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Has anyone achieved using their laptop as their only device? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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!

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[–] [email protected] 32 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

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!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

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

[–] zygo_histo_morpheus 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

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.