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Published Jun 19, 2026, 1:23 AM EDT

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech.

Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart , Listverse , and MakeTechEasier . However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics.

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Summary

Build a sleek ESP32 Pomodoro desk timer (Tomato32): affordable, low-profile, easy to make.

Touchscreen UI with three preset profiles and customizable focus, short/long breaks, and session counts.

All code, schematics, and setup live on GitHub so you can build and…