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Thoughts of Simple Systems

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The following is a discussion on my thoughts about the implementation of simple systems that allow me to have mobility around the globe without sacrificing the quality of what I do digitally. If you are unfamiliar to what my previous setup was check /blog/2025/uses-this where you can view my 2024 setup. Even though I have procured some pieces of the new setup you see listed for 2025. At the moment I am still largely reliant on my previous setup.
Why a simple setup?

On Mobility

Dropcap mobility is the first, and foremost issue to tackle in a setup for a nomad. It is plausible for some nomads to bring desktop setups with them, and expenses can vary greatly depending on where one is coming from and to where they are going. This depends on the lifestyle that you plan on living in your destination. For me that life style looks like constant travel. Studying at a beach, research at various libraries, ect. So I have opted to go with my favorite laptop as my daily driver.

On Variability

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Yotam, Kris · Apr 2026

Yotam, Kris. (Apr 2026). Thoughts of Simple Systems. krisyotam.com. https://krisyotam.com/blog/technology/thoughts-of-simple-systems

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