#i don't wear headphones while working because i don't have wireless ones and i rarely wear pockets indoors because fuck that noise

[dredshirtroberts]

taking a break from cleaning because i need to 1) pace myself and 2) spread this out over 2 days so that it doesn't get a chance to get too dirty again before i gotta do final tidying and pickup before the chaos ensues, but i've gotten a surprising amount done for like 20 minutes of clean and 10 minutes of Silly Shit.

#the whiteboard to-do list has been a game changer for me in general #like i don't often have a lot of stuff to put on it #but when i do it's really good at keeping me on track/focused #without being too overwhelming to look at #(or while it might be overwhelming as soon as you knock something off if the list looks too cluttered you can just erase it) #(and then bam less shit on your list both physically and mentally) #my productivity hack is 1) erasable to-do list and 2) find a 15-20 minute video to pop on and work to #you don't gotta pay attention to it but finding something you enjoy listening to is a key #i don't wear headphones while working because i don't have wireless ones and i rarely wear pockets indoors because fuck that noise #so i just pop my phone in a central location to where i'm currently working and let her go #if i have to leave the room i can hear it going and i know i gotta go back for it when i'm done #you just work for the length of the video and assess where you're at when you're done #if you did extra stuff that wasn't on your to-do list #write them down and cross them off - or just pretend you've already wiped them off the list because you did them #and since it's not on your list *now* you don't have to worry about it #i used to work almost exclusively to markiplier's prop hunt playlist but i've expanded for shorter bursts #because that's what i put on if i think it's going to take all day (and then i get about 45 minutes in and go alright i finished) #anyway ymmv if you even got this far or were thinking about taking my advice #i'm just telling you what works for me #and of course it's really mostly onlyhelpful if i've already got the spoons for doing shit that day in the first place lmao #speaking of which i did figure out where the extra spoons came from earlier this week #bad news boys: it was the hormone cycle and now i'm bleedin' out me vag again #okay real sorry if you got this far on the tags thank god this is my own post lmao

[badminimalist]

Main 2023 Tech Objects

Apple Pro Display, the kind with a hard screen, not the soft texture one.

LG 5K Screen, I use this one at work.

Logitech MX Master Mouse. The software is a bit stupid but it's a good mouse to use, comfortable and fast and rarely has problems. Apple needs to make a better swipeable mouse.

Apple Wireless Keyboard. Small version -- I don't get much use of the buttons on the right side of the big ones.

Apple Touchpad. I like designing with a touchpad; zooms are smoother.

Macbook Air M2 - 14" Screen - Work laptop. It's not the best for doing Figma stuff in, tho. Need a bigger laptop for sprints.

Macbook Pro 16" M1 - Home laptop for using in the living room. I don't think I need more than

Macbook Pro 15" - I don't need more than this many laptops, that is for sure.

Mac Pro - Got this for free from work. It is a little bit janky -- the power supply is wack. I'm probably gonna request an upgrade when Apple comes out with a new one, since they haven't updated this in a long while, since 2019.

iPad Pro + Apple Pencil - Small one. If I had unlimited budget I would get an iPad Air, newest version, but honestly I don't think it's really worth it since I really only use my iPad to draw.

Regular sized iPhone + a smaller sized iPhone. I basically upgrade within a year of the latest release. I'm lucky to be able to these (and the iPad and the screen) through work. The smaller sized iPhone has a minimal amount of apps on it and is really for disconnecting from digital stuff.

Opal Camera -- I like it, but it can be buggy. I use this one at work because the lighting is worse than at home. At home I use some fancy Logitech camera that I got from work.

Amazon Kindle -- my original one that I've had since 2014ish. Still truckin'. I like to use it in bed.

Airpods -- Great for the commute / walking around.

2x Bose Over-ear Headphones (I'm starting to think I should bring one to work to wear at my desk so it's obvious that I'm in a meeting or focusing). These have downright lasted me forever. I don't see myself getting new ones anytime soon.

Sony Alpha 3 Camera + Voigtlander 40mm manual lens.

Apple Watch 3? -- I like wearing it with the metal band.

Apple TV + Remote.

In general, I think I actually have less tech stuff than I did in 2015. I don't have any Razer mice or custom keyboards (tho I stored the WhiteFox), or projectors. I've found the camera setup that works for me. Got rid of the calculator and lights, chargers, and fancy phone cases, and yes, the iPod. I also don't really use speakers anymore, other than the ones my partner has hooked up to the record player.

I really like the stand I have for work and home. At home I don't use laptops in the office, so the stand holds my laptops as storage, upright against the wall.

I'm grateful to be in a position where I haven't paid for a new phone or a new Apple anything, really, for years. It's an expensive product.

I'm very happy with my Technology items. As for goals, I'm hoping to help my partner make use of the two HomePods we have, or get rid of them. I also don't want more than the 3 laptops I have. One small one for work and travel, one large one for at home use, and one personal one.

My work office setup and my home office setup are essentially the same, except that I use a desktop setup at home, with a slightly nicer screen.