Uses
Jun 30, 2024
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▶️ Changelog
September 21, 2025
- New Windows 11 Tower PC; old Macbook Pro to be replaced in time
- Added new peripherals replacing some of the old ones
- Added cable management section
- iPhone 15 Pro Max replaced with iPhone 16 Pro Max I’ve had since October 2024
August 29, 2024
- Change content and layout
- Added affiliate links where possible (will continue to do so moving forward)
July 7, 2024
- Establish Uses page with initial content
💼 Home Office Setup
💻 Computer
- Windows 11 Home
- HYTE Y40 Pro Black Computer Case
- Apevia ATX-PR600W Prestige 600W 80+ Gold Power Supply
- ASUS Prime B760M-A AX LGA 1700 microATX Motherboard
- Intel Core i7-14700F CPU
- iBUYPOWER AW4 240mm Radiator CPU AIO Liquid Cooler - Black
- ADATA 2TB SSD Legend 800, NVMe PCIe Gen4 x 4 M.2 2280 Internal SSD
- M.2 Heatsink SSD Cooler for PS5 PCIE NVME or SATA m2 2280 SSD Cooling
- 2x SAMSUNG 870 EVO 4TB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD
- Crucial Pro 32GB (2x16GB) 6000 MHz DDR5 RAM
- MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Ventus 2X Black 16GB GDDR6 VRAM OC Graphics Card
🖱 Peripherals
- 2x LG 27GS75Q-B 27-inch Ultragear QHD (2560x1440) IPS Monitor (180Hz, 1ms)
- Displayport Cable 2.1 10FT
- Logitech 1080p webcam
- Glorious GMMK 2 96% Compact Black Mechanical Keyboard
- Glorious Wood Ergonomic Wrist Rest
- Glorious GPBT Backlit Keycaps - White
- Glorious GPBT Backlit Keycaps - Black
- Logitech G502 X Plus Lightspeed Wireless Mouse
- Glorious Padded Mouse Wrist Rest
- KTRIO Large Extended Desk Mousepad with Stitched Edges, Non-Slip Base, 35.4 x 15.7 in, Black
- Elgato Stream Deck + w/ XLR Dock
- Elgato Stream Deck Pedal
- Elgato Stream Deck XL
- Elgato Prompter
- Elgato Key Light Mini
- Elgato Cold Shoe Mount
- 2x Elgato Boom Mic Arm LP
- Shure MV7 XLR microphone
- Shure A7WS Gray Large Close-Talk Windscreen for SM7 Models
- Audio-Technica ATH-M40x headphones
- Brainwavz Replacement Earpads for ATH M40X, Memory Foam Ear Pad Cushions, Black Oval
- 2x Insignia 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
- 8x Cable Matters 2-Pack 5Gbps USB Male to Female Extension Cable - 6ft
🔌 Cable Management
- VELCRO Brand 100pk Cable Ties
- Wrap-It Storage Cable Labels, Oval, Multi-Color (30-Pack)
- Wrap-It Storage Cable Labels, Medium, Multi-Color (30-Pack)
- Wrap-It Storage Zipper Cable Sleeves, 4-Pack, 24in
- Wrap-It Storage Zipper Cable Sleeves, 2-Pack, 36in
🪑 Desk
- SecretLab MAGNUS Pro XL sit/stand desk with
- Gabrylly Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair
- Aloudy Ergonomic Memory Foam Armrest Pads
- Huanuo Adjustable Desk Footrest
📱 Phone
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Apple Clear Case
- ESR Magnetic Wallet
- iClever BK05 foldable bluetooth keyboard with backlight
Laptop
- Apple 2014 Macbook Pro - Core i7 4870HQ @ 2.50 GHz Quad-Core, 16 GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce GT 750M, 512 GB SSD
- Keychron M5 Wireless Ergonomic Mouse
🏠 Around the House
☕️ Coffee
- Bodum 34oz Pour Over Coffee Maker
- Melitta #4 Cone Coffee Filters, Unbleached Natural Brown, 100 Count (Pack of 3)
- Bodum 34oz Chambord French Press
- COMFEE’ Stainless Steel Electric Kettle, 1.7 Liter
- Capresso Infinity Plus Black Conical Burr Grinder
🫙 Mason Jars
- Ball 4oz Wide Mouth Mason Jars
- Ball 8oz Wide Mouth Mason Jars
- Ball 16oz Regular Mouth Mason Jars
- Ball 32oz Wide Mouth Mason Jars
- Beautyflier 16oz Regular Mouth Mason Jars Neoprene Sleeve
- Beautyflier 32oz Regular Mouth Mason Jar Neoprene Sleeve
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Medium Safer Rounded End Stainless Steel Metal Straws
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Long Safer Rounded End Stainless Steel Metal Straws
- Mason Jar Lifestyle 24 Pack Silicone Straw Protector Tips for Glass and Metal Reusable Straws
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Regular Mouth Silicone Straw Hole Tumbler, Frost
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Wide Mouth Silicone Straw Hole Tumbler, Frost
