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I Tried Building a CUSTOM Mechanical Keyboard: Heres How it Went Jimmy Tries World 2023-03-10 | Custom keyboards have been around for quite a while now and there are a ton of great Keyboard centric youtube creators out there that somehow make the topic of keyboards, fun, interesting, sound great and look so freakin’ cool. I’ve always struggled with finding the perfect keyboard. If you’ve been a long time follower of this channel, you know how many keyboards I’ve gone through through. The pursuit of the perfect keyboard has always been a constant struggle.Affiliate links to YouTube gear I use:Sony a7siii: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb8iSony A7c: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb8k14in M1 Pro MacBook Pro: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb83Mac Studio: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb8o0:00 Introduction1:07 Why A Custom Keyboard2:07 Keyboard Sizes and Bodies4:09 Key Switches7:43 Keycaps9:58 Buying Components12:01 Modding13:15 ConclusionSo it seemed like the perfect solution was to build it myself, that way I get all the features I want, in the layout I want, with no compromises.Keyboards come in a bunch of different sizes. The most common ones I’ve seen are 100% which are the 100%, 80%, 75% and 65% which removes the entire function row of keys. There are plenty of options for cases out there for keyboards, and there are many options for all form factors, it's kind of like selecting a pc case if you’re familiar with building a PC. While the exterior provides aesthetic value it also affects the angle of the keyboard, and depending on body material, can also affect the sound of the final product. Basically every choice determines how it looks, feels, and sounds.Beyond that you also have to consider what type of key switches you want. Key Switches are one of the biggest factors on how a keyboard sounds and feels. Most custom keyboards use cherry mx keyswitches with clicky, linear, and tactile key switches.Then there’s keycaps. They come in a bunch of different colors, shapes, fonts, materials and can even affect how your keyboard sounds. The quality, fit and finish of each keycap set will be completely different depending on the type of keycap you buy and the quality of the manufacturing. There are some keycaps in the keyboard community that are generally considered one the more premium options, and these are GMK keycaps. But they are super expensive, at least $100 or more for a set, which is the cost of a whole mechanical keyboard from well known brands. You don’t have to get GMK keycaps just because they’re the premium “Standard”, there are plenty of options out there that vary between prices. There are two types of plastic you’ll find on keyboards ABS and PBT.Once you have all those sorted out, you have your parts listed out, it’s time to buy your parts right? Wait. What is this? Waitlists? GroupBuys? Interest Checks? The thing about custom keyboards, is that they are custom, and a hobby that has a bunch of growing pains. It’s not streamlined like the PC building community, a lot of the times, keyboard components that are unique or fit an aesthetic, you gotta be at the right place, at the right time, and also willing to wait to get them. This is the process for a lot of keyboards and keycaps. And it can be really discouraging for people who are just starting out. Because often times, the parts you want are not going to be in production for months and they’ll just slowly trickle into your mailbox with time. So if you’re looking for a real custom experience it takes a lot of time to gather all of the components you want to build that “perfect” keyboard.Once the parts arrive, it’s easy to put the keyboard together, they usually come with manuals. The whole process only takes about 2 or so hours.Now that we have a complete custom keyboard. What did I think of the whole experience? It was fun to learn something new and try to figure it out. This keyboard cost about 350 to make. Of course, that’s because I was willing to pay that much, you can easily put something together for less that still feels and sounds good. While $350 sounds pretty pricey for this keyboard, since all the components are modular, we could always reuse certain components, change out pieces that are getting old, falling apart, or get a new case altogether if we’re looking for a new experience, which you can’t normally do with a bog standard mechanical keyboard from a big brand. Also, building a custom keyboard doesn’t have to be expensive either, Amazon has a ton of hot-swappable keyboards available that you can just buy and start tinkering with. Overall, building a keyboard is a fun way to learn something new, and get the exact look, feel, sound, and functionality you want out of a keyboard. You really get to control every aspect of a device a lot of people use daily. I’m ready for the next one.
2 YEARS in the Sonos Ecosystem: Heres What I Think Jimmy Tries World 2023-02-20 | This video is sponsored by Best BuyCheck out Best Buy's President's Day Sale here:go.magik.ly/ml/1r4q3Check out some of Best Buy's other deals here:Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro: go.magik.ly/ml/1r4pxSony A80J OLED TV: go.magik.ly/ml/1r4prDyson V10 Animal Cordless Vacuum: go.magik.ly/ml/1r4q0Sonos Products: go.magik.ly/ml/1r4q1Affiliate links to YouTube gear I use:Sony a7siii: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb8iSony A7c: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb8k14in M1 Pro MacBook Pro: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb83Mac Studio: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb8oTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:53 Physical Features2:52 Sound3:56 What Sonos is Great At5:37 The Negatives of Sonos9:43 Which Sonos Devices Would I Buy?10:11 ConclusionFor the past 2 years, I’ve owned Sonos related products, and over that 2 year span, my sonos collection has been growing and growing. Throughout the house I have Sonos 1s, a sonos roam, a beam, beam gen 2, arc, sub, sub mini, and even the IKEA branded symfonisk bookshelf speakers. Let’s first talk about how Sonos speakers look in general. Most sonos devices come in black or white, and aim for a more minimalistic aesthetic that blends in with more modern furniture and homes. These speakers don’t stand out as much as some more traditional looking speakers that might look a little strange in some living spaces. But overall in terms of appearance and build they are good. Pricing for these speakers vary significantly, with the lowest end one costing $120 and their highest end speaker, which technically is a soundbar, the arc, is $900. So what about Sound? They sound pretty good. I enjoy using a pair of sonos ones for listening to music. I like the full theater setup I have and they make playing video games and watching movies sound really good. The Sonos app also has this function on iOS devices you can use called “Trueplay” which tweaks the sound of the speakers to the acoustics of the room. That being said, if you’re buying these solely for sound quality, they’re for sure not the best value for money you can get and you are definitely paying a premium for all the extra features and convenience you get with them.What Sonos does great though, is how easy it is to use their app to control and configure their speakers at will. The app itself is pretty nice, enabling you to control the different sonos devices in your home, what they’re playing, their volume and which devices audio is coming from. You can play audio from one room, or select multiple rooms and the Sonos speakers will begin playing music in all of those rooms at once in sync, and you can even control the volume on each room individually while they’re paired. The app even enables you to create custom EQs but it’s very bare bones, so don’t expect a robust interface that lets you control the tiniest of details.But the most appealing aspect about Sonos, at least to me, is their modularity. You can take different sonos speakers, pair them together to make something even better. Or separate them and use them individually. You can make your setup as simple or as complex as you want, it’s a scalable solution. Being able to use wireless speakers alone or together adds a layer of flexibility that just makes sense. You might have a fully loaded Sonos home theater setup in your house, and then one day move to a place that doesn’t have a nice space for your setup, and so you can part out each piece into different rooms for a new purpose. All these pairings and combinations are all handled in their app. Plug in or turn on your sonos speaker, press or hold a specific button, and then pop open the SONOS App, the speaker will appear, then you can set up your speaker individually or pair your speakers together however you like.Sonos speakers can’t be used in groups with non-sonos speakers, only Sonos. The only way to connect other speakers to Sonos’ is through wifi and casting audio from music apps, airplay, the sonos app, or through the soundbars that are connected to your TV through HDMI arc. They also can’t be connected to with bluetooth. You can do all of those things, but you pay a massive Sonos tax for access to these basic features. That’s one of my biggest complaints about Sonos.Sonos stopped providing features to their older devices that worked under the S1 app, and only continued adding features and updates to S2 devices. S1 devices to this day, still work like how they always worked, but do not work within the same ecosystem as the S2 devices. So they can’t really communicate with each other. FTC Disclaimer: Some links above are affiliate links from which I get a small commission, which does not affect you as a customer at all, but helps me keep on making videos for you guys! All opinions are my own :)#BestBuyPartner #BestBuy #MagicLinks
2023 14in M2 Pro MacBook Pro Review: 2 WEEKS LATER - Slightly Better Jimmy Tries World 2023-02-17 | The 2022 M2 Pro MacBook Pros looks identical to the previous M1 Pro MacBook Pros, same boxy square design, same notch in the display and overall, if you placed the two side by side, you’d easily confuse the two for each other. But these new M2 Pro and M2 Max Macbook pros have some under the hood changes. Other than the obvious M2 chips. The HDMI port is now 2.1 which can support up to 8K displays and 4K120fps, it also has WIFI 6E, and the display has a better response rate. Besides that everything else feels exactly the same and is just as good as the outgoing model, the keyboard, speakers, webcam, and trackpad, all feel really good. So no complaints there. Affiliate link to product mentioned in this video:2022 14in MacBook Pro: go.magik.ly/ml/1r62oAffiliate links to YouTube gear I use:Sony a7siii: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb8iSony A7c: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb8k14in M1 Pro MacBook Pro: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb83Mac Studio: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb8oTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:18 Physical Features1:16 Performance/User Experience4:29 “Should I wait for next year?”6:30 ConclusionI found that the M2 Pro performs similarly to the M1 Max in my mac studio in CPU performance but lagged behind a little when it came to GPU. But, I found the responsiveness of all 3 machines, between the M1 pro, M2 Pro and M1 Max to be similar across the board. When it comes to what I do, video editing, photo editing, and documents it handles all of it without a hitch. I find the battery to last basically the same as the last one, giving me more a full day and then some of battery life. The M2 Pro 14in MacBook Pro stays cool doing basic web-browsing, reading and writing documents and it gets warm during my sessions of 4K video editing and really only got hot when I was running it for the benchmarks you saw mentioned earlier. The M2 Pro chip in this laptop is fantastic and I think most people looking at this machine would be fully satisfied with the M2 Pro as it performs almost as well as the M1 Max did last year and that chip was already overkill for most people. But if you want the best of the best, the $900 upgrade to the M2 Max is the way to go, but I don’t see that being the case for 99% of people. The M2 Pro cuts through Final Cut Pro like butter and export times are good. One thing to note though, is that the Base model M2 Pro MacBook pro with 512GBs of storage has slower memory than the outgoing 2021 model. It isn’t noticeable in general usage, but if you work with massive files, it may have an impact on your workflow. Both the new 14 and 16in models with 1TB of SSD storage or more have faster speed storage but you are paying a premium price for that fast storage. If you’re thinking about getting the 16in option, just know that the $500 difference nets you the faster version of the M2 Pro chip, and an overall bigger body and display.So I think this brings in an interesting point of discussion, every time I review a macbook I hear people commenting saying that they’re “waiting” for next year for an upgrade for their laptop. But like you see here, sometimes the new model that comes after will just be the same laptop but with very minor improvements. So you may be waiting a whole year or more, just to see the same thing again next year. That’s not a bad thing, it’s good that Apple updates every once and awhile. If you are the type of person who does like to wait, I think you end up with some benefits too because you have more options. Based on the trends I’ve seen the last few years, After 6-8 months of a macbook’s release, you can find some good deals on them. Just a few months ago and a few weeks ago, before the M2 Pro’s release, we saw $400 off on the M1 Pro and M1 max models and at that price, it’s much more digestible than the M2 Pro 14in’s starting price of $2000. But I can see the same happening to this laptop, and at 8 months in, rumors also start appearing about the next model, so it’s easier to make a decision then because you’ll have an idea of what you might be missing out on and know if it’s worth waiting for next year’s model, or buying the current model at a good discount. The M2 Pro MacBook pro is still the more refined version of last year's model and you won’t be disappointed with it. It’s a fantastic machine to use. But my point is, whether you choose to upgrade to this model, or wait to hear more about next year’s model, you have a lot of different options.As a whole the M2 Pro MacBook Pro, is a minor refresh, with a slight performance boost, small wifi and hdmi updates. This laptop isn't an upgrade for the M1 14 and 16in MacBook pro owners out there, this is for the people still on intel MacBooks before 2020. If you’re looking for a powerful-do-it-all laptop, then this is it. It takes an already great laptop and makes it even better this year.
AI Generated THIS Video: Chat GPT and Other AI are CRAZY Now Jimmy Tries World 2023-02-03 | The beginning clip of this video was created with OpenGPT, Descript, Wav2Lip and Capsule's AI Studio. The results were not what I expected AI content to look like...Affiliate links to YouTube gear I use:Sony a7siii: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb8iSony A7c: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb8k14in M1 Pro MacBook Pro: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb83Mac Studio: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb8oTimestamps:0:00 AI Generated Clip0:16 Introduction1:31 What Goes Into a Video3:31 ChatGPT6:18 Wav2Lip and Descript10:26 Capsule Studio AI, Dall-E, Stable Diffusion and Stock Footage Sites11:36 AI Banana Review13:13 Ethics of AI14:46 AI Accuracy17:05 Using AI as an Assistant18:06 AI Assisted Video20:13 ConclusionAI Tools mentioned in this video:ChatGPT: openai.com/blog/chatgptWav2Lip: github.com/Rudrabha/Wav2LipDescript: descript.comCapsule AI Studio: ai.capsule.videoDall-E: openai.com/dall-e-2Stable Diffusion: huggingface.co/spaces/stabilityai/stable-diffusionBefore an AI can replace me, it needs to be able to do what a YouTuber does. Creating a YouTube video can be split into multiple parts. It requires you make a script, a slightly clickbait title, tags, and thumbnails. And that’s the bare necessities, then there’s the video itself, this requires A-roll, which is this sitting shot of me talking right now. Audio, which is what you’re hearing in your ears right now, and b-roll which are just shots of things that are sprinkled throughout the video to give you further context into what I’m talking about.We’ll be using ChatGPT. Chat GPT is an AI that's able to have a conversation with you. People use it to write code, chat and it can be used to provide a summary of things in seconds. I asked it to write a tech review on a Banana. ChatGPT can more than just write a script. I asked it for a list of b-roll shots, Clickbait titles and what my thumbnail should look like.I opted to use Descript because it has a voice cloning option that can generate full sentences and be used to fix audio mistakes you make during videos. And since I want to recycle my already existing library of A-roll instead of having to record myself, I used Wav2Lip that takes existing video and changes your lip flaps to any audio clip that you want combined with it. Full disclosure, Wav2Lip is free to use, but it’s for personal use, research and development. And should not be used commercially without the author’s consent. The purpose of it appearing in this video, is just to show you what AI is capable of now. The goal with these two tools is to make sure the AI can mimic my voice, and that my mouth moves how it;s supposed to with that voice. So, I fed Descript 2 hours worth of audio of my voice so that they can generate my overdub voice.With Descript, I’m able to type what I want fake Jimmy to say. I went ahead and copy and pasted the banana script in Descript to generate a fake audio clip, then used Wav2Lip to sync my lips from an existing video to the audio of fake me reviewing a banana.Now that we have a-roll video created of me talking, we need to sort out our B-roll situation. I'm going to take all the b-roll ideas that we created using ChatGPT as a reference and use it with Capsule’s Studio AI. This tool takes my footage, transcribes the audio, then enables me to select certain parts of the video in order to generate a b-roll shot using a text prompt for that section of the video. Once I’m satisfied with the results, I can use free or paid stock footage sites like storyblocks, or shutterstock to fill in the missing blanks and then if I’m still missing any additional footage, I can generate photos using photo generating AI like Dall-E or Stable Diffusion to create the remaining clips I would need. While Chat GPT was pretty accurate for our example with the Banana, I tried other things too. I tried to ask it to make a review on the 14in M1 Pro MacBook pro a laptop that I’ve reviewed on this channel. It was mostly accurate telling me the specs, and some of the features, but in some areas, it got information plain wrong. After reading through the macbook script the AI generated, and making more Macbook reviews using Chat GPT I found that it was accurate about ~80% of the time, of course that’s just my own observations. That’s pretty impressive. But there’s still going to be the remaining 20% of the time you’ll have to review the work or make fixes to make sure it’s accurate. So while it cuts down a ton of time you spend coming up with ideas and writing content, now you spend extra time reviewing it and looking for mistakes. And that’s not just ChatGPT. It was the other tools too. We saw that Wav2Lip couldn’t fully remove some blockiness around the lips, we saw Descript overdub replicate my voice but some words and phrases sounded kind of warped, unnatural, and emotionless. So obviously these AI tools are very good but not perfect, and honestly might never be perfect.
