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Has anyone achieved using their laptop as their only device?

I’ve been trying to get rid of my cellphone for awhile now. I switched to JMP.chat, I have Pidgin set up to make calls/texts, etc.

I use Trisquel GNU/Linux on my Libreboot laptop, my boss is fine with it.

My strategy looks something like this:

  • Use earpiece that’s connected via Bluetooth, have narrator software read out notifications (notifications from Microsoft Teams, Thunderbird, etc.)
  • Put laptop into sleep mode, maybe use a script to put it into a special sleep mode to make sure I’m connected to WiFi while walking around warehouse so I can receive calls/texts timely.
  • Forward all notifications from Teams to my email, so that I’m not relying on the web-based version to be open.
  • For travel on the road, I have a USB modem that’s connected to my LibreCMC router. I also have my laptop set up in my car on a stand.

Any suggestions?

TIA!

namingthingsiseasy ,

I don’t have any suggestions, but this is incredibly impressive. I haven’t heard of jmp.chat before, but it sounds like you can create multiple identities using different phone numbers - is that correct?

If so, that sounds amazing. I really hate how the modern world is trying to force people into a singular identity online, and the way that they’re using phone numbers to do it. This sounds like it could be a pretty decent method to avoid that.

theshatterstone54 ,

I was just about to say: “Yeah, I don’t need a desktop” and then I read what you said. I can see myself going to a “dumbphone” aka a phone-only phone, but this is a bit too much for me tbh.

gnutard OP ,

Unfortunately, I can’t go that route. I use many different phone numbers through Pidgin, so I don’t think the flip phone would do.

BaumGeist ,

You’d be surprised what a feature phone can do nowadays

gnutard OP ,

It is convient, but I’m trying to avoid using proprietary software as much as possible. Those phones tend to use proprietary operating systems. Thanks for the suggestion though!

zygo_histo_morpheus ,

There are non-propietary versions of android, I use /e/OS for example. Try searching for de googled android if you wanna find out more.

gnutard OP , (edited )

Oh, I already use GrapheneOS on my Pixel; it’s a nice experience, but at the same time, it’s not enough for me. The firmware isn’t free, and I don’t like the fact that it can still spy on me to some extent. I also just don’t want to use my phone; I find myself to be a lot more productive with a laptop.

BCsven ,

Have you thought about going with a Pixel and Loading GrapheneOS on it? It degoogles the pixel

BaumGeist ,

may I ask why? Different hardware is designed for different tasks, and using even a Linux phone will beat out most laptops for energy efficiency to make the same call using the same apps

gnutard OP ,

I’m only using hardware that allows the Intel Management Engine to be fully disabled (e.g., ThinkPad X200, T400, etc.).

The PinePhone seems nice, but its firmware cannot be freed to the same extent as that of one of the older ThinkPads.

The reason why is because I want to escape from non-free software.

mesamunefire ,

How did you get pigeon to make calls/texts?

gnutard OP ,

I signed into my JMP.chat account via XMPP on Pidgin. I can make texts and calls.

mesamunefire ,

nice!

BaroqueInMind ,

What will you do if that domain goes down, blocks you, or simply disappears?

gnutard OP ,

Not sure. Do you have any suggestions? I have my own domain name and VPS, I could possibly self-host. (Currently, I’m using snikket.chat)

JoMiran ,
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I have “mained” a Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Extreme running Pop!_OS for over two years now. I run a company and interact with clients all the time, so I’m not just browsing PornHub all day. My Thinkpad has not let me down yet.

I have a Mac for my music production and graphic design hobbies, but only because I own software for it that only supports Mac or Windows. That said, I rarely use it since Bitwig and Renoise run on Linux. I’ll only boot the Mac if I need some plug-in or Abelton. All that’s happened is that I have slowly started to gravitate towards DAW-less production.

friend_of_satan ,

I did this when traveling internationally in 2009. I used Skype-in to forward my USA phone number to my Skype account, but I think I made like 3 phone calls. I only used WiFi at cafes and hotels, no mobile internet service. Phones are overrated. Being offline is great.

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