2025年5月12日 星期一

First Week with Light Phone III

 

Light Phone III 經過一個禮拜的使用,摘要以下幾點心得:
  1. 電池:Light Phone 帶有 1,800 mAH 的電池,在藍芽與無線網路均開啟,且在市區網路穩定的環境之下,Light Phone 的待機時間大約三天,與 Punkt MP02(1,280 mAH)的兩天,以及 Pixel 8(4,575 mAH)的五天相比,機器的電池消耗率不相上下。不過,Light Phone 曾經發生過一次因為電力不足直接當機,需要持續按電源鍵才有辦法開機。
  2. 相機:Light Phone 的相機為 5,000 萬畫素,色調偏冷,這讓我想起 Ricoh GR Digital;其獨特的二階段快門(two-step shutter button),讓攝影多了一些趣味,唯從「半按對焦」到「全按取景」的秒差,容易錯過拍照的時機,並增添物體移動的機會,我想這應可以透過未來軟體更新來獲得改善;至於前置鏡頭,因為比較少自拍因此無法分享。
  3. 介面:Light Phone 的進階功能,主要透過網頁介面(Dash)啟用與操作,但網頁缺乏多重要素驗證(Mutiple-Factor Authentication, MFA),只需要密碼即可登入,這增添資訊被入侵的風險,包含聯絡人資訊、行事曆、記事本等私人資訊;在網頁介面可以按照需求新增功能,包含行事曆(Google Calendar Support)、記事本、音樂、方向(Here 圖資)、熱點等。
  4. 通知:這是一支不希望影響您生活的工具,因此任何通知,包含鈴聲、簡訊聲都很「輕」,輕到您不會注意到,因此容易錯過一些來電或簡訊;如果收到帶有網址的簡訊,會自動轉發到您初始設定的電子信箱,但這又會牽涉到隱私問題,如果內容會較為機密,經過該公司的伺服器,是否又會延伸資安的風險,這需要再多一點資訊才有辦法信服。

Light Phone III - Summary of One Week's Usage Experience

1. Battery: The Light Phone comes with a 1,800 mAH battery. With Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled, in a stable urban network environment, the Light Phone's standby time is about three days. This is comparable to the Punkt MP02 (1,280 mAH) with two days and the Pixel 8 (4,575 mAH) with five days, showing that the device's battery drain rate is similar across these devices. However, the Light Phone did experience one incident where it crashed due to insufficient power and required holding down the power button to restart.

2. Camera: The Light Phone's camera is 50 megapixels with cooler color tones, reminiscent of the Ricoh GR Digital. Its unique two-step shutter button adds some interest to photography, but the delay between "half-press to focus" and "full-press to capture" can cause missed photo opportunities and increase the chance of subject movement. I believe this could be improved through future software updates. As for the front camera, I can't share much as I rarely take selfies.

3. Interface: The Light Phone's advanced features are primarily enabled and operated through a web interface (Dash). However, the website lacks Multiple-Factor Authentication (MFA), requiring only a password to log in, which increases the risk of information breaches, including contact information, calendar, notes, and other personal information. Through the web interface, functions can be added according to needs, including calendar (Google Calendar Support), notes, music, directions (Here maps), hotspot, etc.

4. Notifications: This is a tool designed not to disrupt your life, so all notifications, including ringtones and message alerts, are very "light" - so light that you might not notice them, making it easy to miss calls or messages. If you receive a text message containing a URL, it will be automatically forwarded to your initially configured email address, but this raises privacy concerns. If the content is confidential, passing through the company's servers might pose security risks, which would require more information to be convincing.