M2 Macbook Air: 6 Months Later - How Its Holding Up Jimmy Tries World 2023-01-20 | This video is sponsored by Best BuyCheck out Upgrade+ at Best Buy: go.magik.ly/ml/1qcboM2 MacBook Air: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb7yM1 Pro MacBook Pro: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb83M2 MacBook Pro: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb84M1 MacBook Airgo.magik.ly/ml/1qb80Affiliate links to YouTube gear I use:Sony a7siii: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb8iSony A7c: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb8k14in M1 Pro MacBook Pro: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb83Mac Studio: go.magik.ly/ml/1qb8oTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:55 Physical Body4:11 Sponsor - Best Buy Upgrade+5:20 User Experience6:59 Other MacBooks8:49 ConclusionThe midnight color is slowly being scratched away around the ports, especially around the USB-C ports. But the color around the rest of the body has maintained the color just fine, things you wear on your wrists like bracelets, or watches can scratch up the bottom edge of the laptop. And scratches will be much more noticeable with the dark midnight color. Also, the midnight color grabs a lot of fingerprints and when it gets dirty.After 45 battery cycles the battery is still at 100%. On average, I’m seeing way less battery cycles across my Apple silicon macbooks compared to the old Intel ones. Because this laptop is so light, we’re quick to use it wherever we are. The rubber feet beneath the M2 MacBook air have been useless at preventing it from sliding around smooth surfaces, and combined with the light weight makes this thing slipperiest macbook I’ve used. Usually, I prefer using usb-c cables to charge macbooks instead of magsafe, because it’s just so much more convenient and can be used with basically any other device you need to charge that has USB-c like a mouse, keyboard, phone, or nintendo switch, but because this M2 MacBook air is so light, and prone to being yanked by a robot vacuum owned by another big tech company, I’d say the M2 Macbook air is a laptop you probably should use the Magsafe cable with to charge the laptop because it makes it less likely your laptop will be yanked to the floor and, it frees up the remaining 2 usb-c ports for other devices. In terms of getting things done the last 6 months, this laptop has done really well. The purpose of it is to edit YouTube video scripts, worksheets, and provide supplemental editing for the YouTube channel and when it comes to that. Rarely do I see it send a spinning beach ball of doom or struggle to do those things. Back in 2020, I used to use an M1 MacBook air as the main editing machine for this youtube channel. And I can say this M2 macbook air is just as good in that same role. While I now have much more powerful machines to do the bulk of the editing, I don’t think anyone should sleep on how well this laptop can handle editing multiple streams of 4K 10bit video editing in FCP, general web browsing and productivity tasks. I think a lot of people looking at this laptop will also be looking at the M1 MacBook air. And in my earlier video about this, I said, the M1 Air was a much better value machine, while the M2 air provided a bit more premium feeling experience. I still think that is mostly true. In terms of sheer value I think the M1 MacBook air, to this day, is the best in Apple’s lineup, it is such a good value, especially since it’s constantly on sale, but, after using the M2 MacBook air for a longer period of time, I can see why someone would much prefer the M2 air. The design is newer and in line with Apple’s other products, it’s faster, and most importantly the magsafe port. The magsafe port gives you peace of mind that your laptop won’t be flung across the room when the charging cable gets snagged. So, looking at it now, while the M1 Air is still the best value, I think the M2 provides some compelling reasons and nice quality of life improvements that justify the price increase. Either way, you can’t really go wrong with either option, it really depends on your priorities. Who is the M2 MacBook air for? If you’re a hobbyist or just a starting out video editor, content creator, or photographer, this is more than enough power to do what you need. The magsafe charging port leaves 2 open ports for you to use other essential peripherals or even dongles if you need to. The M2 MacBook air has held up really well, but the Midnight color would not be my suggestion if you care about how it looks long term, as scratches and fingerprints are much more noticeable than the lighter colors. The brighter and bigger display, addition of a magsafe port, faster performance and updated design make a compelling upgrade over the M1 air that’s usually a better value. FTC Disclaimer: Some links above are affiliate links from which I get a small commission, which does not affect you as a customer at all, but helps me keep on making videos for you guys! All opinions are my own :)#BestBuyPartner #BestBuy #MagicLinks
A Simple and Minimal Laptop-Focused Desk Setup Tour Jimmy Tries World 2022-12-30 | It’d be pretty nice if I had a workspace without the frills. You know a setup that was back to the basics, minimal and focused on productivity. And here’s what I came up with. This is the minimal productivity focused macbook setup. Let’s get started with a little desk tour.Sponsor: BenQ Screenbar Halo - Check this monitor light bar down in the links below!Amazon: amzn.to/3SJNGDLBenQ: reurl.cc/oQQ27j Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:31 What I’m trying to accomplish1:46 Desktop2:51 Standing Desk Legs3:23 Casters to mobilize the desk4:06 Difficulties with Lighting5:11 Sponsor: BenQ Screenbar Halo6:27 Other Lighting: Nanoleaf Elements7:22 Adding a Grovemade Monitor Stand for Storage8:03 Orbitkey Deskmat 8:33 Macro-pad for Hotkeys: Loupedeck Live S9:01 Monitor: Dell U2723QE10:29 Desk Accessories for Visual Interest11:41 What I think of the completed setup12:44 Minor Issues13:32 ConclusionAffiliate links and standard links to product discussed:Karlby Desk Top: ikea.com/us/en/p/karlby-countertop-birch-veneer-90335206/#contentTOPSKY Standing desk legs: amzn.to/3GvECOsM8 Casters: amzn.to/3jGWKMmM10 Casters: amzn.to/3Qb8hQwNanoleaf Elements: amzn.to/3WBhjbSGrovemade Monitor Stand: grovemade.com/?rfsn=6745717.5c5968Orbitkey Deskmat: amzn.to/3GuOxULLoupedeck Live S: amzn.to/3GvrEADDell U2723QE: amzn.to/3GtQMYaFake Plant: target.com/p/10-34-x-6-34-artificial-grass-arrangement-threshold-8482/-/A-80371856Belkin 3-in-1 Charging Station: amzn.to/3CAfdBdSo let’s start with the desktop, this is their Karlby countertop I got cut down to 50inches to better fit my space. From there, I bought this budget standing desk frame from Amazon. It’s not the nicest standing desk around, but this thing works so what more could you ask for in a standing desk. it has height adjustment buttons and memory buttons to save the height, so it more than enough serves its purpose. Standing desks are great because they provide height adjustment but they can get pretty heavy, since they have metal legs and motors built into them. And because of that, they can be pretty difficult to move if you want to adjust the desk or manage the cables in the back. That’s why I got these casters off Amazon and swapped out the desk’s leg pads and now the desk is mobile and I can sit anywhere in the room that I like.I’ve always struggled with is lighting. And I don’t mean rainbow lights all over the room. That’s a cool aesthetic, but not what I’m going for. What I’ve noticed is If you use overhead lights, the usual lights you have mounted to the ceilings in rooms, at night they could look really harsh, you can fix this by adding light at different heights and different parts of the room to diversify the light sources and to make a more moody and a much more interestingly lit space. So I used 2 different items to add different types of lighting to this room. The first is an item the sponsor of this video BenQ sent. This is the Screenbar Halo, an LED light bar that sits on top of your monitor and is powered by USB. It has both an LED light in the adjustable bar up front and in the housing in the back. And to add in additional lighting, I’m using these Nanoleaf Elements wood hexagon panels. These panels mimic the look and feel of natural wood, they don’t get super bright, but during the daytime the wood look and texture fits in with the rest of the natural wood decor of the desk.By default a plain standing desk does not have any way to organize your stuff. That’s where this grovemade monitor stand comes into play. It’s this monitor stand made of maple, and comes in various sizes and colors to best fit your desk environment. Now, I have a nice area to keep notebooks, pens, pencils, and whatever tangled mess of cables I want to make sure no one ever finds out about. Then on top of the surface of the desk, I’m using a water resistant orbitkey desk mat. I think looks really cool with this desk. I tend to drink coffee at my desk, and on this type of surface, accidental spills are easier to clean. Then I added a Loupedeck Live S. Each knob and button can be set to do different functions. Very similar to a stream deck. Except with knobs and a touch screen. Both the Loupedeck and ScreenBar Halo are connected to the Dell monitor's built-in usb hub in the back. I also like how color accurate, and bright this monitor gets, while also providing a very minimalistic appearance, with even borders on all 4 sides, and no logos, except this small dell one barely visible on the stand. The stand lets you swivel, rotate, adjust the height and also has a nice hole in the stand so you can guide all of your cables through the back of the monitor and keep it from uglifying the front. Okay, now that we have a complete desk setup, we have to add some interest. This is a fake plant that doesn’t require me to water.
15 Tech Gift Ive personally used for MOST BUDGETS Jimmy Tries World 2022-12-10 | On this channel we talk alot about tech. But we don’t really talk about what tech and cool tech accessories I would get for people in my own life or maybe your life. So today, we’ll be talking about exactly that. Here’s the things I’ve been using the last year that you might find to be great gift ideas for people in your life. Chromecast with google TV amzn.to/3ELzXWVGreat value for a streaming stick and makes old smart tvs smart again with an actual user interface you can interact with. It even lets you install new apps, cast to it, and use the google voice assistantBellroy tech kit amzn.to/3GQT9FlGamechanger. Small and portable pouch that manages to fit all of my techy items like cables, power bricks, and power banks while easy to slide in my backpack or leave in the carIfixit Pro toolkit amzn.to/3ANOIacSuper useful tool kit for techies, it has all screwdriver bits that are common on tech hardware, the lid is a tray that helps you keep your screws from mixing together and its come in handy helping me build pcs, tear apart macbooks and building keyboardsAputure MC amzn.to/3UdfKyHLight for the photographer or videographer in your life that’s cram-packed with features. It can be controlled wirelessly with an app. Color can be changed to any color, and has wireless charging and a magnetic back so you can slap it on metal thingsKeychron K2 amzn.to/3VewerEVersatile 75% keyboard with a switch on the side for Mac os and windows, wireless or cable support. It has some RGB lighting features but its biggest appeal is its hot swapability. Overall, great keyboard to start customizing for beginners or just to use straight out of the boxOrbitkey Desk Pad amzn.to/3DxonO7Comes in different sizes, has vegan leather and felt on the bottom. It also has a hidden document hideaway compartment to clean up your desk. A magnet that helps you keep your cables in place with enough space for a pencilMX Master 3S amzn.to/3F7xgQHHas a free scrolling wheel if you scroll super fast, but has a nice bump if done slowly and has a side scrolling wheel for when you’re video editing, doing excel spreadsheets or pixel peeping during photo editing. It also lets you pair up to 3 devices at once, great for personal and work machinesStream Deck amzn.to/3EK8PYgIt’s primarily catered to gamers and streamers but has been perfect for productivity. You can set each key to a different function like opening web pages, apps, controlling your hue smart lights, and to control your spotify music. Nomad wireless charger amzn.to/3AOJL13Premium feeling wireless charger that can charge 2 devices wirelessly and 2 devices with a cable at the same time.Nanoleaf Lines amzn.to/3W7QVWwThese light components that you can use to create unique looking shapes and designs. They come in different styles like hexagons, squares, wood, lines and different sizes. Each segment or component can be customized for a different color giving you endless possibilities to create something unique and eye-catching.Grid Studio Torn apart Tech products on full display. Cool piece to display.Peak design bit.ly/3P9EtTKThey make great tools and accessories techy people, photographers and videographers. Anchor system that can snap onto a bunch of different peak design items. The peak design products I recommend are the Peak Design Everyday backpack, 3L sling, and camera leashGrovemade grovemade.com/?rfsn=6745717.5c5968Their prices vary but they are generally pricey. Their desk accessories use a mixture of wood, metal, felt and cork in different colors. I like their designs and they got cool looking pieces. My favorite are their desk stands, headphone holder and laptop standsAirpods Pro 2 amzn.to/3EFI7jjThe best airpods in the airpods lineup. This year they have better noise canceling which is super helpful in loud environments when you want to focus. Transparency mode makes it feel like you don’t have earbuds on and they have built in find my features that let you beep the caseSonos amzn.to/3gFZw3rSonos makes smart audio products of all different shapes and sizes. Obviously not audiophile quality but their products all speak to each other and have smart features built-in. The more you have the more you can customize them based on your own needs. My favorite Sonos devices are the sonos Roam, Sonos One and Sonos beamTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:35 Chromecast with Google TV1:24 Bellroy Tech Kit1:58 iFixit Pro Tool Kit3:06 Aputure MC3:52 Keychron K24:47 Orbitkey Deskpad5:35 Logitech MX Master 3S6:24 Elgato Stream Deck7:40 Nomad Wireless Charging Station8:07 Nanoleaf Elements8:36 Grid Studio9:09 Peak Design10:10 Grovemade10:48 Apple Airpods Pro 211:32 Sonos
14in MacBook Pro M1 Pro: A Year Later - Almost Perfect Jimmy Tries World 2022-11-22 | I’ve had this M1 Pro base model Macbook pro since it’s day one launch, and its been my main laptop ever since, But now after a year, I think I’ve really figured out what I like about this laptop, what I’ve disliked, and just about everything in-between. Let’s get started with a long term review.Anker 563 USB-C Docking Station (10-in-1) | Unlock Triple Display for M1 MacBooksWorking on your M1 MacBook is so much easier when you add 10 ports including connectivity for up to 3 monitors.Learn more on Amazon https://ankerfast.club/3Vf1eY3Learn more on the Anker store https://ankerfast.club/3UU2U9VAffiliate link to product discussed:Apple M1 Pro 14in MacBook Pro: amzn.to/3tOxGFdAmazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn14in M1 Pro MacBook Pro: amzn.to/3RNYXRvGodox VL150: amzn.to/3rA5BjZSennheiser MKH50 Mic: amzn.to/3CeRxBkTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:33 The Ports1:23 Sponsor: Anker2:53 Ports continued3:37 How the Body Has Held Up4:50 User Experience and Performance8:40 ConclusionThe M1 Pro Macbook since the beginning has been able to handle everything I throw at it. I use it to edit a significant chunk of my videos, I use it to plan out my next videos, I use it to edit YouTube thumbnails, and to do boring stuff we all need to do to survive, like pay bills, create documents and spreadsheets, write emails and do my taxes. All the different ports on the Pro have been absolutely fantastic for my own workflow. For example, if I’m editing a YouTube video, I have a magsafe charger plugged in, an sd card, and an external SSD. Leaving me with 2 usb-c ports still open for use. All these ports fill up when I’m video editing with 2 external monitors but that’s when I’m in “power user” mode.The body of the laptop itself has held up pretty well, I have only minor scuffs on the lid, the rubber feet and a little around my most frequently used ports. The keyboard builds up finger oils and then starts to look a little shiny, but this is what all macbooks deal with and will get worse overtime. On my other usb-c macbooks, I found that after a while, the usb-c ports become less responsive, maybe because the older macbooks only had 2 usb-c ports for charging, dongles and peripherals so they were always in use, but on this one, they’ve been very consistent. The notch, while you know it’s there, fades into the background and honestly, I stopped noticing it after a week of owning this thing. The Mini-led pro-motion display is still probably the nicest looking display I have in the entire house. The combination of how bright it gets, the resolution and refresh rate, makes it enjoyable from watching movies, to making videos to just everyday usage, paying your bills, and google sheets never looked so good. And in real-word usage, I never see Mini-LED blooming, since I rarely have the display brightness all the way up to notice. The laptop doesn’t really get warm during general usage, and is normally just room temperature even when I’m using it on my lap. If I’m using it and the laptop is just sitting on the couch, it obviously gets warm but never enough to get the fans reving up. During video editing in FCPX it does get warm but even then I don’t really hear much fan noise coming out of this macbook. Overall, outside of the fanless macbooks, this has been one of the quietest macbooks I’ve owned. Since ownership I don’t think I’ve experienced many instances where I throw something at the macbook pro and it can’t handle it. My time spent between the m1 pro macbook pro and the mac studio is pretty 50/50 but even then, 95% of the things I do on the mac studio, could probably just be done on the macbook pro. This laptop has really been my workhorse and I never felt like I needed more power than what I already have here. For video editing, I’m often editing 2-4 streams of 4k .264 video with light color grading in FCPX, I don’t use any proxies either and it cuts through the raw footage like butter. This has been my favorite on-the-go editing machine. Battery life is good, even after a year, but I find that while asleep the macbook pro doesn’t seem to last anywhere near as long as my old M1 air did and needs to be charged more often if left to sleep for days. It’s a shame that with the transition to Apple silicon, Macs no longer can run windows natively. And that’s definitely affected my habits. Before I would use bootcamp to just store a small windows partition with all the casual windows only games I’d like to play if I’m itching enough to reboot into windows. But The M1 Pro is decent at running windows in a VM but obviously, it’s not perfect and certain software like Genshin just doesn’t run well in a VM. #AnkerHub #AnkerforApple
iPad 10th Gen: 2 Weeks Later - The Most CONFUSING iPad Jimmy Tries World 2022-11-11 | This is the 10th generation iPad, Apple’s latest ipad in their budget lineup. It’s got a whole new design change and an all new price tag. Yeah. Is it worth picking up? Let’s find out with a little review.Amazon Affiliate link to product mentioned: iPad 10th Generation amzn.to/3UvwMZYAmazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn14in M1 Pro MacBook Pro: amzn.to/3RNYXRvGodox VL150: amzn.to/3rA5BjZSennheiser MKH50 Mic: amzn.to/3CeRxBkTimestamps0:00 Introduction0:15 Physical Features1:30 User Experience2:33 The Confusing Part7:37 Who is this for? (Conclusion)Out of the box you get a usb c to usb c charging cable, a charging brick and the ipad itself. The ipad takes on the design of the iPad Pro and Air lineups with flat edges and backs, and it removes the headphone jack along with the design change. But it does have both a landscape front facing camera orientation which no other iPad has. The screen size and physical dimensions are very similar to the iPad Air. What sets this ipad apart though is a lower $450 starting price tag and the older A14 chip vs the M1 that’s inside the iPad Air. Beyond that it has the details of every other ipad. A nice to look at Retina display, a singular 12mp back camera, a fingerprint sensor on the top right and speakers on the top and bottom of the ipad, 5g support for the cellular model and a usb type c port for charging. Overall the body got a much needed design update and is now consistent with the rest of the iPad lineup.Using the ipad 10th generation is fine. Everything feels smooth when scrolling and in general usage. And it’s what you expect out of an ipad. The speakers sound decent, not as great as the ipad pros but this is half the price.The back camera takes decent pictures, and that’s really all you need out of a tablet. With the front facing camera now in landscape mode, it makes it easier to multitask while you're on a call and works better when attached to keyboards. Battery life isn’t an issue and it lasts as long as the other ipads, and it passes the Genshin impact test with flying colors giving smooth gameplay even at medium settings, 50fps. I think most people who use this ipad will find that it will do most of the things they want out of their ipad just fine. So when it comes to being an ipad and doing ipad things, this thing does the job and it does it well.So, now that I’ve cleared how I feel about this iPad, I think there’s been a big question mark about this device. If this ipad is so confusing, who is this iPad for then? Like, what customer will look at this and see a perfect fit. Despite some of it’s compromises I think there’s still a market for an ipad like this. It’s for someone who wants an ipad that’s nicer than the 9th generation ipad and is willing to pay a higher price but doesn’t care much about using the signature ipad accessories such as the apple pencil 2 or magic keyboards. And if all of that is good enough for you to personally purchase it at the $450 price tag then feel free. So, if those upgrades from the 9th generation, and deficiencies from the air makes sense for you, it’s still a decent ipad. But could I at least recommend you shop around first? There may be some older 2020 iPad Airs that have slightly better accessory support still available for purchase.
