Document yadm dotfiles setup completion

Added comprehensive documentation of the yadm dotfiles management setup:

- README.md: Updated goals and status to reflect completed dotfiles setup
- yadm-setup-notes.md: Complete process documentation including:
  * Manual merge strategy preserving Arch Linux functionality
  * File-by-file configuration changes and optimizations
  * Submodule management and troubleshooting
  * Arch-specific adjustments (disabled linuxbrew, performance tuning)
  * Development environment highlights and security features
- arch-linux-setup.md: Marked development environment tasks as completed

The dotfiles setup phase is now fully documented with both process
details and configuration highlights for future reference.

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README.md

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ Setting up a personal homelab using a ThinkPad laptop running Arch Linux to move
 ## Goals
 - [x] Linux installation (Arch Linux on ThinkPad)
 - [x] SSH remote access (hostname: homelab)
+- [x] Dotfiles and development environment setup
 - [ ] Network domain setup
 - [ ] Self-hosted cloud storage (ownCloud/Nextcloud)
 - [ ] Self-hosted git repository (Gitea/Forgejo/GitLab)
@@ -14,6 +15,8 @@ Setting up a personal homelab using a ThinkPad laptop running Arch Linux to move
 ## Hardware
 - **Main Server**: ThinkPad laptop
 - **Development**: Windows PC with WSL (for AI experimentation)
+- **Android tablet**: Not good for long-term work but can be useful for short SSH sessions
+  - Runs Manjaro in a VM, same OS like the laptop
 
 ## Inspiration & Resources
 - PewDiePie homelab setup video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_Lxkt50xOg
@@ -22,4 +25,14 @@ Setting up a personal homelab using a ThinkPad laptop running Arch Linux to move
 ## Current Status
 - ✅ Arch Linux installed on ThinkPad
 - ✅ SSH access configured (accessible as `homelab`)
-- Next: Set up dotfiles and begin service planning
+- ✅ Dotfiles management with yadm configured and merged
+- ✅ Development environment setup completed
+- Next: Network domain setup and self-hosted services
+
+## Documentation & TODO Lists
+- [x] **[arch-install-notes.md](arch-install-notes.md)** - Installation process and core system setup
+- [ ] **[arch-linux-setup.md](arch-linux-setup.md)** - General Arch Linux configuration tasks
+- [ ] **[yadm-setup-notes.md](yadm-setup-notes.md)** - Dotfiles management and development environment setup
+- [ ] **[ssh-setup-guide.md](ssh-setup-guide.md)** - SSH configuration and security hardening
+- [ ] **[network-planning.md](network-planning.md)** - Network setup, DNS, and security planning
+- [ ] **[self-hosted-services.md](self-hosted-services.md)** - Planning for git hosting and cloud storage

arch-linux-setup.md

@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+# Arch Linux General Setup Tasks
+
+## Package Management & System Setup
+- [x] Install essential packages (git, base-devel)
+- [x] Set up AUR access (yay/paru)
+- [ ] Configure automatic system backups with Timeshift
+- [ ] Install and configure firewall (ufw)
+- [ ] Set up system monitoring tools
+
+## Development Environment
+- [x] Install and configure yadm: `pacman -S yadm`
+- [x] Clone dotfiles: `yadm clone git@gitlab.com:akrejczinger/dotfiles.git`
+- [x] Set up preferred shell and terminal (zsh with vi-mode, comprehensive config)
+- [x] Install development tools and configure submodules (nvim, tmux, ranger)
+
+## Desktop Environment & Applications
+- [ ] Install Deskflow for multi-device setup
+- [x] Configure XFCE settings and themes (Greybird-dark, Papirus-Maia icons)
+- [ ] Install multimedia codecs and applications
+- [ ] Set up printer/scanner support if needed
+- [ ] Copy backups from USBs etc.
+- [ ] Mount the /data drive and check if all files still work
+  Not sure which nvme drive it is, see paper notes at my desk
+
+## Security & Maintenance
+- [ ] Configure automatic updates
+  Is this a good idea? I should periodically update manually
+- [ ] Set up fail2ban for intrusion prevention
+- [ ] Create regular maintenance scripts
+- [ ] Configure log rotation and cleanup
+
+## Hardware-Specific (ThinkPad)
+- [x] Install ThinkPad-specific utilities
+- [ ] Configure power management
+- [x] Set up function key mappings
+- [x] Test hardware components (WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.)

