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Revisiting the Trinity Desktop Environment

Date: 2025-12-19

The Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE), is one of my favorite ones out there. I've written on it before, but would like to go over a few other things I've picked up along the way that make it especially nice to use since it can be a little rough around the edges.

ProtonVPN spoofing network traffic

Date: 2025-12-18

I've been using the ProtonVPN for a little while now and noticed some funky business going on with my network traffic.

General Update v24

Date: 2025-12-12

So it seems I have a few things to write about for this general update post. It's been a few months, but I'm still learning how to make window frames and I believe I've cracked the code!

My followup review of running Ubuntu

Date: 2025-12-04

A few months ago I wrote a blog post about my experience with Ubuntu 25.04 and the GNOME desktop. I'm glad to report that I'm still on the same setup and haven't yet jumped off onto a different distribution or desktop.

Re-think the things you value

Date: 2025-12-02

It wasn't until these last few years that I've really been re-thinking about the things in my life that I value and if any of it's worth anything at all.

General Update v23

Date: 2025-10-21

Hey there CozyNet readers, it’s about time for another General Update post! October has been another busy month here with all this traveling I’ve been up to. One week I’m in Austin, then another week I’m out in Oklahoma.

How I like to make my websites

Date: 2025-10-15

I know that a lot of people like using static site generators which can make things a whole lot simpler than having to keep up with individual web documents, but I never got onboard with this method of making and maintaining websites, finding it either too restrictive or locking you into a specific application or scripting syntax and template system.

General Update v22

Date: 2025-09-25

If it wasn’t already evident, I had a little break from the WWW, but I’m back to posting again! It was partly due to my attempts in reducing screen time and figuring out where I was spending my time.

My experience with Ubuntu 25.04 and the GNOME desktop

Date: 2025-09-17

As some of you probably know, I like my desktops very traditional. You know the layout, think taskbar with individual tasks for each application, quick launch shortcuts, a start button, system tray icons with a clock, title bars with floating movable windows, menu bars.

Reducing my time spent on screens

Date: 2025-07-22

I haven’t ever really considered the sheer amount of time I spend on my computer, let alone it possibly being an addiction. I mean, it could, but maybe not?