Airpods Pro 2: A Month Later - A Worthy Upgrade? Jimmy Tries World 2022-10-28 | The Airpods Pro has been my go to earbuds since launch. Will the Pro 2 be the same?Get your iPhone 14 cases at CASETiFY now! Go to : casetify.com/jimmytriesworldyoutube today to get 15% off your order!Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn14in M1 Pro MacBook Pro: amzn.to/3RNYXRvGodox VL150: amzn.to/3rA5BjZSennheiser MKH50 Mic: amzn.to/3CeRxBk0:00 Introduction0:20 Physical Features3:36 Personal Experience6:50 Alternatives9:53 ConclusionWhen you open the box you get the airpods pro 2 case with both earbuds inside, a usb c to lightning charging cable and 3 different sized ear tips to ensure you have 4 total options to fit your ears. The overall shape of the charging case is the same but it now has holes for a lanyard or strap and a built-in speaker to let you know when it’s charging, and plays a sound when you use the find my app on your phone to ring it. It also has built in precision tracking, so now if you do lose it, you can better track it on my find my app and use precision tracking on your phone to literally point you in the right direction. And the air pods pro 2 can also charge with an apple watch charger. Giving you 3 different ways to charge these. Through the lightning port, with magsafe or standard wireless charging, or with your apple watch charger. The earbuds themselves look very similar to the previous version but the placement of these little black cutouts are a little different. You can actually place one of the last generation airpods pro inside the new model’s case, but it will make this sound and blink orange letting you know these aren’t compatible. Apple advertises 6 hours of battery life in each ear bud and 30hours of total battery in the charging case and that it has better noise canceling, and a better transparency mode.The Airpods pro 2 are super portable, easy to take with you, don’t bulge too much in your pocket, and overall make it really easy to slip it into a pocket and just go. They sound fuller than the original Airpods pros and provide more low end while still keeping the details on the mid and high end. Overall, sound quality is a decent upgrade over the previous generation. Because the case now has a speaker, noise alerts make it easier to know what is happening with the airpods rather than just relying on the blinking light show happening up front. Since the battery life is so much longer, you’re never really in a situation where you need to charge the earbuds. The airpods pro 2 also have built in volume control now. You can adjust the volume by sliding your finger along the stem of the earbud. The adaptive noise canceling is pretty good and turns the loud wind noise of airplanes into a nice hum. It’s not as good as full blown noise canceling headphones but pretty good and decently better than the previous version. The adaptive transparency mode sounds good and makes your environment sound just as clear as if you didn’t have any earbuds on at all.In Apple’s airpods lineup they have the 2nd gen airpods, 3rd gen airpods and these airpod pro 2s. And in most of Apple’s product line-up you can point to the middle device and it will probably be the best value and suit most people’s needs. I really think the best value has got to be the airpods Pros. The pros are actually earbuds that sit in your ears, and they have so many additional built in features like a speaker built into the charging case, precision tracking and noise canceling features that all make your life easier. So if you’re looking at airpods and have the budget for the Pros, they’re well worth the price. Now let’s compare them to other noise canceling truly wireless earbuds. There are plenty of truly wireless noise canceling earbuds that should and will catch your attention, the Sony wh100xm4s, the Pixel buds pro, and Samsung buds2 pro. They all differ in sound quality and noise canceling capabilities. And lastly if you’re looking at the airpods pro you’re probably considering full blown noise canceling headphones too, like the sony wh 1000xm5 or Bose QC 900s. Those sound significantly better in both sound quality and noise canceling. But speaking as a person who traveled a lot. Constantly making room for those big headphones was super annoying and takes up way too much space in a carry on backpack when small noise canceling earbuds do good enough.The Airpods Pro 2 are a fantastic option, it has good sound, good noise canceling, adaptive transparency mode to make external sounds clearer and features to help you find them easier. It’s easily Apple’s best airpods yet. its small size makes it much more convenient than carrying full sized noise canceling headphones with you on trips. It’s truly one size fits all. If you’re in the market for truly wireless earbuds or looking to replace your aging pair of wireless earbuds, I’d start right here with the Apple Airpods Pro 2.
Pixel 7 Pro: A Week Later - Refined in Every Way Jimmy Tries World 2022-10-21 | Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn14in M1 Pro MacBook Pro: amzn.to/3RNYXRvGodox VL150: amzn.to/3rA5BjZSennheiser MKH50 Mic: amzn.to/3CeRxBkBuy UGREEN 100W GaN Charging Station now and get 25% off at checkout: amzn.to/3BmrhpeOriginal price: $129.99Deal price: $97.49Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:35 Physical Features1:42 User Experience4:26 Camera7:25 Google9:09 ConclusionThis is the Google Pixel 7 Pro. While it looks really similar to the Pixel 6 Pro except for the larger camera sensors. It’s a brand new phone with brand new features. I’ve had this phone for over a week now. Is it worth buying? Well, let’s find out with a little review.The Google Pixel 7 pro comes with a usb-c charging cable and usb a to usb c adapter. It has a starting price of $899 US and comes in 3 colors, hazel, snow, obsidian. Physically it looks very similar to the Pixel 6 Pro with two glass back panels surrounding this camera visor. But the camera visor area is now color matched to the glossy aluminum sides of the phone with camera cutouts. The power and volume button are on the right hand side, and the phone has a physical sim card tray. The Pixel 7 Pro also has dual speakers with one on the bottom and one hidden very discreetly between the top glass and body of the phone, so that it gives the impression that there is no speaker on the top of the phone. The phone itself is still large with a 6.7in QHD display and 120hz refresh rate. The front facing camera is embedded at the center of the device and the Pixel 7 pro has the new Google Tensor G2 chip that it shares with the smaller Pixel 7.The phone itself feels snappy while scrolling and doing usual smartphone things. The front-facing camera now does face unlock along with the fingerprint sensor, and they can work in tandem with each other for faster unlocking. The face unlock is only for the lock screen and can’t be used for things like signing into apps or as a fingerprint scanning replacement. Other than that, every day experience it feels very similar to the Pixel 6 Pro, but more refined. The speakers sound good, not great. The top speaker still feels a bit tiny compared to the bottom speaker so it always feels like the bottom speaker overpowers the top one and it’s very noticeable when you block the bottom speaker and let the top speaker open. The biggest boost in performance I’ve seen from the Pixel 7 Pro has got to be when playing games. While playing Genshin Impact I was able to keep most of the settings on medium and then put the game at 60fps and get a smooth not very jittery gaming experience even when the settings said I was pushing it too much, I really wasn’t. Battery life has been good, and I find myself with around 40% at the end of the day with moderate usage. The main camera is technically the same camera sensor as last year’s, but Google did some magic here with the 7 Pro camera to make it better. During the day time, the camera looks very similar to the 6 Pro but slightly sharper and with some color improvements. Where the Pixel 7 Pro shines is in low light situations. There’s more dynamic range between the darkest and lightest areas of the image, and the night sight function of the camera, which prioritizes taking in as much light as possible, creates some stunning images at night that I didn’t expect. Of course this is thanks to the camera taking long exposure shots. Also, Google added two new camera features, macro shots, which lets you get more detailed shots of objects up close, like you’re using a macro lens, and photo unblur, which helps remove the motion blur created by shots taken with shaky hands. Photo unblur doesn’t work with super shaky shots, but if you took a shot with a bit of blur, the photos come out looking a little better with photo unblur. Video, on the Pixel 7 Pro looks good, and it has good video stabilization and now an HDR mode for 4K video, that gives you more flexibility with the video you get out of this thing. My last video had a significant chunk of it shot with just the Pixel 7 Pro, and I think it's pretty good. The Pixel 7 Pro overall, is a refinement of the Pixel 6 Pro and it improves it in every single way, from performance, to camera quality, new features, and at $899 US it makes it a cheaper option to get fantastic image quality at a much more reasonable price than other flagships who have been asking for way too much lately. It’s well rounded, at a great price, has a fantastic camera, and will get software updates for basically as long as you’d want to hold onto this phone anyway. The Pixel 7 Pro is one of the best android phones you can get right now and would be my recommendation to most people looking at an android phone in this price range.#giftfromgoogle #teampixel #ugreen
EVERYTHING about The Tesla Model Y: A Year Later Jimmy Tries World 2022-10-15 | Keep exploring at http://brilliant.org/JimmyTriesWorld/. Get started for free, and hurry—the first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription.The Model Y is Tesla’s most popular vehicle. And for the last year, my wife and I had this car as our only car. And after 14000 miles spent daily driving, road trips, and joyriding in this thing, What is life like owning a Tesla Model Y? Well let’s find out with a little review.Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn14in M1 Pro MacBook Pro: amzn.to/3RNYXRvGodox VL150: amzn.to/3rA5BjZSennheiser MKH50 Mic: amzn.to/3CeRxBkTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:48 Charging and Charging Costs10:43 Driving Experience15:55 Adjusting to Tesla’s Dashboard17:46 Interior20:55 Tesla Constantly Changes22:21 ConclusionEVs actually charge faster and slower than you think. That makes little sense but let me break it down. At one of Tesla’s superchargers It takes about 30 minutes to go from 0 to 80% which is also roughly how long it takes to get from 80% to 100%. With an EV, the more empty the battery, the faster it charges. So it’s actually more beneficial to charge when low and to not charge when you’re high. Charging at home is slower, and it depends what kind of plug you’re using. If you charge at home using a NEMA 14-50 outlet, you can fully charge a Tesla Model Y LR from 0-100% in about 10 hours. The model Y has a 75 kWh battery, think of this like the size of your gas car’s gas tank, it’s how much it can hold. And each month we use roughly 300 kWh of electricity on charging the car. My cost for electricity is about 10 cents per kilowatt. So, the cost of driving this car has been roughly 30 dollars each month if we’re charging strictly at home. That being said, you shouldn’t buy a Tesla, or any EV for that matter JUST for the lower cost of operation. Because while it is cheaper to charge the Model Y, unless you drive a ton, it will still cost more than those other vehicles in the purchase price alone. Driving the Tesla Model Y is just as fun as the day we purchased it. It goes quick, and you never feel like it’s lacking power in day to day driving. Nothing is more heart pounding than that linear acceleration. And this is one of the slower Teslas. But something I’ve said before and I’ll say again. The suspension on the model y. You can literally feel every bump. I’ve driven the model 3, and new Model S, and neither of those felt as bumpy. Those cars felt so much more smooth. So this might be just a model Y thing. Autopilot and auto steering have been fantastic features. They keep the car in its lane and adjust the speed of the vehicle based on the cars around it, and they work really well. However, if the car in front of you slows down really quickly, you’ll be feeling the model y try to stop really fast too. But as far as lane keep assist features go, autopilot is great. Full self driving features though? Are locked behind a software update that will cost you $15000 that honestly might not even get out of beta before you sell the car. Even if you did purchase it, you’re not guaranteed access to the features, but you do get everything in the Enhanced autopilot upgrade, but if that’s the only additional feature you want, you can just pay 6000 for that.The look of the car inside is almost mesmerizing. The seats are nice, comfortable and plush, the white seats still look really nice even a year in, there are usb c ports in the front and back, and ample storage in the front and the back of the car. The model Y can really carry a lot and it’s rare for me to feel like it didn’t provide enough space to lug things around because I can always find a spot for things. But this premium look and minimalism also has some flaws. Some of the materials and finish on this car just feel cheap. No other comparable vehicle in size and price that I've sat in feels this cheap. That being said, while Tesla does not feel “Premium”, they focus their “premium” features on things that they believe matter more. The tech is fantastic and changes up how I view a car. Here's a list of features on the Model Y that I now think are major deal breakers if a car doesn’t have it. Being able to start the ac anytime from your phone, setting your car to heat or cool the cabin by a certain time every morning you leave your house, video streaming on the dashboard, a built in dash cam while driving, a security system when the car is parked, lane keep assistance and adaptive cruise control through autopilot, sensors to let you know if the car will hit the sides of your garage as you enter and using your phone as your car keys so you’re able to leave your set of keys at home. This video was sponsored by Brilliant
Apple Watch Ultra: 2 Weeks Later - Ultra Cool, Ultra Niche, Ultra Pricey Jimmy Tries World 2022-10-07 | The Apple watch ultra is huge, rugged, built for the outdoors and has the fanciest features.Get your iPhone 14 cases at CASETiFY now! Go to : casetify.com/jimmytriesworldyoutube today to get 15% off your order!Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn14in M1 Pro MacBook Pro: amzn.to/3RNYXRvGodox VL150: amzn.to/3rA5BjZSennheiser MKH50 Mic: amzn.to/3CeRxBkTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:29 Physical Features5:24 Personal Experience8:47 Apple Watch Ultra Alternatives11:29 ConclusionOut of the box you get the Apple watch ultra itself, the watch bands you chose, and a braided apple watch charger. This is Apple’s least customizable watch. It doesn’t come in any other color or material, just this light grayish titanium body with orange accents on the action button and dial. The selection on the type of bands you can choose for this Apple watch is limited to the Alpine loop, trail loop, ocean band and their different colors and sizes. The Apple watch ultra differs from other Apple watches in a bunch of different ways, the digital crown and side button have part of the body blocking them to prevent damaging them and accidental scrolling, it has 2 speakers for louder and clearer sound that can also be used as a loud siren in emergencies. The ultra touts 36 hours of usage between charges compared to the 24 of the other apple watches, an “action” button that can be customized to do different things, IP6X Dust resistance, EN13319 certification, a built in depth gauge, is swim proof, has dual frequency GPS and has the largest apple watch display we’ve seen yet at 49mm. Also, the Apple watch ultra is cellular+GPS only. There’s no option for a GPS only model.Let’s talk about user experience. On release day, I charged this thing to 100% and then I wanted to see if it could survive the whole weekend. Apple did tout 36 hours of battery life so I wanted to really see if that was the case. After 48 hours, the watch was at 15%. From my own usage it went over the 48hr mark with some battery to spare. Personally I find it comfortable to wear during my day to day life, with the only issue related to the alpine band itself. It’s really hard to put on and take off, I get that that’s the point, since it’s supposed to be secure so I’m just pointing out that this band might not be ideal as your daily driver band. As currently implemented the Action button has some useful features, but is a bit limited. Currently you can only set it up to do a few specific things or use a shortcut. While the Apple watch does have dual speakers, it’s still an apple watch, so it only allows you to use those speakers to do specific things, such as a speakerphone during phone calls, alarms, notifications and the new siren features. While you can stream music off of the Apple watch, it’s only when bluetooth devices like airpods or headphones are connected. Not directly on the speakers of the watch. But during calls the speakers are louder than the single speaker on my apple watch series 6.When I think of Alternatives to the Apple watch ultra, I can only think of 2 things. Other Apple watches, and sport specific watches. Let’s start with the sport specific ones first. The Apple Watch Ultra in all of its marketing, packaging and all of its new features is trying to capture a lot of the market of people who do some extreme or rugged activities. Like long hikes in the wilderness or scuba diving, and they might get some of the people who are new to these activities or are casual hobbyists but I don’t think the Apple watch ultra is the right solution for people who are really into these hobbies and activities. Take for example. Garmin. They make a ton of different watches that are all catered to specific activities. Each and every single one, provides a ton of functionality related to their activities that the Apple watch currently does not mimic. It really depends on what you’re prioritizing there. But when you compare the Apple Watch Ultra to the Apple Watch Series 8 or SE, then it gets a little weird. What you’re paying for in comparison to the other apple watches is the additional features like the larger display, dual speakers for high decibel emergency signals, the titanium body, even better water resistance and that sapphire front glass. The Apple watch ultra is a very, very nice addition to the Apple watch lineup, it adds a ton of new features that benefits both the average apple watch buyer and people doing high intensity sports. Most people may see better value in the Apple Watch Series 8 or Apple Watch SE. As for me. I think most people should stick to the Series 8 and SE. This Apple Watch Ultra is fantastic for the right person, but most apple watch users won’t benefit from using it unless that extra ruggedness, larger display, and longer battery life are the features you care about most.
iPhone 14 Pro: A Week Later - Its Better. But not THAT Much Better Jimmy Tries World 2022-09-23 | The iPhone 14 Pro takes everything about the iPhone 13 Pro and adds a few changes. Get your iPhone 14 cases at CASETiFY now! Go to : casetify.com/jimmytriesworldyoutube today to get 15% off your order!Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:30 Physical Features1:30 Dynamic Island - "The Pill"5:19 Always-On Display6:53 Camera8:00 ConclusionAny iPhone 14 model comes with just the Phone itself, a usb-c charging cable, some papers, stickers and a note that this is an esim only model. The 14 pro no longer has a notch and now has this pill shape housing the front camera and face id that apple dubs the “Dynamic Island”. It’s very similar to any other iphone within recent memory but with the addition of this dynamic island, the iphone 14 pro and pro max changes the way alerts and information are handled on the iphone. The pill expands and retracts depending on what you’re doing. Basically, anything that you’re doing in the background of your phone that’s not active on the display is pushed to the dynamic island, which lets you have on hand information that you look at at any time, but not necessarily have it taking up the entire screen. You can have two different background tasks in the dynamic island at once, with one being full sized, and other shrunken down to basically an icon. When something is up in the dynamic island, when you click on it, the app related to it opens up, and when you press and hold on the item, it opens a small window for you to adjust anything if needed. Honestly, the functionality built into the dynamic island is fantastic. Then there’s the always on display. On the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. When you lock the phone, the screen dims and the phone refreshes at 1Hz meaning it slows down. This conserves your battery while still allowing you to have a display that’s constantly on. It’s neat and since you’re able to add widgets to your lockscreen, you’re able to see them on the always on display too. The screen doesn’t always stay on though, If you walk away from the always on display with an apple watch or, if you put it in your pocket, the screen will fully turn off. When you switch your phone into low power mode or when you charge the phone at night, the screen turns off after some time. Overall, the always on display is a nice addition but does add a drain to the battery, but in everyday use, I didn’t find the battery any worse than the outgoing 13 pro I would use daily. The last major update to the iphone14 pro is the new 48mp camera. The iphone has been sitting at 12mp cameras for the last few years, and with this upgrade you get some inherent benefits. Images are overall sharper than the previous model, especially when you zoom into the image, things like small text that looked blurry are now way sharper and the 14 pro also does much better in lowlight environments with less noise. The whites in photos look much less harsh now. The Action mode lets you take good smooth, shake free footage straight from your iphone without a big bulky, hard to carry gimbal. It does come at the sacrifice of image quality but a very nice option to have. The stabilization in action mode is really really good. Overall, with all of the new camera functionality. I think this is the biggest selling point of this year’s iphone. Improved camera performance across photos and videos. They did an excellent job here.
