🧰 Uses
📆 2025-12-01 14:30
What I use on an almost daily basis
I've been planning for a /uses page for my website for a while but I couldn't find the time and mood to create it. But, what do you know, it's finally here.
It's a very large list so expect frequent and many updates (it's a work in progress). Oh, and each device gets to "say something" in the blockquote - a little personal sass included.
💻 Computers / Laptops
Asus X401A
The kitchen laptop, living proof that slow and steady can still stream Netflix. With an Intel Celeron Dual-Core B820 at a blazing 1.70Ghz and 4GB of DDR3 RAM, it's like a tortoise with WiFi. ChromeOS Flex keeps it alive, letting it handle Netflix, HBO Max, Jellyfin, and the occasional tab without collapsing in dramatic fashion. It's perfect for checking emails while pretending to cook.
Do you really need 17 tabs open just to watch a cat video?
Asus ROG GL552VX
My battle-wagon for actual work. Ubuntu Desktop 24.04, ready for coding, server wrangling, or fending off digital dragons. Loud, fast, basically the superhero of my home office. Can also double as a heater in cold winters.
I could crush your code... but I won't. Today.
Asus ExpertBook P2
The cafe-roaming sidekick. Windows 11 because sometimes schoolwork happens, and a dad's gotta provide the platform for spreadsheets and Google Classroom chaos. Lightweight, reliable, quietly judging my caffeine intake. Great for looking productive while actually scrolling memes.
Do you even lift ... your productivity?
Servers
Ace Magician
The ringmaster of my Docker circus. Always on. If this went down, this page would vanish faster than a magician's rabbit. Docker containers tremble in its presence. Treat it with respect. It bites if ignored.
Bow before me, mortals, and feed me electricity.
Lenovo M53
I have 3 identical Lenovo M53's. The silent foot-soldiers. They don't complain, they don't ask for attention, and they run like caffeinated hamsters on a mission. My cluster would be lost without them. They are great for practicing zen patience while waiting for builds.
Another container? Bring it. We are ready.
Lenovo P510
The new kid on the block. Part of the server swarm, full-time NAS, silently judging me for stacking machines like a Tetris champion gone rogue. Ideal for storing everything you've ever lost digitally... including your dignity.
I see everything... especially the files you didn't back up.
🔋 Unninteruptible Power Supply
APC Back-UPS ES 700
My battery-powered guardian angel. Offers roughly 40 minutes of "phew, the internet didn't die" time during power flickers. Unsung hero of blackouts and surprise electrical drama. Never underestimate the power of feeling like a tech wizard.
I will protect your internet... unless the cat chews my cord.
More details about the cluster can be found on
📡 Connectivity
Asus Wireless Router RT-AC5300
The WiFi wizard of the apartment. Streams 1080p in every room, supports every device, and somehow keeps the neighbors from mooching my bandwidth... most of the time. Great for yelling "Buffering? Not on my watch!"
I see you, streaming in the bathroom... yes, even there.
You can see it in the photo below:
A photo of my 4 small computers and router
📻 Radios
Baofeng UV-5R
My little secret-agent gadget. Perfect for chatting with neighbors, ham enthusiasts, or lost cats. Can it reach aliens? Optimism says yes. Realistically... probably not. But it looks cool. Excellent for feeling like James Bond at a BBQ.
0% battery if you forget me again.
Why You Need a Tiny Radio Like the Baofeng UV-5R
Baofeng UV-5RM Plus
The fancier bigger brother of the UV-5R, slightly more serious but still fun. Ideal for pretending I'm coordinating a covert mission or just yelling across the park. Signal: surprisingly solid. Cool factor: off the charts.
Tip: Useful for dramatic emergency drills in the backyard.
Yes, I am the superior sibling. Bow down to my range.
The Baofeng UV-5RM Plus: My Upgrade With Frequency Copy Function
🛠 Miscellaneous
⌨️ Keyboards & Mice
Various clicky, clacky, and ergonomic devices to keep fingers entertained and prevent serious productivity injuries.
Stop hammering me... we both know you love it.
🖥 Monitors
Big, small, ultrawide — anything that can display my desktop chaos in glorious detail. More screens = more places to lose your focus.
Yes, I can see everything... including that meme tab.
🎧 Headphones & Speakers
From focused work sessions to guilty-pleasure music binges, sound is always a priority. A pair of Beats Studio by Dre and another pair of Baseus Encok WM01 Plus TWS are great for ignoring people without being rude.
Your playlist... questionable, but effective.
🔌 Cables & Hubs
Nothing says "adulting" like owning enough USB adapters to open a small electronics shop. Pretending to organize a museum of wires; it helps cope with the chaos.
I am chaos incarnate, yet still indispensable.