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2025-08 Loadout

So far, it has been an action packed August with a really positive piece of information that I’ll be able to share in September. One item that I can share is that I’ll be moving, so I’ll be focusing on Spring cleaning and getting rid of items I haven’t used for some time. The administrative side of moving (maybe the physical aspect, too) is what I dread the most, as having to update my address at so many different locations is a slog!

If you all have any questions about the items below, please feel free to reach out as I am always glad to share my thoughts.

The changes plus the detailed list are below:

Added:

Added AR/VR/XR section

Case – Apple Vision Pro Travel Case “The Egg”

Podcast App – Apple Podcasts

Console – Switch 2

Removed:

Podcast App – Castro

macOS Applications

Task Manager – Reminders

Text Editor – BBEdit

Terminal App – Ghostty

Automation App – Hazel

Backup Application – Carbon Copy Cloner

Calendar Support Application – ItsyCal

Time Support Application – Clocker

Recording/Streaming – Ecamm Live

iOS/iPadOS Applications

Podcast App – Apple Podcasts

Camera App – Halide

Video Recording App – Kino

Object Scanning App – Scan Thing

Document Scanning App – Notes.app

iOS/iPadOS/macOS Applications

Password Manager – Apple Passwords

Package Tracking App – Parcel

Calendar App – Calendar.app

Recipe Manager – Mela

RSS Reader – Tapestry

Read Later Application – Goodlinks

Email Application – Mail.app

Note-Taking App – Tot, Apple Notes

Mastodon Application – Ivory

Social Media – Threads

Social Media – Bluesky

Mind-Mapping Software – Mind Node

Remote Control Application – Screens 5

AI – ChatGPT App

Hardware

Keyboard – HHKB Studio

Dock – OWC Thunderbolt Pro Dock

Laptop – 14″ MacBook Pro

iPad – iPad Mini

3D Printer – Creality K1C

3D Printer – Prusa Core One

Watch – Apple Watch Series 10 Black Aluminum 46mm with Cellular

Phone – iPhone 16 Pro Max

Inkjet Printer – Epson 4850

Charger – Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Stand

Charger – Anker MagSafe Compatible MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Charger

Automation – Elgato Stream Deck Neo

Lighting – Elgato Key Light Neo

Game Capture – Elgato Game Capture Neo

Camera – Fujifilm X-M5

Camera – Fujifilm X-T5

Trackball – Ploopy Adept

NAS – UNAS Pro

Tablet – Supernote Nomad

Desktop – Base Model Mac Mini

AR/VR/XR

AR/XR/VR – Vision Pro

Case – Apple Vision Pro Travel Case “The Egg”

Audio Hardware

Microphone – Rode Podcaster White

Speaker – Beats Pill

Speaker – 3x HomePod mini

Microphone – Rode NT-USB Mini

Gaming

Emulator – Retroid Pocket Mini

Gaming with Friends – Helldivers 2

Universal Controller – 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller

Console – 1TB OLED Steam Deck

Console – Switch 2

Storage/Bags/Cases

Daily Carry Backpack – Alpaka Elements Backpack Pro X-Pac VX42

Travel Backpack – Peak Design Travel Backpack

Tech Pouch – Peak Design Tech Pouch

Outdoor Backpack – Peak Design 25L Outdoor

Luggage – Peak Design Roller Pro

Stationary

Pen – Tactile Turn Pens

Pen – Leuchtturm1917 Drehgriffel

Kitchen/Cooking

Indoor Grill – Ninja Foodi Indoor Grill

Pressure Cooker – Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker

Convection Oven – Ninja Foodi Convection Oven

MISC

Car Error Code Scan Tool – BlueDrive OBDII Scan Tool

Hosting Service – Hetzner

Universal Remote – Sofabaton Remote

Cell Service – US Mobile and T-Mobile

International Cell Service – Nomad

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I printed out the Lunar Tadling from Cinderwing3D and it came out looking cool! Can’t wait to get feedback from my daughter about the glow in the dark feature! 🤙🏻

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Printed out this tiny butterfly dragon using some glow in the dark PLA filament! I think I’ll need to ask her to provide a review…

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3D printed ukulele anyone? This is starting to come together nicely! Many more pieces to be printed, though.

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I love the Chocobo cup that arrived while I was traveling. I am torn if I want to use it or just place it on a shelf for decoration!

