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title: Uses
author: Dan
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date: 2024-01-10T12:26:03+00:00

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    All the cool kids list the hardware and software they use (<a href="https://uses.tech/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">uses.tech</a>) so here is mine.
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        The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.
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    A <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-accent-3-color">*</mark> next to the item denotes that it lives in my server rack.
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    This page contains affiliate links so I can claw back some of the money I have spent on this stuff. 😁
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### Computers {.wp-block-heading}

  * **Windows PC**<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-accent-3-color">*</mark> &#8211; _<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color">Mainly gaming</mark>_ 
      * Ryzen 5 3600, 32gb RAM, nvidia 2060
      * Lives in a [Logic Case 4U Chassis][1]
  * **MacBook Pro** #1 &#8211; _<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color">Daily driver development machine</mark>_ 
      * macOS
      * 2022 13 inch M2, 16gb RAM
  * **MacBook Pro** #2 &#8211; _<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color">Occasional use, old boy</mark>_ 
      * Arch Linux
      * 2015 13 inch i5, 8gb RAM
  * **Unraid Server**<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-accent-3-color">*</mark> &#8211; _<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color">Docker and VM host, NAS</mark>_ 
      * <a href="https://unraid.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unraid</a>
      * i5-12400, 32gb RAM, 8TB storage
      * Lives in a pretty <a href="https://www.servercase.co.uk/shop/server-cases/rackmount/4u-chassis/4u-standard-chassis-15-x-35-hdd---480mm-short-depth-sc-h4-480/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">generic 4U NAS Chassis</a>
  * **Intel NUC**<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-accent-3-color">*</mark> &#8211; _<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color">Docker host</mark>_ 
      * Ubuntu
      * i5-3259, 16gb RAM

### Peripherals {.wp-block-heading}

  * **Monitor**: <a href="https://amzn.to/3TNxrIK" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">4K 32&#8243; Samsung</a> &#8211; _<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color">Newer models are avaiable. I have a few other monitors I also use depending on the situation. </mark>_
  * **Keyboard**: <a href="https://amzn.to/3vD9QQL" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Skyloong GK75</a> &#8211; _<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color">I liked it so much I bought a spare. I sometimes use a <a href="https://amzn.to/41Qp0hO" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ducky One 3</a> but it has a few sticky switches and I can&#8217;t be bothered to replace them.</mark>_
  * **Mouse**: <a href="https://amzn.to/3TR2143" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Razer Naga X</a> &#8211; _<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color">I like all the buttons.</mark>_
  * **Headphones**: 
      * <a href="https://amzn.to/47yZAGy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Airpods Pro</a> &#8211; _<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color">These are so reliable and sound great. </mark>_
      * <a href="https://amzn.to/3vweaS5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro</a> &#8211; _<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color">Sound quality is amazing, quick swap battery that charges on the little dock thing is great.</mark>_

### Networking {.wp-block-heading}

_Coming soon&#8230;_

### Photography {.wp-block-heading}

  * **Body**: <a href="https://amzn.to/3SkxIBA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fujifilm X-T5</a> &#8211; _<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color">Amazing camera, retro styling, easy access to configuration without having to go through digital menus. </mark>_
  * **Lenses**: 
      * <a href="https://amzn.to/48BuDD6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR</a> &#8211; _<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color">Probably the best lens that exists for the fuji system, like carrying 4 primes in one. Downside is the size and weight, but it&#8217;s more than worth it.</mark>_
      * <a href="https://amzn.to/47yzune" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR</a> &#8211; <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color">_Absolute banger of a zoom lens! If we&#8217;re walking in the woods I generally have this lens on, it&#8217;s so useful._</mark>
  * **Straps**: 
      * <a href="https://amzn.to/3vEAYiy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peak Design Wrist Strap</a> &#8211;<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color"> _I love the Peak Design system, so handy to switch between the wrist strap and neck strap below. If I don&#8217;t have a child holding my hand I&#8217;ll try and use the wrist strap._</mark>
      * <a href="https://amzn.to/48TM3KQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peak Design Sliding Strap</a> &#8211; _<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color">I love the grippy option around the neck to switch between holding the camera more in place or letting in move a bit freely.</mark>_
  * **Tripod**: <a href="https://amzn.to/3O5m6Qu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manfrotto Befree</a> &#8211; _<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color">It&#8217;s light and stable. Though I don&#8217;t use a tripod much since getting the X-T5 as the image stabilisation is so good, still handy to have.</mark>_
  * **Drone**: <a href="https://amzn.to/48suP7z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DJI Mini 2</a> &#8211; _<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color">Very easy to fly and good picture and video quality. I really want to use this more.</mark>_
  * **Bag**: <a href="https://amzn.to/48BnW3U" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lowepro Flipside Trek BP 250 AW</a> &#8211;_<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-contrast-2-color"> I spent a stupid amount of time researching bags. This one has a waterproof cover, easy access to gear, and enough room to fit my camera, lenses, and drone with enough room left over for my lunch.</mark>_

### Software {.wp-block-heading}

_Coming soon&#8230;_

 [1]: https://www.scan.co.uk/products/logic-case-4u-short-depth-server-chassis-4x-35-hdd-450mm-depth-high-airflow-with-water-cooling-mount