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I enjoy using this because I use a lot of Google software and this compliments it nicely.
Another piece of Google hardware because I like the aesthetic and integration with my other devices.
I strictly use credit cards everywhere I go because I like getting paid to spend my money. The being said, this little capsule is perfect for stashing a spare bill in for emergencies.
I used to had a smaller version of this wallet, then I ran out of room because I have so many credit cards. I highly recommend Secrid wallets. They are beautiful and durable.
This is the main camera I use to stream and film the MJS Daily Recap, YouTube videos, and my 2 podcasts. It’s compact, has a flip-out screen, and can film in 4K.
I tried other memory cards in the past, but this one has treated me the best. It’s super fast and has a ton of storage. Plus, I figured a Sony memory card would work best with a Sony camera.
I was searching for extra batteries for the Sony ZV-1 and didn’t want to spend the extra money on official Sony batteries. I took a chance on this 3-pack with charger and they have been great so far.
When I pre-ordered the Sony ZV-1, there was a package deal that included this grip/tripod. This little thing is super useful. I use it every day for the MJS Daily Recap and for both of my podcasts, Fueled By Progress and AM In The PM.
This is the main tripod I use for filming podcasts and YouTube videos. It’s pretty standard, but it does the job and attaches nicely to my camera bag.
Before I purchased the Sony ZV-1, I was using my phone to film, but the audio wasn’t great. This USB-C microphone made it much better.
Before the Sony ZV-1, I used this tripod to film videos using my phone. I love it and still use the phone clamp from time to time.
I’ve only ever owned one camera bag (this one), but this might be the best camera bag for the money. All of my filming equipment fits in it and my Manfrotto tripod attaches to the side. I love it.
I drive a 2010 Honda Civic, so the in-car tech is not advanced. I have one DC outlet and no USB ports, so I got this to expand the usability. It even has an app to customize the halo light ring!
I originally purchased the variant of this product that suctions to the dashboard. The car sat in the sun for a few hours and it fell right off. Luckily, iOttie makes one that mounts in a CD slot. Way better in my opinion.
I was using the AUX option for a while, but then I found this. I was able to get Bluetooth for a few bucks and I love having less wires.
Funny story about why I have a white helmet, as opposed to black. I bought it right before going to try out for the USA U20 team in New Jersey in 2015. I got it because if I were to make it, I would have needed a white helmet. Spoiler: I did not make the team. The helmet is great though.
Color: White
Size: Medium
Not many people wear a mouthpiece in ball hockey, but I’ve been hit in the mouth before and I will tell you it’s not fun. When I looked into mouthpieces in 2017, I wanted something low-profile that wouldn’t hinder my communication on the rink. I found the SISU brand and purchased their Aero Guard. It comes completely flat and you mold it to fit your teeth. It’s pretty amazing, to be honest.
Color: White
Size: Medium
This mouthguard case was an essential purchase after I started using the Aero Guard. I needed somewhere to store it.
I feel like elbow pads are very underused in the sport of ball hockey. Maybe I’m just soft, that’s a possibility, but I’ve been wearing these low profile pads for a few years and they’ve saved my elbows a lot of pain. They’re not bulky, so they don’t get in the way and I don’t like getting hurt.
Color: Black
Size: Small
When I started playing ball hockey, I wore ice hockey gloves. After I played for several years, I discovered Mylec Street Hockey gloves that we’ve all used at one point. I wore those until I broke my thumb, then I decided I need gloves with more protection. I’ve been wearing lacrosse gloves ever since. They offer the perfect blend of protection and mobility.
Color: White
Size: Large
I bought my first composite stick, a Bauer Vapor APX LE, in 2013 and I’ve used Vapors ever since. I like a light stick with rounded corners and a low kick point.
Length: Senior (Cut To Chin)
Hand: Left
Curve: P88 Kane
Finish: Grip
Flex: 77
Lie: 6
I started wearing these padded shorts several years ago to add a little more lower body protection. Falling on dek tile is not fun and the side pads on these shorts have saved me from getting hip and thigh injuries. It’s also a nice to have extra padding to block a shot if necessary.
Color: Black
Size: Medium
I like wearing extra knee protection under my shin guards. I used to wear volleyball knee pads, but they felt a little tight around the knee and wouldn’t stay in place because of their short length. These hex knee pads are longer and the compression helps them stay in place. They’ve saved my knees from many falls.
Color: Black
Size: Large
These are some of the best ball hockey shin guards I’ve ever used. They’re unlike the old-school plastic Mylec shinners; these don’t let you slide on outdoor dek tiles. They’re a bit bigger, but they provide more protection and stay in place better (especially if you wear socks over them).
