Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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💻 I tested 100+ Mac apps. These 10 actually made a difference.

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So I can help—and make videos you actually need.

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I almost sold my iPad until I did this: youtube.com/watch?v=RPXUmwtJUtQ&t=80s


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WHAT I USE TO MAKE YOUTUBE VIDEOS
🎥 CAMERA & LENS
Sony A7SIII: geni.us/KH9rb
Sony A6400: geni.us/wxqw
iPhone 14 Pro Max: geni.us/mEZK
Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GMII Lens: geni.us/oSE3LX
Sony 20mm F1.8 Lens: geni.us/h3BmtB
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Sennheiser ME 2-II Lav Mic: geni.us/ZNVGKJ
Rode Wireless Go: geni.us/40lsaE
Elgato Wave 3 Streaming Mic: geni.us/93Cg
BEST BUDGET MIC: geni.us/96CcibP

🎥 LIGHT
Aputure 120D MII: geni.us/TJG3uDH
Aputure Light Dome II: geni.us/Nd6QENO
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🖥️ DESK SETUP: youtu.be/IX9ZgdiEYKw
MacBook Pro 16”: geni.us/TtOq5q
MX Master 3s: geni.us/U7CtIQ
FAV Keyboard for Editing: geni.us/LnIxjm
Ergo Chair: geni.us/mpVmqV
Sit-Stand Desk: geni.us/ReTcIOR

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TIME CODE
00:00 - My Notes App Problem (Hi.)
01:22 - The System
02:05 - Capture Land
05:27 - The Second Brain
09:55 - Reflection Corner (planning + tracking)
12:33 - My Super Kit (super speed everything)
18:51 - Watch this next if your space feels chaotic