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Gear an IT Pro Actually Buys With His Own Money

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The tech, tools, and toys I've personally bought, broken, replaced, or refused to give up. Watches, desk setup, maker/3D printing gear, and the gadgets that survived the IT manager stress test.
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Desk Tech

 
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The mouse most IT pros eventually settle on
MX Master 4 Wireless Mouse | Logitech
 
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Color-accurate, no fan, perfect for long days
5K Monitors | UltraFine™, Curved & OLED 5K2K Displays | LG USA
 
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Clamps to the top of the monitor, lights the desk not the screen, has a wireless puck so you're not fumbling for the dial. The one piece of desk gear that makes everything else look more intentional.
BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 LED Monitor Light
 
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Overkill for daily work, perfect once you start recording Reels, Loom walkthroughs, or anything on camera. Bias light + fill light in one purchase.
Key Light Air | Compact LED Key Light - Elgato
 
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The keyboard you justify as a productivity tool
EPOMAKER Ajazz AK820 Pro 75% Wireless Keyboard
 
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Once you go ultrawide, every other monitor feels broken
Acer Nitro 49” UltraWide DQHD 1000R Curved Monitor

Wrist

The watches I actually wear, from the one I hack to the one I'd never take off.

 
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The modders starting point
SKX series | Seiko Watch Corporation
 
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The only smartwatch worth wearing
Apple Watch Ultra 3
 
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The ‘CasioOak’ - $100 of indestructible design
G-SHOCK GA2100: Slim & Tough Analog-Digital Watches | CASIO

Maker/3D Printing

The printers and boards I've run, broken, and rebuilt. In that order.

 
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The printer you build when you're done with prosumer toys
Voron 2.4 - Amazon.com
 
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For when you just want prints, not a project
Bamboo Lab X1 Carbon 3d Printer - Amazon.com
 
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The brain and nerve system of a serious build
BIGTREETECH Octopus V1.1 32bit Control Board