Well as the title of the posts hints at, this is a breakdown of my everyday gear that i have with me and use almost daily, if not for making these blog posts, other fascets of social media.
So without further ado, THE STUFFS
Okay I know it looks like a lot of stuff, BUT, you gotta remember, I'm a magical, inflatable, technologist. So as such I must be prepared at all times for whatever comes up, which usually ends up with me playing tech support or helping out at the local conventions.
Either way a here we go:
Starting with #1 -
Acer Chromebook Cb3-111-C4GD
Looking under the hood we find the following specs
Google definition: "A chroot on Unix operating systems is an operation that changes the apparent root directory for the current running process and its children. A program that is run in such a modified environment cannot name (and therefore normally cannot access) files outside the designated directory tree."
That worked well until I found johnlewis.ie and his wonderful work on his seabios project, which alters the firmware that is on chromebooks and allows them to install alternative operating systems such as Ubuntu, and that's exactly what I did. It is now a sturdy member in my daily commute for remoting into my local servers or working on my articles while I am out and about. ( will have to do a post sometime about the various mods and tweaks i do to my linux setups to customize them to my preference, and to show you how to get different asthetic looks on your system + probably basic programs that everyone should know about)
2: Tp link power supplys.
Assorted TP link brand powersuplys with 2amp output ports specifically choosen to allow charging of tablets and charging of devices with full brightness and device in full use (aka augmented reality gaming, and because fast charging is just so convenient)
Lowest end being 5,500mAh and the max being 20,000mAh, I don't carry them all at once, I rotate them out as I use them for projects and what is currently charged atm.
3: Pirate Box: Tp-link 3020 router with usb drive attached hooked up to one of the smaller power supplies in my bag. Currently it is setup to host a public library with a assortment of ebooks on it and a chat / forum.
For Further Information on the piratebox see my Post on them from earlier this week. Link
4: Sony MDR-XB650BT
Now for my babies, these little beauties are candy to my ears, they are my constant headwear whethere it be i'm at home or out and about adventuring, ( trying to catch them all)
Specficiations of such are as follow and charge via your standard usb micro
Whether the source be coming from my phone, my tablet, my chromebook, my laptop, or any gaming system. It connects flawlessly. I have previously owned versions of the same line of headphones before, and these ones hold true to the old configuration of hold down the power button until it starts flashing red and blue (from an off state) and then the headphones are in pairmode and easily findable by any bluetooth audio source you wish to connect.
OR, if you have devices which both have nfc, and you have it enabled. Can attach it to your device by scanning the outside of the headphone (on the non control side) and will auto set it self up with your device.
5: 10 ft usb c charge and transfer cable. (for charging and transfering.......<.< i mean really) But it is usb 3.0 which is an important factor when choosing your cables as it means it will allow transfer speeds to be done faster, which is important if you don't want to be waiting around all day.
6: wallet: nothing special, just a reminder never to forget it or your keys ;)
It's important to check reviews of the equipment you want to purchase, not just the professional technical sites, but everyday users too, as it will tell you what the day to day usage of the product it.
Also as much fun as it is to be on the bleeding edge of what's latest and greatest, usually waiting a month or two is the best bet when it comes to technology buying practices, especially with the turnover rates of certain handsets from fruit named companies.
I hope this post is able to give some insite on the reasons that I choose the technology I currently have. This isn't my full setup as I have a switch and garmin camera I take on adventures with me, so expect updates when i acquire new items or get to try them out.
If you have any suggestions of tech i should look at or try out, leave a comment below.
Thanks
TTFN
Balloonicorn
So without further ado, THE STUFFS
Either way a here we go:
Starting with #1 -
Acer Chromebook Cb3-111-C4GD
Looking under the hood we find the following specs
- CPU: 2.16GHz Intel Celeron N2840 (dual-core, 1MB cache, up to 2.58GHz with turboboost)
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
- RAM: 2GB DDR3L SDRAM
- Screen: 11.6-inch, 1,366 x 768 HD IPS LED
- Storage: 16GB SSD
- Ports: 1 x USB 3.0 ports, 1 x USB 2.0, HDMI, SD card reader, headphone jack
- Connectivity: Intel 802.11ac; Bluetooth 4.0
- Camera: 720p webcam
- Weight: 2.4 pounds (1.1 kg)
- Size: 11.57 x 9.33 x 0.73 inches (W x D x H)
Google definition: "A chroot on Unix operating systems is an operation that changes the apparent root directory for the current running process and its children. A program that is run in such a modified environment cannot name (and therefore normally cannot access) files outside the designated directory tree."
That worked well until I found johnlewis.ie and his wonderful work on his seabios project, which alters the firmware that is on chromebooks and allows them to install alternative operating systems such as Ubuntu, and that's exactly what I did. It is now a sturdy member in my daily commute for remoting into my local servers or working on my articles while I am out and about. ( will have to do a post sometime about the various mods and tweaks i do to my linux setups to customize them to my preference, and to show you how to get different asthetic looks on your system + probably basic programs that everyone should know about)
2: Tp link power supplys.
Assorted TP link brand powersuplys with 2amp output ports specifically choosen to allow charging of tablets and charging of devices with full brightness and device in full use (aka augmented reality gaming, and because fast charging is just so convenient)
Lowest end being 5,500mAh and the max being 20,000mAh, I don't carry them all at once, I rotate them out as I use them for projects and what is currently charged atm.
3: Pirate Box: Tp-link 3020 router with usb drive attached hooked up to one of the smaller power supplies in my bag. Currently it is setup to host a public library with a assortment of ebooks on it and a chat / forum.
For Further Information on the piratebox see my Post on them from earlier this week. Link
4: Sony MDR-XB650BT
Now for my babies, these little beauties are candy to my ears, they are my constant headwear whethere it be i'm at home or out and about adventuring, ( trying to catch them all)
Specficiations of such are as follow and charge via your standard usb micro
- Headphone Type Usage Time
- Closed, Dynamic Max. 30 hrs
- Driver Unit Charge Time
- 30mm Approx. 4 hrs
- Impedance (Ohm) Volume Control
- 24 ohm Yes
- Frequency Response Sensitivities (dB/mW)
- 20Hz-20,000Hz 95 dB / mW
OR, if you have devices which both have nfc, and you have it enabled. Can attach it to your device by scanning the outside of the headphone (on the non control side) and will auto set it self up with your device.
5: 10 ft usb c charge and transfer cable. (for charging and transfering.......<.< i mean really) But it is usb 3.0 which is an important factor when choosing your cables as it means it will allow transfer speeds to be done faster, which is important if you don't want to be waiting around all day.
6: wallet: nothing special, just a reminder never to forget it or your keys ;)
It's important to check reviews of the equipment you want to purchase, not just the professional technical sites, but everyday users too, as it will tell you what the day to day usage of the product it.
Also as much fun as it is to be on the bleeding edge of what's latest and greatest, usually waiting a month or two is the best bet when it comes to technology buying practices, especially with the turnover rates of certain handsets from fruit named companies.
I hope this post is able to give some insite on the reasons that I choose the technology I currently have. This isn't my full setup as I have a switch and garmin camera I take on adventures with me, so expect updates when i acquire new items or get to try them out.
If you have any suggestions of tech i should look at or try out, leave a comment below.
Thanks
TTFN
Balloonicorn
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