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Running around the stations to do the Pokemon Rally! So much fun…the heat and humidity is killer, though!

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Tokyo tower is always a sight to behold! The wedding venue has an awesome view of the tower itself (this was just as we were walking over to the venue)!

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Always awesome visiting Inokashira park and watching the birds. Such a lovely little park in Kichijōji!

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I need to get this Mac Mini and the remote KVM set up before I leave to Japan. This is going to be a rather nice test scenario while final abroad. I am still deciding on want I am going to use the Mac Mini for…

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2025 July Loadout

Wow, July 4th has come and gone (when I wrote this, it was only two days later…I took some time posting this article) and time continues to chug along relentlessly. Below is my current list of items I am using on a day to day basis (some have respective links to Amazon that help defray the hosting costs and get me more funding to purchase cool, new gear). I’ll also be adding a Vision Pro section in next month’s list.

If you all have any questions about the items below, please feel free to reach out as I am always glad to share my thoughts.

The changes plus the detailed list are below:

Added:

Camera – Fujifilm X-T5

International Cell Service – Nomad

Console – 1TB OLED Steam Deck

Desktop – Base Model Mac Mini

AR/XR/VR – Vision Pro

Removed:

Online Backup Service – Backblaze

macOS Applications

Task Manager – Reminders

Text Editor – BBEdit

Terminal App – Ghostty

Automation App – Hazel

Backup Application – Carbon Copy Cloner

Calendar Support Application – ItsyCal

Time Support Application – Clocker

Recording/Streaming – Ecamm Live

iOS/iPadOS Applications

Podcast App – Castro

Camera App – Halide

Video Recording App – Kino

Object Scanning App – Scan Thing

Document Scanning App – Notes.app

iOS/iPadOS/macOS Applications

Password Manager – Apple Passwords

Package Tracking App – Parcel

Calendar App – Calendar.app

Recipe Manager – Mela

RSS Reader – Tapestry

Read Later Application – Goodlinks

Email Application – Mail.app

Note-Taking App – Tot, Apple Notes

Mastodon Application – Ivory

Social Media – Threads

Social Media – Bluesky

Mind-Mapping Software – Mind Node

Remote Control Application – Screens 5 – I am considering on moving back to Jump Desktop.

AI – ChatGPT App

Hardware

Keyboard – HHKB Studio

Dock – OWC Thunderbolt Pro Dock

Laptop – 14″ MacBook Pro

iPad – iPad Mini

3D Printer – Creality K1C

3D Printer – Prusa Core One

Watch – Apple Watch Series 10 Black Aluminum 46mm with Cellular

Phone – iPhone 16 Pro Max

Inkjet Printer – Epson 4850

Charger – Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Stand

Charger – Anker MagSafe Compatible MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Charger

Automation – Elgato Stream Deck Neo

Lighting – Elgato Key Light Neo

Game Capture – Elgato Game Capture Neo

Camera – Fujifilm X-M5

Camera – Fujifilm X-T5 – I need a camera that would survive the rain that seems to randomly come down during events. The X-M5 is still in use (as a webcam and as a ultraportable camera).

Trackball – Ploopy Adept

NAS – UNAS Pro

Tablet – Supernote Nomad

AR/XR/VR – Vision Pro

Desktop – Base Model Mac Mini – These were up to $130 dollars off on Amazon so I had added one to my collection. I am more than likely going to utilize it as a Jellyfin server + some other odds and ends.

Audio Hardware

Microphone – Rode Podcaster White

Speaker – Beats Pill

Speaker – 3x HomePod mini

Microphone – Rode NT-USB Mini

Gaming

Emulator – Retroid Pocket Mini

Gaming with Friends – Helldivers 2 – Still one of the most fun games I have played in a while (when playing with friends).

