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Tech

Laptop: Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch, 2021, Space Gray, Apple M1 Pro, ‌ 10‑core CPU, 16‑core GPU, 16 GB memory, 512 GB SSD, English international layout

  • Apple Magic Mouse 2
  • Apple Magic Trackpad
  • Apple Magic Keyboard, English International layout
  • Twelve South Curve laptop stand, Black
  • Samsung T7 SSD
  • Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

Phone: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, 256 GB, Natural Titanium

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  • Bellroy Phone Case, Sienna
  • Apple iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe, Midnight
  • Apple MagSafe Battery Pack
  • Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Mac Notebooks
  • Twelve South Forte + 15W Apple MagSafe Charger

Watch: Apple Watch Ultra 2, Natural Titanium

  • Apple Trail Loop, Green (daily band)
  • Apple Ocean Band, Navy (for working out)
  • Apple Nike Sport Bank, Midnight (for working out)
  • Bellroy Watch Strap, Second Edition, Terracotta (for going out)
  • Spigen Night Stand, Midnight Blue

Tablet: Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch, 2018, Space Gray, 64 GB

  • Apple Smart Keyboard Folio, English International layout
  • Apple Pencil 2
daniel marcinkowski everyday carry
My everyday carry

Audio devices:

  • Earphones: Apple AirPods Pro, 2nd Generation, Lightning
  • Headphones: Beats Solo Pro, Matte black
  • Transmitter: Twelve South AirFly Pro, Black
  • Smart glasses: Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Wayfarer, Matte black, Gray Transition Lenses
  • Microphone: Samson Q2U
  • Audio interface: Audient EVO 4

Media consumption devices:

  • E-reader: Amazon Kindle Colorsoft
  • TV: Sony Bravia X81J, 50″
  • Stationary game console: Microsoft Xbox One, Black
  • Portable game console: Nintendo Switch, Gray controllers
  • VR headset: Oculus Meta Quest 2
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My Sony Bravia X81J and Sonos Beam (Gen.1)

Smart home devices:

  • Apple HomePod mini, Black
  • Sonos Beam (Gen.1), White
  • Sonos Roam (Gen.1), White
  • Eero Router
  • Philips Hue: light bulbs, smart outlet, and remote controllers
  • Aqara: motion and contact sensors for doors and windows
  • Smartmi Air Purifier P1, White
  • VOCOlinc FlowerBud Smart Diffuser
  • Withings Body Smart Scale, White

Read my articles on smart home here.

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Most of my Apple Home setup

Camera: Fujifilm X-T20, Black (check my Instagram for photos)

  • Fujifilm Fujinon XF27mm
  • Fujifilm Fujinon XC15-45mm
  • Peak Design Cuff, Black
  • Random soft shutter button bought in Japan, Red

Software

  • Task manager: Things 3
  • Note-taking: Apple Notes + Notion
  • Calendar: Apple Calendar
  • Mail: Apple Mail
  • Podcast player: Apple Podcasts
  • RSS reader: NetNewsWire + Feedbin
  • Music streaming: Apple Music
  • Media tracker: Sequel
  • Browser: Safari (some of the extensions I use) + Arc on Mac when something “requires Chrome”
  • Time tracking: Toggl via Timery
  • Word processor: iA Writer
  • Video editing: Final Cut Pro
  • Audio editing: Logic Pro
  • Photo editing: Photomator
  • Graphic design: Pixelmator Pro
  • Interface design: Figma
  • Screen time app: Opal
  • Launcher: Raycast
  • Deliveries tracker: Parcel
  • Audio routing: Audio Hijack

Carry gear

  • Backpack: Bellroy Classic Backpack, Black + AirTag
  • Gym backpack: Bellroy Lite Daypack, Black + AirTag
  • Sling: Bellroy Lite Sling, Slate
  • Wallet: Bellroy Card Pocket, Black + UGREEN Finder Slim
  • Tech organizer: Bellroy Tech Kit Compact, Black
    • MiniX Neo P1 66W
    • Apple USB-C Charing Cable
    • Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger
    • Beats USB-A to Lightning Charging Cable, Black
    • Anker 2m USB-C charging cable
    • SD card reader
  • Passport cover: Bellroy Travel Wallet, Blue + AirTag
  • Carry on luggage: Bellroy Weekender, Premium Edition, Black
  • Carry on wheeled luggage: American Tourister Novastream, 55 cm, Black
  • Checked luggage: American Tourister Soundbox, 67 cm, Black
  • Packing cubes: various from MUJI
  • Pouches: Bellroy Lite Pouch Duo, Yellow

(Yes, I really like Bellroy.)

Carrying my Bellroy Sling Lite

Coffee

Read more on how I brew coffee here.

  • Water filter: Brita Style, small
  • Beans storage: Fellow Atmos Vacuum Canister, Manual, Glass, 0.7L
  • Grinder: Commandante MK3, Black
  • Kettle: Fellow Stagg EKG, Black
  • Scale: Fellow Tally Pro, Studio Edition
  • Immersion brewer: AeroPress Go
  • Single-cup pour over brewer: Hario V60 01, Plastic, White
  • Multi-cup pour over brewer: Hario V60 Drip Decanter, 02 Size
    • V60 filters: Japanese
  • Coffee tumbler: Fellow Carter Move Mug, Matte black, 355 ml / 16 oz

Water bottle: Kinto WATER BOTTLE 500 ml / 17 oz, Smoke

Daniel Marcinkowski Coffee Setup

Stationery

  • Pocket notebook: Field Notes, Pitch Black Memo Book, dot-graph
  • Notebook: LEUCHTTURM1917, Classic Notebook, Softcover, A5, Dotted, Black
  • Desk notepad: Rhodia dotPad (Ref. 16559)
  • Fountain pen: Lamy Safari, Umbra
  • Pen: MUJI Gel Ink Pen 0.5 mm

Apparel

I buy the vast majority of my clothes at UNIQLO, with a handful of items from MUJI, Carhartt WIP and Lululemon.

Shoes:

  • Daily: Allbirds Tree Runners, Black & White
  • Winter: Allbirds Wool Runner-up Mizzles, Black
  • Running/gym: Allbirds Tree Flyer 2, Yellow
  • Hiking: Adidas TRACEROCKER 2.0

Non-smart glasses: Ace & Tate, Neil, matte black