Table of Contents
- Computers Computers I use
- Others Small devices
- General Hardware Acessories and other hardware
- Audio
- Miscellaneous Assorted useful stuff
- Travel When on the road
- Software
- MacOS
- Linux Software
- Mac OS & Linux
- Command Line
- Web Browsers
- Communication Chat
- Media How I consume music
- DotFiles & Customizations Config files
- Application Customizations Making apps work and feel the way I want them to
- Hosting & Registrars How I put things online
- This Site's Dev Stack The tools I use to build this site
- Comments Leave a comment or a reaction
Computers
MacBook Pros
Spec | MacBookPro 18,2 (2021) | MacBookPro 16,1 (2019) |
---|---|---|
Processor | 10-Core Apple M1 Max | 8-Core Intel Core i9 2.4 GHz |
Memory | 32 GB LPDDR5 | 64 GB DDR4 |
GPU | Apple M1 Max GPU | AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 8 GB, Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Storage | 1TB | 1TB |
OS | Mac OS 15.1 | Mac OS 14.3.1 |
Razer Blade 15
Specification | Razer Blade 15 |
---|---|
Processor | 1.8GHz 14-core Intel i7-12800H |
Memory | 16 GB DDR5 |
GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 3060 (6GB) |
Storage | 1TB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0) |
Display | 15.6" QHD 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync, 2.5ms |
OS | Windows 11 |
Custom Built PC
Specification | Custom Built PC |
---|---|
Processor | 16 Core 3.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 1950x |
Memory | 64GB G.Skill 3200 MHz DDR4 |
GPU | EVGA GeForce GTX 1080Ti |
Storage | 2x1TB Patriot SSD, 2x4TB Seagate Barracuda SATA |
OS | Windows 10, Arch Linux |
Other Components | NZXT 510 Elite ATX Case, ASRock X399M Taichi Motherboard, Kraken X52 Liquid Cooler, EVGA 850 G3 650W |
Others
- Anbernic RG351M is an upgraded Linux game console featuring an aluminum alloy shell, RK3326 CPU, built-in WiFi, and a 3.5-inch IPS screen, supporting over 20 emulators and preloaded with games on a 64GB card.
- AmberELEC is a Linux distributiopen source firmware developed for the Anbernic RG351P/M/V/MP and RG552.
- iPad Pro 11" Tablet. The iPad Pro 11" is a powerful tablet featuring Apple's M1 chip, a stunning Liquid Retina display, and advanced capabilities for creativity and productivity; got for free.
- Apple Pencil offers an intuitive and precise drawing and note-taking experience with features like low latency, tilt sensitivity, and palm rejection, making it effortlessly ready for creative inspiration.
- iPhone 13 features a sleek design, powerful A15 Bionic chip, improved battery life, and advanced dual-camera system, delivering exceptional performance and photography capabilities.
- Kindle Paperwhite Next-gen 7" Kindle Paperwhite: Fast page turns, waterproof, long battery life, adjustable lighting, and vast book selection.
- Steam Deck 512GB by Valve is a handheld gaming device that allows players to enjoy their PC game library on the go, featuring a custom AMD APU, a vibrant touchscreen display, and versatile control options. I use it with a 1 gigabyte SD card.
General Hardware
- AVLT Single 13"-38" Monitor Arm Desk Mount Display Mount. The adjustable single monitor desk mount supports 13" to 38" screens, features ergonomic height adjustments, and saves desk space while enhancing posture and workspace organization.
- Dell 452-BCYT D6000 Universal Dock The Dell Universal Dock - D6000 allows convenient connectivity for any laptop with USB-C or USB 3.0, offering universal compatibility with various PC brands and operating systems through DisplayLink technology for easy access to displays and peripherals.
- External USB Seagate 3.0 Hard Drive
- Keychron K2 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Keyboard is a customizable 75% layout wireless mechanical keyboard that features innovative magnetic switches, enhancing performance by using sensors instead of physical contacts. Its clean design includes natural rosewood accents, offering a superior gaming and typing experience. Replaced with blank keycaps cause I'm extra like that.
