--- title: "Tech I Use" description: "The gear and software I use." url: "https://davidvkimball.com/uses" --- # Tech I Use This is a [/uses](https://uses.tech) page - the software and hardware I use regularly, plus a few extras. ## Daily - [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/): Note-taking and the CMS for this site. - [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail): Own-domain email with real privacy defaults. - [Todoist](https://todoist.com/): Quick capture for todos and stray ideas. - [Monarch](https://www.monarch.com/): Budgeting since Mint died. Decade of history migrated. - [Discord](https://discord.com/): Default collaboration chat, alongside Teams. - [WinAero Tweaker](https://winaero.com/download-winaero-tweaker/): Makes Windows usable. Removes the ads and nonsense. - [7-Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/): Archive tool. - [VLC](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/): Go-to media player, media converter, flexible utility. - [Everything](https://www.voidtools.com/): Instant filename search on Windows. - [AutoHotkey](https://www.autohotkey.com/): Keyboard shortcuts and automation scripts. - [FreeFileSync](https://freefilesync.org/): Straightforward folder sync and backups. - [Ninite](https://ninite.com/): Bulk install essential software for Windows. - [Stacher](https://stacher.io/): YouTube downloader. ## Browser - [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/): Daily driver. Less bloat, better privacy than Chrome. - [uBlock Origin](https://ublockorigin.com/): Lightweight ad blocker. - [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/): Open-source password manager. - [Multi-Account Containers](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/multi-account-containers/): Separate logins on the same site without juggling profiles. - [SponsorBlock](https://sponsor.ajay.app/): Auto-skips sponsored segments in YouTube videos. - [RealHandles](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/realhandles/): Checks whether a profile or site belongs to a verified identity, verified locally on your machine. - [Unwanted Twitch](https://github.com/kwaschny/unwanted-twitch): Hide Twitch categories, channels, and tags you do not want. - [Obsidian Web Clipper](https://obsidian.md/clipper): Instantly translate the current page you are viewing into Markdown. - [yeet.md](https://yeet.md/about): Paste Markdown and get a shareable link. - [Video DownloadHelper](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/video-downloadhelper/): Pull media off a page when you need the file. ## Dev - [Cursor](https://cursor.com/): IDE of choice. Claude Code for most agent work. - [Claude](https://claude.ai/): Default AI chat. Claude Code is the daily coding agent. - [OpenCode](https://opencode.ai/): Agentic coding backup when Cursor or Claude is down or out of credits. - [Grok Bot](https://x.ai/bot): AI teammates that sign into your tools and finish multi-step work on their own. - [GitHub](https://github.com/): Git hosting for projects, plugins, and this site's vault. - [Netlify](https://www.netlify.com/): Where this site and most of my projects ship. - [Cloudflare](https://www.cloudflare.com/): Domain registrar, DNS, CDN, and Workers. ## Mobile - [Square Home](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.squarehome2): Windows Phone-style live tiles on Android. - [Literal Word](https://esv.literalword.com/mobile): Bible app with KJV, NKJV, and ESV. Simple and distraction-free. - [GitSync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viscouspot.gitsync): Obsidian vault sync on Android. - [ReVanced](https://revanced.app/): YouTube without the ads and more features. - [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/): FOSS app catalog for Android. ## Content - [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/): What I use for streaming and recording video. - [Premiere Pro](https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html): Go-to video editor. ## Hardware ### Gear - [Ultimate Hacking Keyboard 80](https://uhk.io/product/uhk80): Split ergonomic keyboard on the Riser 80, with the key cluster and touchpad modules. - [Logitech MX Master 4](https://www.logitech.com/en-us/shop/p/mx-master-4): Ergonomic mouse with MagSpeed scroll and a horizontal thumb wheel. - [HUION KAMVAS Pro 16](https://www.huion.com/pen_display/Kamvas/Kamvas-Pro-16/): Pen display for drawing and precise edits. A mouse cannot do this work. - [Elgato Stream Deck XL](https://www.elgato.com/us/en/p/stream-deck-xl): Programmable macro pad. Common actions at your fingertips. ### Office - [Fully Jarvis 60"](https://amzn.to/4bMVL4q): Electric standing desk, 60" wide. - [Herman Miller Aeron](https://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/office-chairs/aeron-chairs/): The most important investment