What I Use
Hardware - Workstation
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6
Processor: Intel Core i7-13800H (13th Gen)
2.50 GHz
RAM: 32GB
Display: 16" with touch support
Dell Monitors
Primary: Dell S3221QS - 32" Curved 4K (3840 x 2160 at 60Hz), AMD FreeSync, USB 3.0 hub
Secondary: Dell S2725HS - 27" FHD (1920 x 1080 at 100Hz), Height adjustable
MOUNTUP Dual Monitor Stand
Gas spring monitor arms for 2 monitors (32/27/24/22"), height adjustable, VESA mount with C-clamp & grommet base
Keychron Q5 Max
Material: Aluminum body with PC plate
Switches: Gateron Jupiter Banana
Stabilizers: Screw-in PCB
Features: QMK/VIA programmable, wireless, macOS/Windows/Linux compatible
Logitech MX Master 2S
Wireless productivity mouse with customizable buttons and multi-device support
Creative Pebble V3
Minimalistic 2.0 USB-C Desktop Speakers with USB Audio, Clear Dialog Enhancement, Bluetooth 5.0, 8W RMS with 16W Peak Power
Home Theater & Entertainment
Sony 85" BRAVIA KD85X85K
Display: 85" 4K (3840 x 2160), 120Hz, HDR10/Dolby Vision
Features: Google TV, 4K HDR Processor X1™, HDMI 2.1 (4K120/eARC/VRR)
5.2 Surround Sound System
Receiver: Denon AVR-S570BT - 5.2 channel with Bluetooth and 4K support
Center: Polk Audio XT35
Front L/R: Polk Audio XT15 (bookshelf speakers)
Surrounds: Polk Audio XT10 on Mounting Dream stands
Homelab & Infrastructure
BitAxe
Solo Bitcoin mining device integrated with Home Assistant for monitoring.
eero Pro 7
Wi-Fi 7 mesh router system for whole-home coverage
TrueNAS Server
Intel i5-12500, 32GB RAM, 2x 8TB drives (mirrored ZFS).
Smart Home
Daikin One+ Smart Thermostat
Smart thermostat with geofencing, scheduling, and Home Assistant integration. Replaced Nest thermostat when A/C unit was replaced in 2020.
Google Nest Cameras
Indoor: Office (24/7 live view, person detection)
Outdoor/Battery: Front yard, side of house, backyard (weather-resistant)
Outdoor Wired: Garage monitoring
Google Nest Doorbell
HDR video, person detection, package alerts, Home Assistant integration
Home Assistant
Self-hosted home automation platform connected directly to router. Backups and storage utilize TrueNAS server.
LEVOIT Air Purifier
HEPA air purifier with scheduling and automated cleaning.
Nest x Yale Lock
Tamper-proof smart lock with keyless entry and Home Assistant integration
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
Smart sprinkler controller with weather intelligence and app control
SONOFF Temperature Sensors
4x SSNZB-02D Zigbee temperature and humidity sensors
TP-Link Kasa Smart Switches & Plugs
Switches: HS200 (standard), HS210 (3-way), KS200M (motion-sensing)
Plugs: HS103 (mini), HS105 (standard)
18 devices controlling lights, lamps, and appliances throughout the home
DREO Humidifier
Large room humidifier with warm and cool mist, auto mode, and smart home integration
WOPET Automatic Pet Feeder
Automatic pet feeder with app control, portion control, and feeding schedule for dog
Mobile Devices
iPhone 17 Pro (Blue)
Primary mobile device for work and personal use
AirPods Pro 4
Everyday headphones for calls around the house and general listening
Bose QuietComfort
Over-ear noise-canceling headphones for work calls and focused home office sessions. Eventually upgrading to Apple AirPods Max to consolidate.
Software - Data Analysis & Work
Software - Productivity & Organization
1Password
Secure password management with family sharing features
2FAS
Open-source 2FA app for managing two-factor authentication codes
Apple News
Primary news source for staying current with world events and technology
Dynalist
Outlining and quick notes, likely moving to Fastmail Notes for consolidation
Fantastical
Primary calendar app for widgets and UI. Google Calendar remains backend for Tesla API sync and future Skylight calendar integration.
Fastmail
Primary email provider with calendar and notes features
Monarch Money
Personal finance management with powerful rules engine, transaction importing, and reconciliation features
TickTick
Cross-platform task manager for personal and project organization
Entertainment & Media
Apple Music
Lossless audio quality music streaming. Displaying current rotation on homepage.
Apple Podcasts
Native podcast player for iOS
Letterboxd
Social movie tracking and reviews. Profile: sourpatchdad
NetNewsWire
Clean, native RSS reader for staying current with tech news and blogs. Considering building self-hosted RSS solution.
Plex
4K media streaming from TrueNAS server with Transmission and *arr suite. (See the Plex project page for the full integrations with Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr, Transmission, and Trakt)
Services & Utilities
Bluestacks
Android emulator for running mobile apps on desktop
Browser Extensions
AdGuard - Ad blocking and privacy protection
Privacy Badger - Automatic tracker blocking
Remove Paywall - Access paywalled content
SponsorBlock - Skip YouTube sponsorships automatically
uBlock Origin - Additional ad and tracker blocking
CARROT Weather
Weather app with customization, snark, and accuracy. Premium subscription for advanced features.
Cloudflare
Domain registrar and DNS provider
Firefox
Primary browser for desktop work with privacy-focused extensions
GitHub Pages
Hosts this portfolio with automatic deployments and custom domain support
Mullvad VPN
Planning to switch to Mullvad for privacy and no-logging policy. Currently using Hotspot Shield.
Safari
Native iOS browser for mobile browsing
ShareX
Customizable shortcuts, instant uploads, annotation tools, GIF recording
Signal
Encrypted messaging app for private communications
SmartTube
Ad-free YouTube client with SponsorBlock integration for Android TV
Tailscale
Zero-config VPN for accessing homelab remotely
Last Updated: November 2025
This page is regularly updated as my setup evolves. Have questions about any of these tools? Let me know!