- LG 38 Inch UltraGear Nano IPS 144HZ 1ms Curved Monitor The 38” 21:9 Curved WQHD+ Nano IPS Display features a resolution of 3840 x 1600, offers a 1ms response time, supports NVIDIA G-SYNC®, boasts a refresh rate of 144Hz (175Hz overclock), meets VESA Display HDR 400 standards, and includes Sphere Lighting 2.0 for enhanced visual effects.
- Leopold 88 Key Tenkeyless Keyboards FC200RT/KB (2) features excellent build quality, quiet MX Brown switches, and optimal key weight to reduce finger fatigue.
- Cherry Switch (1)
- Brown Switch (1)
- Both Blank Keycaps (both)
- Logitech G502X The G502 X is a lightweight (89 grams) gaming mouse that features innovative LIGHTFORCE hybrid optical-mechanical switches and a HERO 25K sub-micron sensor, continuing the legacy of the G502 series.
- Logitech SteamCam is a premium webcam that streams and records in 1080p HD at 60 fps, featuring advanced auto-focus, face tracking, and intelligent exposure, optimized for popular live streaming software.
- Razer Naga Pro (2) is an ergonomic MMO gaming mouse featuring a unique 12-button thumb grid, designed for medium to large hands and suitable for both palm and claw grip styles.
- Rosewill USB 3.0 4 Port Sharing Switch Box The USB Device Sharing Switch Box allows two PCs to easily switch access among four USB devices via USB 3.0 ports, featuring LED indicators and a convenient PC Select Controller with a long cable.
Audio
- Airpods Max are premium over-ear headphones that deliver immersive sound quality, active noise cancellation, and a comfortable design, making them ideal for music enthusiasts.
- Airpods Pro are versatile in-ear headphones featuring active noise cancellation, a customizable fit, and exceptional sound quality, perfect for on-the-go listening.
- AKG 702 Headphones are open, over-ear studio headphones designed for precision listening, featuring advanced technology for accurate sound reproduction, a comfortable fit, and a professional mini XLR connector for easy cable replacement.
- Astro A40 TR headset is engineered for marathon gaming, offering pro-level audio fidelity, comfort, and durability while being compatible with any console and adaptable to various gaming environments.
- FiiO K5 Docking Headphone Amplifier/DAC This DAC/amp E17K features an 11-pin micro USB port that enables exclusive functions like amplification and charging through docking expansion.
Homepod Mini is a compact smart speaker that combines high-quality audio performance with Siri integration, allowing users to control smart home devices, play music, and access information with voice commands; got for free.
Miscellaneous
- CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 Intelligent LCD UPS System The CyberPower Intelligent LCD CP1500AVRLCD3 is a mini-tower UPS featuring line interactive topology. It offers battery backup with simulated sine wave output and surge protection.
- KTRIO Large Mouse Pad Helps maintain a clean and uncluttered desk.
- THE SEVENTY2® Survival System 95% of all survival situations are resolved within 72 hours, but the first 72 hours are extremely critical. Having the right gear can mean the difference between life and death. With that in mind, we worked closely with first responders, doctors, special forces operators, mountain guides and other experts to develop the world's best survival kit for one person.
- VAGJRU Wall Mounted Fan 5-blade wall mount fan with 3 modes, powerful motor, oscillation, tilt, remote control, and advanced timer for optimal cooling.
Travel
I don't fly with all this stuff at once, just depends where, when and how long I'm going.
- 3 Pack Laundry Bags Versatile, waterproof, and reusable laundry bags in large, medium, and small sizes for categorized travel storage.
- Apple Airtags Attach an AirTag to your keys or backpack. If you misplace something, just use the Find My app to locate it.
- Baseus 30000mAh Portable Charger 30000mAh. 65W Power, Fast Charging. 5-output and 3-input. PD Input: 60W-Quick Recharging. PD Output: 65W max & QC Output: 30W max.
- Pelican Adventurer Rugged Sleeve for Laptops
- Pelican 1510LOC Protector Laptop Case Heavy duty Pelican luggage with laptop and laptop accessories compartments.
- PortaPow Pure USB Data Blocker The device connects between your USB cable and charger to prevent data transfer while charging mobile devices, ensuring safety from pop-ups, hacking, and viruses in public places.
- Pursonic Portable UV Toothbrush Sanitizer Portable, efficient UV toothbrush holder with automatic operation, durable bulbs, and battery-powered for home or travel use.
