/uses

This is a living overview of the hardware, software, and tools I use daily to build digital projects and keep my life organized.

Ecosystem & Hardware

The Family Core

As a family, we are fully all-in on the Apple ecosystem. Combined with Apple One, it simply offers the most frictionless way for us to stay connected and share our digital lives without any hassle.

My Daily Drivers

• MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)
• iPad Pro (M4, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Cellular, Nano-Texture Glass)
• iPhone 17 Pro (A19 Pro, 12GB RAM, 256GB SSD)

Workspace & Making

• The Desk: Kept minimalist on purpose to minimize distractions and keep my ADHD in check.
• The Maker Corner: An Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D printer. It’s our go-to tool for printing functional household fixes and bringing creative ideas to life.

Software & Self-Hosting

Infrastructure

Everything runs locally in a redundant Proxmox cluster using LXC containers and Docker environments.

Data & Productivity

• Nextcloud for file management.
• Notion for structured notes and keeping workflows organized.

Privacy & Security

I run a self-hosted Single Sign-On (SSO) system to secure my services and manage all email through a custom domain using catch-all routing.

Smart Home & Media

• Home Assistant powers the local automation via a Zigbee network.
• Audiobookshelf serves as the central hub for all family audio content.

Coffee (The Life Fuel)

For me, making coffee is a craft. Depending on the day's vibe and focus, I switch between:

• Hario V60 pour-over
• Bialetti moka pot
• AeroPress

Current Status: Waiting for my Zuriga E2-S espresso machine. Ordered a couple of months ago, it’s scheduled to arrive in mid-December.