2025年5月5日 星期一

Light Phone III 的初步印象

light phone
Light Phone III

經過將近一年的漫長等待,Light Phone III 總算抵達,先分享幾個初步印象:
  1. 手感:我不只一次在筆記本,描繪手機的長度與寬度,並想像拿在手中的感覺,比較的手機包含先前的 Punkt MP02 與目前使用的 Pixel 8,雖然 Light Phone 的寬度與 Pixel 8 相同,但是拿在手裡的感覺還是不大習慣,以整體手感來說,無疑的還是 Punkt MP02 較優。
  2. 螢幕:Light Phone 的螢幕是 OLED,並以黑底白字為主要的操作介面,唯獨使用相機時,會轉換為全彩的介面,包含相簿也是以全彩呈現。有些用戶表示,螢幕與 E-Ink 相較,注視時較為不舒服,或許這樣的原因有部分會轉向 Mudita Pure 等使用 E-Ink 的手機。
  3. 質感:無疑的,這是一個高品質且有個性的極簡手機,與 Punkt MP02 不相上下,從材質的選用到包裝的設計,都可以看見這家公司的堅持。唯獨官方保護殼,其材質為塑料,雖然價格便宜且保護力佳,但是裝上保護殼後,整體質感便下降許多。
  4. 功能:額外功能透過網頁進行新增,直覺方便,以日曆來說,可綁定 Google 日曆,雖然只能同步主要行事曆,但已經相當方便,介面能正常呈現正體中文;筆記本,可以在網頁進行新增,並於手機中進行檢視,可作為待辦事項的筆記本;通訊錄,支援匯入vcf,但是資料儲存在該公司雲端,還讓我有隱私的疑慮。
接下來會花時間來好好認識這支極簡手機的功能,包含期待的二階段快門鈕(two-step shutter button)、拍照的效果、電池的續航力等。

After nearly a year of long waiting, the Light Phone III has finally arrived. Here are some initial impressions:

1. Handfeel: More than once, I've sketched the length and width of phones in my notebook, imagining how they would feel in hand. Comparing with the previous Punkt MP02 and my current Pixel 8, although the Light Phone has the same width as the Pixel 8, holding it still feels unfamiliar. In terms of overall handfeel, the Punkt MP02 is undoubtedly superior.

2. Screen: The Light Phone uses an OLED screen with a primarily black background and white text interface. Only when using the camera does it switch to a full-color interface, including the photo gallery which also displays in full color. Some users have mentioned that compared to E-Ink, the screen is less comfortable to look at for extended periods, which might be why some users switch to phones using E-Ink displays like the Mudita Pure.

3. Quality: Undoubtedly, this is a high-quality minimalist phone with character, on par with the Punkt MP02. From material selection to packaging design, you can see this company's commitment to quality. The only exception is the official protective case, which is made of plastic. Although it's inexpensive and offers good protection, once the case is on, the overall quality feel decreases significantly.

4. Functions: Additional functions can be added via the website, which is intuitive and convenient. For the calendar, it can be linked to Google Calendar, and although it can only synchronize with the primary calendar, it's already quite convenient. The interface can properly display Traditional Chinese characters. The notebook function allows adding notes via the website that can be viewed on the phone, useful as a to-do list. The contacts feature supports importing vcf files, but the data is stored in the company's cloud, which raises some privacy concerns for me.

Next, I'll spend time getting to know this minimalist phone's features better, including the anticipated two-step shutter button, photo quality, battery life, and more.
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Full technical specifications for the Light Phone III.
  • Packaging weight/Dimensions: 1.125lb / 7” x 7” x 1.5”
  • Dimensions: 106mm x 71.5mm x 12mm
  • Weight: 124g
  • Network: 5G + 4G LTE
  • B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B38, B40, B41, B42, B48, B53, B66, B71, N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N29, N30, N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N66, N70, N71, N78
  • Display: 3.92" AMOLED (1080x1240)
  • Screen: Matte Glass
  • Port: USB-C 2.0
  • Camera: 12m default image output
  • 50m rear sensor / 8m front sensor
  • SIM: Nano SIM + E-SIM
  • Memory: 128GB / 6GB RAM
  • Battery: 1800 mAH
  • Sound: 2 mics (noise cancellation), 2 stereo speakers
  • Features: GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, Fingerprint ID
  • Materials: Aluminum, Glass, SORPLAS Recycled Plastic
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM 4450
  • IP Rating: IP 54

2024年12月25日 星期三

HI, GrapheneOS

 

GrapheneOS
GrapheneOS

自從中華電信於2024年6月30日關閉 3G 網路之後,使用近三年的 Punkt MP02,收訊變得非常不好,經常無法撥接電話,或者是收發訊息;向中華電信反映後得知,可能原因為中華電信並未建立 Punkt MP02 的資料,導致系統無法辨識手機的機型,進而影響收訊。