- Relime Vacuum Bags for Travel Luggage with Wireless Pump Durable travel vacuum bags with efficient space-saving design, privacy protection, and wireless pump for various activities and luggage.
- Revelery: The Rolling Kit Take all your rolling essentials with you wherever you go. This smell proof kit comes with a durable rolling tray, 2-piece herb grinder, and XL rolling papers. I only use this locally.
- Round Metal RayBan Sunglasses Ray-Ban® Round Metal sunglasses feature retro design, iconic round lenses, and comfort, inspired by 1960s counter-culture.
- Chrome Industries Urban Ex 2.0 Rolltop 30L Backpack Waterproof, expandable roll-top backpack with padded laptop sleeve. My go to travel backpack.
- Large Phone Pouch Largest phone pouch secures phone or other small stuff within reach. Compatible with most Chrome slings, messengers, and backpacks.
- Tech Accessory Pouch Organize your bag and protect your small stuff with our tough as nails Tech Accessory Pouch. It's like a pocket you never have to empty. (2)
Software
Windows
I practically only use the PC for gaming nowadays; will likely jump ship entirely to Linux based gaming at some point on my Windows machines.
Utility
- AutoHotKey is a powerful and versatile scripting language for Windows that allows users to automate repetitive tasks, create custom keyboard shortcuts, and enhance productivity through the creation of macros and scripts.
- Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility This utility compiles essential Windows tasks for streamlining installs, debloating, troubleshooting configurations, and fixing Windows updates, while maintaining a clean and efficient project through selective contributions.
- Ditto is a clipboard manager for Windows that enhances the standard clipboard by saving every item copied, allowing users to access text, images, HTML, and other formats later.
- Powertoys by Microsoft is a collection of utilities designed for power users to optimize and enhance their Windows experience for improved productivity.
Mac OS
The following is a detailed list, broken up by category, of all the graphic interface applications on my Mac OS machine.
- Affinity Photo is a fully-loaded, award-winning photo editor available on macOS, Windows, and iPad, offering speed, power, and precision for editing, retouching, and creating multi-layered compositions with a user-friendly interface and numerous time-saving tools.
- Figma is a top collaborative design tool that enables users to design, prototype, develop, and gather feedback all in one platform.
- IconJar is a design asset management tool that allows users to organize, search, and access their icon collections efficiently.
- Inkscape is a powerful and free design tool suitable for illustrators, designers, and anyone needing to create vector imagery, offering flexible drawing tools, broad file format compatibility, and advanced text features.
Development
- Cursor IDE for coding, sepcifically tailored for AI.
- Docker helps developers build, share, run, and verify applications anywhere — without tedious environment configuration or management.
- Homebrew Cask Install and maintain apps through the command line.
- kitty The fast, feature-rich, GPU based terminal emulator.
- Obsidian is the private and flexible writing app that adapts to the way you think.
- Supermaven The fastest copilot. Supermaven lets you write code 2x faster with AI. Works with
VS Code
,neovim
,Zed
, and more. - Transmit The gold standard of macOS file transfer apps just drove into the future.
- VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualization software for x86_64 hardware, including macOS/Arm in version 7.1, designed for use on laptops, desktops, servers, and embedded systems.
Visual Studio Code is a lightweight, open-source code editor developed by Microsoft, featuring support for debugging, syntax highlighting, intelligent code completion, and a rich ecosystem of extensions for various programming languages.- Yaak is an offline and Git friendly app for
HTTP
,GraphQL
,WebSockets
,SSE
, andgRPC
. - Zed is a high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of
Atom
andTree-sitter
. It's also open source. Currently my preferred editor.
Utility
- 1Password is a secure password manager that helps users store, generate, and manage their passwords and sensitive information across multiple devices.
- Dropbox is a cloud-based file storage and collaboration platform that allows users to store, share, and synchronize files across multiple devices.
- Ice is a versatile menu bar management tool that primarily hides and shows menu bar items while offering a variety of additional features.
- imageOptim removes unnecessary metadata and compresses images without quality loss, saving disk space and bandwidth.
- IINA is a modern application designed with a post-Yosemite interface, incorporating advanced technologies such as Force Touch, Touch Bar, and Picture-in-Picture.
- Little Snitch is a host-based application firewall that monitors applications and controls their network connections using advanced rules.
