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My favorite tech
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items I enjoy all sorts of tech; from your ordinary earbuds, to home automation, to bird watching. Everything listed here I personally use and would absolutely buy again.
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Audio
Computer accessories
Home Automation
Everything else
Audio
Audiophile headphones on a budget. I spent a lot of time research headphones at a reasonable price and the consensus was these. The open-back is a great soundstage if you're not looking for noise-cancellation. They fit very comfortably for hours on end and sound so good. These are my work headphones and get worn 7 hours a day.
Sennheiser HD 560 S Audiophile Headphones
My go-to exercise earbuds. These are very lightweight, adjustable, and reasonably priced, especially for noise-cancelling earbuds. They are quite comfortable, even when on a run, and the sound is quite good given you can get them as low as $60. The companion app allows A LOT of adjusting which is a plus.
Soundcore Sport X20
The best wireless sound system. Period. Nothing more to say *mic drop*
Sonos - Wireless High Fidelity
Superior sound without the superior price. I use these as my out-and-about earbuds; whether being around the house, doing yardwork, traveling, or taking a walk. They fit very comfortably and have amazing sound, especially for the price. The companion app offers A LOT of customization and the noise-cancellation is fantastic. The charging case is super convenient as well!
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Computer accessories
I use Mac for work so the Magic Trackpad is a must for me. I honestly don't use Macs for personal use anymore but I will give Apple that they have the best trackpads, hands down. From responsiveness to gestures, this will really help boost your produ...
Apple Magic Trackpad
I write software so a keyboard is important to me. And in true nerd fashion, I prefer a mechanical keyboard due to its reliability and feel. With the Gateron Brown switches I get a nice, smooth, responsive keystroke but with something not quite as lo...
Keychron C2 Full Size Mechanical Keyboard
I write software so a keyboard is important to me. And in true nerd fashion, I prefer a mechanical keyboard due to its reliability and feel. With the Gateron Brown switches I get a nice, smooth, responsive keystroke but with something not quite as lo...
Keychron C1 Compact Wired Keyboard
Home Automation
Tired of smart devices that only connect to certain voice assistants? Try Home Assistant! It is open-source software so it's totally free. It's got a massive community constantly adding to it and available to help you out. The number of integration...
Home Assistant Green Smart Home Hub
Z-wave is a great addition to Home Assistant (or others) for your home automation. Z-wave is more pricey but with it you get extreme long range, security, and a much more reliable network due to it being on a different frequency than wifi and ZigBee.
Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range
Great, reliable, and inexpensive tablet that I use for my Home Assistant dashboard. Def not a requirement for Home Assistant but I enjoy the visuals and quick access for climate, audio, and lights. If I'm on the go then I can also nab it of it's stan...
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11” Tablet
While I use Home Assistant for all of my automation, the Google Hub is nice for all of my voice commands, timers, and answering the door. The display is just big enough and plays a nice, custom slideshow when idle which makes it a great and fun addit...
Google Nest Hub Smart Display
Everything else
The Galaxy Watch was my first smartwatch and it has been great. I'm currently on the Galaxy Watch 6 and it is still kickin 2 years later. It's great for checking messages and logging all of my physical activities. I enjoy using Facer for lots of crea...
Samsung Galaxy Smartwatches
The original smart bird feeder! I followed Bird Buddy before their first Kickstarter and it's been really exciting seeing them grow. There are some knock-offs not but this is the original and they definitely care about not only the products, but the...
Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder with Camera and Solar Roof: Weather-Resistant, Hanging or Pole Mount
A home gym and personal trainer in one. Tonal is a total home gym that sits on your wall. They have a ton of guides programs to help you through routines and their magnetic system tailors precisely to your level.
Tonal