因此便開始尋找下一台功能型手機(feature phone),之前預購的 light phone 3 需等到明年二月才會出貨,且 light phone 主要使用者為家中的未成年子女,並非自己,而市面如 Punkt MP02 支援 Signal 加密通訊的功能性手機幾乎沒有,因此只好轉向智慧型手機(smart phone)。

自己關注 GrapheneOS 已經有一段時間,之前一直希望可以買到中古的 Google Pixel Phone,以安裝這個專注於隱私的作業系統,但中古市場上不易找到 Pixel Phone,因此只好等待降價時再購買非當季的機種,近期手機價格落到新台幣 15,000 元以下,因此便購入人生的第一台 Pixel。

購入之後,便依照 Side of Burritos 的介紹,將作業系統刷成 GrapheneOS,並依照相關影片細部調整內部設定,包含安裝 Google Play Store 的替代品(如. Aurora Store, Drodi-fy 與 Obtanium)、同步私有雲通訊錄的 DAVx5 與(最重要的) Signal Messenger,最後則安裝啟動器 Unlauncher,使操作頁面轉變成類似 Punkt MP02 與 Light Phone 的文字介面。

使用 Pixel 至今約一周,對於電池續航力感到滿意(畢竟有 4,575 mAh),以我少量使用的情況,其電力至少可維持四天,且 Actua 螢幕非常漂亮,雖然自己很少會盯著螢幕看超過兩分鐘,中華電信收訊也改善了很多,通話品質則和 Punk MP02 不相上下。不滿意的地方,當然是它的體積與重量,畢竟已經習慣 MP02 袖珍的體積,Pixel 不容易放在口袋中,即便放入也非常沉重,這可能需要花一些時間來重新適應。

後續買了 Pixel 原廠保護殼與螢幕保護貼,並且買了 Apple Earpods(USB-C) 有線耳機,作為長時間通話的利器,畢竟不想長時間拿著如此重的手機,手會痠。依照 GrapheneOS 的官方文件,作業系統應該至少可以支援至 2030年10月,想想也是挺棒的。

2024年7月17日 星期三

Light Phone 3

light phone 3
light phone 3

2021 年當我在選購功能型手機時,便注意到 light phone 2 這支使用電子墨水(E-Ink)螢幕的功能型手機,今年六月,這家公司推出了第三代的 light phone。

第三代的 light phone 捨棄了原本的 E-Ink 螢幕,改為 3.92 吋的 AMOLED 螢幕,尺寸為 106mm x 71.5mm x 12mm,重量 124 克。傳輸介面從原本的 micro-usb 升級為 type-c,並在前後各增加一個鏡頭:前 800 萬畫素,後 5,000 萬畫素,容量 128 GB,記憶體 6 GB,電池 1,800 毫安培,而且支援電池的(維修)更換,它還包含 GPS、藍芽 5.0、NFC 及指紋解鎖等功能,並支援 IP54 防水。

當我看見宣傳照時,便愛上了這支功能型手機,特別是它的二階段快門鈕(two-step shutter button)設計,也就是我們過去熟悉的「半按對焦、全按快門」的拍照模式,讓我直呼 light phone 3 是一支「可以打電話的相機。」它的外型設計,讓我想起過去的 iPhone SE,只是更寬、更厚,而 light phone 3 的鏡頭設計,不同於現在的主流「鏡頭島」,它採全平面設計,也就是您可以安穩地將手機放在桌上,不會因為背部的鏡頭而突起。

目前預購要等到 2025 年一月才會出貨,這家公司會針對這支手機開發出什麼樣的軟體,他們還沒有一個清楚的方向,不過看看初始的配備,是相當讓人期待的,不是嗎?

In 2021, when I wondered which feature phone was best for me. I noticed the light phone 2 with a E-Ink screen. In June 2024, this company introduced the third generation.

The Specs of light phone 3:
  • Dimensions: 106 mm x 71.5 mm x 12 mm
  • Weights: 124 g
  • Network: 5G + 4GLTE
  • Display: 3.92'' AMOLED
  • Screen: Matte Glass
  • Port: USB-C 2.0
  • Camera: 50 m rear/ 8 m front
  • SIM: Nano-SIM + E-SIM
  • Memory: 128 GB /6 GB RAM
  • Sounds: 2 mics(noise cancellation), 2 stereo speakers
  • Features: GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, Fingerprint ID
  • Material: Aluminum, Glass, Recycled Plastic
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM 4450
  • IP Rating: IP54

When I saw light phone 3, I fell in love with it. Especially its' two-step shutter button which reminds me of the good old "camera" day. Its' body design made me think of the old iPhone, only wider and thicker. Finally, its' repairable battery and sturdy material made this phone quite durable.