in my desk setup. - [Bose 321 GS Series II](https://support.bose.com/s/product/321-gs-series-ii-dvd-home-entertainment-system/01t8c00000Oyd5yAAB): Desk speakers. A DVD home theatre system doing duty as a 2.1 setup. - [ASUS RT-AXE7800](https://amzn.to/4kKXlYI): Wi-Fi 6E router for the home office. ### Production - [TC Helicon GoXLR Mini](https://amzn.to/4huBL7Y): USB mixer and audio interface. - [Shure SM7B](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7b): Dynamic cardioid vocal mic. - [Elgato Key Light](https://www.elgato.com/us/en/p/key-light): Main key light for stream and video. - [Elgato Prompter](https://www.elgato.com/us/en/p/prompter): Helps me keep eye contact on video calls. Mirror view when recording. - [Sony Alpha a6300](https://amzn.to/4kG5JZt): Mirrorless camera. - [Elgato Wave Mic Arm](https://www.elgato.com/us/en/p/wave-mic-arm): Low profile arm that keeps the SM7B off the desk and out of shot. ### Everyday - [Bitkey](https://bitkey.world/): Bitcoin hardware wallet. V2 with fingerprint and screen. - [Zune 120GB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zune): Still the best music player Microsoft ever made. 120GB of local library, no subscription. - [OnePlus 12R](https://www.oneplus.com/us/oneplus-12r): Daily phone. Clean Android, big battery, no carrier bloat. - [Ekster Cardholder](https://ekster.com/): Slim profile cardholder. ### The rest #### Main PC - **Motherboard:** [LGA1151 Z370 ATX](https://amzn.to/4bI2pZN) - **CPU:** [Intel Core i7-8700](https://amzn.to/4iskiOU) - **GPU:** [NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080](https://amzn.to/4bI4WDf) - **RAM:** [32GB Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4 (4×8GB)](https://amzn.to/4ifkb97) - **PSU:** [Corsair RM1000x 1000W](https://amzn.to/4bLLNQM) - **Case:** [Cooler Master HAF 912](https://amzn.to/4iFLHwj) - **DVD:** [HP DVD RW DL LightScribe](https://amzn.to/4iH9LPo) - **NVMe:** [HP EX920 M.2 1TB](https://amzn.to/4ikvjSb) - **SSD:** [Samsung 680 EVO 4TB](https://amzn.to/4it3zek) - **HDD:** [Hitachi HGST 8TB (×2)](https://amzn.to/4kI1mNw) - **External:** [WD Elements 20TB](https://amzn.to/4iI5jQy) - **External:** [Seagate Backup+ Hub 8TB](https://amzn.to/4kHbDJP) #### Keyboard - **Base:** [Ultimate Hacking Keyboard 80, black case with an integrated wooden palm rest](https://uhk.io/product/uhk80) - **Key cluster:** [Key cluster module](https://uhk.io/product/keycluster) - **Touchpad:** [Touchpad module](https://uhk.io/product/touchpad) - **Riser:** [Riser 80](https://uhk.io/product/riser80) #### Desk setup - **Monitor 1:** [ASUS VG248QE 24", 1920×1080, 144Hz](https://amzn.to/41Gqvzr) - **Monitor 2:** [Dell P2715Q 27", 3840×2160, 60Hz](https://amzn.to/4imSBqC) - **Monitor 3:** [Dell U2412M, 1920×1200, 60Hz](https://amzn.to/4kI29hs) - **Dual mount:** [VIVO extra-tall stacked dual arm](https://amzn.to/4iqUTFg) - **Single mount:** [VIVO adjustable single arm](https://amzn.to/4iGWGWk) - **Desk mat:** [Wolaile 36"×17"](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L7R48P4) - **Speakers:** [Bose 321 GS Series II](https://amzn.to/4kV9avw) - **USB hub:** [Gearmo 10-port USB 3.2](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C65MMH1) - **Foot pedal:** [iKKEGOL USB foot pedal](https://amzn.to/4kKRxOU) - **Headphones:** [Bose QuietComfort 25](https://amzn.to/4bHTJm5) - **PC mount:** [VIVO MOUNT-PC04B](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBB2W47P) #### Production equipment - **In-ear monitors:** [Linsoul KZ ZS10 Pro](https://amzn.to/4ikR9VK) - **Isolator:** [MA Audio ground loop](https://amzn.to/41Dzx02) - **Mic arm:** [Elgato Wave Mic Arm](https://a.co/d/1sx0AmA) - **Capture:** [Micomsoft XCapture-1](https://solarisjapan.com/products/eu-tax-free-xcapture-1-usb-3-0-hd-capture-unit) - **Camera fan:** [Koonie USB clip-on fan](https://amzn.to/4kHi5jX) - **Ring light:** [JAOXISOU 6.3"](https://amzn.to/4ilIVN7) - **Prompter stand:** [TARION desk camera mount](https://amzn.to/4iGTz0A) - **Secondary webcam:** [Logitech C920](https://amzn.to/4bSnMYs) - **Secondary webcam cover:** [HUYUN privacy shutter](https://amzn.to/4hnQxNK) - **Drawing tablet:** [HUION KAMVAS Pro 16](https://amzn.to/4bSsl52) - **Green screen:** [Elgato Green Screen MT](https://amzn.to/4kHpIqB) #### Office & other devices - **Modem:** [ARRIS Surfboard SB8200](https://amzn.to/4iLB7Eb) - **Chair wheels:** [AXL 2.8" castors](https://amzn.to/4iFrcQn) - **Headrest:** [Herman Miller Aeron headrest](https://amzn.to/4hAruY0) - **Primary PC OS:** [Windows 11 Pro](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/) - **Secondary PC OS:** [Linux / Debian](https://www.debian.org/) - **Laptop:** [Surface Laptop 4](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-laptop-4-features-e4fbd527-8ded-424c-9ccb-f2dd76b0f4dd) - **Phone:** [OnePlus 12R](https://www.oneplus.com/us/12r)