included anti-DDoS. My domains are purchased through +[Namecheap](https://namecheap.com) who provides identity privacy. Their [PrivateEmail](https://www.namecheap.com/hosting/email/) +is a cost-effective solution. + +I access the infrastructure with [TwinGate](https://www.twingate.com/), a really simple VPN-like thingy. + +## Code + +I subscribe annually to [JetBrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/). Mostly, PyCharm is the IDE I spend my time in +since that is my preferred platform. Occasionally I find myself in WebStorm. I don't do so much actual writing +of code so much as handing my requirements to [Claude Code](https://www.claude.com/product/claude-code) for +execution. + +> To be **absolutely** clear, I _only_ use Claude for technical work! + +## Software + +My writing is done in [Scrivener](https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview). My works are backed up +to a free-tier DropBox account. Google Drive is where I store everything. + +I use a self-hosted instance of [Wekan](https://wekan.fi/) for the limited task management I do. + +YouTube is where I go to listen to ambient stuff while working on my projects. I am particular fan of +[Aurora Heaven](https://www.youtube.com/@aurora.heaven18). Them is some vibes. + +## Hardware + +My laptop is a 2024 MacBook Pro 13" with an Apple M4 processor, 24GB memory. It usually sits on my lap. When I am +at my desk, I use my Logitech [POP Keys](https://www.logitech.com/en-au/shop/p/pop-keys-wireless-mechanical) and +[POP Mouse](https://www.logitech.com/en-au/shop/p/pop-wireless-mouse) gifted to me for Valentine's Day. I have a single +external monitor (not counting the Huion). The laptop sits closed and slotted into a timber stand I hand-made. Why yes, +I am not a multi-monitor person. + +For focusing, I have a pair of [Sony WH1000XM3](https://store.sony.com.au/archived-headphones-noisecancelling/WH1000XM3B.html) +Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (White) to block out (external) distraction. The pads wore after several years of use. So, +I installed some [replacements from Amazon](https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CTR2NKJS). + +