Universal Controller – 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller

Console – 1TB OLED Steam Deck

Storage/Bags/Cases

Daily Carry Backpack – Alpaka Elements Backpack Pro X-Pac VX42

Travel Backpack – Peak Design Travel Backpack

Tech Pouch – Peak Design Tech Pouch

Outdoor Backpack – Peak Design 25L Outdoor

Luggage – Peak Design Roller Pro

Stationary

Pen – Tactile Turn Pens

Pen – Leuchtturm1917 Drehgriffel

Kitchen/Cooking

Indoor Grill – Ninja Foodi Indoor Grill

Pressure Cooker – Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker

Convection Oven – Ninja Foodi Convection Oven

Coffee Maker – Fellow Aiden

Coffee Grinder – Baratza Fortè AP Coffee Grinder

MISC

Car Error Code Scan Tool – BlueDrive OBDII Scan Tool

Hosting Service – Hetzner

Universal Remote – Sofabaton Remote

Cell Service – US Mobile and T-Mobile

International Cell Service – Nomad

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Looking forward to getting some good use out of these devices! Genki makes some great hardware and I can’t wait to test that controller!🎮

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I can’t wait to set this up!

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2025-06 Loadout

Rolling (had to add in a Peak Design Roller Pro pun) into June with an update to my current setup (some have respective links to Amazon that help defray the hosting costs and get me more funding to purchase cool, new gear). If you all have any questions about the items below, please feel free to reach out as I am always glad to share my thoughts.

The changes plus the detailed list are below:

Added:

NAS – UNAS Pro

Tablet – Supernote Nomad

Luggage – Peak Design Roller Pro

Removed:

N/A

macOS Applications

Task Manager – Reminders

Text Editor – BBEdit

Terminal App – Ghostty

Automation App – Hazel

Online Backup Service – Backblaze

Backup Application – Carbon Copy Cloner

Calendar Support Application – ItsyCal

Time Support Application – Clocker

Recording/Streaming – Ecamm Live

iOS/iPadOS Applications

Podcast App – Castro

Camera App – Halide

Video Recording App – Kino

Object Scanning App – Scan Thing

Document Scanning App – Simple Scan + Notes.app

iOS/iPadOS/macOS Applications

Password Manager – Apple Passwords + Bitwarden

Package Tracking App – Parcel

Calendar App – Calendar.app

Recipe Manager – Mela

RSS Reader – Tapestry

Read Later Application – Goodlinks

Email Application – Mail.app

Note-Taking App – Tot, Apple Notes

Mastodon Application – Ivory

Social Media – Threads

Social Media – Bluesky

Mind-Mapping Software – Mind Node

Remote Control Application – Screens 5

AI – ChatGPT App

Hardware

Keyboard – HHKB Studio

Dock – OWC Thunderbolt Pro Dock

Laptop – 14″ MacBook Pro

iPad – iPad Mini

3D Printer – Creality K1C

3D Printer – Prusa Core One

Watch – Apple Watch Series 10 Black Aluminum 46mm with Cellular

Phone – iPhone 16 Pro Max

Inkjet Printer – Epson 4850

Charger – Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Stand

Charger – Anker MagSafe Compatible MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Charger

Automation – Elgato Stream Deck Neo

Lighting – Elgato Key Light Neo

Game Capture – Elgato Game Capture Neo

Camera – Fujifilm X-M5

Trackball – Ploopy Adept

NAS – UNAS Pro

Tablet – Supernote Nomad – Took my notes to the modern era via an eInk tablet!

Audio Hardware

Microphone – Rode Podcaster White

Speaker – Beats Pill

Speaker – 3x HomePod mini

Microphone – Rode NT-USB Mini

Gaming

Emulator – Retroid Pocket Mini

Gaming with Friends – Helldivers 2 – Still one of the most fun games (when playing with friends).

Universal Controller – 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller

Storage/Bags/Cases

Daily Carry Backpack – Alpaka Elements Backpack Pro X-Pac VX42

Travel Backpack – Peak Design Travel Backpack

Tech Pouch – Peak Design Tech Pouch

Outdoor Backpack – Peak Design 25L Outdoor

Luggage – Peak Design Roller Pro

Stationary

Pen – Tactile Turn Pens

Pen – Leuchtturm1917 Drehgriffel

Kitchen/Cooking

Indoor Grill – Ninja Foodi Indoor Grill

Pressure Cooker – Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker

Convection Oven – Ninja Foodi Convection Oven

Coffee Maker – Fellow Aiden

Coffee Grinder – Baratza Fortè AP Coffee Grinder

MISC

Car Error Code Scan Tool – BlueDrive OBDII Scan Tool

Hosting Service – Hetzner

Universal Remote – Sofabaton Remote

Cell Service – US Mobile and T-Mobile

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I printed a colander…even though I am more than likely just going to use it as a bowl!