Size: 14″ (Senior LG: 13″-14″)
I actually wear 2 pairs of socks. I put on these standard Nike crew socks, then knee pads, then shin guards, and then my over-the-calf socks. I’m not sure why I started doing this initially, but it definitely adds more comfort and padding around my ankles and feet.
Color: Black
Size: Large
You would not believe how difficult it has been to keep finding this type of sock. I used to wear Reebok ones but then Dick’s Sporting Goods stopped carrying them and made their own. I wear these socks over my shin guards. They fit well but they get holes in the heel after several games.
Color: Black
Size: Large
My experience with shoes for ball hockey has been a wild ride. I wore Nike Air Max Torch SLs for a long time. They were very durable but are hard to find nowadays. I’ve tried mesh Nike running shoes: absolutely destroyed on dek tile and not good for taking slashes. Back in 2018, I found Knapper and tried their ball hockey shoes. The first few versions were rough, but they’ve evolved well over the years. Today’s version offers a solid sole that performs well even in the rain, extra toe protection, and midfoot padding. My only critique is that the insoles disintegrate very quickly. I solved that with aftermarket insoles, however.
Size: 11
I’ve had this hat for a long time. I love the Bauer brand and always wear this cap rink. The only bad thing is it’s a small/medium and it’s a bit tight. Make sure you measure your head properly!
I’ve had this bag for several years and it’s held up brilliantly. It’s the perfect size to fit all of my equipment and has a few exterior pockets to hold hockey balls, tape, etc.
Color: Black
What option did I really have here? Put Ubuntu on it? Been there, not my style. Scrap the whole build and buy an overpriced cheese grater? Yea, I don’t think so.
This was an interesting decision. Originally, I was considering a dual monitor setup, but I wasn’t ecstatic about the bezels in the middle and the extra wires. Then, I thought about getting one 34″ ultrawide monitor, but it’s basically 1.5 screens, not 2. I pulled the trigger on this one and I don’t think I could use anything else now. It’s a very new form factor, but I love it. The only con (kinda) is that it makes intermittent popping noises due to thermal expansion. Weird, but not that big of a deal.
Funny story. I almost lost an eye while mounting my monitor on this. The arm is gas-powered to keep upward pressure opposite the downward force of the monitor. I took the monitor off and the arm flew up and almost blinded me. Besides that, it’s a decent monitor mount. Technically, it’s not meant for 49″ displays, but it can support the weight, so I went with it.
I wanted a really good wireless mouse, but didn’t need one with 80 macro buttons on it. I’d heard great things about the MX Master 3 and decided to buy it. It actually has even more features than I can remember to use, but the ergonomics are great and I love the aesthetic.
I watched probably 10 hours of YouTube videos about mechanical keyboards before I made this purchase (S/O TaeKeyboards). There’s much more to keyboards than I thought: key switch type, layout form factor, aesthetic, keycaps, etc. I went with this wireless, low-profile design because I didn’t want to have to use a wrist rest. I decided to forgo the number pad and get the blue (clicky) switches. I regret nothing.
I wanted a big mouse pad that could accommodate my keyboard and mouse with some room to spare. I also wanted to stay on brand with the red and black theme. There really wasn’t many options that met my needs, but luckily I found this one. It’s held up well so far and looks great.
This speaker system is the only piece of my last setup that I kept, but I have considered replacing it. I kept them because the sound quality is incredible and they still work perfectly. I’ve thought about selling them and getting a some red Audioengine or Kanto speakers without the separate subwoofer. Right now, the Klipsch subwoofer is on the floor and I just don’t like the extra wires. But again, they sound amazing.
I wanted a USB microphone for my desk that I could use to live stream the MJS Daily Recap and record videos with. I had seen this one being used by other creators online and I really couldn’t pass it up given the color scheme. The sound quality is top-notch for a USB mic and it looks fantastic.
Since the HyperX QuadCast was going to always be at my desk, I wanted make it easily accessible and easily moveable for when I wasn’t using it. I found this boom arm for a very reasonable price and have been very happy with it so far. It even has a little hook underneath the desk clamp. That’s where I store my Anker Q10s.
I needed a decent pair of PC headphones to edit video and listen to music, but I’m not a fan of wires. In my research, I saw I ton of expensive options, but this wasn’t something I felt like spending a lot of money on. Then, I came across this affordable pair from Anker. They’re not incredible, obviously, but they’re pretty good. (and they’re red and black).
Prior to building this beast of a PC, I hadn’t down any gaming since the PS3 days. Now, I occasionally play some Modern Warfare, mainly because it’s cross-platform. I’ve always been a controller player, so that’s why I picked this 2nd Gen controller up (no dongle needed, but it does have connectivity issues sometimes). I thought about getting a knock-off, but I’m glad I didn’t.
