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 M3 MacBook Air, with an 8-core GPU, 24GB Memory, and a 2TB 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 an Apple Studio Display.

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 M4 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 Asus ExpertBook for anything Windows related, but honestly, while the Asus is fine, I can’t stand having to do anything Windows related.

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I shoot with a Nikon Z6ii. That said, honestly, the D750 is my favorite camera ever made.

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.