My Setup
I thought I would share some of the kit I use, ranging from my daily work essentials to my lab setup.
I have been a strong advocate for open-source software for quite some time. With this website, channel, and the content I create, I aim to incorporate open-source solutions as much as possible.
Computers
Here is a breakdown of the computers I use for different tasks, from general office work to development and content creation.
| Brand | Model | Spec | OS | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | 2021 14" MacBook Pro | M1 Pro 16GB - RAM 500GB - M.2 SSD |
MacOS 15 Sequoia | I use this for normal office / Day job |
| Razer | 2023 14" Blade | AMD Ryzen™ 9 7940HS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 16GB - RAM 2 TB - M.2 SSD |
Manjaro Linux - Rolling - Gnome | Using to write the website and general day to day use. |
Networking
A robust and well-structured network is essential for both my home and lab environments. Below is the networking equipment I use to ensure stable connectivity.
| Brand | Model | OS | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MikroTIK | RB3011UiAS | ROS 7 | Main Router for the house |
| MikroTIK | CRS326-24G-2S+ | ROS 7 | Main Switch for the house |
| MikroTIK | wAP ac | ROS 7 | Ground Floor AP |
| MikroTIK | cAP ac | ROS 7 | First Floor AP |
Production Lab
My production lab hosts critical services such as monitoring, virtual labs, and password management.
| Brand | Model | Spec | OS | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | EliteDesk 800 G5 Desktop Mini | Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700 32GB - RAM 1TB - M.2 SSD |
Proxmox 8 | Monitoring, Password Manager, EVE-NG |
| OVH | SYS-5-SAT-32 | Intel Xeon E3-1270v6 32GB - RAM 2TB - SSD |
Proxmox 8 | Web hosting, SIP Routing |
Training Lab
My training lab is where I test configurations, experiment with new technologies, and build virtual labs.
| Brand | Model | Spec | OS | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | EliteDesk 800 G5 Desktop Mini | Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700 8GB - RAM 256GB - M.2 SSD |
Proxmox * | Creating Labs and testing for articals |
| Mikrotik | hAP ac² | Small 5 port router with 2.4 & 5Ghz WIFI | ROS 7 | Router used in Lab |
Studio Setup
In addition to my Razer Blade laptop, I have a dedicated studio setup to assist with content creation, including video recording and streaming.
| Brand | Model | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Elgato | Stream Deck MK.2 | 15 Button USB Stream Deck |
| Elgato | HD60 X | 1080P60 HDR USB Capture Card |