{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-post-tsx","path":"/i-use-these","result":{"data":{"markdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Just two days ago I delivered 1/3 of a lecture in a small interest group in our university.\nThis special lecture is aiming to encourage members to recommend their beloved tools and things.\nBut I didn't present any \"life matters\" on that lecture because of shortage of time.\nIn this post I will have a short brief introduction of what I'm currently using.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<h1>Root Devices</h1>\n<p>Since most of my work rely on computers and digital devices, many tools I'm using are softwares or attachments, which require a \"root device\" to run on. Here is my root devices:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>My main device is a 13-inch MacBook Pro (Early 2015) with a replaced thrid-party SSD (I can't afford an original one).</li>\n<li>A customize PC with i7-7700K CPU, 16 GiB RAM and GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card. I usually schedule computation intensive tasks on it.</li>\n<li>SONY a7RIII mirrorless camera with SONY FE 24-70mm ƒ/2.8 GM lens. I like taking photographs and filming cutaway shots.</li>\n<li>I use an iPhone XS Max as my main phone and an iPhone 6S as my backup phone because I enjoy the variety of apps on iOS ecosystem.</li>\n</ul>\n<h1>Intangible Tools</h1>\n<p>This section lists intangible tools that I use very frequently.</p>\n<h2>Work and Self-Help</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Graphics authoring: <a href=\"https://sketch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sketch</a></li>\n<li>Photo post-processing: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom Classic. Both of them are from the photography subscription.</li>\n<li>Development: <a href=\"https://code.visualstudio.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visual Studio Code</a></li>\n<li>Writing: <a href=\"https://ulysses.app/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ulysses</a> (for general writing), <a href=\"https://typora.io/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Typora</a> (for writing involving simple math typesetting)</li>\n<li>Information gaining: <a href=\"https://reederapp.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reeder</a></li>\n<li>Information management: <a href=\"https://www.devontechnologies.com/apps/devonthink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DEVONthink</a> (five-star recommendation)</li>\n<li>Task management: <a href=\"https://www.2doapp.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2Do</a> (schedule my projects and tasks), Reminders on iOS (mostly for life routine memo)</li>\n<li>Secrecy keeping: <a href=\"https://1password.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1Password</a></li>\n<li>Helpers: <a href=\"https://www.crystalidea.com/macs-fan-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Macs Fan Control</a> (help my poor latop extend its life), <a href=\"https://timingapp.com/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Timing</a> (acquaint myself with how I work everyday), <a href=\"https://fireball.studio/oneswitch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OneSwitch</a> (a small tool helps me turn on/off settings quickly)</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Entertainment</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Music streaming service: Apple Music</li>\n<li>Watching series and videos: <a href=\"https://netflix.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Netflix</a>, <a href=\"https://hbo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HBO</a> and <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/premium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube Premium</a> (save my time from ads).</li>\n<li>Games: I seldom play video games in the recent one year, but I have a Nintendo Switch with Nintendo member subscription. Dropping by <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universe_of_The_Legend_of_Zelda#Hyrule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the kingdom of Hyrule</a> is one of my relaxations.</li>\n</ul>\n<h1>Tangible Objects</h1>\n<p>In the contrast of previous section, this secion lists my favorable objects that matters in my daily activities.</p>\n<h2>Digital Devices</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>AirPods: buy and you will fall in love with it</li>\n<li>Incase City Compact: This is an endurable and versatile backpack. But the capacity is too limited. I plan to pick a larger one in next few months.</li>\n<li>Logitech MX Master 2S: A very handy mouse for people holding multiple devices.</li>\n<li>Dell P2415Q monitor: I bought it three years ago, because it is the cheapest monitor with 4K and 99% sRGB gamut. It does a great job.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Daily Matters</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.muji.com.hk/zh/product/4549738915430\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MUJI hand shredder</a>: Helps me shatter papers carrying private information.</li>\n<li>Well-designed mug cups at every workspace.</li>\n</ul>","frontmatter":{"title":"I Use These","date":"May 28, 2019","tags":["experience"],"language":"en"}},"site":{"siteMetadata":{"title":"Luyu Cheng"}}},"pageContext":{"id":"c4db35a3-5ab2-56f6-b232-7cf036854c32"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3649515864","63159454","684267432"]}