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    • Minimal Personalization

    		 February 10th, 2013
    simplicity, tech  [html]
    My phone vibrates when it wants to notify me. My screen goes blank when not in use. My desktop background is a dark solid color. This text is in your browser's standard font and size. If there's an opportunity for personalization I probably won't take it.

    I have only a weak desire for personalization, and I enjoy the simplicity that comes from keeping to most minimal configurations.

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