# uses

Originally Published Apr 10, 2022

Last updated Oct 30, 2023

This page is inspired by Wes Bos’ uses page and all the others from uses.tech. This page will continually be updated as I change my uses and setup.

Tech Stack

Hardware

Computers

Desktop

This is the primary computer where I spend most of my time at home. I use it for gaming, writing, and coding.

Development Laptop & Portable HTPC

I primarily use this for writing and developing on the go. This is also the laptop I bring with a USB-C to HDMI cable to (attempt) to plug-in to hotels on vacation to watch our shows!

  • Macbook Pro 2020 M1
  • 256 SSD
  • 16GB RAM
  • MacOS Sonoma

HTPC

Dedicated computer for our Sony 55” 4K TV downstairs that we watch shows on or play Spotify for our guests.

  • Mac Mini 2020 M1
  • 8GB RAM
  • 256GB SSD
  • MacOS Sonoma

Home Server (Storage, pi-hole, and Plex Server)

Work Desktop

  • Dell Precision 5820
  • Intel 10th Generation Core i9-10980XE 3.2GHz
  • AMD Radeon PRO WX3200
  • 64GB RAM
  • Windows 10

Mobile

Phone

Tablets

E-Readers

Headphones

Wearables

Network

Photography

Software

Development Tools

Productivity

  • Obsidian for note taking
  • Google Drive for personal file syncing
  • NordPass Family for shared use with my wife
  • NordVPN for privacy
  • Google Messages on desktop and mobile
  • Trello for simple issue tracking
  • DisplayFusion Pro (Windows) for better multi-monitor desktop background management and better taskbar support
  • Stretchly to remind me to rest my eyes and stretch
  • BetterTouchTools (MacOS) for Windows-esque window snapping
  • Fig (MacOS) for autocompletion in the terminal
  • Scoop (Windows) for command line installs and package management
  • Homebrew (MacOS/Linux) for command line installs and package management

Miscellaneous

Desk Setup

Podcasts

Change Log


  • 10-29-2023: Updated work desktop, various OS versions, tablet, editor, terminal, and podcasts.
  • 4-21-2023: Updated tech stack, desktop, home server, and work laptop.
  • 4-22-2022: Initial Version