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if you are cool

```bash
curl -fsSL https://aarnphm.xyz/agents.sh | bash
```

### hardware

- Macbook Pro (M1 Max, 16-inch, 32GB RAM, 2021)
- Apple Trackpad 2
- Logitech Pro X Superlight 2
- LG 4K 32UN880-B x 2
- [beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro](https://global.beyerdynamic.com/dt-1990-pro.html)
- Audioengine A2+
- Yamaha AG03MK2W & Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO (Audio Interface)
- Shure SM7B w/ Cloudlifter CL-1 (Microphone)
- Logitech MX Master 3
- Logitech BRIO 4K
- A7III and [FX3](https://www.sony.ca/en/interchangeable-lens-cameras/products/ilme-fx3-body---kit) w/ a bunch of [[thoughts/lenses|lenses]] and rigs.
- Technics SL-1200MX3 Turntable

### software

- [Ghostty](https://ghostty.org/)
  - [neovim](https://neovim.io/) and [config](https://github.com/aarnphm/editor) ^neovim
  - patched [Berkeley Mono](https://berkeleygraphics.com/typefaces/berkeley-mono/) with Nerd Fonts.
  - [dotfiles](https://github.com/aarnphm/detachtools/)
- [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/), hosted with [a modified version of Quartz](https://quartz.jzhao.xyz) (this site)
- GitHub
- Apple Notes
- [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/)
  - I had a script that rotates all of my password (Google, Apple, and bank accounts) every seven days.
  - Otherwise, most of my passwords are managed/generated by a self-hosted Bitwarden.
- [Helium](https://helium.computer/)
- [Live 11 Suite](https://www.ableton.com/en/live/)
- [Raycast](https://www.raycast.com/)
- Rectangle
- everything under [[thoughts/Expenses|expenses.]]

### programming languages

- [Python](https://www.python.org/) for ml work. Mostly I stayed in this land for majority of my work.
- [Go](https://golang.org/) for infrastructure.
- [Zig](https://ziglang.org/) for exploration work.

### cookware

used for [[thoughts/Dishes|hosting]]

- made-in stainless steel pans and pots.
- Carbon-steel and some cast irons.
- 12’ All-Clad Saute Pan
- Stand-mixer
- Sous-vide machine
- Japanese knife (Nakiri, Gyuto, and more) [^items]

[^items]: I’m not too big into kitchen equipment. Most of the tools I use are industry-standard, but omitted here for brevity. These includes deli container, stock pots, pairs of [Joyce Chen Scissors](https://www.amazon.ca/Original-Unlimited-Kitchen-Scissors-Handles/dp/B0000CFLH7?th=1), et al.

### keebs

- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
- Mode Eighty: Signal Tactile, 68g spring, 205g0, Durock V2
- Keychron Q8 Pro: Gateron Ink Black, 205g0 + 105g0, Durock V2, Olivia GMK
- Keychron Q1 Pro: NK Cream, 105g0, 72g spring, Durock V2
- Logitech G515 TKL: Gateron Brown Slim, stock everything else.