The EXCITING Announcements at Apples iPhone 14 Event Jimmy Tries World 2022-09-09 | Apple just had their September event where they announced a ton of cool stuff. Let's talk about it.Get your iPhone 14 cases at CASETiFY now! Go to : casetify.com/jimmytriesworldyoutube today to get 15% off your order!Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:11 iPhone 143:50 Sponsor: Casetify5:43 New AirPods Pro7:10 Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra10:53 ConclusionsThis year the Pro lineup gets more upgrades than the regular 14. Apple announced 4 phones. The iphone 14, 14 plus, 14 pro and 14 pro max. This year, there’s no longer a mini option. On the iPhone 14 pro and pro max, the notch shrinks down into a pill and has a cutout for the Face ID and front facing camera. They call this the dynamic island. The rest of the body remains similar to last year’s iphone 13. They now also have the new A16 chip for improved performance, and an always on display feature. For both the Pro and regular iPhone 14 lineup they all get improved cameras but the iPhone 14 pro and pro max have a 48 mp main camera which Apple claims will improve image quality and lowlight performance. The price tag is at 999 for the pro and 1,100 for the pro max. Now here’s the weird part. The iPhone 14 and 14 plus have their design unchanged from the previous versions, uses last year’s A15 chip that was in the iphone 13 and has slightly improved cameras. Apple also axed the mini in favor of an iphone Plus. Which is a larger version of the iphone 14 without all the features of the 14 pro lineup. In the past Apple has given the Pro their fanciest features. And of course they would. It’s their more expensive models. But they would move some of the older pro features down to the regular lineup. This year. The regular iphone 14 and 14 plus do not get any major upgrades. The biggest change for the iphone 14 is the improved 12mp camera, it’s a similar phone to the iphone 13.Apple also announced new airpods pros with a new design for the case, battery life at 6 hrs. per charge, new drivers, touch controls and improved noise canceling features all at $249. It has holes to support a lanyard or strap, you can hook them onto other things without buying a case. And if you end up forgetting where they are, they have find my capabilities with precision finding similar to the airtags. These look to be a pretty good upgrade to the AirPods pro. A longer battery life built into the earbuds are a nice feature to include because overtime battery life will degrade, and at 6 hours of battery life it’s more than enough for most people. I think these are a good update to the AirPods pro.Apple announced 3 watches. The SE at $250, series 8 at $399 which continues the design and features of the Series 7. Apple also announced the Apple Watch Ultra with a design change with flat angles and a price tag at $799 to match the Ultra name. They all have crash detection, where the Apple Watch will notify authorities if it detects you’ve been in a car crash. Hopefully this is a feature no one needs to have to ever use, but it’s nice to know this additional feature could help you in an emergency. And they all have the new S8 chip for improved performance.The main highlight is the Apple Watch Ultra. Apple’s first real redesign of the apple watch. This model seems catered more towards athletes or for rugged environments, with a titanium body and a slightly raised lip above the display, a larger 49mm display, a new custom button they call the “action” button, has 2 speakers for louder and clearer sound and crazy battery life compared to the regular Apple Watch lineupThey also announce new watch band types made specifically for the Apple Watch Ultra. Apple has also placed L1 and L5 GPS in the Ultra and updated Compass view on the Ultra to help navigate in areas without gps/data. There are a lot of new features cram packed into the Apple Watch ultra and it has a price tag to match. But the big question is do you need all those features. From what I've seen, most apple watch users only use their watches for notifications, and updates and tend to keep their apple watches for a long time since all the apple watches do these functions equally well. So most probably won’t care even if this is a larger upgrade. What is really interesting is the updates to the Apple Watch SE. This thing has the latest S8 chip in it just like the ultra and still has a bunch of the useful features the other apple watches have at $250. Ok sure, it is using the old design, and doesn’t have a temperature sensor, or always on display, but it does notifications and alerts like the best of them, and with that S8 chip will probably perform just like the Ultra and Series 8 years down the light.
The Pixel 6A is One of the Phones Ever: A Month Later Review Jimmy Tries World 2022-08-27 | There are a ton of smartphones out there. Why have something that costs over a thousand dollars when you can have this. The Pixel 6a. Or two of them for the price of a flagship phone. The Pixel 6a is a smartphone that’s priced squarely in the mid-range. But does it make this phone… well. Mid? Well let’s find out with a little review.Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:35 Physical Features2:23 User Experience4:05 Camera5:00 Google Pixel 6a Alternatives 6:32 ConclusionThe Pixel 6a continues the pixel trend of a series devices. A mid range device that takes on the features and design language of the previous flagship phone. But with a much more digestible price tag. This year’s Pixel 6a has a premium feeling aluminum body, the power rangers looking visor of the pixel 6, and the back is actually not glass like the Pixel 6 pro but it’s instead a glossy and smooth plastic. The fingerprint sensor is now in the glass on the bottom third of the display, and the front facing camera is now in the center of the display instead of off to the side. There’s stereo speakers with one embedded at the top and a speaker in one of the grills on the bottom. And under the hood, the main update to this device is the google tensor chip. This is Google's own custom chip for their smartphones and is pretty hard to beat in the mid range category. Other than the design of the phone, and the google tensor chip. This phone is really similar to last year’s pixel 5a. People online have already found that through some software hacks you can get the Pixel 6a’s display running at 90Hz. Which would have made this phone feel smoother in use and more in line with its competition. I wish they could have made that work as most of the competition in the price range of this phone supports higher refresh rate displays. It’s not the end of the world, the display on the Pixel 6a is fine.The size of the phone makes it nice to hold in the hand, and the fingerprint sensor under the display works well enough that it grabs my fingerprint most of the time. Despite the back looking similar to the Pixel 6, it doesn’t have wireless charging, a feature that other phones in this price bracket are starting to include. The speakers sound decent for a smartphone. For watching widescreen content, I suggest you rotate the phone counterclockwise because the bottom speaker is in the right grille, and is much louder than the one on the top. There’s no longer a headphone jack, so you will have to use wireless earbuds and headphones. When it comes to daily usage, I find no real performance issues. I don’t play many games but I’ve been playing Genshin Impact and it plays that game fine at medium settings 45fps. The pixel 6a has minimal bloat and still comes with Google’s Pixel-exclusive features. That being said. Something I couldn’t note on the Pixel 6 Pro review is that the latest Pixel phones have been dealing with bugs and software issues that tarnishes the Pixel brand lately. But on the other hand, Google promises 3 years of major android updates, and 5 years of security updates, software updates and bug fixes for this phone. Now let’s move onto the camera. It’s still really good for a mid-range phone and takes great photos for the price. I think Google provides one of the nicest camera UIs for their Pixels, because it’s really easy to use as a beginner but provides a ton of features that Photographers and videographers would appreciate like track focusing, image stabilization toggles, and manual white balance. But video on the Pixel 6a is just okay. The tensor chip in this phone also opens the doors to some google exclusive camera focused features like the Magic Eraser tool that lets you erase objects in a picture, as long as it’s not too complex. I think the Pixel 6a as a phone, as a budget option is a great mid range phone. It has a great camera with cool features, 5 years of software updates and fixes, and provides a lot of performance in a more wallet friendly, and smaller package that it’s mid-range counterparts don’t offer. But it also has downsides, No more headphone jack, the lineup has been dealing with software glitches recently, and the Pixel 6a struggles with no higher refresh rate displays, or even nice to have features like wireless charging. So if you’re looking for a mid-range phone that’s average in most specs but has a fantastic camera and performance for its price. Then the Pixel 6a is for you. If you want all of that but with more fancy features like a higher refresh rate display, or wireless charging. Check out the Pixel 6 instead; it's currently only slightly more expensive than the pixel 6a.#teampixel #giftfromgoogle
The BEST MacBooks to Buy in 2022 Jimmy Tries World 2022-08-14 | Purchasing a MacBook is difficult with so many options out there.I’ve owned or used most of these machines for a decent amount of time and here’s my thoughts on each of them. Let’s get started.The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/jimmytriesworld08221 Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:45 M1 MacBook Air2:22 M2 MacBook Air5:13 M2 MacBook Pro7:48 M1 Pro MacBook Pro 14in and 16in10:45 Which one makes sense for you?Let's start with the MacBook air line up. The M1 MacBook air and M2 Macbook air. The M1 air is Apple’s cheapest laptop. The M2 MacBook air is a redesign of that machine. I think the best value when it comes to Apple laptops right now is the M1 MacBook air. It’s the oldest laptop in the apple lineup but it’s also on sale pretty often. You can find deals ranging from 750-900$ USD. The M1 air is a crazy good value and it’ll meet most people’s email surfing, video watching, and school work. The M2 MacBook air is successor to this laptop, and has a newer design. Meaning if you do purchase the M1 MacBook air, you’re missing out on the new design apple started using for their laptops. But overall, this is probably the best machine for those on a budget, because it provides you with a great machine that performs 90% the same as the newer model, but for much less.Now the M2 MacBook air. This laptop takes everything that was great about the M1 Macbook air, and shoves it in a more premium package. What I mean by that is the design aligns closer to Apple’s latest Macbook pros, with a big notch and squared off design, it has the M2 chip, a 1080p webcam and a magsafe 3 port, just to name a few upgrades. The magsafe 3 ports gives you an additional way to charge your macbook. It’s a magnetic charging cable that snaps off if your cable gets snagged on something preventing your charging cable from dragging the entire laptop down with it. And it also gives you access to use the 2 remaining thunderbolt and usb 4 ports for whatever you need while you’re using magsafe to charge your laptop. But you can still charge the laptop through the usb-4 ports if you need to. So you get more flexibility with this laptop and a built-in safety feature. I like to describe this laptop as the MacBook air Luxe. Because it’s almost the same thing as the M1 Air, just slightly nicer all around. So, I think the M2 Macbook air is for those who fit in that M1 Macbook air category but want something that has fancier quality of life.The 13in M2 MacBook pro. This is the cheapest macbook Pro in apple’s lineup and it’s in a weird position. Apple sells two line of laptops. The air, and the pro. The airs focus on being thin and good as the average person’s computer but the pros focus more on higher end specs and have a price tag to match. This 13in MacBook pro is neither. It’s really hard for me to figure out who this laptop is for. It’s a faster machine than the M2 macbook air. But then it lacks in other ways, and you’d probably start looking at the 14 or 16in macbook pro because they provide so much more performance and features. It’s like this laptop wants to be a pro machine. But it’s not. It’s more of a slightly more performance oriented MacBook Air.Okay, then there’s Apple’s 14 and 16in MacBook pro lineup. I’m gonna talk about these machines as a group. Because for the most part, these laptops are really really similar except for their body, screen, and body size. Overall, spec for spec, you’re paying about $200 more for that larger 16in body. Okay. The MacBook Pro 14/16inches are by far Apple’s most power user oriented laptops. This lineup is the only one with multiple external monitor support. If performance, ports and external monitors are important to you. The MacBook Pros are the ones to look at. These MacBook Pros are much thicker and heavier than the air. The MacBook Air machines, the M1 and M2 so much nicer to carry around different places with you and saves you weight in your backpack. The 14in MacBook pro just feels hefty, but the 16in, feels like a brick. So when it comes to deciding between the 14in or 16in? I’d take the 14in pro and if I need more monitor space, I can use my ipad as a secondary display or plug into multiple monitors. To me, the 16in doesn’t feel like a laptop anymore, just a portable monster of a computer. The 14in is much more one handable, and still decently easy to carry around. The 16in is a little more difficult to carry with you on the go, and might not fit smaller backpacks in their laptop sleeves. So really, to me, the 16in only makes sense if you desperately need that extra screen real estate and battery on the go.
M2 MacBook Air: 3 Weeks Later - Light in hand. Heavy on Wallet Jimmy Tries World 2022-08-09 | Anker 551 USB-C Hub (8-in-1, Tablet Stand) | Turn your M1 iPad into a workstationLearn more on Amazon https://ankerfast.club/3Q7x5bjLearn more on the Anker store https://ankerfast.club/3bCunLLAnker 541 USB-C Hub (6-in-1, for iPad) | Compact and multifunctional USB-C hub for M1 iPadLearn more on Amazon https://ankerfast.club/3bAHtsTLearn more on the Anker store https://ankerfast.club/3zELZi7Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLTimestamps:0:00 Introduction1:55 Physical Features4:06 User Experience6:55 M2 MacBook Air Alternatives8:25 ConclusionThis is the 2022 M2 MacBook air. Apple’s latest Macbook air line of laptops. It’s gotten a massive design overhaul and now takes on a design more similar to the MacBook Pros, is no longer shaped like a doorstop, but now shaped like a notebook. I’ve had this laptop for 2 weeks now and got to really know it. Is this thing worth considering? Is it a better value than Apple’s older M1 MacBook airs that are still on sale on their site? Well, let’s get started with a little review.The M2 Macbook air is flat and overall feels different than the previous macbook air. The M2 comes in 4 different colors now, Silver, Space Gray, Starlight, and midnight. The midnight color is a massive fingerprint magnet and the finish on the Midnight model does appear to wear down worse than the other colors. The MacBook air also has a headphone jack, 2 USB 4 ports and a magsafe 3 port. Any of the 3 ports can be used to charge the laptop with the right cable. The laptop comes with a magafe 3 charging cable that matches the color of the laptop you purchase, and a 30w charger. The display is now 2560 by 1664 thanks to the new notch. And the speaker grilles are no longer on the side of the laptop, and are now integrated with where the air vents of the machine are. The speakers sound pretty good for such a thin laptop, but you probably shouldn’t use this laptop at its highest volume because it can begin to make weird noises due to the speakers rattling in the chassis. The laptop is fast in your standard tasks like web-browsing, watching videos, answering emails, writing word documents, etc. When it comes to video editing, it handled editing the vast majority of my last video, full of 4k content, color grading, and multiple layers, just fine. This is a fanless laptop but despite that this laptop usually does get really hot unless you really strain it continuously for prolonged periods. The inclusion of the Magsafe connector frees up the other two ports to be used for other usb-c devices and hubs you wanted to plug in. The M2 chips still only support 1 external monitor beyond the one built into the laptop. Apple utilizes memory swapping on these machines, meaning in situations where you run out of usable ram, the laptop will switch to using part of the SSD to make up for it. SSDs are much slower than RAM, but one downgrade this laptop got is a slower SSD than the previous M1 macbook air, but in day to day usage, you’ll most likely never notice. But it is good to point out, because as your computing demands grow year after year, this can quickly add up to having negative effects on the M2 MacBook air’s performance for ram-intensive tasks. I want to talk about alternatives for this macbook air. If you’re looking at this laptop you’ve probably also looked at other apple macbooks like the M1 macbook air, and M1 Pro MacBook pro. And I’ll try to break down why you might or might not want to choose this laptop over those other two. The M1 MacBook air is 90% of what this laptop is. No seriously, the performance on it is still really good, its 200$ cheaper than the M2 and because it’s older it gets discounted pretty often for a price of around $750-$900 usd. And at that price the M1 Macbook air, in terms of value per dollar cannot be beat by any other macbook. That being said, what this M2 MacBook air is, is like the nicer trim level of a car. But if you’re looking for performance. When you configure the M2 MacBook air with 16gb of ram and 512gb of storage, that’s when it’s really close to 14in MacBook pro territory, and at that point the 14in Macbook pro seems like a better value because it has a better display, more powerful chip, more ports, better speakers, multi-monitor support and because it’s been out longer, it has a higher chance it goes on sale for a good deal.
