This page is a running list of the things I use. It can and will change as I change what I use. I may also add things I forget or take things out for Ops Sec. Anyway……..
Updated 8-12-26
Computers
1. ASR002 - A Gaming PC I built for my self in 2024. I sourced the parts from PC Part Picker. I chose mid level streaming and gaming part list of the time. It has an AMD Ryzen GPU, AMD Processor, 32 gb RAM, and Windows 11. It does everything I want it to do and more.
2. Work Computer - My work daily driver is a Lenovo ThinkCenter Tower that has a Core i7, 16 gb RAM, and 500 gb M.2 chip. I'm really happy with this machine, it gets the job done and I generally don't have to worry about not being able to do stuff at work.
3. Work Laptop - I was assigned a Lenovo laptop that sits at home and collects dust.
Phones
1. iPhone 14 Pro - this is my personal phone. I've had it for 5 years now. It has really horrible battery life and is showing it's age. But has been an awesome phone.
2. iPhone 17e - Work phone. When I started at my curent job I was given a Samsung phone and hated it. When a refresh came due I was offered an iPhone 17e. This phone is nice. I don't use it as a personal phone so I don't know how it'd work as the glass rectangle in my hand for hours on end.
Entertainment
1. Vizio 65 inch Smart TV - I bought this a year ago when my brother accidently kicked my much beloved Phillips 65 inch TV when he was getting ready to mount it to the wall of our new house. Vizio makes a good TV. But I detest the smart aspect of the TV. It's too invasive.
2. Apple TV - I've had an Apple TV for at least 8 years if not more. The interface is simple enough that I can understand it and just does the thing which is serving up Netflix and YouTube when I ask it to.
Home Automation
1. Phillips Hue smart bulbs - I have these in our living room and bed room.
2. Chamberlain myIQ Garage Door opener. It's neat because I can open my garage door with an App and also get a push notifcation when the door is opened.
3. Blink Cameras - I have about 5 cameras and a smart door bell and none of them are hooked up. I really should do that sometime soon.
Software
1. Windows 11 - it gets the job done. It's no Windows XP though
2. Claude AI - this has changed my life in good ways. I can and should write an essay on how I use AI in my daily life.
3. Centuri Slicer - Based on the ORCA Slicer is how I send 3D Print jobs to my printer. It works, but the UI is confusing.
4. Steam - to play BF6
5. iRacing - to play iRacing
6. Flight Simulator 24 - to prentend I'm a pilot
7. OnShape- 3D modeling for the Printers
8. Visual Studio 26 - Vibe coding BABY
9. Life360 - Stalking family members BABY, no really, it's very useful to beable to know where the niblings are.
Apps
These are iOS apps I use on my iPhone(s)
-Messages
-Overcast
-Audible
-Life360
-Maps
-Facebook
-Bank app
-Google Drive
-Claude App
-Amazon
-MyChart
-YouTube
-Instagram
-Gmail
-Outlook
-Camera
Errata
My wife and I both drive GM products. Her a small SUV and me a truck. This is my first truck and I love the ability to go haul a load of mulch or 5. But, the amount of gas it drinks is not contusive to working 45 mins from the office. The end state would see me buying a small little sports car / convertible and driving that daily and keep the truck for the aforementioned mulching adventures.