It will start to ship in Jan 2025. Even though this company has no idea what kind of features they are going to develop. But with these specs, it is very exciting to see its' future development. Isn't it?

2022年1月13日 星期四

Punkt MP02 入手

Punkt MP02
Punkt MP02
 

20 年秋天,受到唐鳳(@audreyt)的感召,開始使用功能型手機 Nokia 8110 4G,與智慧型手機分手的這 18 個月感到無比的自由,雖然外出時已經習慣「離線」,但是偶爾還是會需要與家人傳訊息來報平安,且原本的月租費即包含行動數據連線,因此便開始尋找可以支援點對點加密通訊軟體(ex. Signal)的功能型手機。在尋找的過程中,發現 Punkt MP02The Light Phone 2Mudita Pure 這三支功能型手機,但是當初均不支援這類型的通訊軟體,當然,也曾經祈禱 Signal 可以支援 Nokia 8110 4G 的 KaiOS 作業系統,但這從來沒有發生。

21 年春天,Punkt 推出支援 Signal 的通訊軟體 Pigeon (鴿子),從那時候便開始關注這支手機,年底 Punkt 推出新款的 MP02,新舊款的差別是移除了 Blackberry Secure。今年初,便下訂了這支小巧可愛的手機,使用 MP02 至今約一週,感到很滿意,它的待機時間大約三天(使用不頻繁,偶收發訊息),支援正體中文輸入(注音);在啟用 Pigeon 時會遇到一些困難,需要不斷的按 0 更新 CAPTCHA 直到可以勾選圖片,才有辦法通過機器人驗證,大約 10 分鐘可以解決;在收發訊息及通話則完全沒有問題,通話的品質相當的好;握持的感覺很棒,僅 100 克的重量,應該是我用過最輕巧的手機,非常喜歡。

Good Reports: Best mobile devices 這篇文章探討尊重隱私的設備(privacy-focus devices),認為 Punkt MP02 的作業系統是開放式的 Android,依然會有受到監控的風險,因此不推薦;Good Reports 推薦 The Light Phone 2 或 Mudita Pure,因為他們的作業系統都是自行開發設計,與 Android 與 iOS 相較,受到監控的風險較低。回到 Punkt MP02,雖然它是 Android 系統,但是其內部軟體並無 Google 所設計,例如 Gmail, Google Maps, Youtube 等等,因此照理來說,行為受到 Google 監控的風險應該是較低的。且 Punkt Tronics 這間瑞士的公司為了追求通訊的隱私,還自行開發了支援 Signal 點對點加密通訊協定的 Pigeon,這在功能型手機中應是絕無僅有,即便目前 Pigeon 依舊屬於開發階段,充其量僅能算雛鳥,但是基本功能包含傳訊、通話都沒有太大的問題。光是這點就足以鼓勵,不是嗎?

I've been used Nokia 8110 for 18 months. It's a good phone, which has a custom OS, removable battery, and a reasonable price. I used it to call, send text message, and wifi-tethering. But sometimes, there is still need to send message or call my family through internet. Then, I started to look for a feature phone which support the end-to-end encryption message(i.e. Signal). There are 3 feature phones I like: Punkt MP02, Light Phone 2, and Mudita Pure, but none of these support end-to-end encryption message then. I even wished Signal could support the KaiOS which 8110 use. But unfortunately it never happened. 

In the spring of 2021, Punkt announced the new feature "Pigeon", which is based on the Signal Message Network. In the end of 2021, Punkt had the "NEW" MP02 which basically was the same MP02 without the blackberry secure. Then I bought it. After a week, I found that the  phone has an elegant design, great call quality, and good battery performance(at least 3 days of normal use). And the most important thing, the Pigeon which works just fine, now I can call and send message to my family on Signal network. I'm very satisfied.

I've read a article about the privacy-focus device. It doesn't recommend Punkt MP02 because it is an android. It recommend the light phone 2 & mudita pure because they are not android or iOS. Well, I thought MP02 is fine on its privacy because there is no google app on it. After all, MP02 is the only feature phone which support Signal network. It is great, isn't it?    