The Clean Functional Multi-Computer WFH Desk Setup Jimmy Tries World 2022-07-22 | My desk setup is a place you spend the vast majority of my time. I’m here constantly for my day job and to do all my YouTube stuff. So it just HAS to look and feel great to be around and to be honest I was not getting that with this setup. And over time, I knew I had to upgrade the whole thing. It’s been a year but this is what I came up with. Affiliate links to Products Discussed:Autonomous Smartdesk Connect (Use code 22JIMMY for 4% off): autonomous.ai/standing-desks/smartdesk-hybrid?utm_source=Influencer_Affiliate&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_campaign=Growth&utm_content=22JIMMYGrid Studio Frames: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1632954&u=3258777&m=101889&urllink=&afftrack=Grovemade Products (Use code JIMMY10 for 10% off your first purchase): grovemade.com/?rfsn=6745717.5c5968Amazon Affiliate Links:Stream Deck XL: amzn.to/3v2zGe6 Audient EVO 4 Audio Interface: amzn.to/3yQQ6aj Shure SM7B: amzn.to/3OlLxKO Blue Compass Mic Arm: amzn.to/3B2aoAj Keychron K2 Keyboard: amzn.to/3IQd9GY Apple Magic Trackpad: amzn.to/3PAYjXDLogitech MX Master: amzn.to/3aRW7vF Boba U4Ts Switches: amzn.to/3aW9OtvLG Ultrafine Ergo 4K Monitors: amzn.to/3zl6bXjMac Studio: amzn.to/3omFCuwNomad Charging Pad: amzn.to/3z1ZqbpKanto YU2: amzn.to/3PtFqWeEmber Mug: amzn.to/3aZ7qlKIKEA SKADIS: ikea.com/us/en/p/skadis-pegboard-white-50320805To make sure the setup looks exactly like how I wanted, I ripped everything off the desk and basically started from scratch. With just the standing desk, and the Grovemade desk shelf. I used this as my foundation. From there, I tore down the Felt Right panels I installed on the walls because I felt the panels no longer fit the aesthetic I wanted in this room and the sound dampening benefits I was getting from them was not worth how they looked. From there, I repainted the light gray wall a bright white. Then I mounted two 32in 4K IPS LG Ergo monitors, which come with LG’s fantastic Ergo monitor arms to the desk. What I really like about these is the fact that they have usb-c for power, a usb hub and display support all through this one cable. To make this monitor sound even more fantastic, it has cable management built into the stands cleaning up the mess off my desk. Since these monitors are sooo big and there’s 2 of them. I like to angle them in a V shape. This lets me see the corners better. From there I installed a Stream Deck XL and placed it right in the middle of the desk. It provides me with macro and shortcuts to quickly do the things I want to do. It also gives me media controls for different applications like spotify, and I can even create hotkeys and Macros for pretty much any software I use, like FCPX. I think it’s been a great addition, but if I were to redo it, I’d probably get the standard sized Stream deck, because you can create pages on the screen. The main machine powering this entire setup is the M1 Max Mac Studio. Right beside it is the Nomad Basestation. The reason I went with this charging pad is because it was the only one that really fit my needs. Charging pads come in so many different shapes and sizes, but what I needed was one that matched the theme of this setup, could charge two devices at once, and have additional ports to charge other devices as well. From there I started using the Audient EVO 4 audio interface to control my Shure SM7B because aesthetically, it matched this setup perfectly but also because it has a smart gain mode which automatically sets the levels of the microphone based on how loud the audio is. The Mic is mounted on a blue compass mic arm. I went with this one because it’s minimal, cleans up the cables, and feels solid. I ended up purchasing the Kanto YU2 speakers and they really leveled up the audio potential of this space compared to monitor speakers. I’m using a grovemade desk mat On top of that I have the Keychron K2 but I swapped the key switches for the Boba U4Ts. With the Logitech MX 3S beside it. This desk setup has a switch on the bottom which lets me switch the speakers, mics, and stream deck between two different computers connected to it with a press of a button. When I need to use a laptop with this setup, I place it under the desk shelf and take the usb c cables hidden behind the stream deck and plug those in, giving it full access to everything this setup has to offer.I added an IKEA Skadis pegboard on the wall over the monitors, with some cups and hooks to hold anything that I don’t want cluttering up the desk. To even out the wall I placed a frame of a dissected iPhone 7 from Grid Studio on the other side of it. Grid studio makes these cool dissected frames for smartphones and gaming handhelds too. So, that’s the setup. I love how it looks. I hope this journey into my desk setup provided you with some inspiration for your own setups too.
FIXING your OLD Laptop could be better than buying a NEW one. Jimmy Tries World 2022-07-10 | The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/jimmytriesworld07221 Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:31 Sponsor: Skillshare1:31 Why Repair?2:15 Repairs that aren't worth it3:00 What's usually easily repairable in a laptop?3:35 What's wrong with this laptop?5:25 How the repair went6:15 Cost to Repair VS Buying a new one9:14 ConclusionThis Macbook air is 8 years old and is on its last legs, it takes 30min. to boot. If you’re still holding onto a laptop that is this old, or behaving this poorly, you’re probably thinking about just getting rid of it. But what if I told you, you can make it feel like new, and maybe, even better than even new computers.Okay, you’ve probably guessed by now, that I don’t mean that this laptop, would ever perform as good as a $900 laptop in 2022. But old laptops could make a great cheap laptop and provide way more functionality than you think, even for some power users. Why buy your kid a 200 or 300 laptop to do his schoolwork on, when you can just fix your old laptop up for even less than that. At 6 years old, little Timmy can’t even count that high.First, I want to acknowledge that some repairs just aren't worth it. Right now on Ebay, these macbook airs are going for almost $200. Replacing something, or doing a time consuming repair could be expensive, stressful and not worth the benefits of the repair. And if the repair isn’t worth it, find a worthy tech recycling place to get rid of it or sell it on ebay for scraps or something.What’s wrong with this MacBook air? Well, over a year ago the internal ssd on this laptop pooped out. So it’s been running MacOS on this tiny little baby flash drive. But because of this the laptop takes forever to notice the flash drive when booting up and decides to take 30 minutes at a time to make up its mind before finally booting from this drive. Also the battery is 8 years old and desperately needs replacing.So when it comes to repairing this MacBook air, we need to resolve two major issues, the SSD and the Battery. From there with quick google searches, we can see that these tasks aren’t hard at all. With the biggest caveat, Apple uses proprietary NVME SSDs, making it more confusing and more expensive to purchase the correct SSD. Apple isn’t the only one who uses proprietary stuff instead of just going industry standard but they are the most well known one to do so. Luckily SSDs in general have decreased in price, and manufacturers have had plenty of time creating old macbook compatible SSDs and converters for existing SSDs. A 256gb SSD cost me $43 and a new battery? Only cost $65. Places like Microcenter may have stock of the battery for your particular laptop, but you can also find them on Ifixit or Amazon. I mainly use Amazon as a last resort for something like this. Of course Apple uses proprietary screws on their bottom panel too, so you’ll need the right tools for that. You could buy a screwdriver with the right bit, or something like the Ifixit Mako Driver kit, which actually comes with all the common weird screws that tech companies use. So the total cost of this repair will range between 110-150 depending on if you need to get the right screwdrivers. So, the problem with repairing a laptop is that it’s old, was used as someone’s daily driver machine for years, and has some cosmetic wear and tear some might say “adds character”. But I translate to meaning there’s a higher chance something goes wrong or dies because it’s been through a lot, and at that point it might not be worth repairing again. Basically, it’s a ticking time bomb and we’ll never know when it will need another repair. Also software updates. This Mac can’t download the latest Mac OS. Luckily, these intel macs can run windows 11 with some work, or Chrome OS Flex, a cleaner version of ChromeOS which basically turns the laptop into a netbook. And lastly there’s IO. This is the usb ports, hdmi ports, stuff like that. With older machines you may get ports that were common then but no one uses anymore now. I think these upgrades give the laptop an extra 2-3 years of life, and if you’re using it for documents, emails, or for kids to do homework, it’s more than enough. Even as a power user you can run home assistant, a plex media server, use it as a ingest station for video. And, can be used to remote into more powerful machines while you’re away from them.
Logitech MX Mechanical Mini: The Pricier MX Keys with a Twist Jimmy Tries World 2022-06-24 | This is the logitech MX Mechanical. Logitech’s latest keyboard in their MX lineup. The lineup for maximum productivity and also Logitech's first attempt at bringing mechanical keyboards to the MX lineup. Is it any good? Well. Yes. And in other areas no. Let’s get started with a review.Learn more about The Swap Club, or try swapping your old iPhone for a new one, check the link here: bit.ly/3bhpMycAffiliate Links to Products Mentioned in Video:MX Mechanical Keyboard: amzn.to/3xThhAQMX Mini Keyboard: amzn.to/3tXkgY3 Logitech G915 TKL Gaming Keyboard: amzn.to/3bpiSXu Keychron Mechanical Keyboard: amzn.to/39K7p4E Apple Magic Keyboard: amzn.to/3HLYg7W Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:20 Sponsor: The Swap Club1:38 Physical features3:26 Mechanical vs Laptop (chiclet keys)5:14 Sound Test5:41 What it was like using it for a month?8:06 MX Mechanical Alternatives9:54 ConclusionThe logitech Mx Mechanical comes in two different sizes, the full sized MX Mechanical, and MX Mechanical Mini. The mini is a 75% keyboard. This also makes the mini version more travel friendly since it’s so tiny and fits in your bag easier. Otherwise, these keyboards are practically the same so if you’re watching this but looking at the full sized version, 90% of the stuff I mention will still be useful to you. They have bluetooth pairing, the ability to switch between 3 different devices with a press of a button, has a little usb dongle that you can plug in for a stronger connection and white backlighting that you can change by holding down FN and pressing the little light bulb button to the right of F12. It can cycle between static, motion sensing, heavy breathing, wave, trailing, and twinkle twinkle little star. The MX mechanical mini has a nice space gray aluminum plate under the keys, but the rest of the body is hard plastic. It also has little stands that angle the keyboard 8 degrees as well as rubber feet so it doesn’t scratch the surface it's sitting on. The keyboard charges using a usb c cable that’s provided in the box, and has a led indicator on the top right, that lets you know if it’s charging or if it’s low on battery. The Logitech MX mechanical does not feel like you’re typing on their other keyboard MX keys. It feels more like a mechanical keyboard. Most laptop keyboards and Logitech’s own previous MX style keyboards are chiclet style keyboards. The MX Mechanical feels closer to a traditional mechanical keyboard. The body of the keyboard is larger, the keys and switches under them are taller, and they make more noise than chiclet keyboards. This keyboard comes with either, red linear, blue clicky, or brown tactile switches. These basically determine how the keyboard sounds and feels when you type on them. You can’t easily switch these out. There was a little learning curve switching to a 75% layout. The right shift key is slightly smaller than what I’m used to and initially I would miss it and press on the up arrow key instead. The battery life lasts pretty long. I got around 2 work weeks before needing to charge it and the key caps are removable so you can easily switch keycaps with the proper stems. However, Logitech does not sell replacement keycaps. And if you plug the keyboard directly into your computer, it only charges it, it doesn’t make a wired connection between the keyboard and your computer.One of the biggest appeals of Logitech’s keyboards is logi options. Logitech’s software that lets you get updates, set hot keys, change layouts and other unique features that are included. For Logitech MX series devices and some of their higher end productivity devices, they come with Logitech flow and that lets you move the mouse and keyboard between different computers on the same wifi network as long as you have logi options downloaded and the device paired to both. It even works between Windows and Mac OS. Flow is nice to have, but it shouldn’t be your deciding factor when deciding between this keyboard and a different one.What alternatives are there? Logitech’s own G915 TKL, the MX Keys, Keychron K2, and Apple Magic Keyboard. The apple magic keyboard is annoying to pair with things, and is better suited to only macs. The MX Keys has chiclet keys but is a bit more portable because it’s not as thick. The Logitech G915 TKL has a media scroll bar, has better latency, is more expensive and isn’t suited for multiple device workloads the way the other logitech MX keyboards are and the Keychron k2 feels and sounds nice to type on, while containing the majority of the Logitech MX Mechanical’s features, it’s also 2-3x thicker and is heavier.
My Everyday Tech Carry: The Necessities Jimmy Tries World 2022-06-12 | Travel is something I’m starting to do a lot more recently, and I always end up constantly changing up the tech I bring with me, leading to disorganization, and overall, makes traveling a much more painful experience. So today, we’re gonna talk about the travel tech items I personally use, and more importantly why I use them instead of other similar items. Hopefully this gives you ideas for your own travels. Well, let’s get started.Affiliate Links to Items Shown: Airpods Pro: amzn.to/3wXrBssSony 1000xm3 Noise Canceling Headphones: amzn.to/3m2oRn6OrbitKey Organizer: orbitkey.com/collections/star-warsPeak Design Everyday Carry: amzn.to/3zbAYWTZojirushi Mug: amzn.to/3lUf1DVBellroy Tech Pouch: amzn.to/38vFrsyAnker Powerbank w/ Magsafe: amzn.to/3M2ijzDAnker 65W Charger: amzn.to/38SJtLZiPad Pro 12.9 inch: amzn.to/3N4sN2JSony a7C Camera: amzn.to/3NEdmy6PS5 Controller: amzn.to/3z7VxmYDJI Wireless Mic: amzn.to/3N0IBndPortable SSD: amzn.to/3M1fHlt I always carry airpods pro. I used to carry a pair of full blown noise canceling, wireless headphones with me in my backpack. The Sony 1000xm3, but I found that it takes up a lot of space in your bag, and for domestic flights or road trips, having just airpods pro provided good enough noise canceling, and comfort all in a more convenient and portable package. Then I have the Orbit key key organizer that keeps my kinds sorted out, organized, and prevents them from clinking around in my pocket or bundling up into a weird ball on a keychain.This is the peak design 30L Everyday backpack, it’s a techy, photographer and videographer focused backpack with a ton of little pockets and compartments for all sorts of media equipment and even comes with little dividers to compartmentalize the main space of the bag. It’s water resistant, and is really really functional. I think for most people, a backpack for travel is dependent on what you like to do. On the side pocket is a Zoshirushi 16oz beverage mug that I use for either water or hot drinks like coffee or tea. I really, really like this thing for holding hot beverages. It has a locking mechanism to prevent accidental spills, a nice button to pop open the lid, and it has a nice curved spout, so your drink doesn’t drip down the side. I’ve yet to find a better hot or cold beverage holder than this thing. Inside the backpack is the Bellroy slim tech pouch. This pouch carries all of my charging cables, powerbricks, power banks, and adapters. That way everything I need is stored in a single spot that I can just pull out whenever I need it instead of searching through random pockets of my backpack. Inside, there are 2 lightning cables. One with usb A and one with a USB-C port. There’s also a headphone jack adapter in case using wireless isn’t an option, and I also keep a usb-c to usb-c cable for non-apple devices like this anker power bank. This power bank has been my favorite one for a while since it has a built-in stand with magsafe for wireless charging, but it also works with android devices, it just won’t stick to the back of them. It doesn’t have the largest battery but definitely enough during an emergency. And you can still use the usb c port to charge your devices if you want a faster more efficient charge. I also keep an external SSD in here, just in case I need to back up anything I do. I would recommend a portable SSD over a portal external hard drive. The anker 65w GAN charger is super nice to have. Basically, this little brick has the charging capabilities of one of these chonky bois that you get with a macbook pro. But it can charge 3 different devices at once. Of course, your laptop will charge a bit slower if all the other ports are being used too, but that should be more than enough for most laptops.Now onto the main compartment. This is the Sony A7C. It’s a full-frame camera like the Sony A7IV and ASIII but in a small and compact form factor. This helps me cut down on space, without having to compromise on image quality too much. And I love fiddling with the photos and videos that come out of this guy. Now this is the DJI Wireless Mic. Basically, inside this airpods-like wireless charging case are two mics that are wirelessly connected to a receiver. The range on these things are ridiculous, both mics can be used at the same time for different people and you can also have another mic plugged into them, turning basically any mics you have into a wireless one. And lastly, in this main compartment, I usually bring a nintendo switch or a ps5 controller. If I’m bringing the switch, it’s normally to just play some games when I’m bored on an airplane. Because that screen is constantly exposed to the elements, if I’m bringing a PS5 controller, it’s so I can remote play to my PS5 at home for some casual games, or to play Genshin Impact on the iPad.
