About My Tech

My new gaming PC build, a replacement of my former "r0gue0ne" build.

Full info can be found here.

For a couple of years, I've bounced back and forth between my MacBook Air M3 for daily tasks (such as updating my website, managing network files, and accessing my devices remotely) and my Mac mini M4 for creative projects (mainly graphic design and video editing). When I finally had enough of the back and forth, I decided it was time to invest in a machine that handle the combination of both workloads.

This led me to the MacBook Pro, powered by Apple's M5 silicon, which has been an absolute powerhouse, and has been used to edit and export several videos within its first few days of use. It's an upgrade in every way possible when compared to my other Mac devices. I've had Mac devices for over 13 years, and this is just the latest addition to that family.

CPU/GPU: Apple M5
RAM: 16GB
OS: macOS 27.2 Golden Gate (in beta as of writing this)
Internal Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
External Storage: 4TB NVMe SSD
--- WiFi 6E
--- Bluetooth 5.3
--- 3x Thunderbolt 4/USB-C 4 ports
--- 3.5mm Headphone Jack
--- SDXC Port
--- HDMI Port

Accessories used with this device:
--- Apple AirPods Pro 3
--- Apple AirPods Max (1st Generation)
--- SanDisk 4TB Thunderbolt 4 SSD

Notable software used on this device:

--- Amphetamine
--- Blip
--- CoTypist
--- DaisyDisk
--- Discord
--- Fantastical
--- Final Cut Pro
--- Firefox
--- iStatMenus
--- Pixelmator Pro
--- Speedtest

My MacBook Pro is capable of handling workloads that I'd been using multiple devices for in the past. As such, it stays connected to my network when I'm at home, allowing me to still remotely access my devices at higher speeds to manage file transfers and backups without having to clutter up my desk setup.

This is my Mac mini that I purchased back in 2021 during a trip in Los Angeles. While I had gotten it to replace my 2017 MacBook Pro, mainly for video editing, it became a server after the purchase of "macr0creations" (see above). With the changes that have been made to my Mac lineup, the time has come to consider the retirement of this Mac mini, which has served me well for the past 5 years. I'm still in the early stages of planning the macr0core's retirement.

CPU/GPU: Apple M1 Silicon
RAM: 8GB
OS: macOS 26.4 Tahoe
Internal Storage: 256GB NVMe SSD
External Storage: 4TB NVMe SSD
--- WiFi 6
--- 1Gbps Ethernet
--- Bluetooth 5
--- 2x USB-A 3.1 (Gen. 2) ports
--- 2x Thunderbolt 3/USB-C 4 ports
--- 3.5mm Headphone Jack

Accessories used with this device:
--- Apple Magic Keyboard with Numpad
--- Apple Magic Mouse 2

--- Apple Magic Trackpad

--- Satechi USB Hub with NVME SSD slot

--- Crucial 4TB NVME SSD

"macr0core" is connected to my network via Ethernet. This allows me to transfer files at high speeds, ensure that my Discord app ("t00thless") is running 24/7 with little downtime, be able to be controlled by my other computers with little latency, and utilize it as a home media server.

Released in May 2026, the Moto Razr Fold 2026 is my second full-size book-style foldable phone, following the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The phone features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of internal storage, a 6.6" outer display, and an 8.1" inner display. T-Mobile's 5G Ultra-Capacity helps keep things quick, from downloads to loading pages and services.

When it comes to design, it's noticeably thinner than my Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, with chamfered edges to allow for an easier experience when unfolding the device. The front features nothing but the outer 6.6" display with curved edges and a standard selfie camera. Since I went with the Blackened Blue variant, the back is a nicely textured vegan leather, and features the massive triple camera system. On the edges, we find the volume buttons, power button, Moto AI button, speakers, microphones, USB-C port, and SIM tray.

When it comes to software, it's quick and smooth, and runs Motorola's take on Android 16 (Baklava) with a mix of Google and Motorola's AI. With a dedicated Moto AI button, it can bring up my choice of AI without requiring me to go to the home screen or app list to find Copilot. As with previous Motorola devices (like my Razr+ 2023) I can quickly toggle the flashlight with a double-chop gesture, and take a screenshot with a three-finger swipe on the screen or by double-tapping the back of the phone.

CPU/GPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
OS: Android 16
Storage: 512GB
Memory: 16GB
WiFi 7
Bluetooth 6
USB-C 3

Main apps and games on the server:
--- Apple Music
--- Authy
--- Balatro
--- Discord
--- LIFX
--- Microsoft Copilot
--- Mozilla Firefox
--- Speedtest
--- Versus

CPU/GPU: Apple A19 Pro
OS: iOS 26.6 (in beta as of writing this)
Storage: 512GB
WiFi 7
Bluetooth 6
USB-C 3

Main apps and games:
--- Apple Music
--- Authy
--- Balatro
--- Discord
--- Fantastical
--- LIFX
--- Microsoft Copilot
--- Mozilla Firefox
--- Not Boring Weather
--- Speedtest
--- Tydlig
--- Waze

Smartwatch paired with this device:
--- Apple Watch Ultra 2 (Black)

Accessories used with this device:
--- Apple AirPods Max (1st Generation)
--- Apple AirPods Pro 3
--- Belkin 3-in-1 MagSafe Nightstand Charger (MagSafe, Apple Watch, & AirPods)
--- Belkin MagSafe Car Vent Mount

I recently got myself the 2021 Apple iPad Pro in Space Gray. Some specs include Apple's powerful M1 chip (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine), 8GB of RAM, and a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, with ProMotion technology to keep the display running at a smooth 120 frames-per-second. It also features Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, and 5G.

