Uses

Welcome to my “uses” page, where you can find out what tools and gadgets I use the most.

Tech #

• Laptop: MacBook Pro 14", 32GB RAM, 10-core M1 Pro SoC

  Quite possibly the best laptop computer I’ve ever had, even though macOS feels like the worst operating system I’ve ever used.

• Desktop: Custom-built “gaming” computer

  • AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core CPU
  • 32GB DDR5 RAM
  • AMD Radeon RX6950XT 16GB VRAM
  • Some Gigabyte Socket AM5 motherboard¹
  • LG 27UL500 4K 27" display
  • An ErGear display arm
  • Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED mouse²
  • EPOMAKER TH66 Pro 65% mechanical keyboard³

• Home server: HP EliteDesk 800 G4 Mini

  • Intel Core i7 8700T low-power 12-threads CPU
  • 16GB of DDR4 RAM
  • 256GB of 2.5” SSD
  • 4TB NVMe SSD

• Phone: iPhone 14 Pro

  Most of the time I run it naked, although when I’m out biking I might have a Mobile Case by Peak Design on.

  Nobody actually needs Pro iPhone’s, unless you need the noticeably better camera array.

• Tablet: 11" iPad Pro with Pencil and Smart Keyboard

  Great little companion when I’m on-the-go and on call, weights less than a laptop and it’s hella cool.

• Smartwatch: Apple Watch Ultra 2

  A perfect blend between style and toughness.

  I went for the Ultra 2 because as a mountain biker, I like when my gadgets have a higher change of surviving a hard crash and have enough juice in the battery to survive for a day’s worth of bike park.

  On top of that, the high-tech array of sensors makes for a great training tool, if you spend the extra cash for a couple apps:

  1. Athlytic : Whoop -level features for 30€/year
  2. WorkOutDoors : a better alternative to the integrated Workout app, full of functionality and customizability - it also has a map view!

• Headphones: Apple AirPods Pro 2, Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020, Focal Bathys

  While I love the detail and clarity of the Andromeda’s, I use the AirPods Pro’s more: great microphone for calls, long-lasting battery, great audio quality for the form factor, incredibly convenient.

  When I’m in the mood for an at-home listening session though, nothing beats the Andromeda’s… with a little bass boost.

  Recently I acquired a pair of Focal Bathys closed-back, Bluetooth headphones: they sound amazing and battery life is alright.

  They sound even better through the integrated DAC, which can be used by connecting them via Type-C to a computer or phone.

  As hard as it is for me, they might be replacing my Andromeda’s.

• Camera: Fujifilm X-T2

  • FUJINON XF35mmf2 R WR – my everyday carry, incredibly sharp lens, lightweight and good looking
  • Urth 43 mm UV filter – used on the XF35
  • FUJINON XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS – used mostly when traveling, great all-around lens
  • Two Sabrent 128GB UHS-II SD cards
  • Two PATONA Platinum NP-W126S batteries
  • One Fujifilm NP-W126S battery
  • All stored in a Peak Design Everyday Sling 6L

EDC #

• Heavy-load bag: Patagonia Black Hole 25L

  I love this backpack.

  I’ve had mine for a couple of intensive years and it’s still holding great!

  If you’re looking for a big, spacious backpack with a real layer of water resistance and not just some hand-wavy internal coating, the Borealis is a great choice.

• Everyday bag: North Face Borealis Mini or Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini

  Both bags are high-quality and stylish, I’ll pick one of them when I feel like changing a little.

• Wallet: Peak Design Mobile Slim Wallet

  The only slim wallet I found that inspires a sense of durability, can fit several cards and maybe a couple bills too.

  It also safely clips to my iPhone’s Peak Design case.