# Late April Update

*Entered: in vim on gemini pda* |
*Date: 20220430*

## 1436 Files Removal

Since it was mentioned in my guestbook:

I removed the section to be able to remove password
authentication from my SSH server entirely. Since
participation was my main objective and this was no
longer going to be possible, I removed the entire
section from RPoD.

## Return of the Gemini PDA

With my usual schedule, I have a lot going on. I
pretty much forgot I even had this device! Upon
remembering, and being home this week, I powered it
up. I updated termux which updated emacs, which made
me have to reinstall Doom Emacs as my install got
hosed.

One of the other things I like about the gemini pda
is using MPD with my true wireless earbuds. I use
ncmpcpp in termux along with an android MPD server.
Since I mainly use this device as a termux terminal
with a nice keybord, having my music player in a
tmux window is nice. Having no cord to screw with
is also nice. I impulse bought a Beats Studio Buds
in an airport during a flight delay. So far I have
been satisfied with them both in audio quality and
battery life. Of course I do listen to a lot of
black metal, so audio quality is not always a thing
-- your mileage may vary.

In hotel rooms I do not ever turn on the TV. I have
a Samsung Galaxy tablet I use for entertainment in
this case. In airports and for typing, I think I
will also start carrying the gemini.

## Device Proliferation

When I travel (which is basically all the time), I
take quite a few devices with me in additon to
those already mentioned...

### Two Phones

My work supplies me with an apple iphone. I have
several apps I am mandated to use for my work, so
I must carry this phone. I also have a samsung S21
that is my personal phone. I have a large music
selection and apps I like on this phone. I also
like to only use this phone for comms unrelated to
work.

### Ambernic RG280V

I am not a big gamer, but I like the form factor of
this portable console. I also love that it emulates
all gameboys, NES, SNES, PS1, quake, and doom among
others.

### Amazon Kindle 2019

I have an over a decade library in the Amazon eco
system. This device has a small and thin form
factor and great battery life. It also has a back
light and this is great on planes.

### Lenovo Thinkpad e595

My work laptop. Full of Alan Bradley and Fanuc
software. Another thing I am mandated to carry on
my travels.