I NEEDED to STOP Using Google Drive: Switching to a NAS Jimmy Tries World 2022-05-15 | Get the Karma shopping assistant - shop.karmanow.com/jimmyKarma is an all-in-one shopping assistant that automatically helps you shop smart and save time and money.Since I started making YouTube videos I’ve slowly accumulated so many storage devices, with bits and pieces of every content I’ve ever made scattered across so many drives that I don’t know what to do with them. So, I came to the conclusion that I needed something to better manage all of the digital junk I was generating, I needed a NAS. Affiliate links to products Mentioned in the videoSynology DS1821+: amzn.to/3yEiMVuIronwolf HDD: amzn.to/3Nc7FawWD Red Plus HDD: amzn.to/3G1Fh8R10Gbe Card: amzn.to/3FKzVi2Samsung 16GB DDR4 SODIMM: amzn.to/3whMSNfAmazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:55 What is a NAS?3:40 Sponsor: Karma4:45 Why I need a Nas6:51 What NAS I Picked8:36 Setup10:25 Experience Using it11:25 ConclusionA Network Attached Storage device, or NAS for short, is kind of self explanatory, it’s storage that can be accessed over your home network, or even away from home with the right setup. Imagine it like your own personal Google Drive or dropbox. All a nas really is, is a computer with a bunch of hard drives, and a different operating system than your usual windows, or Mac OS. A NAS is much more customizable, than Google Drive or Dropbox. You can control how fast it can potentially be by the connection type between the NAS and your computer, or your wi-fi signal if wireless, you can control how much storage the machine has, by buying a new hdd and slotting it in, and you can do so much more, since a NAS is basically a computer with special software installed. There is a ton of functionality built into these boxes that if I were to go through every little detail it would be a 24-hour long video that I would not be qualified enough to talk about. Downside is, just like everything you own, It’s at your own expense.So why didn’t I just buy a larger HDD? They can be pretty cheap per TB if you buy some of the larger ones. And that’s 100% true, I could just buy this 20TB hard drive, and use that until it fills up and then buy another one. But my problem isn’t just finding a place to store all of my previous content. I edit off of an external 2TB SSD, because a youtube video project can be 100-200GBs sometimes, and the performance of the SSD is fast. And with the SSD, I can unplug it and connect it to any other computer and continue editing the project. When it fully fills up, I wipe it and start over, losing all of my precious raw footage. The reason this is bad is because, if I want to rely on using old clips I took 30 videos ago, I’d have to use only what’s been kept in the finished video or reshoot that clip all together. A central storage device makes it fast and easy to access old footage that I can reuse in a new video. I also don’t store my video projects on the computers I edit with because our editing machines don’t have 4-5tbs of space. I decided on the pre-built route and purchased the Synology DiskStation DS1821+. Once you have the NAS, you basically have a computer that’s missing hard drives. So, I bought 4 4tb Seagate Ironwolfs, and 2 WD Red Plus 6TB HDDs later. Basically, these types of hard drives do better in a NAS than regular hard drives doYou can upgrade a NAS just like a PC, I purchased a 16GB stick of ram, and a 10gigabit ethernet card and installed it in the synology NAS to further enhance its capabilities and transfer speeds. For this build I’m using SHR, which is a synology-specific one. It allows me to use drives of different sizes, but the largest one will be used for parity, which in this case, means I lose 6TB of storage. But, if one of my six drives fails, I will still have all my data. The NAS has now become an important part of my home. I can access everything on it from all my phones, tablets, and computers from home or when I’m away. When I’m at home, it’s stupid fast, SSD-like. This NAS actually has usb ports on it, so I plugged in some external drives into the usb ports, and the Synology NAS treats it like how other computers would treat it. But now, every computer on your network can access it. I use these as backups for specific folders on the NAS. So this NAS fits all of my requirements, and it even satisfied the last one. The NAS has opened up what I can do. I can upload footage from my Macbook, then edit off the iMac, then export from the Mac Studio, for upload from any machine. What the NAS has become, is fast, shared storage across all of my machines.
M1 Pro 14in MacBook Pro 6 Months Later: A Longer Term Review Jimmy Tries World 2022-04-29 | Get 50% off a 2-year NordPass premium plan at nordpass.com/jimmytriesworld or use a code jimmytriesworld. Plus you get an additional month for FREE!Amazon Affiliate Links:M1 Pro MacBook Pro: amzn.to/3vsueS9Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:34 Physical Appearance2:17 User Experience4:24 Sponsor - NordPass5:41 User Experience Continued8:10 Alternative Laptops9:32 ConclusionThe 14in macbook pro has been my main laptop since its launch, and since then, I’ve edited many youtube videos on it, taken it through multiple trips across the country, and had a ton of time to reflect on my life with this machine. It’s been my go-to machine to get all my youtube related work done. So, today, we’re gonna talk about how the body of the machine has held up, it’s impact on my user experience, and well, if it’s a purchase I would make again today. Let’s get started with a longer term review.First, let’s look at how the body of the 14in Macbook pro has held up. Apple laptops are known for their sturdy-feeling aluminum build. For the 14in MacBook pro. The body has held up pretty well. The hinge still works as intended, and all of the ports still function just as they did on day one of owning this machine. In comparison, my previous M1 MacBook air was dealing with one of the USB-C ports not reliably working or charging at this point. I replaced an M1 Macbook Air for the 14in MacBook Pro, which takes everything I loved about that machine, then literally doubled it. The 120hz refresh rate display makes scrolling and general usage feel butter smooth. Yes the notch on top exists, but in the real world, it just fades into the background of what you’re doing. Battery life will last you all day or more, and while I did only get the cheaper 67 watt power adapter, it charges fast enough and you don’t have to use magsafe with it. And the mini-led display is really nice to look at and in day to day mixed usage you don’t really notice any kind of blooming. The speakers still put most other non-macbook laptop speakers to shame. To be honest I can’t really find anything within my own use cases that really makes this machine struggle. Having multiple 4K displays plugged in, and dozens of tabs open are no struggle for the MacBook pro, and editing 24mp photos in Affinity photo always goes without a hitch. So from a content creator viewpoint. This machine feels almost perfect. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t things the MacBook pro isn’t great at.It’s been a year and a half since Apple’s transition from Intel CPUs to their own ARM-based Apple Silicon chips, and a large majority of popular apps are Apple Silicon optimized now, meaning, they’re taking the change in architecture to maximize performance and compatibility of these machines. That being said, this change has also limited the functionality and performance of the M1 Pro MacBook Pro and all Apple silicon machines in some ways. The first is you can no longer natively run Windows through bootcamp, but you can use windows through virtual machines with software like Parallels, but you’d still have to emulate x86 apps, meaning a hit on performance and the second, is that gaming on the mac is still not ideal, with most games unavailable on the Mac, or written for the old intel Macs. And while you can download ios games and apps on apple silicon macs, they aren’t optimized for mice and pointers, and games that I’d want to play, like Genshin Impact, are unavailable. And the ports. The cheaper Macbook Air and 13in Macbook pro only have 2 Usb-c ports. And because of that, workloads that require a ton of external devices are difficult to execute on those machines. The ports fill up and they fill up fast. On the 14in Macbook pro, I’m able to just forget about the dongles altogether and know that I’ll have all my needs covered or with minimal swapping. With the 14in macbook pro, it’s hard to look you in the eye, and say owning this thing has been a pain, because it’s been nothing but fantastic. It has long battery life that’s still going strong, all the different ports are back, $2,000 is a lot to spend on a laptop, especially one that to this day is in high demand. The display is nice to look at, the build of the machine feels nice in the hand, and in my day to day workflow, I can’t find anything that I use it for that really causes the macbook pro to struggle. It will handle 95% of people’s workloads just fine. The display makes it great for media consumption, the speakers sound good, the battery life is great, the performance is great, it rarely gets loud, and rarely gets hot. This might be the best all-around laptop Apple has made in years.
I Spent a Month with the Mac Studio: A Month Review Jimmy Tries World 2022-04-18 | This is the Mac Studio, which basically just looks like a grown up and taller Mac Mini. I’ve had it pretty much since launch, I’ve had a chance to really use it and incorporate it into my day to day life and today we’re gonna talk about it a little bit, and I’ll give you my thoughts on it. Affiliate Link to Mac Studio:amzn.to/380JOLNAmazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:20 Physical Features2:34 User Experience6:03 Performance & Benchmarks8:03 ConclusionThe Mac Studio sits between the Mac Mini and Mac Pro in terms of price, and size. But it’s got more in common with the Mac Mini than it does the Mac Pro. It’s a giant block of aluminum, which feels similar to pretty much any other mac. If you get the M1 Ultra version of this machine, the USB 4 ports up front are Thunderbolt 4 ports. And on the back you get even more ports, a power port, hdmi 2.0, 4 thunderbolt 4 ports, 2 regular usb ports, 10gig ethernet, and a headphone jack. There’s so many ways to plug all your devices into it and because it has ports in the front, you can keep all your often used devices there, and your monitors, and permanently attached peripherals like a mic and webcam in the back. On the bottom of the Mac Studio you can see the “Mac Studio” etching right in the middle. There’s also vents on the bottom of the machine for airflow. There’s no way to officially upgrade the internals of the Mac Studio. Which is a shame since the Mac Pro is modular, it would have been great if the Mac Studio was too. The only real “expandable” part of this machine is the sheer number of ports that allow you to add all the things you want to connect the Mac Studio to.The Mac Studio is a device that sits between the Mac Mini and the Mac Pro. The “Studio” would imply either a creative professional or someone in between a Pro and a Consumer. And As someone who makes content on YouTube, I like to think I fit pretty much right in the middle of that. Basically, I use the Mac Studio as a centralized hub that controls my entire YouTube operation. The Mac Studio is for the most part whisper quiet. I did not actively hear the machine doing most tasks. Under some stress tests, the Studio does get louder but not significantly louder. However, in places with a low noise floor, you will hear the fans on this machine, even when idle, so maybe not the best choice in a recording studio environment. While the Mac Studio is just a stand alone computer, it has a speaker, and well, compared to the speakers found in Apple’s other computers, this one is not very good. The ports on the Mac Studio enable you to better multi-task on the machine. On the Mac Studio there’s already plenty of ports, letting me keep all my devices plugged in without having to constantly pull things in and out, and swapping different devices around. And the front IO makes it easy to quick swap vs plugging and unplugging from the back like the M1 Mac Mini.Okay so now let’s talk about performance. Since this is the base model Mac Studio with the M1 Max processor, the processor itself performs similar to what you find in the cheapest M1 Max Macbook Pro. So I’ll just show some quick comparisons between this machine and some other M1 Machines I have around. Full disclaimer. This isn’t a comprehensive test, but it revolves around the applications I’m familiar with. So what’s the main takeaway you get from these benchmarks? The M1 Max found in the Mac Studio and higher end MacBook pros are fast, really fast. So then, what do I think of this machine?At $2,000, the Mac Studio is a pricey computer, and at $4,000 for the M1 Ultra variant, this machine is out of most people’s price range for a computer. When you think of this machine from a Prosumer perspective, That’s where you really start to see its value. It’s currently the cheapest way to get the performance of an M1 Max and currently the only way to get an M1 Ultra in the Apple Mac Line up. It’s also the most expandable Mac since Apple’s transition to ARM, thanks to how many ports it has. This really is a machine for power users, prosumers, Mac enthusiasts and people who really need to use their macs and get as much performance as possible, because it means things get done faster. So, if you’re looking for a workhorse of a machine, a “do-everything” machine. I’d look at the studio. Otherwise, go with one of the M1 alternatives or if Apple ever releases an M1 pro or M2 pro Mac Mini, that would be a fantastic middle ground between the two. Either way, true to its name, this Mac Studio is the headless Mac, content creators, power users, and enthusiasts were waiting for.
Compact Minimal Desk Setup for WFH and Gaming Jimmy Tries World 2022-04-01 | We wanted to turn this flex room into a game room and wfh setup while keeping whatever pieces we can. So of course, I was in charge of “teching” it out and making sure this space matched the minimal aesthetic of the room.Full Room Tour: youtu.be/IJ3Q1ut7wnkAffiliate Links to Products Mentioned:Orbitkey Desk Pad: amzn.to/3DxonO7Shure MV7X: amzn.to/3uFGkWoBlue Compass Mic Arm: amzn.to/38lsAc6Anker USB 3 Hub: amzn.to/3tV0XihUSB 3 Extension Cable: amzn.to/36LmrFDLogitech G915 TKL: amzn.to/36LmBNfLogitech G305: amzn.to/37cfD3SVivo Monitor Arm: amzn.to/3IXYqYPVivo Standing Desk frame: amzn.to/3qUMcKvLG 1440p Monitor: amzn.to/3LtBoL2Cable Organizers: amzn.to/3LDKsxfAmazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLThe desk had to match the theme of the rest of the room, natural wood, white, and dark neutrals like a dark gray, or black. And because I loved having the stained butcher block top on the standing desk in the studio. We repeated the process by buying a Butcher block countertop from Lowe’s, and rather than stain it, we cut it down to our desired size, sanded it down, and applied some matte polyurethane, giving it this nice natural look to it that matches the rest of the decor in the room. The desktop was then mounted to some cheap standing desk legs from Amazon, and I reused some monitors that were luckily the same size. Because this desk would be used for video work and gaming, a 1440p 144hz monitor and 4K monitor combo gives us the best of both worlds, between frame rate and resolution. The monitors are mounted on vivo monitor stands straight off the most exclusive, fanciest retailer on the internet. Amazon, and the Shure MV7X microphone is mounted on a blue compass mic arm. Cables for everything used on the desk is mounted to the underside of the desk using these cable organizers with adhesive backing. The PC is on the other side of the room, where it can be on display and it increases the amount of usable space on and underneath the desk, and thanks to the massive sectional taking up that wall, we were able to basically, hide the cables by routing it behind the desk all around the sectional to the PC. Because of that, we had to purchase DisplayPort cables that were ridiculously long. I think the ones I bought were 40ft. But because the PC was over on the other side of the room now, it created a new issue, how would I plug in any devices I wanted to use like a keyboard, mouse, microphones or flash drives? Well, The same way we solved the display problem, a really long usb 3 extension cable coupled with a usb 3 hub to plug peripherals into. And it’s honestly worked well. I finished the desk off with the orbitkey desk mat which I think matches the vibe of this room perfectly.During the day, it looks like a regular desk but at night, when the lights turn on, the vibe changes dramatically. Behind this desk is a Lifx Z light strip, which allows me to change the color to anything I want through my phone or a voice assistant like google or Alexa, but for this room, I’m leaving it at a static warm white. If you’re using a Windows PC, and looking for great wallpapers. I’d recommend Wallpaper engine, it’s a one time purchase on steam, but gives you access to a ton of really cool and animated wallpapers created by other wallpaper engine users. It’s great for landscapes, cars, tech, and anime girls. If you’re into that, good for you, but for this setup, we’re going for a more chill and inviting vibe so we’re picking wallpapers to match that.With any project, there are always things that I’d probably do differently if I were to redo this. Let’s start with these standing desk legs. Most of the known brands have standing desks that have the motor sitting like this, flat across the bottom of the desk frame, but this compact cheapo desk frame, has its motor sitting up and down preventing me from being able to push in my chair all the way in. If you buy super long cables, make sure it supports the spec you’re looking for at those lengths. I found that Displayport cables at long lengths were more reliable than their hdmi counterparts. Also, know how big your monitor will be for your desk. This desk is only around 40inches in length. If I wasn’t recycling old monitors, I think I would have gotten 24in monitors to sit side by side instead of 27in ones with one in front and one awkwardly angled on the side. And lastly, plan out your room thoroughly. It helps you imagine how it would look in the end. If you just buy things without thinking it may not end up looking the way you think.
The MacBooks to Buy Right Now in 2022 Jimmy Tries World 2022-03-18 | The last two years, I’ve been switching macbooks a lot, and because of that, I’ve had a ton of experience using these laptops. And I’ve had a lot of people, friends, family, and viewers ask me for recommendations on MacBooks. Is this one okay for school, is this one better for personal use? What if I need a video editing machine? I get these types of questions a lot. So, why not just shove it all into one video that I can point people to. Let’s get started with a little review.Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLApple currently sells 4 different macbooks: the 13in macbook air, 13in macbook pro, 14in MacBook pro and 16in macbook pro. And honestly, these are all great options, but I think in the macbook lineup, the 13in Macbook air and 14in macbook pro really stand out compared to the rest. The value you get for what you pay for is really good on the 13in air, but for $300 more, you get longer battery life, slightly better performance, a slightly nicer display, a slightly thicker body and a touchbar on the 13in pro, now if all of those things are important to you, and you think it’s worth $300 more than the air for those additional features, then feel to look into those a little deeper, but when these machines first came out, I bought a 13in pro and actually returned it because the 13in Air satisfied my needs, and I didn’t feel the additional cost was worth it. As for the 16in MacBook Pro. Basically, it’s a 14in macbook pro with a bigger screen, and more battery. Okay. So the 13in Macbook air, this is Apple’s cheapest laptop. The battery normally lasts a whole day and honestly, I used this for about a year, and it can do a lot. I could edit 4K YouTube videos on it, photo edit, have 10 different tabs open at once for YouTube planning, and it handles it all really well without a stutter. The only real downsides I see with the macbook air is that it only has 2 usb c ports so you’ll be buying dongles to use any accessories, like plugging in usb devices and monitors, and it only supports one external monitor. So don’t buy the 13in Macbook air or 13in MacBook pro, with multiple monitors in mind. Then we have the 14in MacBook pro. It has a 120hz pro motion display. Which basically means screen elements can look smoother if it’s supported. The pro has a pro motion display, and things look and feel smoother. The same goes for the macbook pro compared to the macbook air. The display is also, MiniLED, while the air’s is IPS. While on a MiniLED display, there are multiple backlights that take up different blocks on your screen. Because of that, you can see deeper contrast between large dark areas and brighter ones, making the display appear richer and more colorful. There is also a downside to MiniLED and that’s a “glow” that surrounds small bright objects on the display at higher brightnesses. But for the most part, MiniLED is nicer to look at overall. The 14in MacBook Pro has fantastic speakers for a laptop, a 3rd USB 4 port, hdmi port, magsafe charging, an sd card reader, better webcam, a notch, and weighs heavier and is overall larger and boxier than the 13in air which looks more like a doorstopper. The 14in MacBook has an M1 Pro processor and can be upgraded all that way to a super beefy M1 Max. The primary difference between the M1 Pro and M1 Max is graphics performance. Okay, Now that we have all the differences and similarities sorted out. Let’s talk about who each of these machines are for. For 80% of people looking for a mac, I really think the MacBook air will suit their needs perfectly. The MacBook Air is perfect as a personal laptop for people, its a great student laptop, and is great for people starting to video or photo edit. The MacBook air is no slouch, and for nearly a year, it’s handled all the 4K video editing, thumbnail editing and the dozens of stuff I usually have open on the screen to work on my YouTube channel. That being said, if you’re using a laptop as a machine to make you money, or get your job done. Then the 14 and 16 pros are a nice upgrade that adds a lot of quality of life additions. If you’re a person conducting business, or trying to make your job easier or faster. Then get the 14 or 16in Macbook pro. They're excellent machines, but I think a lot of people overestimate what they need and default to the MacBook pro, when the MacBook air would probably serve their needs fine.