2021年10月3日 星期日

iPad mini or Nova3 Color

自從去年八月換了功能型手機 Nokia 8110 4G 之後,已經戒斷低頭使用手機與保持隨時連線的狀態,但,偶爾出差還是有收發信件(訊息)、處理公文或閱讀 RSS 資訊的需求,因此這一年持續有購買八吋以下平板電腦的念頭,希望它好攜帶且能滿足短暫連網的需求。綜觀市面八吋以下的平板電腦,iPad mini 及 Android tablet 似乎是唯二的選擇。

九月,第六代 iPad mini 發表之後,其外型深得我心,且搭載最新的處理器以及跟得上潮流的 USB-C 介面,看了心頭癢癢,但,後來考量到自己即將邁入四十,且工作已長時間使用 LCD 螢幕,再買一台會發光的 LCD 裝置於下班後使用,長期累積下來對於視力恐有不良的影響,且家中還有兩個小孩,因此便轉向考慮 E-INK 閱讀器。

年初工作環境購置了一台文石 Nova3,短暫使用過後感覺良好,其 E-INK 螢幕對於眼睛較為友善,且 Nova3 搭載開放式 Android 系統,可安裝許多程式以增加工作效率,更何況,Nova3 本身對於許多文件的支援程度高,用來檢視文字檔再合適不過,惟,目前許多程式對於 E-INK 的支援程度不佳,屏除了顏色,程式介面的選項很多時候僅能依靠經驗法則來猜測。

半年前,文石便推出了 Nova3 color 彩色 E-INK 閱讀器,其規格與 Nova3 相同,差別只在於顯示器,不過,多了彩色的顯示技術,讓 Nova3 可使用性大為提升,Nova3 color 與 iPad mini 相較,兩者螢幕採取不同的顯示技術,其反應速度與色彩表現完全無法比較,但是,為了自己的健康著想,還是選擇一個友善的設備 Nova3 color。

Last year, I swiched from iPhone to Nokia 8110 4G(feature phone). I did a digital detox, which means no more phubbing or social-networking. However, I sometimes need to do E-mails, offfice works, text message, and RSS when I am on a work trip. Therefore, I kept looking for a smaller tablet(iOS or Android). This September, Apple launched the new iPad mini, which has a new processer, modern design, and USB-C interface. I really like it. But, I look at the growing LCD monitor almost 8 hours a day. Therefore, the E-INK reader might be a better choice. I had used the Onyx Boox Nova3 for a while. It's a Android E-INK tablet, which means you can install many prductive apps on it. This March, Onyx launched the Nova3 color. After few days for consideration, I bougt the Nova3 color, which is good for my eyes and the life of digital detox.

2021年3月16日 星期二

Onyx Boox Nova3

 

Boox Nova3

目前手邊的 E-INK 閱讀器為 Amazon Kindle Keyboard,使用至今已經11年,很喜歡它長寬的比例以及它的重量(246克),加上機器背部的防滑材質,單手拿著亦十分穩固。近期因工作需要而採購了一台 Onyx Boox Nova 3,這台閱讀器採用 Android 的作業系統,因此可以安裝許多APP,但是否合適於 E-INK 螢幕上顯示,又是另外一回事。

Nova3 的重量與 Kindle 相差不多(265克 v 246克),但 Nova3 尺寸較為大且背部沒有防滑材質,因此要單手把持有些難度,還是用雙手會比較穩固。Nova3 的處理器及記憶體效能高,因此要執行 APP,其流暢性堪比主流智慧型手機,Nova3 的觸控螢幕與 Kindle 的按鍵式相比,其更為直覺且快速。

拿 2010 年的機器和 2021 年的機器相比,似乎有些不公平,但是藉由這兩個世代的產品相互比較,其實可以發現 E-INK 電子閱讀器的發展是非常地緩慢,畢竟這類型產品的銷售量較無法引起科技業的興趣,因此投入的研發資金想必就會少許多。

曾經,想使用 Nova3 來取代手邊的 iPad,但後來失敗,主要的原因還是許多 APP 不支援 E-INK 顯示技術,有許多色彩無法呈現,便導致功能無法彰顯。因此,即便是採用開放式的 Android 系統,E-INK 電子閱讀器能夠拓展的應用仍有限制。

但是,以電子閱讀器本身來說,Nova3 仍舊是一個不錯的產品,它能夠安裝許多電子書城 APP,其閱讀體驗與原廠閱讀器是不相上下的,例如 Readmoo 或 Kobo 電子閱讀器等等。更何況,E-INK 這個小眾市場有廠商願意投入,都應該鼓勵的,不是嗎?

