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Technology and Video Gaming
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items In here i have my favorite products both owned and what im saving up for that make my life easier or more fun in the case of the consoles. I do limit screen use for myself and then for my children but I don't believe in denying children access to mod...
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Gaming
Technology
Content Creation
Tech Accessories
Gaming
I'm a console gamer who finally jumped fully into the pc gaming world about 11 years ago. i love all kinds of game but mostly play things my young children can view… I save vermintide for after bedtime.
With 2 kids its hard to get on my rig, but the steam deck allows me to have access to most of my games.
Steam Deck™
The switch is my favorite handheld console, the Oled version is my next upgrade.
Nintendo Switch – OLED Model - Nintendo - Official Site
This handheld add on the the switch is fantastic when your solo gaming and want ot relax on the couch while playing games and not use the little joycons that come with the switch
NexiGo Hall Effect Gripcon with Kickstand and HDMI Out for TV Docking, Hall Sensing Joystick for Switch/Switch OLED, Handheld Mode, 4K/1080P Supported HDMI and USB 3.0 Port, Purple
Its pastel oycons. What can i say I'm a sucker for pretty things.
Joy-Con (L)/(R) - Pastel Purple/Pastel Green
I love having a controller with no stick drift. it really enhances gameplay and lowers stress.
GuliKit No Stick Drift KingKong 2 Pro Wireless Controller for Switch/Switch OLED, First Bluetooth Controller with Hall Effect Sensing Joystick, No Deadzone, Auto Pilot Gaming, Motion Sense[New Patent]
Technology
Laptops ,cameras and tablets oh my! but realistically these are the items that I either own or are saving for to enhance my content creatin.
Asus has been my most dependable brand for my gaming set up and my primary monitors.
Asus
Full disclosure: I don't yet own this machine but it's been on my personal Wishlist for months. I see my macbook as a long term investment in my productivity for both content creation and for the logistics of being the primary domestic engineer of my...
Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M3
I've been casually acquainted with iPad since the first generation of them came out in 2010, but i never owned my own as i figured there was no use case for my having a tablet of any kind… 114 year later my son has an ipad i will be upgrading the yea...
Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation): with A15 Bionic chip, 8.3 Purple
Another item where I did not see my use case… then it dawned on my how much I use the pen with my surface pro 7, and its not even half as capable.
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation):
These earbuds help me through the piercing crying days with my oldest. putting pink noise on super low with transparency mode was enough to take the edge off toddler meltdowns and help me maintain my sanity an ability to be the parent I want to be an... to become reactive and irritable. I with the purple colorway was still up and availablr
Soundcore by Anker Liberty 3 Pro Noise Cancelling Earbuds, True Wireless, with ACAA 2.0 Dynamic Driver and Armature Driver, HearID ANC, Fusion Comfort Wearing Technology, Hi-Res Audio
I have ADHD and it makes keeping track of belongings embarrassingly difficult for a woman as close to age 40 as I am. Air tags are a life saver for my belongings and also when my oldest is off on his little adventures I can call an AirTag on him and ...
Apple AirTag 4 Pack
I was admittedly a little intimidated by the eco-tank system but now I love it. I used to be an HP girl but after 2023 I'm no longer buying them.
Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless Color All-in-One Inkjet ...
Content Creation
The tools I use to make Content online.
this is my dream camera, not just for content but because with two kids I want to record things like Christmas mornings and their personal milestones (events, graduations)
Sony ZV-1 II Vlog Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers - White
This is the tracking tripod I just put in my cart on valentines day to help with making content on my phone a little easier.
Auto Face Tracking Tripod, 360° Rotation Face Body Phone Camera Mount Smart Shooting Phone Tracking Holder with Remote,No App, Gesture Control,Smart Shooting Holder for Vlog, Streaming,Tiktok-White
After spending a pretty penny for a real camera there's little point in pretending that its not worth putting i a case for protection and enhanced grip, Also I have 2 kids, I'd rather wipe jelly off a silicone case then a $800 camera.
Rieibi ZV-1F Case, Soft Silicone Protective Case for Sony ZV1F/ZV-1M2/ZV-1 Mark II Vlog Camera, Lightweight ZV1F Case - Purple
The matching Recording Grip. It makes sense to me.
Sony Shooting Grip with Wireless Remote Commander
Clock Strikers is an Anime i really enjoy, and its one of the few times I'll spend money for the ascetic of a thing.
SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD, Afrofuturism Edition - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-1T00-GBH
The next step up form the little colorful mikes found on TikTok; the sound quality and convience is worth it.
DJI Mic (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case), Wireless Lavalier Microphone, 250m (820 ft.) Range, 15-Hour Battery, Noise Cancellation, Wireless Microphone for PC, iPhone, Andriod, Record Interview, Vlogs
not spending $800 on a camera to cry about a broken screen at the first hint of chaos.
PCTC Tempered Glass Screen Protector Compatible for Sony ZV-E10 ZV-1 ZV-1M2 ZV1M2 ZVE10 ZV1 ZV-1F ZV1F Cover (3 Pack),0.3mm 9H Hardness Tempered Glass Flim Against- Scrach/Fingerprint/Water
So while I have this in content creation I will be cross referencing this bag. its my work backpack for content creating and my adventure bag when I know I have my kids on a bigger adventure like the beach; this holds, clothes, towels, camera, toys, ...
Backpack for Laptop Large Travel College Bookbag Gift Business with USB Port
Tech Accessories
The pieces that make the bigger tech work better.
I clip my AirTags to my purse, keys, wallet and jeep one extra clip to hide in my sons pockets.
Galafoki IPX8 Waterproof Airtag Holder,2 + 4 Pack Apple Airtags with Keychain, AirTag Case for Luggage, Dog Collar, Keys, Anti-Scratch Full Body Protective Airtag Holder - 6 Colors
I do game regualrly enough in the evening that having some cooling and more confortable cuffs around my headset are worth the expense.
WC Freeze Blackshark 2023 - Cooling Gel Earpads for Razer Blackshark V2 Pro 2023 by Wicked Cushions - Boost Comfort, Thickness, & Sound Isolation for Epic Gaming | 90's Black
I live for charging accessories. I'm forever running low on power for my things and because I'm considered a power user for my phone/tablet I have to make sure they my things are good to go not just for me but for my kids as well.
Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station with Anker MagGo 15W Power Bank
An awesome way to give a second life to small hard drives or to use a new one.
Rugged M.2 2230 SSD NVMe Enclosure Bundle with NVMe & SATA SSD External Enclosure (Lilac)
The official one is the only way. Get used if you must but I've tried the knock offs and they don't work. If you don't want to pay 1-2tb iPhone prices got don't have to with this and an SSD.
Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter
I love these things as a certified cord dropper the little magnet saves these valuable cords.
Smartish Magnetic Cord Holder - Bigger Cable Wrangler Organizer with Magnet Clips for Charger Management on Desktop, Nightstand, or Side Table - Holds 6 Cables - Teal Me More