Tech I Use
This is a somewhat complete list of technology that I use. The inspiration for this list comes from Hundred Rabbits, a duo of humans with a unique and admirable relationship to technology. I'm taking inventory of my tooling as I would if living in a van or boat. This helps me stay grounded.
"RED" Desktop PC: Dedicated Workstation
- i7-8700k / 1080ti GPU / 32GB RAM / 6TB HDD / 1TB SSD / 512GB SSD / Noctua Fans / Corsair Air 540 / Maximus X Mobo
- Windows 10 Pro: Operating System
- Voicemeeter: Virtual audio mixer
- VSCode: General IDE
- qBittorrent: Torrent downloader
- Anydesk: Remote desktop to family computers
- SumatraPDF: Lighweight PDF viewer
- 7Zip: File compression/decompression. 7z is preferred compression.
- NZBGet: Usenet downloader
- Steam: Game downloader/manager
- Itch: Game downloader/manager
- Epic Games Launcher: Game downloader/manager
- Discord Client: Video/Audio/Text Chat
- Firefox: Internet Browser
- Notepad++: Lightweight text editor
- Git: Version control
- Nextcloud Sync: File sync to "Airpoop"
- Streamlink Twitch GUI: Twitch stream viewer
- Revo Uninstaller: Thorough software uninstaller
- VLC: Video player
- MPV: Video player
- MPC-BE: Video player
- Snap Camera: Fun webcam filters
- Plex Client: Video watching
- MediaInfo: Get detailed video file info
- MuseScore: Sheet music creator
- Flux: Blue light remover at night
- FileZilla: FTP/SFTP client
- AI Suite 3: Desktop computer fan speed controller
- Libreoffice: Free/open source replacement for word/excel
- ShareX: Screenshot automation
- MSI Afterburner: GPU overclocking
- RivaTunerStatistics Server: For displaying FPS and latency information while gamging
- Windows WSL 2 - Ubuntu: Virtualized Ubuntu right inside of Windows
- Nvidia Experience: For GPU drivers and screen recording during gaming
- OBS: For making my video chat sessions more "produced"
- Authy: Two factor authentication
- DS4Windows: For turning my Dualsense game controller into a virtual Xbox controller
- Zerene Stacker: For stacking photographs during macrophotography
- Audacity: For quick edits to audio files
- Ableton Live 10: For more advanced audio editing / music creation
- Darktable: For processing photos in bulk
- Affinity Photo: An Adobe photoshop replacement
- Affinity Publisher: For helping my partner turn her poetry into books
- Affinity Designer: Replacement for Adobe illustrator
- WizTree: Seeing how much space is taken on hard drive
- Typora: Markdown editor for notes
- HWMonitor: Monitoring computer system
- CPU-Z: Monitoring CPU
- GPU-Z: Monitoring GPU
- Bulk File Renamer: For bulk renaming of files
- SharpKeys: For handling input from 3D printed DIY streamdeck keyboard
- Kdenlive: Video editing
- Sandboxie: For testing sketchy or one time use executables
- Windows Sandbox: For testing sketchy or one time use executables
- Infranview: An image viewer alternative
- XYPlorer: A more powerful Windows Explorer
- Fusion 360: For editing and creating 3D models sent to 3D printer
- Windows Terminal: A better terminal than "cmd". Works well with WSL2
- FreeFileSync: Used to sync files between storage drives
- VideoHubApp: Youtube style video browser
- DisplayFusion: For managing desktop wallpaper and window positions for multiple monitors
- ASIO4ALL: Low latency driver for audio devices
- Cura: For opening 3D files, slicing them, and sending them to the 3D printer
- Tutanota Desktop: For accessing my @urreta.io email accounts
- Calibre: For converting ebooks between mobi and epub
- Sigil: For editing my partner's ebooks
- WeMacro: Controller software for macrophotography setup
- Handbrake: Converting videos between file formats and dimensions
- XNViewMP: Image viewer
- XNConvert: Bulk image converting
- Wireshark: Monitor network traffic
- Free Download Manager: Bulk download files and max out connections to download server
- avidemux: For instant cropping of video files without needing to re-render
- BalenaEtcher: For creating bootable USB flash drives
- Everything: Super quick search of files
