Donovan R.

I’ve been reflecting to my previous failed attempts of using Emacs and wondering what could’ve been done differently.
So as usual I started jotting down notes related to how I felt and where my pain points were as if I were to go back in time and teach my past self.
I often do this to ensure I understand what I am doing and can transfer the knowledge and insights to someone else if needed.
Over months of discovering Emacs, I’ve accumulated a lot of tips and tricks on the features and packages of Emacs. And now I want to share them as blog posts.
Because I have so many notes, mostly unfinished/in-progress/unpolished, making a series of multiple posts out of them seems to make more sense.
It’ll give me the necessary time to review my notes and make some light editing on them before publishing.
So I’m going to share “My Emacs Journey” with you. I hope you’ll enjoy it!
The first note I’ve written is titled : “Start with Dired”

After some hesitation, I finally decided to put my thoughts out into the world.
Publishing my blog wasn’t an easy decision—I went back and forth on it for a while.
But now that I have a VPS to tinker with, it feels like the perfect excuse to finally go live!

In my previous article, I shared how I streamlined my search process on Linux by creating a tool that allows me to quickly Google selected text without interrupting my workflow. After a week of enjoying that solution, I found myself wanting to replicate that same efficiency in my Windows environment.

I recently finished reading “Ishmael” by Daniel Quinn, and I found it to be a compelling exploration of important philosophical questions. The book talk about humanity’s place in the world.

I spend most of my time in front of a computer and often find myself juggling multiple tasks and resources.
Whether I’m reading articles, coding, or diving into research, there’s always that moment when I need to look something up online.
The typical process is a hassle: switching between applications, opening the browser, and start typing or copy-pasting some text to the search engine.
I wanted to simplify things, creating simple and effective way to quickly Google the selected text.
In this post, I’ll share my solution with you.

It’s been a while since I last updated this blog, and I must admit that procrastination has played a significant role in my absence. Here we are, in the middle of October 2024, and I’m finally ready to dive into some workflow discussions.

My journey into the world of Window Managers stems from a series of needs and frustrations that have shaped how I interact with my computing environment. Here’s a closer look at why I’ve chosen to embrace a Window Manager in my daily life.

I have a deep fascination with learning new paradigms and gaining a profound understanding of life but since I only have one lifetime, I can’t personally experience everything.
Reading books is one way for me to leverage the experiences and insights of others.
Out of all the books I’ve read so far (it’s 2024), I am sharing with you today three of what I consider to be the most impactful in my journey through life

It has always been my dream to transition fully to a digital lifestyle, driven by the convenience of searchability and practicality. However, achieving this goal proved to be very challenging.
In this article, I would like to share my extensive journey in search of the ideal note-taking method. So, sit back and enjoy this lengthy read!

Enhancing My Productivity with AI

When the idea of starting a blog first struck me, I was so excited about the potential of AI to significantly enhance my productivity. My initial thought was to provide AI with a general topic, expecting it to generate corresponding articles effortlessly.