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2025-04 Loadout - Where I Receive My Prusa3D Core One

Wow, the year is quickly chugging along! Here is an update to my current setup (some have respective links to Amazon that help defray the hosting costs and get me more funding to purchase cool, new gear). If you all have any questions about the items below, please feel free to reach out as I am always glad to share my thoughts.

The changes plus the detailed list are below:

Added:

3D Printer - Prusa Core One

Outdoor Backpack - Peak Design 25L Outdoor

AI - ChatGPT App

Password Manager - Apple Passwords + Bitwarden - Using Bitwarden in conjuction with Apple Passwords.

Removed:

Webcam with Smarts - Obsbot Tiny 2 - Moved over to utilizing my X-M5 as a webcam since the camera travels with me wherever I go.

Emulator - Retroid Pocket 4 Pro - Moved over to the Retroid Pocket Mini.

macOS Applications

Task Manager - Reminders

Text Editor - BBEdit

Terminal App - Ghostty

Automation App - Hazel

Online Backup Service - Backblaze

Backup Application - Carbon Copy Cloner

Calendar Support Application - ItsyCal

Time Support Application - Clocker

Recording/Streaming - Ecamm Live

iOS/iPadOS Applications

Podcast App - Castro

Camera App - Halide

Video Recording App - Kino

Object Scanning App - Scan Thing

Document Scanning App - Simple Scan + Notes.app

iOS/iPadOS/macOS Applications

Password Manager - Apple Passwords + Bitwarden

Package Tracking App - Parcel

Calendar App - Calendar.app

Recipe Manager - Mela

RSS Reader - Tapestry

Read Later Application - Goodlinks

Email Application - Mail.app

Note-Taking App - Tot, Apple Notes

Mastodon Application - Ivory

Social Media - Threads

Social Media - Bluesky

Mind-Mapping Software - Mind Node

Remote Control Application - Screens 5

AI - ChatGPT App

Hardware

Keyboard - HHKB Studio

Dock - OWC Thunderbolt Pro Dock

Laptop - 14" MacBook Pro

iPad - iPad Mini

3D Printer - Creality K1C

3D Printer - Prusa Core One - My new printer I recently added to the collection and I am very satisfied with it. Very well built and the support has been amazing.

Watch - Apple Watch Series 10 Black Aluminum 46mm with Cellular

Phone - iPhone 16 Pro Max

Inkjet Printer - Epson 4850

Charger - Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Stand

Charger - Anker MagSafe Compatible MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Charger

Automation - Elgato Stream Deck Neo

Lighting - Elgato Key Light Neo

Game Capture - Elgato Game Capture Neo

Camera - Fujifilm X-M5

Trackball - Ploopy Adept

Audio Hardware

Microphone - Rode Podcaster White

Speaker - Beats Pill

Speaker - 3x HomePod mini

Microphone - Rode NT-USB Mini

Gaming

Emulator - Retroid Pocket Mini

Gaming with Friends - Helldivers 2

Universal Controller - 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller

Storage/Bags/Cases

Daily Carry Backpack - Alpaka Elements Backpack Pro X-Pac VX42

Travel Backpack - Peak Design Travel Backpack

Tech Pouch - Peak Design Tech Pouch

Outdoor Backpack - Peak Design 25L Outdoor

Stationary

Pen - Tactile Turn Pens

Pen - Leuchtturm1917 Drehgriffel

Kitchen/Cooking

Indoor Grill - Ninja Foodi Indoor Grill

Pressure Cooker - Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker

Convection Oven - Ninja Foodi Convection Oven

Coffee Maker - Fellow Aiden

Coffee Grinder - Baratza Fortè AP Coffee Grinder

MISC

Car Error Code Scan Tool - BlueDrive OBDII Scan Tool

Hosting Service - Hetzner

Universal Remote - Sofabaton Remote

Cell Service - US Mobile and T-Mobile

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3D Printed Pizza Keychains + A Pizza Box

I printed out a set of pizza keychains with a little pizza box for storage and my daughter is getting a kick out of it! I hope it gets her more interested in designing stuff and printing it herself (or even fixing her own broken items). It makes a nice little gift for her friends, too.

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Spoke Design Pen Collection

I love great stationery, so I am happy to share that two Spoke Design pens just joined the family, providing company to the first fountain pen I picked up from them a while back. A great pen adds so much joy to the writing process!