yadm-setup-notes.md

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+# Yadm Dotfiles Setup Notes
+
+## Overview
+Successfully configured yadm (Yet Another Dotfiles Manager) to manage personal dotfiles while preserving Arch Linux system functionality.
+
+## Setup Process
+
+### 1. Initial Yadm Installation and Clone
+- ✅ Installed yadm: `pacman -S yadm`
+- ✅ Cloned personal dotfiles repository: `yadm clone git@gitlab.com:akrejczinger/dotfiles.git`
+- ✅ Created backup of existing dotfiles before merge: `~/dotfiles-backup/20250730_142945/`
+
+### 2. Dotfiles Merge Strategy
+Rather than force-overwriting local files, manually merged each configuration file to preserve both:
+- **Arch Linux system functionality** (session management, package integration)
+- **Personal customizations** (themes, keybindings, development tools)
+
+### 3. Files Successfully Merged
+
+#### Shell Configuration
+- **`.bashrc`**: Enhanced with yadm aliases, functions, and development tools
+- **`.bash_profile`**: Added poetry PATH export
+- **`.bash_logout`**: Replaced with yadm version (console clearing for privacy)
+- **`.zshrc`**: Comprehensive setup with vi-mode, custom functions, 293-line config
+- **`.profile`**: Merged X11/touchpad config with environment setup
+
+#### System Integration
+- **`.xinitrc`**: Combined Arch session management with colemak keyboard layout
+- **XFCE configs**: Enhanced window manager settings while preserving customizations
+
+### 4. Arch-Specific Optimizations
+- **Linuxbrew disabled**: Commented out in all files (using pacman/AUR instead)
+- **Session management preserved**: Kept Arch's comprehensive xinitrc.d integration
+- **Performance optimizations**: Set `vblank_mode=xpresent` for better AMD graphics performance
+- **Window manager enhancements**: Added `restore_on_move`, `zoom_pointer` features
+
+### 5. Submodule Management
+- ✅ Resolved phantom `.config/nvm` submodule reference issue
+- ✅ Successfully initialized all valid submodules:
+  - `.config/awesome` - AwesomeWM configuration
+  - `.config/nvim` - Neovim setup (updated to latest main branch)
+  - `.config/ranger/plugins/ranger_devicons` - File manager icons
+  - `.tmux/plugins/tpm` - Tmux Plugin Manager
+
+### 6. Configuration Highlights
+
+#### Development Tools
+- **Zsh with vi-mode**: Enhanced terminal experience with custom keybindings
+- **Git integration**: Custom functions (`fshow`, `vimgit`) for improved workflow
+- **Archive extraction**: Universal `ex()` function for all archive types
+- **Theme switching**: `light_theme`/`dark_theme` functions
+
+#### System Customization
+- **Keyboard**: Colemak layout with custom xmodmap
+- **Theme**: Greybird-dark with Papirus-Maia icons
+- **Font**: Noto Sans 10 with proper font rendering settings
+- **Cursor**: xcursor-breeze theme
+
+#### Security & Privacy
+- **Console clearing**: Automatic screen clear on logout
+- **SSH hardening**: Comprehensive security settings documented
+- **Firewall configuration**: Planned fail2ban integration
+
+## Current State
+- ✅ All dotfiles merged and committed to yadm repository
+- ✅ Submodules properly initialized and updated
+- ✅ Development environment fully functional
+- ✅ Arch system integration preserved
+- ✅ Personal customizations active
+
+## Next Steps
+- Network configuration and static IP setup
+- Dynamic DNS configuration for remote access
+- Self-hosted service deployment preparation
+
+## Lessons Learned
+1. **Manual merge approach** was correct - prevented loss of Arch-specific functionality
+2. **Submodule cleanup** required removing phantom references from git index
+3. **Platform-specific adjustments** (disabling linuxbrew) are essential for Arch
+4. **Comprehensive backups** saved the day when conflicts arose
+
+## Commands Reference
+```bash
+# Yadm basic operations
+yadm status
+yadm add <file>
+yadm commit -m "message"
+
+# Submodule management
+yadm submodule update --init --recursive
+yadm submodule update --remote
+
+# Remove phantom submodule
+yadm rm --cached <submodule-path>
+```