What I Use

I get asked a lot about the tech I actually use on a regular basis. I’m not entirely sure why that’s so interesting, but if you’re someone for whom it is, here you go:

I use an M1 MacBook Air, with an 8-core GPU, 16GB Memory, and a 1TB SSD. It’s fantastic. It’s literally the best computer I’ve ever owned. It replaced a 13-inch MacBook Pro with the i7 and 32GB RAM, and a 27-inch 5K iMac with 64GB RAM and the 8-core i7.

The MacBook Air is connected to the CalDigit T3 thunderbolt hub.

Currently, I’m using a Samsung 28-inch U28E90 4K Monitor. It’s fine.

My primary external storage is a G-Tech 10TB USB 3 drive. I also have a WD Passport as a Time Machine backup.

Synology sent me a DS720 to review, but honestly, I haven’t even had time to set it up yet.

I type on a Keychron K8, but I’m planning to replace it with a K3. Brown switches.

I’m using a Logitech MX3 Mac version (just Bluetooth, no dongle).

I also work about half the time on an 11-inch 2018 iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil. I also have the Magic Keyboard, but it usually stays in my backpack. It’s an iPad, and I like using it as an iPad, though I’ll pull out the keyboard when I want to get some focused writing done.

My primary listening device is a pair of AirPods Pro, which are literally in my ears most of the day. I also have a set of AirPods Max, which I also love, but don’t use quite as often.

For monitoring, I use a pair of Sony WH-1000XM4. I’m also a big fan of the Bowers & Wilkins PX7, though I primarily use those for traveling, which isn’t something I’m doing much of right now.

I upgraded to an iPhone 12 Pro this year, and I have a OnePlus 8 Pro and Google Pixel 4a for testing Android stuff. I’m also currently testing the iPhone 12 Pro Max for some video-related stuff.

I have a Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 for anything Windows related, but honestly, while I really like the Surface Laptop 3, I can’t stand having to do anything Windows related.

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I shoot with a Nikon D750. There are much newer and more fancy cameras, especially if you want video. That said, honestly, the D750 is my favorite camera ever made. Though, maybe someday I’ll get a Z6ii.

I record audio using a Shure SM7B, connected via a Focusrite 2i3.

I edit video using Final Cut Pro, and podcasts using Logic Pro. I edit photos using Lightroom (though I’m still an Aperture fan at heart).

I write most of the time using Ulysses. I organize my task list using Things. I keep track of my calendar using Fantastical. I’m a fan of both Safari and Brave. Friends don’t let friends use Chrome. TextExpander and Pastebot save my backside on an almost daily basis.