回到閱讀本身,如果將電子閱讀器與紙本相較,無疑我會投紙本一票,但是電子閱讀器能夠快速地傳播新的外文書籍資訊,且中文電子書在近年的發展,質與量都有顯著地改善,且本國公立圖書館亦能夠提供不少的電子書資源,方便讀者借閱。因此,如果可以,身為現代公民,建議應該擁有一台 E-INK 電子閱讀器,以及一張借書證。

I have used Amazon Kindle Keyboard for 11 years. Its' ratio and light-weight makes it easy to grab by one hand. Recently, I bought Onyx Boox Nova3, an Android E-Ink reader. That means I can install lots of app on Nova3.

Compared with Kindle Keyboard, Nova3 is easier to use. I tried to replace iPad with Nova3, but failed. Because lots of app don't support E-Ink display. But as an E-Ink reader, Nova3 is very good. I can install lots of E-reader app on it, including readmoo or kobo reading apps.

Comparing these two devices seems unfair. But as you can see, E-Ink's development is stagnant. After all, most company is not interested in the field. So, I think we should appreciate the E-Ink reader manufactures.

Back to reading itself, I will vote paper-book without hesitation. But I can know new books information through E-Books reader(store) much faster. Besides, the mandarin E-books market is mature now, and I can borrow lots of E-books through the public library. In the end, as a modern citizen, I think a E-Ink reader and a library card are equally important.

2020年12月31日 星期四

From Apple Music to Spotify

16 年 Apple Music 在台灣上線後,便開始訂閱,至今已經 5 年,前陣子改為訂閱 Spotify,沒想到,甫訂閱便發生大規模帳號密碼外洩的事件,而我也是受害者之一,雖然已經將密碼重設,但是目前依舊可以在裝置清單中看見駭客的登入裝置,這作為一個提醒自己密碼管理重要性真的是再適合不過。有鑑於此,便開始認真管理自己的密碼,過去,密碼管理方式是使用腦袋強記多組密碼,但隨著年紀超過 35 歲,發現自己已經無法記得那麼多東西,雖然之前曾經使用 1password,但是沒有真正的落實不同網站不同密碼的原則,後來甚至用最懶惰的瀏覽器紀錄密碼的功能,罔論定期更新密碼。最後,我選擇 KeePass 來進行密碼管理,將所有的網站都各自設定高強度的密碼,可開啟兩步驟驗證的網路服務,還是不嫌麻煩地都開啟,目的就是為了提高帳號密碼的安全性。

回到 Spotify,它提供不同串流音質的選擇,且播放程式執行流暢,在 Windows 的使用體驗顯然更勝於 Apple Music,想想那肥大的 iTunes(喔天那)。但,Spotify 將 Podcast 整併進去資料庫,我認為會讓版面顯得凌亂,這兩種不同的類型應該還是要做個切割才好。以曲目來說,我沒有感受到明顯的差異,只是 Apple Music 提供 iCloud 音樂資料庫的功能,這功能對於本身即有一些音樂的使用者來說是友善的,畢竟不是所有的音樂都有辦法在串流平台上搜尋的到,以我喜歡的樂團 65daysofstatic 來說,便有許多專輯是兩個平台都未收錄的。

Since Apple Music started in 2016, I had subscribed it. In November, I switched to Spotify. But it had mass user data leaking, I was the one of the 35,000 victims. Even now, I can still see the login device name in the app. So, I started to use password management app, which I choose KeePass to do this job. And, turn on the 2FA to make the account safer.

Back to Spotify, I think the streaming quality is much better than Apple Music. Second, the app works smoothly in Windows. But I really don't like the podcast feature in Spotify, which is annoying. But I still missed the feature of Apple Music's iCloud database. It is quite friendly for the listener with lots of music. After all, there's still some music that these platforms don't provide.