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Leak Proof Silicone Chug Lids for Regular Mouth Mason Jars
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Divider Cup (Charcoal Gray, Regular Mouth)
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Divider Cup (Charcoal Gray, Wide Mouth)
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Stainless Steel Pour Over Drip Coffee Filter
- Mason Jar Lifestyle 32oz Quart Cold Brew Coffee and Tea Maker Stainless Steel Filter
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Coffee Grinder Lid
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Pour & Store Pitcher Lid with Handle (3 Pack, Wide Mouth)
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Pour & Store Pitcher Lid with Handle (3 Pack, Regular Mouth)
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Pour & Store Shaker Lid with Carry Loop (3 Pack, Wide Mouth)
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Pour & Store Shaker Lid with Carry Loop (3 Pack, Regular Mouth)
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Sugar Dispensing Retro Diner Style Stainless Steel Lids (2 Pack, Regular Mouth)
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Sugar Dispensing Retro Diner Style Stainless Steel Lids (2 Pack, Wide Mouth)
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Adjustable Spice Shaker Lids for Regular Mouth Mason Jars (4 pack, Regular Mouth)
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Cork Lids/Stoppers for Mason, Ball, Canning Jars (4 Pack, Wide Mouth)
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Stainless Steel Oil Cruet Pouring Lids for Vinegar, Dressings, and Syrups by Mason Jar Lifestyle (2 Pack, Regular Mouth)
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Stainless Steel Oil Cruet Pouring Lids for Vinegar, Dressings, and Syrups by Mason Jar Lifestyle (2 Pack, Wide Mouth)
- Mason Jar Lifestyle 2 Pack Mason Jar Lifestyle Silicone Oil Cruet Insert with Stainless Steel Bands for Essential Oils, Vinegar, Cooking Oil (Leaf Green, Regular Mouth)
- Mason Jar Lifestyle 2 Pack Mason Jar Lifestyle Silicone Oil Cruet Insert with Stainless Steel Bands for Essential Oils, Vinegar, Cooking Oil (Leaf Green, Wide Mouth)
- Mason Jar Lifestyle 3 Pint Jar Chicken Wire Caddy with 3 Regular Mouth Mirror/Chrome Dispenser Pumps
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Satin/Brushed Nickel Finish Stainless Steel Soap Pump Adapter Kit for Mason Jars
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Oil Rubbed Bronze Soap Pump Dispenser Lid Kit for Regular Mouth Jars
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Foaming Soap Dispenser Satin/Brushed Stainless Steel Finish
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Regular Mouth Apothecary Lids
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Wide Mouth Apothecary Lids
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Regular Mouth Toothbrush/Toothpaste Holder Bathroom Counter Organizer Lid Matte Brushed Stainless Steel Finish (2 Pack)
- Mason Jar Lifestyle Wide Mouth Toothbrush/Toothpaste Holder Bathroom Counter Organizer Lid Matte Brushed Stainless Steel Finish (2 Pack)
📓 Research
📚 Literature Management
- Zotero 7 with the following plugins:
⚒️ Common Geological and Engineering Tools
📔 References
- Crustal Heat Flow: A Guide to Measurement and Modelling by G. R. Beardsmore and J. P. Cull
- Statistics and Data Analysis in Geology by John C. Davis
- The Engineering Toolbox
- Calculand
- PetroWiki
- Schlumberger Oilfield Glossary
- Geological Log Analysis by Doveton
- Crain’s Petrophysical Handbook
- American Geosciences Institute
🌎 GIS
📷 Object Modeling
- Agisoft Metashape Pro
- Ortery Rotating Photography Turntable and PhotoCapture 360 software
- Canon EOS Rebel T7i with 18-55mm lens
- Sketchfab
🐝 Productivity
✅ Task Management
📝 Writing
📊 Data Analysis and Visualization
📻 Presentations
🏫 Continuing Education
- Geoscience Online Learning Initiative (GOLI)
- COMET MetEd for Geology and Meteorology
- Typing.com
- DataCamp
- freeCodeCamp
- W3Schools
- Real Python
- Khan Academy
- HamStudy
- UAS Certified Remote Pilot (Part 107) Exam Prep