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The Things I Use

I use several different software platforms, subscriptions and equipment to make my content. Below, you will find information on what I use for blogging, notetaking, and uploading to YouTube. When possible, the links are affiliate links that give me a small commission for any sales. This does not increase the price to you. Other tools are free or low cost and I get no compensation for my recommendation in any way.

General Office

Lighting

Rustic Wall Lamps (2 Pack) 

Cost: $50.57 (Black Friday - Amazon)

SUPERDANNY LED Desk Lamp for Office Home

Cost: $23.99 (Black Friday - Amazon)

Logitech for Creators Litra Glow Premium LED Streaming Light

Cost: $49.99 (Black Friday - Amazon)

Software

Microsoft Office

Cost: $69.00/Yr. (Individual) or $99.00/Yr. (Family)

Open Broadcasting Software 

Cost: Free

Davinci Resolve

Cost: Free (Purchase Available)

Hardware

Pre-Production

Supernote A5X

Cost: Discontinued

Supernote A6X2

Cost: Starting at $299.00

Computer & Phone

ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED UX582 Laptop

Cost: $2,399 (Amazon)

BESIGN LS03 Aluminum Laptop Stand

Cost: $15.99 (Amazon)

Logitech Media Combo MK200 Full-Size Keyboard and High-Definition Optical Mouse

Cost: $19.86 (Amazon)

Multi-Device Wireless Full-Size Keyboard and 3-Button Mouse Set, Gray & Yellow

Cost: $34.98 (Walmart)

USB C Docking Station Dual Monitor 14 in 1 Triple Display USB C Hub Multiple Adapter

Cost: $55.99 (Amazon)

Baseus 17-in-1 Docking Station, Laptop Docking Station 3 Monitors with 3 * 4K HDMI, USB C Docking Station with 7 USB, 1000Mbps Ethernet, 100W PD, Card Readers

Cost: $99.99 (Amazon)

LG 27ML600M-B 27” Full HD IPS 3-Side Borderless Monitor

Cost: $169.00 (Amazon)

Samsung Galaxy S23

Cost: $669.23 (Amazon)

Video Editing & Equipment

NexiGo Lightweight Mini Tripod for Camera/Phone/Webcam

Cost: $11.99 (Black Friday - Amazon)

Fugetek 62" Professional Selfie Stick Tripod

Cost: $19.99 ($17.99 w/coupon - Amazon)

Contour Shuttle Xpress NLE Multimedia Controller

Cost: $54.00 (Amazon)

Wireless Lavalier Microphones for iPhone - Android

Cost: $19.99 (Amazon)

Movo VXR10 Universal Shotgun Mic

Cost: $39.95 (Amazon)

Elgato Wave DX - Dynamic XLR Microphone

Cost: $99.99 (Amazon)

NEEWER Wireless Lavalier Microphones

Cost: $48.99 (Black Friday - Amazon)

Boom Arm Suspension Mic Heavy Duty Microphone Arm

Cost: $30.59 (Black Friday - Amazon)

Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone

Cost: $76.49 (Black Friday - Amazon)

Logitech C920x HD Pro Webcam

Cost: $49.99 (Amazon)

THUSTAR 8MP Document Camera & Webcam

Cost: $54.36 (10% off w/coupon - Amazon)

CZUR Fancy Pro 8MP USB Document Camera

Cost: $71.20 (Black Friday - Amazon)

Elgato Stream Deck Mini

Cost: $57.99 (Amazon) 

Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones Bluetooth Over The Ear Headset with Microphone
Cost: $88.00

Comments

  1. FairelyteOctober 13, 2024 at 6:29 AM

    Love this list. Helps me see what a setup looks like. It doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg to make change happen! Thanks for sharing what works for you. I love that you do this to helps other be more productive and change their processes and perspectives for the better.

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    1. Ed FinnOctober 13, 2024 at 11:55 AM

      Thank you for the comment, I am glad you find the list useful. It really is about finding the right tools that work for you and in a lot of cases using the ones you currently have. I did pick up a couple of new items on Amazon Prime during Big Deal Days and will be receiving them next week. I'll test them out and get them added to the list. Thanks again for stopping by.

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