insert_link(Almost) Everything I Have or Use, Regardless of Relevance
What better way is there to start the new year than an inexhaustive list of everything?
To clarify, my list of everything will only cover that which I consider interesting enough to share; so, don’t expect me to be listing “6mm × 12mm Hex-Socket Button-Head Steel Dome Bolt” anytime soon.
Rather, perhaps you might spot something astonishing that you might want to take a slice of. Of that which you didn’t know about before, perhaps there is something here that you would find tremendously useful.
Moreover, treat this page as one of reference. This is because I will certainly come back now and again to update it will the latest gizmos.
And, finally, thank you for using the (affiliate) links provided below. Accordingly, I may receive a small commission when you use the mentioned products/services at no additional cost for you.
Visit the wonderful Cryptic Butter resources page for recommendations, too!
insert_linkThe Cryptic Butter List of Everything—Starting Now
insert_linkGeneral Electronics and Stuff
- Computing:
- Old Dell Inspiron 15R laptop of sorts
- Primary desktop computer:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-6700
- Graphics
card: EVGA
GeForce GTX 1070 SC Black
- Modified for super-quietness using:
- Reusable cable tie set (save your money and the environment—less waste)
- Modified for super-quietness using:
- Storage: Samsung 850 EVO SSD (500GB)
- Motherboard: ASUS H170 Pro Gaming
- Power supply: EVGA Supernova 550 G2 Gold
- Additional Case Fans
- 1× Noctua 140mm NF-A14 (intake)
- Operating system: Windows 10 Pro
- Monitor: Dell 24-inch IPS Ultra-Sharp U2414H
- Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum (see the review)
- Keyboard: Microsoft Sculpt Comfort
- Headphones: Plantronics BackBeat Pro+
- Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X for flight simulation (rarely have time for this nowadays)
- Cardboard. That is to say, lots of cardboard.
- This Seagate 1TB external hard drive to which I cannot exactly recall the name.
- Canon TS9055 printer
- Microsoft Lumia 640 phone with Windows 10 (see this article)
- Amazon Echo Dot (2nd generation)
- Duracell Battery Charger (because it would be an insult to our planet not to use one)
insert_linkThe One Bag to Encapsulate Them All
“Oh, if only there were a truly excellent bag most worthy of transporting my laptop”
Well, I must say you're in luck because I have a little secret to share with you. Quite definitively, this CoolBell convertible bag must be the best in town.
Why, you ask? Unlike many other laptop bags, this bag does not just boast roominess, but also its “convertible nature”. In other words, with little effort, you can turn this bag into:
- A backpack
- (Sort-of) a briefcase, using handles
- A messenger bag, with the shoulder strap
If you want a bag that will bring you the joy of questioning why you didn’t buy this sooner, then it’s for you. Otherwise, CoolBell produce other good quality bags that share the desirable convertible aspect. As far as style goes, there is—therefore—no shortage of options!
insert_linkOnline Services and Software
Further reading: 7 Online Productivity Tools: Never Waste Your Time Again
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook Calendar
- Microsoft To-Do
- OneDrive
- Evernote
- Workflowy
- KanbanFlow
- Trello
- MindMeister
- Todoist
- Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1)
insert_linkComputer software
You, too, can be secure: Complete Windows 10 Privacy Guide: How to Protect Your Data
- Security and privacy
- NordVPN (see the review)
- Comodo Firewall
- Cybereason RansomFree
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
- Communication and Internet
- Firefox Nightly (the superior browser)
- The Brave (Dev) browser (which has an interesting Rewards concept)
- Tor browser
- Discord
- Thunderbird
- Creative production and media
- VLC Media Player
- Audacity
- Blender
- GIMP image editor
- HitFilm Express video editor
- Development
- Visual Studio Community 2017
- GitHub Desktop
- Unity
- Utilities
- 7-Zip (the superior archive manager)
- Notepad++
- GeForce Experience desktop screen recording
- OBS Studio
- TeamViewer
- Winaero Tweaker (download)
- Samsung Magician
- Other
- Buttery Taskbar (the shining star of anybody’s computer)
- 7+ Taskbar Tweaker (also, learn more about taskbar customisation)
- Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition (because aviation is bliss)
insert_linkBooks
I use Audible in order to plough through books at a speed I wouldn’t have otherwise been able to achieve.
Learn more—a lot more: My 3 Miracle Secrets to Absorb Knowledge [Super Quickly!]
Furthermore, I promise that you will find lots of interesting reads over at my Goodreads profile.
insert_linkOnline Sources of Authority
Firstly, the courses over at 2000 Books continue to serve me well throughout my personal development journey. To clarify, I am currently enrolled in:
- 10× mental toughness & confidence book summaries
- 10× productivity book summaries
- Learn to meditate
- How to develop the “Bulldog Mindset” with John Sonmez
Secondly, SimpleProgrammer.com has proven to have some really useful courses, including the ones I’m enrolled in:
- 10 Steps to learn anything quickly
- How to market yourself as a software developer
- 10 Ways to make money from your blog
Thirdly, Smart Passive Income is a very useful place to go if you want to make, say, £100 before you’ve had your morning coffee.
insert_linkYouTube Channels to Which You Should Subscribe Yourself
A significant part of learning and changing our lives is continuous exposure. So, let us drown ourselves in educational material, like so:
- Bulldog
Mindset by John Sonmez
- This is the number one place to go for many things if they’re personal-development-related
- Search
the channel as well as the grand assortment of playlists for topics such
as:
- Residential property investing
- Personal success and productivity
- Mental toughness (the "bulldog" mindset)
- Relationships and social skills
- Entrepreneurship
- 2000 Books
- If you ever want an idea as to what to buy on Audible
- Pat Flynn(from Smart Passive Income)
insert_linkFurniture and The Like
Of course, Ikea is an unignorable force that prevails throughout many people’s lives, including mine.
insert_linkWebsite Tools and Hosting
Become financially free! How to Boost Your Career: 3 Remarkable Benefits of Blogging
Cryptic Butter is hosted with InMotionHosting and uses WordPress.
Here are some of the plugins I use:
- AMP
- Autoptimise
- BestAzon - Localize Amazon Links
- Better Click to Tweet
- Broken link checker
- Cloudflare
- Health check & troubleshooting
- Hummingbird
- Jetpack
- OneSignal Push Notifications
- Reveal IDs
- Smush
- To Top
- upPrev
- WP Anchor Header
- WP fastest cache
- WP-optimise
- Yoast SEO
Also, you can build a potentially profitable website yourself using free resources including:
- How to Create a Blog That Boosts Your Career (Simple Programmer email course)
- Build Your Own Brand (Smart Passive Income online course)
Look at these other tools as well (for scheduling social media posts):
insert_linkHealth and Fitness
- Infield UV-400 Safety Glasses for Blue Light (in order to reverse the negative effects of a digital society)
- York Fitness Cast Iron Dumbbell Spinlock Set
- Oral-B Pro 2000 electric toothbrush (because top-notch dental health is essential)
- Fitbit Versa fitness tracker (so I
can monitor my sleep)
- With Corki protective case (gold)
Don’t let sleep harm productivity: How to Sleep Easily for More Happiness and Better Focus
