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A developer's terminal showing the configuration file ~/.config/user-dirs.dirs being edited to change the default download path, preventing automatic folder creation on a minimalist Linux system.

Stop Linux Auto-Creating a ~/Downloads Folder

Tired of the Downloads folder reappearing on your minimalist Arch Linux + Sway setup? This guide shows how to edit the XDG user-dirs.dirs file to permanently set your home directory as the default.

Developers looking at a colorful and organized Arch Linux pacman command line output on a terminal screen.

My Simple Pacman.conf for a Better Arch Experience

Tired of a bland terminal? Learn how to transform your Arch Linux pacman experience with two simple edits in pacman.conf for a colorful, readable, and faster setup.

A minimalist desktop environment showing an optimized GTK File Chooser Dialog with custom bookmarks for fast navigation.

Arch/Sway: Manually Hacking the GTK File Chooser for Ultimate Workflow Speed

Learn to manually configure the GTK File Chooser Dialog’s bookmarks and settings in Arch Linux and Sway. Ditch the visual tools for ultimate workflow efficiency.

Comparing the stability of Fedora Sway Spin against a custom Arch Linux Wayland installation.

Fedora Sway Spin vs. Arch: The True Cost of Wayland Control

I compared the ready-to-use Fedora Sway Spin with my custom Arch Sway setup. Discover the critical differences in stability, performance, and the cost of total control.

Abstract digital art representing the transformation from digital chaos to the organized, clear structure of the P.A.R.A. method.

Digital Chaos to Zen Clarity: How I Rebuilt My Life with the P.A.R.A. Method

Digital Chaos to Zen Clarity: How I Rebuilt My Life with the P.A.R.A. Method Do you ever feel like you’re drowning in a sea of digital information? Endless browser tabs, scattered notes, project files lost in a maze of nested folders, and a constant, low-level anxiety that you’ve forgotten something important. For years, this was my reality. My digital life was a chaotic mess of good intentions and failed systems. I tried everything: complex folder structures, countless note-taking apps, and strict naming conventions. They all collapsed under their own weight. ...

Abstract digital art representing the focused and controlled environment of a minimalist Arch Linux and Sway system.

Forget Your Desktop: The Philosophy of My Minimalist Arch + Sway System

Forget Your Desktop: The Philosophy of My Minimalist Arch + Sway System Your computer is your most important tool. But is it working for you, or are you working for it? For years, I felt trapped in a digital world designed by others. Bloated operating systems, constant notifications, and graphical interfaces that valued flashy animations over raw efficiency. I was a passive user in a system I didn’t control. This is the story of how I stopped being a user and became an architect, by building a minimalist workstation with Arch Linux and Sway. ...