2020年12月25日 星期五

4 months with Nokia 8110

說實在,我沒有料到自己轉換使用「功能性手機」(feature phone)會如此的順利。

從使用多年的 iPhone 轉換成 Nokia 8110 至今已經四個月,8110 是一支搭載 KaiOS 的按鍵型手機,可以用來上網,但你絕不會想用它來上網,但是可以使用它來做行動上網熱點,曾經在出差時用過一次,這個功能對於電力的消耗大概是半天一顆電池。前陣子 iPhone 12 推出,自己曾偷偷到展示店去把玩 12 mini,其小巧的外型深得我心,但價格可以買十支 Nokia 8110,想一想還是作罷。如果真的要連網路辦事,還是使用平板電腦或筆記型電腦比較舒服,手機就讓它保持原本的通話功能即可。

當然,自己也曾經想讓 8110 變得「智慧」一點,就拿行事曆來說吧,8110 內建的行事曆軟體不支援 Google Calendar,加上資通安全管理法甫在學校推行(教育雲/伺服器集中管理),為了將行事曆同步至 8110,將原本存放在 Google 的行事曆及通訊錄移動到自架的 NAS,但是成效實在不佳,主要是受限網速與 NAS 處理器與 Google 相較,實在是小巫見大巫,後來便放棄這個方案,走回存放 Google 的老路。因此,8110 對我而言,單純只有電話的功能,當然有時會拿它來當手電筒。

「捨棄智慧型手機,使用功能型手機」對自己的影響?

我認為是優點多過於缺點,包含自己不會再低頭看手機,不會時時檢查是否有人傳訊息,或者是瀏覽社群網路的資訊流,離開辦公室之後便是真正地離線,返家後更能專心陪伴家人。前陣子看了 Netflix 的電影「智能社會:進退兩能」(The Social Dilemma),真的很慶幸自己已經脫離這個智能社會,不能說完全,但至少,我可以控制自己進入智能社會的時間,以及方式。

Be honest, I didn't expect the "Transition" going so well. 

I have used Nokia 8110 for 4 months(iPhone before). Nokia 8110 is a feature phone with KaiOS. It is OK to go surfing, even though not friendly. But it can be used as a WIFI hot-spot, which consumes a battery in 4 hours. When the iPhone 12 went to the market, I went to store to play the lovely 12 mini. I really like it! But the price is too high to afford. Second, using a tablet or laptop is much comfortable than the smartphone.

Of course, I tried to make 8110 smarter. For example, the 8110 stock calendar app don't support google calendar. Besides, the Information and Communication Safety Law just announced. I moved my calendar and contact to my NAS in order to make calendar sync with 8110.  But it is not efficient comparing with Google. So, I gave up. At the end, 8110 is still a feature phone for me. Sometimes I make phone call, sometime to make it a flash light.

Is is good to use feature phone?

I think the answer is YES. I don't need to check my phone to see if anyone message me. Or to read the social network stuff. When I get off office. I am offline. No more emails. No more messages. I can companion my family with no interruption. When I saw the Netflix movie "the social dilemma". I really appreciate the situation now:leaving the digital society. Not totally. At least, I can control when and how I go in it.

2020年12月22日 星期二

經營十四年的部落格

通常都是這個接近年末的時間點,會突然意識到自己還有個部落格,上禮拜花了一些時間整理這個經營十四年的部落格,雖然沒有多少文章,也沒有多少人訂閱,但它就這樣默默地存在,看自己以前寫的文章,是個很有趣的感覺,刪除了一百多篇廢文,也調整了一些缺圖的文章,讓版面稍微好看一些,並且整理文章的標籤(分類),讓標籤名稱看起來較為精簡。

經營部落格的目的純粹是記錄自己的人生歷程,從大學到工作,結婚、生子、舉家遷移東部,這些改變都可以在部落格中看見,與手寫筆記相較,部落格是一個公開的環境,因此比較不會記錄私密的事情,它屬於一本公開的日記。

從二十二歲到三十六歲,這十四年的光陰,片段地記錄在這本公開日記中。能夠持續多久,自己也不清楚,開始到台東工作且兩個孩子出生之後,發表文章也銳減,不代表我沒有認真做紀錄,而是我在認真過生活,扎扎實實地把握每一天。