Setting up a new computer is always exciting, but when you have a number of ongoing projects and work that quickly needs to be resumed without downtime, it is worth standardizing and documenting the process.

Following is my preferred computer desktop setup which I replicate on any new machine I use:

• OS: Debian stable
  • To enable higher resolutions on my Acer EL220Q monitor:
    • Edit /etc/default/grub and set GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX to "video=VGA-1:1920x1080@64.9". In case this doesn't work, try a lower refresh rate like @49.9.
    • Run 'sudo update-grub' and reboot.
• OS: Windows when I am forced to
  • Scoop package manager for installing applications
• Desktop: Gnome with the following extensions:
  • Top Indicator App
  • TopHat
• Web Browser: Firefox with the following extensions:
  • uBlacklist
  • uBlock Origin
• Tools:
  • Password Safe / Secrets. KeePassXC when I am using Windows.
  • Create new SSH key
  • git

    git config --global user.email "arunkd13@gmail.com"
    git config --global user.name "Arunkumar Dhananjayan"
    

• IDE: Visual Studio Code with following extensions:
  • vscodevim.vim
  • vscode-org-mode.org-mode
• Application Software:
  • Zola
  • Dropbox
  • Gnucash
  • Gimp

Following is my mobile setup with my preferred apps:

• OS: Android
• Apps
  • Files
  • Dropbox
  • Orgzly
  • KeePassDroid
  • Weather Underground
  • F-Droid
  • NewPipe