As for the cameras, the rear sports a 12MP Wide camera, a 10MP Ultra Wide camera, and a LIDAR sensor, while the front features a 12MP TrueDepth Ultra Wide camera. All rear cameras are capable of 4K images, 4K60 videos, and 1080p240 slow-motion videos.

My iPad Pro is currently running the iPadOS 26.4 beta, which is essentially just iOS 26.4 for iPads. My favorite feature at the moment is Universal Control, which allows me to seamlessly take control of "macr0core", "macr0media", "macr0air", and my iPad Pro from one keyboard/mouse when they're in proximity of each other. Univeral Control also allows me to, under the same conditions, drag and drop items (photos, files, videos, etc.) between devices without ever connecting a wire, as if they're one machine. My other favorite features include widgets, trackpad support, and Continuity.

Social apps include Discord and Reddit. Utilities include Speedtest and LIFX. Media apps include Apple TV, Apple Music, and YouTube. My games of choice are Balatro, Mini Metro, and Mini Motorways, though I've also been trying out Steam Link a little bit.

Main apps and games on the server:
--- Apple Music
--- Apple TV
--- Balatro
--- Discord
--- LIFX
--- Microsoft Copilot
--- Mini Metro
--- Mini Motorways
--- Mozilla Firefox
Accessories used with this device:
--- Apple AirPods Max (1st Generation)
--- Apple AirPods Pro 3
--- Apple Magic Keyboard
--- Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)

Current game consoles that I own and occassionally use.
- Sony PlayStation 5
- Nintendo Switch (Animal Crossing Edition)
- Nintendo GameBoy Color

Previous tech that I've had or currently still have.

Computers:
- r0gue0ne (Former PC Build)
- Apple Mac mini (M4 / 256GB)
- Apple MacBook Air (M3 / 13-inch / 256GB / Midnight)
- Apple MacBook Pro (2017 / 13-inch / 128GB / Space Gray)
- Apple MacBook Air (2013 / 13-inch / 128GB / Silver)

Tablets:
- Apple iPad Pro 5th Generation (11-inch / Space Gray)
- Apple iPad 2nd Generation (Silver)
- Apple iPad
- Microsoft Surface RT

 iPhones:
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro (512GB / White Titanium)
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB / White Titanium)
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (256GB / Silver)
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro (256GB / Deep Purple)
- Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB / Pacific Blue)
- Apple iPhone 11 (128GB / Green)
- Apple iPhone 6 (64GB / Silver)
- Apple iPhone 5S (64GB / Gold)
- Apple iPhone 5 (32GB / Space Gray)
- Apple iPhone 4 (16GB / Space Gray)
- Apple iPhone 3G (16GB / Black)

Android & Windows Smartphones:
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (256GB / Obsidian)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 (256GB / Silver Shadow)
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB / Titanium Violet)
- Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (64GB / Gold)
- Moto Razr+ 2023 / Razr 40 Ultra (256GB / Viva Magenta)
- Moto Cliq (Midnight Titanium)
- OnePlus 10 Pro (128GB / Volcanic Black)
- OnePlus 8T (256GB / Aquamarine Green)
- OnePlus 7 Pro (128GB / Nebula Blue)
- OnePlus 6T (128GB / Speed Orange - McLaren Edition)
- OnePlus 6 (64GB / Silk White)
- OnePlus 5T (64GB / Midnight Black)
- OnePlus 5 (64GB / Slate Gray)
- OnePlus 3 (64GB / Graphite)
- Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3
- HTC Radar 4G
- HTC One S

Smartwatches:
- Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm / Black Titanium)
- Apple Watch Ultra (49mm / Titanium)
- Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm / Silver Steel)
- Apple Watch SE (40mm / Silver)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch7 (44mm / Silver)

Cell Phones:
- BlackBerry Bold
- Samsung Gravity Touch
- Samsung Gravity
- Sony Ericsson TM-506
- Moto Razr V3

Music Players:
- Apple iPod Touch 4th Generation
- Apple iPod Touch 2nd Generation
- Apple iPod Touch
- Apple iPod Nano 2nd Generation
- Apple iPod Nano
- Apple iPod Mini
- Microsoft Zune

Game Consoles:
- Microsoft Xbox One S
- Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim
- Microsoft Xbox 360
- Sony PlayStation 4 Pro
- Sony PlayStation 4
- Sony PlayStation 3
- Sony PlayStation 2
- Sony PlayStation Portable
- Nintendo DS Lite
- Nintendo GameBoy Advance SP
- Nintendo GameBoy Advance
- Nintendo GameBoy Pocket
- Nintendo GameBoy

Miscellaneous:
- Apple AirPods Pro 2
- Apple AirPods Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2
- OnePlus Nord Buds