I’m a big advocate of wireless charging. I tried other cheaper options, but they were junk. Now, I rarely ever plug in my phone because I have this at my desk. I use the stand-up side for my phone and the lay-down side for my buds. It’s so nice to just set a device down when you’re done with it and have it start charging. It also connects via USB-C!
I knew nothing about podcasting when I started researching equipment. I needed something to record audio from up to four mics and it had to be portable. I heard great things about the H6 and decided to buy it. True to its reviews, this thing is a solid tool.
I know what you’re thinking, “Mark! That thing is spying on you and reporting every keystroke to the Chinese!” and you’re probably right. That aside, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. I don’t use it too often since I built SXMC, but it’s so light, fast, and beautiful.
I take notes and draw sketches in this when I’m on the go. It’s a cheap, durable hardcover notebook that has held up well over the years.
This bag fits my MateBook X Pro perfectly and has a couple of pockets to holds small accessories. I keep my laptop charger & dongle, phone charger, portable battery pack, HDMI cable, a pen, and a small Field Notes notebook inside.
I’ve had a couple of laptops prior to building this PC, and they each had Intel CPUs. For this build, however, AMD was the way to go. With the power Ryzen has to offer in 2020 and my needs for video editing and only minimal gaming, the 3900X was the best option.
I wanted a motherboard with Wi-Fi (just incase I needed it) and Bluetooth (that was a must). It also needed to be compatible with my AMD Ryzen 9 3900X CPU. I heard great things about Asus, so I got this one. Oh, and it’s got a little bit of RGB on it, so I’m a fan.
I thought about going with 32GB of RAM, then I decided to not play around. I value my time over my money. My motherboard can take up to 128GB, so it made sense to get 2 sticks of 32GB. I might add 2 more at some point.
SSDs over HDDs all day, every day in regards to speed. I’m a digital minimalist, so I want to avoid any reason to add clutter on huge HDDs. Also, I got a free 120GB SSD with my GPU purchase and tried running my OS on a separate SSD. Not for me. I wiped it and ripped it out within a week.
Pretty beefy GPU here. I wanted to render 4K video with no issues and power a Samsung C49RG9 49″ super ultrawide monitor. Some say I should have waited for the 3000 series, but if you wait forever, you’ll never get anything done.
Don’t cheap out on a power supply. Get more wattage than you need and make sure it’s highly rated. You don’t want it frying your other parts.
During my research, I saw some big streamers talking highly of NZXT cases. I went back and forth between the H710 and H710i. The only difference is RGB and smart connectivity to monitor stats. Needless to say, I went with the pretty lights. And how about that colorway? It’s like it was made just for me.
I’m going to honest, I did everything in my power to avoid buying this when I started streaming. Not only was it hard to get in early-2020, but I couldn’t justify the $130 price tag when Sony was allegedly going to be releasing software to do the same thing for free. Eventually, I gave in. It turned out to be one of the best purchases I’ve ever made.
Just a simple, yet very necessary, accessory cable to connect my Elgato Cam Link 4K to my Sony ZV-1. Make sure you get a long enough cable, especially if you have a adjustable sit/stand desk!
I built this monster PC to efficiently create content but didn’t prioritize getting a case with a built-in memory card reader. (I’m not sure how many of those there actually are though). Regardless, this little adapter is very affordable and does exactly what I need it to do. I might upgrade for faster transfer speeds one day, but this is fine for now.
I used to have a big L-shaped desk with a hutch and several drawers. It was way too much for me. I wanted a desk that was more minimal and that could convert between sitting and standing height. I did a lot of research and this one from ApexDesk was looked like the one for me. It’s long enough for everything to fit comfortably and has a electronic control panel to adjust the height.
When I got my sit/stand desk, I wanted to make sure the cable from my devices were managed properly. I didn’t want them all hanging down and getting caught on something as the desk moved up and down. This cable tray is made specially for this desk and was easy enough to install.
Funny story about this mat. I wasn’t planning on incorporating a standing mat into my setup. The desk took over a month to get delivered and ApexDesk was nice enough to give me this mat for free. After using it for a while, I’m very thankful because it definitely makes a difference. Even in house shoes, standing directly on hardwood flooring is not comfortable.
I’ve had this surge protector through many desk setups. Belkin is a good brand, so I’m not surprised it’s lasted 10+ years. The surge protection, USB ports, and such are great features, but more importantly for this setup, it fits in the cable tray underneath my desk. That allows me to have just one wire running from the tray to the wall.
I’ve had this for a long time and decided to reuse it in my new setup. There isn’t anything super special about it, but I do like the way it gives you more outlets and plug directly into the wall without any extra wires. The surge protection and USB ports are great features as well.
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