- Fira Code Font: Font of choice for programming
- BakkesMod: Rocket League mod for training
- Ruby: Programming language of choice
Laptop Computer "YOGA"
- Lenovo Yoga 720 15": Laptop Hardware
- Windows 10 Pro: operating system
- Typora: notes
- Firefox: internet browser
- Nextcloud Sync: file sync client
- OpenVPN: VPN client
- VSCode: general IDE
- Telegram: instant messaging
- Zwift: Virtual Indoor Cycling Game/Training
- Git: version control
- Ruby: programming language of choice
- Adobe Sketchbook: Pen/Tablet raster graphics sketch pad
Firefox Browser Extensions / Add-Ons
- uBlock Origin: Best ad blocker and malicious javascript blocker
- Bitwarden: Password manager
- DF Youtube: Make YT less addictive
- Youtube Spondorblock: Skip ads on YT videos
- NZB Unity: Quicky send files from usenet to downloader
- View Image: Add back the View Image button to Google Image Search results
- BangDD: Add a "Google" link in DuckDuckGo search results
- Dark Background and Light Text: Change websites to dark background and light text
- Fakespot: Helps spotting fake reviews for Amazon
- Imagus: View images full size by hovering over them
- Reddit Enhancement Suite: A all-in-one customizer for Reddit. I use it to filter out 1000s of subreddits
- Steam Database: Adds more into to Steam product page
- Tampermonkey: For managing userscripts
- Wikiwand: I use it for giving wikipedia a better left sidebar outline
- Torrent Control: Catching linux iso torrent files
- SwitchyOmega: Proxy to local Unraid server
Nvidia Shield
- Nvidia Shield TV 4K: Hardware
- Youtube Vanced: Alternative Youtube Client
- Steam Link: Home Streaming from "RED"
- Netflix: Netflix Client
- Plex: Plex Client
- Amazon Prime: Amazon Prime Video Client
- FX File Explorer: File manager
Raspberry Pi Zero: Wireless connectivity for wired printer
- Raspberry Pi OS: operating system
- CUPS: printer server service
HP ProDesk 400 G4: Plex Quicksync Server
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: Operating system
- Pentium G4560: 7th Gen Quicksync ccapabilities
- 256gb 3D NAND VNMe: Optimized for Plex file usage
- Plex Server: Media server
- autofs: Auto mounting networked drives
Raspberry Pi 3b: Octoprint server for 3D printer
- Ocotopi: octoprint optimized debian based operating system
- Creality Ender 3 Pro: General purpose 3D Printer
- Logitech 720p Webcam C310: Remote monitoring of print
Network Attached Storage & Home Server
- Specs & Build notes
- Unraid: Linux based Operating system
- Caddy: Web Server and Reverse Proxy manager
- CloudBerryBackup: Used to automate offsite data backup
- deemix: music
- linkding: bookmark manager
- mariadb: mysql database
- netdata: server metrics and monitoring
- nextcloud: file sync server & kanban board
- nzbget: usenet downloader
- radarr: movie manager
- sonarr: tv show manager
- unifi-controller: local management of networking hardware
- youtube-dl-material: youtube video downloader
- shinobipro - local security camera recording
- Home Assistant Virtual Machine: Home automation control system
- Node-Red: Home automation visual programming
- binhex-qbittorentvpn: linux iso downloader
Phone: Pixel 4a
- authy: two factor authentication
- FolderSync Pro: image and video to nextcloud automation
- OpenVPN for Android: VPN client
- Harmonic: hackernews reader
- Podcast addict: podcast manager
- Amazon: Amazon shopping client
- Voice: Audiobook player
- Loop Habit Tracker: Habit tracker
- Mood Log: Mood logger
- Sleep As Android: Sleep tracker
- Plexamp: Plex music client
- Plex: Plex video client
- Steam: 2 factor for Steam
- Fenix: Twitter Client
- Sync Pro: Reddit Client
- Home Assistant: Home Assistant Client
- Yr: Weather
- Nextcloud Deck: Nextcloud Kanban Board client
- Nextcloud Sync: Nextcloud file sync
- Zwift Companion: Indoor Trainer Data -> Zwift Companion -> Zwift on "RED"
- Google Maps: Mapping
- Gmail: Email client
- Tutanota: Email client
- eBay: eBay client
- Instagram: Instagram client
- Nova Launcher Prime: Home screen replacement
