Software

  • Dark mode switcher for Mac: Nightfall
  • Lunar for controlling external displays on Mac.
  • Magnet for manage windows on Mac.
  • WhatsApp Web
    • You will ask what's so special about it or why don't I use the Mac app:
    • Easier to copy things from WhatsApp web.
    • Potential to programattically gather data from it.
    • Takes up less space on the machine.

Hardware

  • Ikea Tertial Work Lamp Dark Grey
  • GM 3061 Power Strip. This is my go to for a a few reasons:
    • Has individual switches for each socket.
    • High quality universal sockets.
    • Built-in surge protector. (TODO: evaluate & compare with other fuse-based protectors.
  • GM 3012 Universal Adaptor with Surge Protector for connecting small single gadgets to the wall sockets which adding protection from voltage surges.
  • APC BX-600C-IN uninterrupted power supply
    • To power the wifi router for long durations
    • To charge laptops & other smaller appliances when needed
    • Bulkier than dedicated Router UPS, but this kind of UPS is more versatile.
    • Had to replace the battery in about 1.5 years (original battery had decent capacity left, but replaced for good measure)
    • Replaced with motorcycle battery (TODO: mention which one exactly)