Waking up to NYT Crosswords on reMarkable paper tablet

The article discusses the author's experience with the reMarkable tablet and their efforts to integrate it with the New York Times Crossword puzzles. Initially hesitant to purchase the new version of the tablet, the author sought to increase their usage of the existing reMarkable 2 by playing crosswords on it. They discovered that while there were existing methods to download and upload puzzles, these had become outdated due to changes in reMarkable's APIs. The author successfully devised a method to download NYT puzzles as PDFs and upload them to their reMarkable using a combination of programming techniques and tools like Chrome Dev Tools and mitmproxy. They also set up a cron job using val town to automate the process, allowing them to access new puzzles daily. The author reflects on the broader implications of data ownership and the challenges of integrating different digital services, expressing disappointment that such solutions require technical skills that many users may not possess. Ultimately, the project was fulfilling, providing a practical use for the tablet and enhancing the crossword-solving experience.

- The author integrated NYT Crossword puzzles with their reMarkable tablet.

- They developed a method to automate downloading and uploading puzzles.

- The project highlighted issues of data ownership and accessibility in digital services.

- The author expressed satisfaction in using programming skills for practical applications.

- The experience underscored the need for more user-friendly solutions in tech integration.