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Ivo Mota

@ivomota.com

Software engineer from Portugal/Europe πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Exploring tech, the human mind, and personal growth. Loves trailsπŸ”οΈ slow coffeeβ˜•οΈ & deep conversationsπŸ€―β€¨I write logs at https://log.ivomota.com

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Introducing ProjectO26: A Type-Driven Note-Taking System in Obsidian | Ivo’s Log Three months ago I stopped switching apps. Today I admit I failed. But that failure led to ProjectO26 β€” my type-driven Obsidian vault for 2026.

Three months ago I stopped switching apps. Today I admit I failed. But that failure led to ProjectO26 β€” my type-driven Obsidian vault for 2026
log.ivomota.com/introducing-...

09.01.2026 12:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m trying to understand how the future will be clean with so many batteries in the ground and extensive land exploration πŸ€”

11.10.2025 10:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I Finally Stopped Switching Note-Taking Apps After years of testing dozens of note-taking apps, I finally found a solution. It wasn't about finding the perfect appβ€”it was about committing to one.

Hi!
I've been stuck in a cycle of constantly switching note-taking apps.
Here's how I finally broke free

log.ivomota.com/stopped-swit...

07.10.2025 18:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Plan (Sort Of) for Privacy | Ivo’s Log Exploring a sort-of plan for more privacy β€” small steps to rely less on big tech and keep more control.

I’ve been thinking a lot about privacy. Not a strict plan, more like small steps to depend less on big tech.
Here’s my sort-of plan πŸ‘‰ log.ivomota.com/plan-for-pri...

27.08.2025 14:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tech-detox on Vacation | Ivo’s Log Time off the computer, more time with family β€” and thoughts on keeping that balance ahead.

Took a break from my computer during summer vacation β€” more family time, less tech. Now I’m back, trying to keep that balance. πŸŒ²πŸ’»πŸ“±

Read here πŸ‘‰ log.ivomota.com/tech-detox/

20.08.2025 12:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I Built My Own External SSD Drive | Ivo’s Log It’s easy to spend money and buy something ready-made. No effort, no tools β€” just a purchase. But when you build something with your own hands, two things us...

I β€œbuilt” my own external SSD instead of buying one prebuilt. Cheaper, better looking, and future-proof - plus the joy of assembling it myself πŸ”§
Read: log.ivomota.com/built-my-own...

09.08.2025 21:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I've moved my (b)log - you’re reading it now on Bear Blog. | Ivo’s Log This is a simple update that I want to share with you. After just a week on , I’ve moved my blog to the . I liked the simplicity of micro.blog, but I was...

I've moved my (b)log - you’re reading it now on Bear Blog

I was looking for something even simpler, more focused on writing, and Bear’s minimalist approach (and manifesto) really clicked with me.

log.ivomota.com/i-have-moved...

#blog #microblog #bearblog

30.07.2025 09:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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So… I Bought a MacBook Air M4. Let Me Explain.: https://micro.ivomota.com/2025/07/25/so-i-bought-a-macbook.html

Yes, I recently bought a MacBook Air M4 β€” even after saying I wanted more tech freedom. But the plan was never to quit Apple entirely. It was to stay flexible, avoid dogma, and choose ...

25.07.2025 11:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think @infomaniak.bsky.social can be a good alternative too. Also they have a video conference tool integrated into their suite offer.

06.04.2025 09:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘ This seems to be a small step, but I believe it is an important one.

23.01.2025 13:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today was the day I decided to deactivate my X account. The next 30 days will show me if I miss it or not.

23.01.2025 11:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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These are my books from 2024. It was also the year I listened to audiobooks for the first time. Without a doubt, it’s an experience I’d like to repeat in 2025. However, I still prefer reading books, especially in print. #books

31.12.2024 15:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I was thinking about trying the same thing! Micro.blog is very powerful for that purpose!

24.12.2024 09:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I really like this video πŸ™‚ I truly hope it inspires more @voicenotes.bsky.social users to discover the app's versatility and use it in such creative ways.

13.12.2024 14:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's awesome to know my use case inspired @vladcampos.com to create this video! @voicenotes.bsky.social is so simple yet versatile. I keep finding new ways to use it as my main tool to take quick (fast) notes

13.12.2024 14:17 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You’re welcome πŸ™‚

06.12.2024 15:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What do you miss from ChatGPT Plus?

04.12.2024 14:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi πŸ‘‹ welcome to the blue sky 🌌

04.12.2024 11:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Very cool feature! It would be great to have the option to send a bullet point instead of a task. Or at least, having the option to send as plain as you have in the Daily append API Endpoint.

02.12.2024 14:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh thank you for the 30% promo on @raycast.com
Makes total difference this price for someone from Portugal.
Subscribed πŸš€

29.11.2024 12:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Don't laugh at me, but I didn't realize I could go to an #open-source project at @github.com and add suggestions or ask for new features. I assumed that only developers could do this, and as a user, I was limited to reporting bugs. Thank you, @ivomota.com, for explaining it to me. 🧡

25.11.2024 17:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Bluesky πŸ‘‹
For now, this platform feels like a true blue skyβ€”better content, friendly chats, less polarization. 🌀️

Just as we choose places we enjoy in real life, we should also choose online platforms that bring value to our lives.

#firstpost

26.11.2024 14:52 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In Portugal, we produce a lot of bicycles, but that doesn’t mean we use them! I believe most of them are exported.

22.11.2024 23:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0