Note-taking
Review: Joplin note-taking app
The open-source note-taking app Joplin supports encryption and choose-your-own-cloud. Desktop app gets the job done, but the Android app is slow and clunky.
Review
ProtonMail vs Mailbox.org comparison
Comparison review of the two secure PGP-oriented email providers ProtonMail vs Mailbox.org. A huge price discrepancy for the same service.
Review of Mailbox.org: Email privacy with a thick German accent
There’s a lot to like about the privacy-focused Mailbox.org email hosting provider. The web user-interfaces isn’t all that great, though.
Android
Why I prefer using Instapaper on the web over their Android app
The Instapaper app for Android has several issues, but its mobile web app is mostly okay. I chose the latter even though link-saving is more difficult.
Mobile Apps
Not getting much done with Microsoft To-Do
Microsoft To-Do app is slow and requires frequent reloading. It doesn’t sync with Outlook, Cortana, and other Microsoft task list apps.
Podcasts
Pocket Casts’ desktop apps are okay
I listen to podcasts at my desk, and Pocket Casts’ new desktop apps (based on their web apps) means I don’t need my smartphone to enjoy them comfortably.
Hardware
Re-review of the Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro laptop/tablet hybrid 3 years later
The battery is dead, performance is terrible, and Lenovo abandoned its drivers. My Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro 1370 didn’t stand up to the test of time.
Networking
Vilfo VPN router review: Conclusions – Part 4:4
The final part and conclusions in my four-part review series of the Vilfo VPN router. Is it worth its premium price tag?
Privacy
Vilfo review: Not designed for security or privacy – Part 3:4
I found several privacy and security issues with the Vilfo VPN router during my week-long review.
Networking
Vilfo VPN router review: Vilfo as a Wi-Fi access point – Part 2:4
The Vilfo VPN/security router has support for Wi-Fi, but it’s too under-powered to serve as your household’s Wi-Fi router.
Networking
Vilfo VPN router review: Overview and hardware – Part 1:4
The Vilfo router uses off-the-shelve hardware components but it isn’t top-grade stuff. It’s Wi-Fi is underwealming and isn’t designed for privacy and security.
Hardware
Linux on Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon X1 (5th generation)
My experiences running Linux on the fifth-generation Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon X1. All but the GPS and fingerprint reader worked out of the box.