Why Small Smartphones NOT Popular Anymore Jimmy Tries World 2022-02-25 | My first large smartphone was a samsung galaxy note 2, which at the time was one of the biggest flashship phones around. Then over time, I continued getting the biggest flagship phones possible. But for the iphone 13 series, I challenged myself to use the iPhone 13 mini. I thought switching to such a small phone would be difficult, but honestly. I love the form factor and wish there were more powerful but small phones like this. But after 2 months went by I started to realize how limiting these phones can be and really started to see why these types of phones aren’t really popular. Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLWhat I love about smaller phones is how light and portable they are compared to everything else. It feels almost like nothing in the palm of your hand. I can type, swipe, and reach most of the screen with just one hand. It has similar performance to the other phones in the iphone 13 lineup, battery life usually lasts me a day and it’s also the cheapest of the latest generation iPhones.So obviously the iphone 13 mini has a lot going for it. So, then why? Why do the iphone mini series sell worse than the regular sized iphone despite being $100 cheaper? To sum it up, the thing holding the mini back is exactly what makes me and other people love it so much, it’s size. The size is the one limiting factor about the phone that affects the iphone 13 mini and pretty much any small phone in a huge way.The iphone 13 mini does have good enough battery life to get you through the day, when you first get this phone, you’ll probably only be charging it at night, or maybe once throughout a busy day. But most people hold onto their phones for about 2-3 years, and after that long, a lot of things can happen that will decrease the battery life of your phone. As batteries are used and age, they degrade, lowering how much charge your phone’s battery can hold. For older iphones I owned, I think I averaged around 10% battery degradation a year. And even if the battery life is good enough for a day, it won’t be good enough for days when you really have to use it. Luckily we have a bigger version of the iphone 13 mini for comparison. The Iphone 13. The iphone 13 mini has a smaller battery compared to it’s older brother the iphone 13. That’s 34% more battery capacity than the iphone 13 mini, while some of that is used by the bigger screen, the rest of the extra battery let’s you use the phone longer compared to the 13 mini. So if you were trying to keep your phone for longer without replacing it or replacing the battery, I can see why people would lean to the bigger phone. Then there’s screen size. The iphone 13 mini has a screen size of 5.4inches. With a screen that small, it makes it harder to use the phone for things other than as a phone. Playing games, reading, watching videos, scrolling through social media, are all a little harder to do on the mini, and a little harder to see too. With the bigger phones, you can see more details, the keyboard is larger and easier to type on, and watching videos and playing games are more immersive. It’s also a cost saver too. A big phone really is a great middle ground between small phones and the big screened tablets. And finally small phones lack the features. To see what I mean, we can look at the 2 bigger brothers to the iphone 13 mini. The iphone 13 and iphone 13 pro. Take one look at these two phones and you’ll see that they’re roughly the same size, and shape with the only obvious physical difference between them is that, the iphone 13 pro has a 3rd camera lens. And the iphone 13 pro had to make a compromise to do that. So, if the iphone 13 mini were to have a 3rd camera, or really any additional hardware features, I think the battery size would suffer. So, those are all the reasons that make small phones less appealing to most people. I mean, the small size prevents the phone from having great battery life, prevents it from being on trend with a giant screen, and prevents the phone from having a ton of extra features. But hey, form factor will always be important right? There will always be a group of people who will want a small phone. But I think the definition of a “small” phone is kind of changing. Hopefully small phones make a comeback, because honestly, I can’t really think of many new premium ones other than the iPhone 12 and 13 mini and the Google Pixel 5. Small phones are really cool, and they’re so portable, but to most the trade off of a smaller phone doesn’t outweigh many of the benefits of having a larger. And while I was all for switching permanently to a small phone, after doing so for awhile, I don’t think I could go back. Even if I love the form factor so much.
EVERYTHING I Now Know about the TESLA MODEL Y: 3 Months Later Jimmy Tries World 2022-02-04 | In 2021 I ordered a Tesla Model Y Long Range. And since then, it has been the primary car my wife and I drive, completely disregarding our gas car. So, over the last 3 months, I got to really know what owning one is like. All the amazing things about it and everything I dislike too. Has the honeymoon phase ended? Do I still enjoy owning this car? Or has the opposite happened, and now I can’t stand the car? The truth is. It’s a little bit of everything. Let me tell you what I mean with an in-depth review about all the things I’ve learned.Chris’ YT: youtube.com/c/ChrisHuertaReviewsChris’ Blog: itschrishuerta.comTesla Referral Code: http://ts.la/jimmy29658PlugShare: plugshare.comAmazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLTimestamps:Intro: 0:00Delivery: 0:31Interior: 5:25Tech: 7:40Charging: 13:34Driving: 18:19Conclusion: 25:21The interior has this massive wow factor when you first step in, with this panoramic sunroof expanding the entire ceiling of the vehicle, and the minimalistic interior just looks so different from any other car. I honestly love the aesthetic of the car. However, it doesn't feel like a car that costs $60,000 new. The interior looks like a car in this price range, and the seats are comfortable and plushy, but they also hold a ton of heat, And the leather accents on the sides of the car feel kind of hard and not as plush as you would think, and you can hear rattling of the glass when you close the door of the car. Overall, the interior looks like an expensive car, but it just feels cheaper. So if you’re looking for a model Y, expect it to look fantastic, but feel okay. I love all the electronics that come included with the car. I can split these into two main categories, in car, and in the phone app. For the in-car features first, there’s sentry mode which basically records activity around your car when it’s parked and saves them to a flash drive, a built in dash cam, keyless entry with your phone and driving with just your smartphone, no keyfob required. There’s entertainment apps and games like YouTube. There’s also camp mode which lets the car continue blasting the A/C while idle, as well as a dog mode that allows you to only run the AC in the car while you’re away, keeping pets comfortable. Then there’s the Tesla phone app that lets you view and control your Tesla Model Y in a bunch of different ways. You can view how much charge your car has left, if it’s charging, if the car is moving, the car’s location, and if it’s locked. You can also control the main functions of the car. Tesla is fantastic at providing new features that can improve the car dramatically through software updates. The comfort of knowing that your car will update and potentially get better and better with age is a huge selling point and shouldn’t be underestimated. I’ve got nothing but positives to say about the tech features of the Model Y, except for one thing. No Android Auto or Apple Carplay support. The benefit of driving an EV is the convenience of charging at home. Charging the car is easy, you press on the car’s thunderbolt icon, use the app, or press the button on the provided wall charger and after a few seconds, the Model Y opens the charge port. From there all you have to do is plug it in and the car starts charging. There are a bunch of different charging port standards and speeds. If it doesn’t have a Tesla plug, you’ll need to have an adapter for that plug to charge your Model Y at these charging stations. Tesla provides the J1772 adapter, but the other adapters are sold on their website. The cost to charge the Model Y is less than an similarly priced crossover that pays for premium gas. If you use navigation within the car, it will automatically route you to a supercharger on your way back, keeping your range in mind.Driving an EV felt foreign. Everything you do in the Model Y feels instant. Press on the accelerator and the car just goes. Like many other cars with safety features, if you get in potentially dangerous situations like you’re too close to the car in front of you, or a car is in the lane you’re about to change into, the car makes all kinds of beeps and noises to warn you. The most notorious Tesla feature is Autopilot. By hitting the right stalk down twice, you initiate autopilot, which will basically put the car into a cruise control-like state. The car will stay within the set speed you put it at, but will adjust the speed based on the car in front of it, like adaptive cruise control. There’s no engine noise while driving this thing, but you will notice wind noise and road noise more because of the lack of engine noise.
So I Tried Squarespace. Heres How it Went. Jimmy Tries World 2022-01-07 | If you’ve been anywhere on the internet. You know you have to type something in the address bar to get where you want to. But we also all know that each website looks completely different from one another and each one can serve completely different purposes. I’ll be building a squarespace website from scratch then I’m going to give you my thoughts and experiences on Squarespace and then we’re going to decide whether it’s worth using or not. Let’s get started with a little review.Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLThe Websites I Built:Squarespace: https://www.jimmytries.worldWix: jimmy15147.wixsite.com/websiteWordPress: jimmytriesworld.wordpress.com"Which one looked the best?" Poll: https://www.jimmytries.world/website-poll0:00 Intro1:40 What Is Squarespace 2:40 Starting The Make a Website5:39 Pricing and Some Less Known Details8:40 Personal Experience9:29 Squarespace Alternatives: Wix and Wordpress13:16 ConclusionBasically to have a website on the internet you need 3 things. A domain name. That’s what you type in the address bar to get to your website, then you need the website itself. Then you need a webhost, which is basically, the place in charge of sharing your website with the world. Now, Squarespace is a site that lets you purchase a domain name, create a website using their templates, use Squarespace as your web host, and integrate an online store onto your Squarespace site. Squarespace asks you all these questions about what you’re trying to accomplish with your site such as the topic and your goals for the website. From there Squarespace has a bunch of templates laid out that you can interact with and preview to get an idea of the general vibe that you want to go for. Once you select a template, you’ll need to sign up with Squarespace to start customizing that template. During this, they give you a 15 day free trial without needing to provide them any credit card information. From there you’re able to customize the template however you want. You can add new web pages up top, have your logo displayed on the site, link your social media accounts for easy access, and replace, add and delete images, text and sections for web pages. You can select the page you want to edit, then, within each page are different “sections” which are just different parts of that page that display different information or serve different purposes. You can then click on what you want to edit, and you’re provided with all the available options that you can change for that particular field. So, for text fields you can edit text and add links, for images you can replace the image or remove them all together. And if a section isn’t meeting your needs you can delete that section or add a new one. When you add a new one, you can choose between a bunch of different templates to meet your needs. Squarespace has 4 different subscription tiers. Personal, Business, Commerce Basic and Commerce Advanced. Each one increases in price from $144 a year to $480 a year. However, I want to point some things out about the business and personal plan. If you read the fine print, Squarespace provides you a free business email, on the business plan, and a free domain name under the business and personal plan. These items are only free if you buy the annual plan and only for the first year. Which means, after your first year, if you stick with squarespace you’ll be paying more money on these plans. My suggestion would be to transfer a domain you purchased from Google domains into Squarespace, get that extra year of rights to that domain, then when that’s about to expire, move it back to Google Domains and renew it or just get it from Google Domains and you’ll be saving money in the long term. So, now that I’ve paid for Squarespace and have my website up and running. How was the entire experience? I think Squarespace makes it really easy to start setting up a website. The site was intuitive and the learning curve wasn’t too steep. Their templates all looked really good, and it was really hard to decide what specific template I wanted for my own site because I really liked a lot of them. So basically to describe SquareSpace in a sentence. It’s easy to use, and it looks pretty.Should you use Squarespace? I think it all depends on what your goal is. If you’re promoting yourself, want something professional looking fast? That’s when I’d start looking at Squarespace. It definitely has the best looking templates by far.
FIVE Last Minute Tech Gifts Under $50 in Under a Minute Jimmy Tries World 2021-12-11 | Here are 5 tech items that I use all the time. And the best part? These are under $50, so they aren't overwhelming for most budgets. The holidays are here so I hope these last minute ideas help you in your search.Products discussed and affiliate links:Giottos AA1900 Rocket Air Blaster Large - Black:amzn.to/3rIl7v9When squeezed this thing blasts air similar to compressed air cans. Except this one is manual, and doesn't run out. It's great for getting dirt and crumbs out of the small crevices of your tech as well as camera sensors and lenses.Airtags:amzn.to/3waRcKJThese things are great for keeping track of your items by letting you see where it's located in the Find my App, and also ring the device so that you hear where it is. And if you're close enough to the airtag, you can even use precision finding and your iphone will provide you information on how close you are to it.Chromecast with Google TV:store.google.com/us/product/chromecast_google_tv?hl=en-USThese little guys can make your dumb TV or slow smart TV feel like new with smart features that include apps, the google voice assistant, and ability to use the remote to control your TV and sound system. It's an inexpensive way to make old tvs feel feature packed again.Peak design camera leash:amzn.to/3pMjgDcThis camera strap works using these little anchors that make disconnecting the strap from your camera really easy instead of wasting time trying to take it off keyring type tie points. It comes in a bunch of different colors, and sizes perfect for whatever type of camera you carry around.Joby GorrilaPod 1K Smart:bestbuy.com/site/joby-gorillapod-1k-smart-kit-tripod-black-red-charcoal/6356399.p?skuId=6356399This little flexible tripod is great for wrapping around objects and holding a small camera like a point and shoot camera, a go-pro or attach your phone with the included phone mount that works on phones as small as the iphone 13 mini to as large as the pixel 6 pro.#Shorts
2021 14in MacBook Pro: A MONTH Later Review Jimmy Tries World 2021-12-03 | This is the 2021 14in M1 Pro MacBook Pro. Apple's first redesigned MacBook pro in 5 years. It's got some massive gains in weight, size, and functionality. I've had this laptop since launch and we're here to talk about this laptop and see if it's worth it for you. Let's get started with a little review.- Try CleanMyMac X: bit.ly/JimmyTriesWorld2021- Learn more about CleanMyMac X: bit.ly/CleanMyMacJimmyAffiliate link to product mentioned:M1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/2NQzhsxM1 Macbook Pro: amzn.to/3G8h3IxAmazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8Yn13in Macbook Pro non-touchbar: amzn.to/2F4uz27Philips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLTime Stamps:0:00 Introduction0:21 Sponsor: CleanMyMacX1:38 Physical Features4:34 Personal Experiences and Performance9:47 Apple Silicon Woes11:23 ConclusionThe model I have here is the base model $2,000 14in MacBook Pro. The 14in Macbook pro is bigger than the previous 13in MacBook pros in both screen size and body. Overall the device is boxier, with significantly more ports, a Magsafe 3 port, 2 USB 4 ports, and a headphone jack on the left side, and on the right side it has an HDMI port, a USB 4 port and SD card slot. The lid has the usual Apple logo, but this time, a bit bigger than before, and the lid itself is now flat. The back is easily removable, making it easier to clean by unscrewing these 8 hex screws. When you open the laptop you can still open it with just a single finger, the hinge feels as smooth as older Apple laptops and when you close the lid you hear this audible but satisfying click. The display is bigger, has smaller bezels and there's now this notch, similar to the iphone's. It doesn't have a face id, but there is an updated 1080p webcam in there that I'd like to think looks pretty good. The keyboard replaced the old shorter function row with full size keys, and Apple got rid of the touch bar altogether from the 14 and 16in macbook pros. Let's talk about personal experiences I had. I charge it maybe every 3 or 4 days. And that's because these Apple silicon Macs are really good at sipping minimal power when they're in sleep mode. And while the magsafe port is dedicated to charging, you can still charge the laptop via usb-c. The speakers on the MacBook pro sound great for a laptop and not what you expect out of a laptop at all. When doing casual things, like email, writing documents, and watching videos and movies, the laptop stays cold. And it really only starts to warm up when you're charging the laptop, have a bunch of tabs open, connected to monitors, downloading massive files or video editing. The M1 Pro chip in the Macbook is fantastic. This applies to the original M1 as well, that chip already made Apple's less expensive laptops feel super smooth but this MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro and 120Hz Display takes it to a new level. Personally, I think 120Hz is nice to have but not necessarily a game changer and 60Hz is good enough, but 120Hz definitely makes things feel even smoother than before. The Mini-Led display is a nice upgrade, but I feel it didn't make a significant difference. Watching video content on the laptop is more immersive now because of it, but on higher brightnesses the halo "glow" of bright objects on dark backgrounds get more and more apparent.Performance of the MacBook Pro is great, I ran into no issues with video editing multiple streams of 4K footage in FCPX and exporting video with the MacBook Pro is fast. My last video on the Pixel 6 Pro was 9:55 seconds long. And getting that ProRes 422 LT timeline exported into .264 for upload onto Youtube took only 10:35 seconds. Editing 24MP photos in affinity photo for my YouTube thumbnails is also smooth.Plugging in two 4K external monitors was absolutely no problem for it. The MacBook pro also does okay on gaming. On everyone's favorite, Mac gaming benchmark, shadow of the tomb raider. It ran low settings at 720p and averaged 95 FPS. On high settings at 1920p, it averaged 48 FPS. But the perks of having these apple silicon macs, is that they do get access to the iOS library of apps. Should you get the 14in MacBook Pro? It depends. If you're a student or a person doing light work documents or photography then I really think you should look at the M1 MacBook Air instead. But If you're someone who needs the extra power, and do things professionally, then I think this 14in MacBook Pro is a great machine for you. I think this is my go-to Mac recommendation for people who use their laptops to create things, or need a laptop with even better performance than the already fantastic M1 macs while still keeping the good battery life. It's Apple's most "Pro" laptop in a long time.
