What I use

From casual web browsing to creating content for YouTube, here's a comprehensive list of hardware and software that I use on a daily basis to create and consume content.

I enjoy trying out new things so this list will be updated accordingly.

every day carry

These are the things that I have with me if I am going outside. Obviously not going out that often these days due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Breadband Wallet
  • Tile Slim (2020)
  • Check out other wallets that I like
  • See all the credit cards that I use
• Galaxy Buds Pro
• Galaxy SmartTag+
• Mission Workshop The Rummy Messenger Bag
  • The most expensive messenger bag I have bought but it's totally worth it.
  • Extremely durable and it's weather proof.
• Powecom KN95 Respirator Face Mask
  • I pair it with these Ursa Maskies for all-day comfort
  • Previously used the Hedley & Bennett Wake Up and Fight Mask
• Roav Sunglasses
  • Freddy frame/shape in Black/Sunrise colorway.
  • These are durable, lightweight and folds into my pocket.
• Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
  • Check out my first impressions video
• Samsung Galaxy Watch4
  • 44mm Silver
  • DaQin Stretchy Nylon Band (Plum)
  • Watch my full review of this smartwatch
• Zojirushi 600ml Stainless Steel Mug
  • The best water bottle I've used. Keeps cold water cold and hot water hot.

hardware

Since I spend a lot of time creating content, I have invested in quite a bit of gear to help streamline my workflow.

desk setup

• MacBook Pro 16-inch (Late 2019)
  • 2.4GHz 8-core Intel Core i9
  • 32GB 2667MHz DDR4
  • AMD Radeon Pro 5500M with 8GB GDDR6 memory
  • 2TB SSD
  • dbrand Black Camo Skin
• iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
  • Apple Pencil 2
  • Zugu Case The Alpha Case
  • I use this primarily for note taking and visualizing programming problems.
• Uplift V2 Standing Desk
  • 72"x30" Whiteboard Laminate
  • V2 C-Frame - Black
  • Advanced Comfort Keypad - Black
• Herman Miller Aeron
• Elgato Wave Panels
• Dell U2720Q 27-inch Monitor
  • Upgraded from my trusty Dell U2415.
  • I got this so that I can natively master/edit my YouTube videos on this 10-bit 4K panel.
• BenQ ScreenBar Plus
• Amazon Basics Single Monitor Stand
  • Paired with an Amazon Basics Notebook Laptop Stand Arm Mount Tray.
  • I use this to prop up my laptop.
• PreSonus Eris E3.5 studio monitors
  • I have these sitting on top of sound isolation pads from Sound Addicted.
• Logitech MX Anywhere 3
• Happy Hacking Keyboard (HHKB) Professional HYBRID Type-S
  • KBDFans Blank White and Gray PBT Keycaps
  • Check out my full review of this keyboard
• Stack Overflow The Key Macropad
• DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor
• Samsung Wireless Charger Pad 9W
  • Charges both my smartwatch and smartphone.
• Tripp Lite 10 Outlet Surge Protector
• Anker 40W 5-port USB Wall Charger

youtube setup

• Sony a7 IV (A-Camera)
  • Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN (Sony E)
  • 256GB ProGrade Digital V60 SD Card
• Panasonic Lumix G9 (B-Camera)
  • Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC (Canon EF)
  • Viltrox EF-M2 II
  • SmallRig Lens Adapter Support
  • 128GB SanDisk Extreme PRO SD Card
  • SmallRig Cage (2125)
  • Portkeys P6
• Panasonic Lumix GH4 (C-Camera)
  • Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO
  • 128GB SanDisk Extreme PRO SD Card
  • Manfrotto 200PL Quick Release Plate
• Sound Devices MixPre-3 II
  • 64GB SanDisk Extreme SD Card
  • Rode NTG5
  • Sony MDR-7506
  • Ikea Ladda AA 2450mAh
• Sachtler Ace M System Black Edition with Tripod & Mid-Level Spreader
• Manfrotto Element Traveller Tripod
  • Manfrotto XPRO Fluid Head
  • Tri-Wheel Leveling Base with Bubble Level
• Desview T2 Teleprompter
  • My secret to speaking naturally in front of the camera.
• Godox VL150 LED Video Light
  • Glow EZ Lock Deep Parabolic Quick Softbox (28")
  • I use this as my main key light.
• Aputure MC RGBWW LED Light
• Aputure Accent B7c LED RGBWW Light
• GVM 480LS Bi-color LED Light
• Elvid 9-Section Acrylic Production Slate with Color Clapper Sticks
• X-Rite ColorChecker Passport Video
• Sure-Max Pro Economy Moving Blanket
  • I use this for sound treating a room.

storage

• 2TB Samsung T5 SSD
  • This drive mirrors the files on my MacBook Pro's SSD.
• 500GB Samsung T5 SSD
• 5TB Western Digital My Passport Ultra

camera

• Canon AE-1 Program

lenses

• Canon 50mm f/1.4 FD
• Helios 44-2 58mm f/2.0
• Panasonic 7-14mm f/4.0
• Sony 90mm f/2.8 Macro

audio

• Bubblebee Industries Lav Concealer
• Deity W.Lav Pro
• Rode VideoMic NTG
• Rode VideoMicro
• Tascam DR-10L
• Tentacle Sync Track E

camera accessories

• Amazon Basics AAA Rechargeable Battery
• Bongo Ties
• Eneloop AA Rechargeable Battery
• Giottos Rocket Air Blaster
• Kimtech Kimwipes Delicate Task Wipers
• Neewer 43-inch Light Reflector 5-in-1
• Pancro Professional Lens Cleaner
• Peak Design Camera Cube
• Peak Design Slide Lite
• Pelican SD Memory Card Case
• Robo-Grip Pliers
• Rycote Undercover with Stickies
• Spring 1/4" Glow-in-The-Dark
• Tentacle Sync E Timecode Generator

software

You can't really have hardware without software. Here's a list of programs that I have installed on my devices.

common

• 1Password 8
• Affinity Photo
• Davinci Resolve Studio
• f.lux
• Figma
• FreeFileSync
• Google Chrome
• iZotope RX 8
• Logi Options+
• Malwarebytes
• Microsoft Edge
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft To Do
• Spotify
• Visual Studio Code
• WhatsApp

mac

• Alfred 4
• AppCleaner
• DevSwatch
• Hidden Bar
• IINA
• iStat Menus
• iTerm
• Karabiner-Elements
• MacTeX
• Magnet
• Muzzle
• Pixelmator Pro

windows

• MiKTeX
• PhotoScape
• Windows Terminal

android

• Check out my What's on my Android phone video

chrome extensions

• 1Password X Beta
• ClearURLs
• Decentraleyes
• Disconnect
• GoFullPage - Full Page Screen Capture
• Grammarly
• Honey
• META SEO inspector
• React Developer Tools
• Return YouTube Dislike
• SponsorBlock for YouTube
• The Camelizer
• uBlock Origin
• vidIQ Vision for YouTube
• Wappalyzer
• WAVE Evaluation Tool
• Webtime Tracker

visual studio code extensions

• Better Comments
• Code Spell Checker
• GitLens
• LaTeX Workshop
• Live Server
• Material Icon Theme
• Peacock
• Prettier
• Quokka.js
• Rainglow
• Todo Tree