About: A Decade of Tech, Code, and the Command Line

Hello, I'm mxaddict. I'm a Staff Engineer, a family man, and a developer who has spent the last decade living and breathing the command line. This blog is a living chronicle of that journey, from early tutorials on Ubuntu to deep dives into the CLI-first workflow that defines my life today.

My Philosophy: The Command Line is Home

I believe in the power and efficiency of a well-tuned, keyboard-driven environment. You'll find me crafting code in my highly customized Neovim setup, navigating my Arch Linux desktop with Hyprland, and using a suite of CLI tools—many of which I've built myself, like Quoty—to streamline every aspect of my digital life. For me, the terminal isn't just a tool; it's home.

What You'll Find Here

This blog is a reflection of my passions and my professional evolution. The content spans a wide range of topics, including:

  • Dotfiles & CLI Productivity: My obsession with crafting the perfect development environment is a recurring theme. I've written extensively about my dotfiles repository, the philosophy behind it, and how I use tools like Git and GNU Stow to manage my setup. You'll find guides on creating a hyper-efficient, keyboard-driven workflow.

  • Linux & Open Source: As a long-time Linux user, I share practical tutorials on everything from setting up services on Ubuntu (many of which are now historical snapshots) to deep dives into my current Arch Linux and Hyprland configuration.

  • Web Development: Follow my journey in web development, including the recent migration of this very blog from Jekyll to Zola, and how I've used tools like the Gemini CLI to automate the process. I also create my own themes, like the minimalist ZolaNight.

  • Honest Tech Reflections: The tech landscape is littered with failed experiments and cautionary tales. I've shared my own experiences with and sober reflections on services like Coinhive and HashFlare, offering a transparent look at the promises and pitfalls of past tech trends.

  • Cryptocurrency & Staking: Beyond the cautionary tales, I also document my long-term, positive experiences with projects I believe in. I've been actively staking NavCoin since 2018 and have written about its evolution into the privacy-focused Navio protocol.

  • Privacy & Security: In a world of constant surveillance, I'm a strong advocate for privacy. I've written guides on using tools like Tor and have detailed my own seamless password management setup on Linux.

Outside the Terminal

When I'm not at a keyboard, I'm a husband and father of two. I navigate city life on a 900cc naked bike, embracing a minimalist and practical lifestyle. This blog is where these two worlds meet: the disciplined, efficient world of a command-line developer and the grounded, real-world perspective of a family man.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you find something useful, inspiring, or at the very least, interesting.