- Wahoo: For performing spindown maintenance on Kickr Core
- Youtube Vanced: Alternative Youtube Client
- SwiftScan: Document to PDF Camera Scanning
- Samourai: Bitcoin Wallet
- Schwab: Bank Client
- Chase: Credit Card Client
- Discord: Video/Voice/Text chat client
- ecobee: smart thermostat client
- F-Droid: Alternative to Google Play Store
- Telegram: Instant messaging
- Firefox Nightly: Internet Browser
Fanless Mini PC: Firewall & Router
- QOTOM i7: Hardware
- PfSense: Operating System
- PfBlockerNG: Filters ads, Malicious Content, and packets from certain geo-locations
- OpenVPN: VPN Server
Networking
- Unifi Switch: Allow more wired devices and provide POE to access points
- UniFi Lite Access Point: Wireless access point
- UniFi Pro Access Point: Wireless access point
Home Automation
- conbee ii: Zigbee USB Gateway
- (15) Ecosmart bulbs: Zigbee enabled dimmable and color tunable
- (3) Ecosmart remotes: Used for non predictable scenes
- Ecobee4: Smart thermostat
Input Devices
- DIY Streamdeck: 3D printed streamdeck alternative
- Arduino Pro Micro: Microcontroller handling keystrokes and input to PC
- Ducky One 2 Keyboard:
- Logitech G305 w/ 3D printed cover: wireless mouse
- Logitech K400r: wireless keyboard & mouse combo
- Dualsense Controller: Playstation controller
- Dualshock Controller: Playstation controller
Audio/Video
- Google Home Mini: Used for quick jotting of ideas, alarms, and definitions
- Google Home: Used for quick jotting of ideas, alarms, and definitions
- Monoprice Desktop headphone Amplifier
- Sennheiser HD 6XX
- U-Phoria UMC22 Audio Interface
- Shure SM7B
- Cloudlifter CL-1
- Yamaha RX-V379BL A/V Receiver
- Pioneer SP-BS22-LR (pair) bookshelf speakers
- Monoprice Stage Right 5-inch Powered Studio Multimedia Monitor Speakers
- Paradigm Monitor SE 2000C: Center Channel Speaker
- Audio Technica M50X + Bluetooth Adapter
- Anker Soundbuds Slim+
- Logitech C920: workstation webcam
- D'Addario Micro Guitar Tuner: Guitar tuner for classical guitar
- 55" Vizio television
- dell monitor: main gaming monitor 27" 1440p 144hz
- qnix monitor: secondary monitor
- HP monitor: spare monitor
Cameras & Photography
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Viofa a119: Front Dashcam
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Blueskysea B1W: Rear Dashcam
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Security Cameras:
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Sony a6000: APS-C Camera
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Generic HDMI to USB: Capture card for Sony camera
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(2) Godox TT600S: Wireless Flash Speedlite
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Godox Xpro-S: Wireless Flash Trigger
Health/Fitness
- Wahoo Kickr Core: Indoor Trainer
- CooSpo Heart Rate Monitor: Chest strap heart rate monitor
Misc
- 2014 Mazda 6
- Panasonic BQ-CC: Smart battery charger
- Amazon Kindle Fire 10 HD: For viewing security camera
- Fire Toolbox: Toolset for tweaking tablet to be less Amazon
External Technology Subscriptions/Services
- Zwift: virtual cycling "game" for $15/mo
- Backblaze B2: For offsite backup of data for ~$3/mo
- Tutanota: Email service for essential email address for $12/yr
- Digitalocean: Small server for kaitquinn.com for $5/mo
- Bitwarden: Team plan for shared passwords between family for $12/yr
- Netflix: for $15/mo
- Amazon Prime: for $50 yr
- Namecheap: For essential domains for ~$12-30/yr
- Google Domains: For non-essential domains for ~$12/yr
- Newsgroup.ninja: For usenet server access for ~$30/yr
- Google Fi: Wireless cell phone plan for ~$30/mo
- US Internet: 1gig/1gig Home Internet for $70/mo
- [against terms to name publicly] usenet indexer for $10/yr
- Google One Storage: Family plan for extra storage for $30/yr
- Private Internet Access: VPN for $40yr
- Cloudflare: For DNS and CDN for urreta.io
- Github: for storing code offsite
- Gmail: For non-essential use
- IFTTT: Used for Google Home -> Gmail quick note