Episode
I Tried a "Dumb" Screen in a World of Infinite Feeds
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- Techlore on Odysee
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- May 19, 2026
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Summary
E-ink displays that promise ambient, distraction-free information sound great in theory. TRMNL delivers on the concept, with open firmware & open hardware, but the reality of living with it is more nuanced. Here are my thoughts! 🔗 SOURCES & LINKS • TRMNL: https://usetrmnl.com • TRMNL BYOS (self-hosting): https://docs.usetrmnl.com/go/byos 🔎 RELATED VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlEi0O8pPWo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDn4VquNGaU 🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE • Become a Techlorian: https://techlore.tech/support/#/portal/signup • All Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support/ 🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE • Homepage & Newsletter: https://techlore.tech • Our Course, Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/ • Privacy Tools: https://privacytools.techlore.tech/ • VPN Comparison Chart: https://vpn.techlore.tech/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 INTRO 00:08 THE MINIMALISM PITCH IS GREAT 01:26 LIVING WITH TRMNL 03:27 WHO THIS IS FOR 04:49 FINAL TAKEAWAYS #trmnl #minimaltech #opensource ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE1k1hbim0A