Pigg.es

Philip Ahlqvist

Software โ€ข Linux Geek โ€ข Philosopher

I'm a 20-year-old Swedish developer who enjoys building things in my spare time. Outside of coding, I like spending time outdoors. Hiking, long walks, you name it. Self-improvement is something I care deeply about, so I spend time reading books and pushing myself in different areas.

I'm an avid Arch Linux enjoyer since 2021. I got tired of the Windows treatment and sought for something different. Linux allows me to build a system tailored exactly to how I want it to be. I get to put the different pieces together however I want. I fell in love with the concept of tiling window managers since the moment I switched. It fits perfectly with my strive towards digital minimalism.

Contact

If you want to reach me for collaboration or other reasons, easiest way to contact me is either by emailing me at contact@[this domain name], or through discord @pigges. I will respond within a timely fashion if I deem it worthwhile.

Forge

I value privacy and control over my digital life, which is why I self-host various services. You can find a list of them on my /forge page. There's something satisfying about running your own infrastructure.

Hardware

Here's a quick overview of the devices I use daily. Nothing fancy, but they get the job done.

  • Desktop PC
    • OS: Arch Linux
    • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
    • GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT
    • RAM: 32 GB DDR4 RAM
  • Laptop
    • HP ProBook 440 G8
    • OS: Arch Linux
    • CPU: Intel Core i5-1135G7
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce MX450
    • RAM: 16 GB DDR4
  • Phone
    • OnePlus 7 Pro
    • OS: /e/OS
    • RAM: 12 GB

Principles

These are things I've picked up over the years that I think have made my life better. Some took a long time to learn, others came from wanting to understand why things are the way they are.

General

  • Minimal consumption I keep consumption to a minimum, both digital and physical. I've found that less clutter, less noise, and less distraction leads to a clearer mind.
  • Self-sufficiency I value being able to do things myself. From cooking to maintaining my own infrastructure, I prefer relying on my own skills.
  • No gambling It's not something I engage in. I've seen how it can negatively affect people.
  • Continuous learning There's always something new to learn. Whether it's a language, a skill, or understanding myself better.

Health

  • No drugs or alcohol I value a clear mind and body. I believe what we put into our system directly affects how we think and feel.
  • No caffeine Never been a fan of it. Never liked coffee or energy drinks.
  • Avoid unhealthy food What we put in our body matters. I try to eat whole, unprocessed foods as much as possible.
  • No eating out Unless it's a special gathering. Cooking at home gives me full control over what I consume, and it's often more healthy and affordable.

Media

  • No profanity I find it lowers the quality of communication. It often becomes a crutch rather than a tool for expression.
  • No short-form social media TikTok, Reels, Shorts, etc. These platforms are designed to be addictive and the endless scroll is a trap I've chosen to opt out of.
  • No TV I don't own a TV and I don't watch TV channels. Sometimes I'll watch a show or a movie, but traditional television isn't something I engage with.

Software

  • Free and open source software I believe in software that respects user freedom and privacy. The idea of services being built to exploit users rather than serve them rubs me the wrong way.

Languages

Over the years I've developed an interest in language learning. Here's a list of some that I feel confident enough to share:

  • ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Swedish Native

    Born and raised in Sweden โ€” this is the language of home and family. (often the language I question my knowledge of the most ๐Ÿ˜€)

  • ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ English Fluent

    Started in school, then spent countless hours on my own to get where I am now. Learning English was what sparked my interest in language learning in the first place.

  • ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French Elementary

    Studied in school for a few years. Can handle basic conversations and read simple texts without too much embarrassment.

  • ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russian Beginner

    Can read the alphabet and say 'ะฟั€ะธะฒะตั‚' without butchering it too badly. Progress is slow, but the journey is fun.

  • ๐Ÿ“œ Latin Basic reading knowledge

    Self-taught out of pure curiosity and appreciation of how it has shaped modern languages. For any one interested, the Lingua Latina series by Hans ร˜rberg is a great resource.

Countries Visited

Here's a map of the countries I've had the privilege of visiting:

Fiji Tanzania W. Sahara Kazakhstan Uzbekistan Papua New Guinea Indonesia Argentina Chile Dem. Rep. Congo Somalia Kenya Sudan Chad Haiti Dominican Rep. Russia Bahamas Falkland Is. Fr. S. Antarctic Lands Timor-Leste South Africa Lesotho Uruguay Brazil Bolivia Peru Colombia Panama Costa Rica Nicaragua Honduras El Salvador Guatemala Belize Venezuela Guyana Suriname Ecuador Puerto Rico Jamaica Cuba Zimbabwe Botswana Namibia Senegal Mali Mauritania Benin Niger Nigeria Cameroon Togo Ghana Cรดte d'Ivoire Guinea Guinea-Bissau Liberia Sierra Leone Burkina Faso Central African Rep. Congo Gabon Eq. Guinea Zambia Malawi Mozambique eSwatini Angola Burundi Israel Lebanon Madagascar Palestine Gambia Tunisia Algeria Jordan United Arab Emirates Qatar Kuwait Iraq Oman Vanuatu Cambodia Thailand Laos Myanmar North Korea South Korea Mongolia Bangladesh Bhutan Nepal Pakistan Afghanistan Tajikistan Kyrgyzstan Turkmenistan Iran Syria Armenia Belarus Ukraine Austria Hungary Moldova Lithuania Latvia Estonia Germany Bulgaria Greece Albania Croatia Luxembourg Belgium Portugal Spain Ireland New Caledonia Solomon Is. Sri Lanka China Taiwan Azerbaijan Georgia Philippines Malaysia Brunei Slovenia Slovakia Eritrea Paraguay Yemen Saudi Arabia N. Cyprus Cyprus Libya Ethiopia Djibouti Somaliland Uganda Rwanda Bosnia and Herz. Macedonia Serbia Montenegro Kosovo Trinidad and Tobago S. Sudan Canada United States of America Greenland Mexico France Vietnam India Poland Romania Turkey Switzerland Netherlands New Zealand Australia Italy United Kingdom Iceland Finland Czechia Japan Morocco Egypt Norway Sweden Denmark
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