Not open source, but i’ve been happy with weawow. Free and ad-free.

Same here. It’s a great size. Probably going to hold on to it as long as possible. Keep being disappointed that newer pixels keep getting bigger.

I teach an electronics class and a barebones version of this is one of the early logic gate labs: an SR latch built using NAND gates. It can set and reset a bit!

If the 2x4 width (about 1.5) is too small, 2x3 lumber is common. Get a bunch and screw two boards together to use three 3 inch (actually about 2.5) so that you don’t worry about the board tipping.

Since your current frame is legless, i’d probably do a decent sized frame underneath so not just supported at corners.

I’ve bought my last two laptops from System76. They default to their own PopOS now but you can still get ubuntu if you prefer.

Also, i didn’t realize there was a laptop war. But if anyone is winning, i’d have to say it’s apple. Obviously anecdotal, but i think i see more macbooks than any other specific laptop manufacturer.

Phyphox is similar, not sure if it has all the same capabilities though.

Fit Notes - simple lifting progress app that i’ve been using for years. On play store.

Kvaesitso - launcher on fdroid. Has become my favorite launcher.