- Mimestream Really fast email. Designed for
Gmail
. - Raycast A collection of powerful productivity tools all within an extendable launcher. Fast, ergonomic and reliable.
- Unarchiver is an app for opening RAR files, offering significantly more capabilities than the native macOS utility and supporting a wider range of archive formats.
Local LLMs
- LM Studio Discover, download, and run local LLMs.
LM Studio is a desktop app for developing and experimenting with large language models (LLMs) locally. It features a user-friendly chat interface, search and download options via Hugging Face, and a local server for OpenAI-like endpoints. It also manages local models and configurations for comprehensive LLM development.
- cogito-vl-preview-qwen-14B-GGUF/cogito-v1-preview-qwen-14B-Q4_K_M.gguf has a maximum context length of 128k tokens with ROPE settings. It's a hybrid reasoning model optimized for coding, STEM, and instruction following, offering superior multilingual, coding, and tool-calling capabilities over similar competitors.
14B
model. - DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-8B-GGUF/DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-8B-Q4_K_M.gguf Supports context length of 128k. Distilled from DeepSeek's R1 reasoning model. Tuned for reasoning and chain-of-thought.
8B
model. - gemma-3-27b-it-GGUF/gemma-3-27b-it-Q4_K_M.gguf features Quantization Aware Training for improved 4-bit performance, supports 128k tokens context length, and 8192 tokens output. It is multimodal, processing 896 x 896 resolution images, excelling in text generation and image understanding tasks.
27b
model. - NTQAI_-_Nxcode-CQ-7B-orpo-gguf/Nxcode-CQ-7B-orpo.Q4_K_S.gguf Does Python programming and debugging real well.
7B
model. - Qwen2.5-Coder-14B-Instruct-GGUF/qwen2.5-coder-14b-instruct-q4_k_m.gguf Qwen2.5-Coder at
14B
context length. Supports 128k tokens - Qwen2.5-Coder-32B-Instruct-GGUF/qwen2.5-coder-32b-instruct-q2_k.ggufQwen2.5-Coder is a series of code-specific LLMs ranging from 0.5 to 32 billion parameters. It enhances code generation and reasoning over CodeQwen1.5, trained on 5.5 trillion tokens. The
32B
model rivals GPT-4o, supports 128K tokens, and is ideal for real-world applications. This is probably my favorite / most used model at the moment. - qwen2.5-coder-32b-instruct-mlx Qwen for Silicon Macs.
32B
model.
Install Guide
This is a fairly thorough guide I loosely maintain for setting up new Mac OS based computers. No longer includes my dotfiles though.
- Install Guide is a guide I loosely maintain over the years to guide one through a fresh installation on a new machine; usually updated when I get a new machine or make significant changes to my setup. I've switched to using dotfiles in general, but I do my best to keep this guide up to date.
Linux Software
I didn't include everything as many applications I use on Mac OS, I also use on Linux. These are just the Linux only applications I use.
- Dolphin is a lightweight file manager.
- KDE plasma Desktop.
- konsole Terminal Emulator.
- krunner is a quick launcher.
- kwin The reliable and flexible window manager for
KDE Plasma
. - krohnkite A dynamic tiling extension for
KWin
.
Mac OS & Linux
Command Line
These are command lines tools that I largely use on both Linux and Mac OS.
- bat Syntax highlighting in terminal output.
- btop Resource monitor that shows usage and stats for processor, memory, disks, network and processes.
- brew Install things the correct way on Mac OS.
- eza A modern, maintained replacement for
ls
. - fd A simple, fast and user-friendly alternative to
find
; One of my favorite navigation tools. - ffmpeg A collection of libraries and tools to process multimedia content such as audio, video, subtitles and related metadata.
- fzf A command-line fuzzy finder.
gifsicle Create, manipulate, and optimizeGIF
images and animations.httpie is a command line HTTP client that will make you smile.- jq is a lightweight and flexible command-line JSON processor.
- lazygit
Git
's complexity, including interactive rebasing and staging changes, often frustrates users due to its cumbersome processes and counterintuitive nature. - mackup
mackup
Keep your application settings in sync and backed up. Dotfile manager. - mdcat
cat
, but forMarkdown
. - mpv video player for command line (I use this on Linux).
- ncdu Check disk usage with
NCurses
. - neovim Vim-fork focused on extensibility and usability.
