2023 October Software and Hardware Load-Out
Sunday, October 15, 2023
An update on my current load-out (some have respective links to Amazon, that helps defray some of the hosting costs and gets me more play money to purchase cool, new gear):
macOS
- Task Manager - GoodTask + Reminders - GoodTask is still my favorite task manager as it integrates with Reminders and can be as powerful as I want it to be (very customizable). I have started to utilize Things a bit and I keep returning to GoodTask.
- Text Editor - Nova + BBEdit - Depending on the situation, I am switching between Nova and BBEdit…both are great applications.
- Terminal App - Terminal - It is always nice to use the built in applications as they present on all macOS devices.
- Automation App - Hazel
- Online Backup Service - Backblaze
- Backup Application - Carbon Copy Cloner
iOS / iPadOS
- Podcast App - Castro - I am very glad that the Castro podcast app has received updates and it looks like it is under development again so I switched back to it. The way the inbox functionality works in the app lines up with how I would like to use the application.
- Camera App - Halide - The best (IMHO) camera app on iOS.
- Scanning App - Scan Thing
- Document Scanning App - Notes
- Game - Magic Arena - Too many games to list right now! I have cut down on my gaming time to focus on creating more content.
- Game - Dawncaster
iOS and macOS
- Password Manager - 1Password
- Package Tracking App - Parcel - This application was a life-saver during the holiday season in helping me keep track of gifts being shipped all over the world.
- Calendar App - Calendar.app
- Recipe Manager - Mela
- RSS Reader - Reeder
- Read Later Application - Reeder
- Email Application - Mail.app
- Note Taking App - Drafts - If a more complex workflow is needed for the note I took, it resides in drafts. If only a simple copy and paste is needed, I utilize Tot.
- Mastodon Application - Ivory - After moving most of my social media presence to Mastodon and Facebook, Ivory has become my go-to application on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
- Social Media - Threads
Hardware
- Camera - Fujifilm X-H2s
- Keyboard - Keychron Q3 Pro SE
- Dock - OWC Thunderbolt Pro Dock - I have moved back to the OWC Thunderbolt Pro Dock due to the CFExpress slot (amongst other things!).
- Universal Remote - Sofabaton Remote
- Laptop - 14" MacBook Pro
- Physical Scanner - Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1300
- Daily Use Backpack - Pakt Travel Backpack
- Travel Backpack - Peak Design Travel Backpack
- Camera Backpack - Shimoda Explore V2 35
- Tech Pouch - Peak Design Tech Pouch
- 3D Printer - Ankermake M5
- Watch - Apple Watch Ultra
- Phone - iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Laser Printer - HP Color LaserJet Pro M254dw - This one can't be purchased anymore yet it is still in use in the KoAbe household! I have also heard great things about any of the Brother laser printers out there!
- Inkjet Printer - Epson 4850 - We needed a printer that would properly print on specific materials and the laser printer was not cutting it. Shiori and I love the large tanks and ease of reloading the device. It was rather simple to set up, too.
- iPhone Battery Pack - Anker MagSafe Battery Pack + Stand
MISC
- Board Game - Unsettled Board Game
- Indoor Grill - Ninja Foodi Indoor Grill
- Pressure Cooker - Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker
- Convection Oven - Ninja Foodi Convection Oven
- Pen - Tactile Turn Pens
- Coffee Maker - Technivorm Moccamaster KGVB Select