- nvm Version manager for
node.js
. - ripgrep recursively searches directories for a regex pattern.
- skhd is a simple hotkey daemon for macOS that focuses on responsiveness and performance. Hotkeys are defined in a text file through a simple DSL. skhd is able to hotload its config file, meaning that hotkeys can be edited and updated live while skhd is running.
tig Text-mode interface forgit
.- vim is a highly configurable text editor for efficiently creating and changing any kind of text.
- yabai is a window management utility for macOS that enhances the built-in window manager. It offers control over windows, spaces, and displays via a command line interface and allows custom keyboard shortcuts using skhd and other tools.
- yt-dlp is a youtube-dl fork based on the now inactive youtube-dlc. The main focus of this project is adding new features and patches while also keeping up to date with the original project.
- z tracks your most used directories.
- zsh with
Oh My Zsh
is an open source framework for managing Zsh configurations, featuring thousands of functions, plugins, and themes that enhance the user experience.
Web
- Unduck DuckDuckGo's bang redirects are too slow. Add the following URL as a custom search engine to your browser. Enables all of DuckDuckGo's bangs.
- ungoogled-chromium is
Google Chromium
sans dependencies on Google web services. - Zen Browser Beautifully designed, privacy-focused, and packed with features. We care about your experience, not your data. Built on Firefox's engine.
Communication
- Discord Gaming-focused related messaging but honestly, best video, audio, screen sharing application.
- Vencord Modify and customize the Discord client.
Media
- cmus Small, fast and powerful console music player.
- cmusfm Last.fm standalone scrobbler for the cmus music player.
- Last.fm Been tracking my listens since 2008
MidJourney is an AI-powered platform that generates high-quality images from textual descriptions, enabling users to create visually stunning art and designs effortlessly.- YouTube Music With a YouTube Music Premium plan, Background Play is on by default on the YouTube Music app. This means if you're listening to music or watching a music video and you close your screen or exit the app, your music will keep playing in the background until you pause it.
DotFiles & Customizations
Public dotfiles I maintain for various applications and systems. I've since moved to using a dotfiles manager to handle version control for all my configurations, but I'll leave the links for reference.
- cmus theme Mac OS & Linux
firefox css Mac OS, Windows, & Linux- vencord theme Mac OS, Windows, & Linux
Application Customizations
- startyparty The start of it all. startyparty is a dynamic start page extension for your browser, incorporating the latest articles, media, tech, games, features and content.
Hosting & Registrars
- Digital Ocean Great hosting for great prices.
- Name.com DNS && domain Registrar.
- Netlify Quick and easy hosting.
- Surge.sh Static web publishing for Front-End Developers.
- Vercel Vercel is the platform for frontend developers, providing the speed and reliability innovators need to create at the moment of inspiration.
This Site's Dev Stack
- Blue Sky Flutter Icon an animated icon for your Bluesky profile link by Phil Hawksworth.
- ESLint
ESLint
statically analyzes your code to quickly find problems.ESLint
is built into most text editors and you can runESLint
as part of your continuous integration pipeline. - Hack Nerd Font
Hack
is afont
specifically designed for source code. - Manrope Font
Manrope
Manrope is an open-source modern sans-serif font family, designed by Mikhail Sharanda in 2018. In 2019, Mirko Velimirovic worked with Mikhail Sharanda to convert Manrope into a variable font. - MDX
MDX
is Markdown for the component era. It lets you write JSX embedded inside Markdown. - NextJS
Next.js
is aReact
framework fromVercel
that makes it easy to build server-side renderedReact
applications. - React A
JavaScript
library for building user interfaces. - Sass
Sass
is the most mature, stable, and powerful professional gradeCSS
extension language in the world. - Remark markdown processor powered by plugins part of the @unifiedjs collective.
- Remix Icons Open-source neutral-style system symbols elaborately crafted for designers and developers. All of the icons are free for both personal and commercial use.
- Tailwind CSS
Tailwind CSS
is a utility-first CSS framework for rapidly building custom designs. - Typescript
TypeScript
is a superset of JavaScript that compiles to clean JavaScript output. - Vercel Vercel is the platform for frontend developers, providing the speed and reliability innovators need to create at the moment of inspiration.
Last updated: May 11, 2025