Google Pixel Pro 6 ONE MONTH Later: The PERFECT Android Phone? Jimmy Tries World 2021-11-24 | This is the Pixel 6 Pro. Google's biggest and baddest pixel yet. I've had it for a little over a month now, and here are my thoughts and feelings about this phone. Let's get started with a little review!Amazon Affiliate Link:Pixel 6 Pro: amzn.to/3oROMiyAmazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG:amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8yoTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:24 Sponsor: Extra1:25 Physical Features4:08 User Experience6:03 Camera7:47 What Makes the Pixel 6 Pro Different?8:45 ConclusionThe Pixel 6 Pro starts at $899 with the Less Pro Pixel 6 starting at $599. The Pixel 6 Pro comes in 3 different colors, Cloudy White, Stormy Black, and Sorta Sunny. The phone comes with all the usual accessories, a usb-c charging cable, and a quick switch adapter, that's it. Unless you count the little papers and sim removal tool and it no longer comes with a charging brick. Lets quickly discuss the important stuff. specs. It has a QHD 120Hz OLED display. A 5003mAh Battery, 12GB of RAM, 128gb of storage, 5G, IP68 water and dust resistance. The Pixel 6 Pro has an all new Google Tensor chip. Externally the Pixel 6 Pro got much bigger. I got pretty big hands and think this phone is massive. The front is all screen with curved glass on the sides, and a hole punch camera in the top of the display. It also now has 3 different cameras on the back, a wide angle, ultrawide angle and telephoto lens. The side buttons are also metallic but textured so it feels different from the rest of the sides. And no headphone jack.The under display fingerprint sensor is really cool, but it sometimes doesn't feel as accurate as the old back fingerprint sensor. The 120Hz OLED display is a nice upgrade and watching things on YouTube is great with this massive display. But because of its "max" size, it fits tall and wide in front pockets. The speakers sound great, better than the outgoing pixel 5, but like that phone, the Pixel 6 Pro can be a little unbalanced at times, with audio sounding fuller from the bottom speaker. The new Google Tensor chip in both the Pixel 6 Pro and regular 6 is fantastic. I won't go into specifics, since knitpicking how a chip performs isn't my forte. Everything opens fast, and thanks to the 120Hz OLED display, scrolling around the screen feels really snappy. I can really push the graphics up on the Pixel 6 Pro. When playing Genshin impact, I managed to get it to mixed medium and high settings. Battery life is good, I feel like if you're a light user, you can get 2 days worth of battery out of this thing, but usually I'd get a day and a half worth of usage.Let's talk about what makes the Pixel 6 Pro. A Pixel. The camera. The camera takes great photos, and does really well with dynamic range, the Pixel 6 pro does aim for overexposure over underexposing in dark environments, and for the most part, I like the images that come out of the Pixel 6 Pro better than the images out of the iPhone 13 Pro. The video on the Pixel 6 Pro is pretty good. And definitely serviceable. Overall, I think video quality has improved a lot. Other than that you get your usual Night Sight for night photography, portrait mode for blurry backgrounds, and a new action and long exposure motion features. The action motion feature helps you simulate those images of people going real fast. There's also this new magic eraser feature that you can use to erase objects out of a shot, I found that it works well in simple backgrounds, but in busy backgrounds it struggles a bit.So, in conclusion. Should you, get the Pixel 6 Pro? If you're looking for a premium android phone, one that will get the latest updates first and one that's a great value at that. I'd look right here. I think the only potential downside to this device, would be if you don't like phones of this size, the normal Pixel 6 is a slight downgrade but isn't a slouch either, and competes well in its price range too. The Pixel 6 Pro holds its own against other phones in the premium price range, has great cameras, and overall is a device that's a pleasure to use. The Pixel 6 Pro is probably my favorite pixel yet. It's a Pixel that finally competes well against the other premium flagship devices and would be my first pick if I was looking for a large android phone right now. It's not perfect by any means, but I've really enjoyed using it.
I Needed This in February: Anker Portable Power Station 521 Jimmy Tries World 2021-11-11 | Link to the Anker Portable Power Station 521: https://ankerfast.club/3GqlO13Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG:amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8yoThe Anker Powerstation is a portable battery that costs $259.99, that has a 256Wh battery. That's over 20 times more capacity than your typical smartphone. That being said, the Power Station 521 has a bunch of really useful ports, a car socket with a cover, 2 power outlets, a usb c and 2 usb 3 ports. It charges through the provided cable or car adapter and plug in through the back. You can also charge the Power station faster by plugging in via the back dc input and the There's also a nice and bright warm white light bar that you can toggle with a press of a button for emergencies. There's also a display that tells you what is being used, your battery percentage, and your estimated battery life left in hours, based on how you're using the power station. There's buttons to turn on and off the car socket and power outlets to help you conserve battery when not using them. The body itself is made out of hard durable plastics, with a handle bar to help you practice your dumbell workouts, and well, also makes what is basically a massive battery bank, easier to carry. While it is bigger than a regular battery bank, it has a lot more stored inside, can charge a lot more devices at once, and is still easy enough to move around or transport.Let's talk about that Texas winter storm power outage. Something like the Anker Powerstation 521 would have come in clutch. The tempeture was freezing and the power was out for a few days and I was struggling with keeping my devices charged fully and it gets pretty boring when there's no electricity. I would have loved to be able to keep my devices charged at least. I was using portable lights to see in the dark, and playing my nintendo switch to pass the time. But of course, battery banks can only last so long and I quickly ran out of juice. So since the winter storm, I've been searching for a device like this that would provide me enough power to keep my devices charged in case of an emergency like another winter storm or a hurricane and you can even purchase solar panels with dc output to charge the powerstation during emergencies, providing you with a constant stream of power to use devices that could help you handle natural disasters without having to rely on a gas generator. But emergencies are not the only use case for the PowerStation. It's also useful for situations like a road trip, where you might need to charge larger devices like your laptop that regular battery banks would charge too slow, provide too little charge, or not at all. As a YouTuber, I go outside to record from time to time, and the Anker Powerstation can provide power as a portable recharging station. If I'm running low on battery I can quickly charge all of my portable lights, cameras, batteries and displays even when I'm not near a wall outlet. I'm also a huge fan of taking home console gaming on taking it on the go. And the Anker powerstation, combined with a Anker Nebula projector gives you a portable gaming experience that could be taken with you anywhere including areas where there's no power outlets and gives you a nice outdoor gaming experience. And lastly, one of the uses I see for this thing, is camping where you have to ration your usage of power. The Anker powerstation gives you power in situations that you normally wouldn't have access to much. You could use it to power appliances while camping that you might want to use that you normally don't have access to like a blender, electric kettle, or bluetooth speaker.So, in summary the Anker PowerStation 521 provides a wall outlet in environments that one would not be available. It can be used to keep your items charged on the go for road trips, provide power to your appliances for camping, and be used for emergencies like natural disasters or a power outage. and has different type of ports that can all be used at the same time. But enough about the product. What do you personally thing? Do you see a use for a product like this? What use cases could you see yourself using this for? Is it one of the use cases I mentioned in this video? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below, I'd love to hear them and if you enjoyed this video or found it useful, give it a thumbs up and well, don't forget to subscribe. I'll see you all next time. Bye.#anker #ankerpowerstation #anker521powerstation
The Tesla Model Y Buying Experience: Ordering to Delivery Summarized. Jimmy Tries World 2021-10-31 | Subscription Goals: ||||||||||||||| 85% |||||||||||.... 171K/200K Link to Subscribe: vod.strms.net/s/UCM3hWnv_tshvTS660fhHH7A Latest Subscriber:A.J Mendez Check out Mercury by StreamElements for yourself at this link: strms.net/JTTesla doesn't sell cars through a dealership like every other car company in the US and they don't care for advertisements. In July, I ordered and recently took delivery of this. A Tesla Model Y. Since it's such a different car buying experience, I thought I'd share everything I know about the Tesla car buying experience, lay it out for everyone to hear, and maybe even provide some tips for people that are interested. Let's get started with a little review.Tesla Referral Code: http://ts.la/jimmy29658Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG:amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8yoAffiliate links to Model Y Accessories I purchased:Mud Flaps: amzn.to/3BuZtM8Screen Protector: amzn.to/3bp6TGfWall Charger Holder: amzn.to/3bGBRdjTouchless Test Drive: tesla.com/driveModel Y Order Tracker: teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/teslike-model-y-survey-order-tracker-spreadsheet.145868Model Y Checklist: github.com/polymorphic/tesla-model-y-checklistTime Stamps0:00 Introduction2:30 How we decided on the Model Y3:49 Scheduling a Test Drive5:30 Ordering Process8:10 2 Weeks before Delivery9:29 Delivery Day and Car Build Quality10:48 Additional Things you should know14:13 ConclusionWhen you order from the site, you can select between the different trim levels of each model. Typically, the more expensive trims have a faster estimated delivery date. We completed our order in-store and were told we should be be receiving notification via text and email that we need to fill out some info on the Tesla website to continue the process. You'll need to upload your driver's license and will need to select your method of payment between paying outright in cash, getting a loan from Tesla, leasing the car or paying with a 3rd party loan.I ordered my Long Range Model Y in late July and had an estimated delivery date of November. The delivery date fluctuated wildly throughout the process and would swing all the way to December, or the delivery date would disappear completely. But the dates start finalizing around a month before your actual delivery date. If I were you, I’d try my best to not look at the delivery date as much as you can.About two weeks before you take delivery of the car, you’ll get an email and text message asking you to schedule a delivery date and you’re given different days you can take delivery of the car. And if you live close enough to a service center or store, you’ll have the option to have the car sent directly to your house. Once that’s scheduled, that’s when you need to get your the car on your insurance policy and uploaded onto the Tesla site and finalize your payment. At this 2 week mark is also a good time to start picking out accessories you want for the Tesla. I would consider installing a nema 14-50 outlet, buying an extra charging cable and buying a nema 14-50 adapter for your garage.On delivery day, Tesla delivered the car to our house and we inspected it for misaligned panels, scuffs, and paint chips. If it's something minor within the first 72hours and 100 miles, Tesla will fix these issues free of charge if you take pictures of it and report it in with mobile service. This does however, require you take it into a Tesla service center, which can be really far away, or booked with appointments 2 weeks out depending where you live. That being said, if you have major issues with the car on delivery day, you have every right to refuse delivery, and they will take that car back, provide you with a new VIN and you'll be in line for a different vehicle. There's a good checklist I found that labels a ton of things you should look out for during the Model Y delivery, and I'll attach it in the video description. After you're done inspecting the vehicle, the deliverer, will have you sign for the car, and they will then wait for an uber ride to take them back for probably, their next delivery. Don't make it awkward, just talk to the guy or gal for the next 10 minutes so they aren't staring at their phone in front of your house the whole time.If you live in any of these states, Tesla does not account for Sales tax in the purchase price of the car, so you'll have to pay sales tax when you register your car.
2021 iPad Mini 6 Review: A TINY Tablet Worth Buying Instead of the Air? Jimmy Tries World 2021-10-15 | This is the 2021 iPad Mini 6. It takes design cues from the iPad Pro and iPad Air and puts it all in a super tiny package. I replaced my daily 12.9in iPad Pro with this iPad mini for the last few weeks, and here's how it went.Amazon Affiliate link to Product Discussed:2021 Apple iPad Mini 6: amzn.to/3j4DndkAmazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG:amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8yoTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:20 Physical Features3:17 Personal Experiences4:45 Why the Mini?8:40 Conclusion The iPad mini comes with the ipad mini, a usb-c charging cable, a usb-c charging brick, and some documents. The first thing you'll notice once it's out of the box is how small it is. The iPad Mini 6 now has a fingerprint sensor at the very top right side of the ipad. And the volume buttons were moved from the sides to the top left of the ipad. They did this to make space for Apple Pencil 2 support. The iPad Mini got an overall massive redesign, with a usb-c port, squared off edges, and a front face lift. It now has speakers on the top and the bottom that sound pretty good, but lacks a bit of bass, especially when compared side by side with the larger ipads, but this is a smaller device, so less room for booming sound. The front facing 12mp wide angle camera has center stage, a software feature that lets the camera constantly follow you around while you're on video calls. Beyond the front facing camera is a singular 12MP rear camera which takes decent enough photos. Other than that, the last notable physical difference is that there’s no longer a headphone jack. So, if you still want an iPad with headphone jack, only the base model iPad that starts at 329 has it now. Typing on it with both hands is easier than it is on any other iPad. But if you have an Apple Pencil 2 it feels weird pressing against your hand when you hold the mini on the side. Thanks to the mini’s size it does things in a way that the bigger ipads don't. The iPad mini is easily one-handable. I found it to be fantastic for reading books; scrolling through social media, reading comic books or manga, and a nice little YouTube watching or Netflix splurging machine. Because the ipad Mini shares the same A15 chip as the iPhone 13, you're getting great performance out of this tiny thing. Most games you play and most apps you use should perform pretty good. In my short time with it, I've had no issues with performance, and no weird hangs or delays. These ipads have the same design, same fingerprint sensor, so what sets this mini apart? What would make someone decide to pick the iPad Mini over the iPad Air? The iPad Mini stands out in 2 ways. Portability, and Single-tasking. Let's talk about that last one first. The iPad air and Pros are good for multi-tasking. The iPad mini excels at doing a lot of tasks, but one at a time. And the small screen size actually makes it easier to reach any area of the screen you need at once. I can reach different areas of the mini better, but that small screen size also makes it really hard to have two windows open at once without having to shove your face against the display to see what's going on. So let's talk about its defining feature. Portability. I really enjoyed using the iPad Mini everywhere I go, it's so small, and compact that I find it really easy to justify taking it with me. Honestly, I think this iPad Mini is the ideal travel ipad. Combine THIS form factor and the 5G upgrade, and you have yourself, a budget iPhone 13R MAX. So, I think this iPad mini serves a different purpose from the iPad air or iPad pro. I think the iPad mini is for people looking for a companion they would use in bed, take with them on their travels, it's a perfectly sized tablet in a kid's hands and is useful as an entertainment device. So, conclusion time, should you buy the ipad Mini 6? If you want an ipad for portability, or want to use it as a daily entertainment device or even as a travel companion. Then get the iPad Mini. It's so portable and easy to take everywhere you go with all the benefits of having an ipad. If you're looking for a tablet that is just as great and want to use it primarily for productivity like school work or multi-tasking, you might want to pay $100 more for the iPad air, the ability to use a magic keyboard and the bigger screen makes it way more usable for that kind of stuff. For me personally, I think if you got a great use case for the iPad Mini and know exactly what you want to do with it, it could be a good fit. But it's definitely not for everyone.
My Work From Home Office and YouTube Desk Setup: A Work In Progress Jimmy Tries World 2021-10-01 | This is my Work From Home and YouTube Editing Desk Setup. Moving into a new house gave me a blank canvas to make the room exactly how I want it. It also made me think really hard about what I really want in this space. So I spent half of this year getting this desk almost exactly how I want it. There's a little asterisk there for a reason. So, for today, let me give you a tour around it. It might give you ideas for your own desk or room. Either way, let's get started.Wife's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC0bfcSg3ZlAEex0KkWI5eDg/videosThe Studio Planning: youtube.com/watch?v=j2VlH5zgxiI&ab_channel=SheaNoelleDesignAffiliate Links to Products Mentioned in Video:Shure SM7B: amzn.to/3A129QXFully JARVIS Desk Legs: amzn.to/39YK3o6M1 iPad Pro 12.9 inch: amzn.to/3okdBFgM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3ip023yLED Lifx Led Light Strip: amzn.to/3D7h91wFocusrite Scarlett 2i2: amzn.to/3l6zm9HBlue Compass Mic Arm: amzn.to/3kVkxXbLG 27GL83A-B Monitor: amzn.to/3uwYQ2RVivo Monitor Stand: amzn.to/3A49DmeAmazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG:amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8yoTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:38 Full Room Tour?0:55 What Makes up the desk?3:58 Quick Building the Desk Montage4:02 Setting up the Desk10:05 Why did I plan the Desk this way?11:15 My Regrets12:52 Closing ThoughtsI put these Felt Right felt panels against the wall with double-sided tape. These panels aren't super thick, so they only help a little bit when it comes to echos. This desk is one of my favorite pieces in this room. My mother-in-law had a nice butcher block countertop that she no longer had a use for. I offered to take it off her. She offered to stain the countertop and seal it, so I took her up on that offer and it looks great. Then, I needed legs. I bought the Fully Jarvis standing desk legs instead. It took a good hour to get up and running, and required just a phillips head screwdriver and a power drill. There's this Grovemade monitor stand that creates more space on the desk and carves out a nice nook on my desk. And their desk tray slides perfectly into the designated slot. I keep all of my external storage here, SSDs, HDDs, SD cards. The top tray usually holds my M1 12.9in iPad Pro or M1 Macbook air when I'm not using them. Then, I have another Lifx Z led light strip on the back of the Grovemade monitor stand. I'm also using a grovemade felt mousepad that I think contrasts nicely with the desk, along with their leather mousepad on top. I needed a good video calling setup. So, I have a shure SM7B connected to a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. To minimize cable clutter, I bought an angled usb c cable so the scarlett 2i2 can sit close to the side of the monitor stand, and so the xlr cable can go down the back of the desk instead of taking up some space in the front. I'm using a Blue compass Mic arm because I like that you can easily hide the XLR cable inside the frame of the ARM, and I like how minimal the mic arm looks. Let's now move onto the monitors. One is an older 4k monitor from LG that they no longer sell, I'm planning to replacing the stand with a black monitor arm soon. Next to it is the LG 27GL83A-B 27 Inch Gaming Monitor, The chair I'm using is a Herman Miller Aeron chair. These things normally retail for around a 1000$ US. Obviously the price makes me want to panic, but I bought mine used from an office liquidator site, for 400 something dollars. And this thing has been the best office chair I've had durability wise, I'm over a year in, and noticed very little wear. So, really I can't recommend the Aeron chair enough. This room had to look good enough that if a guest walked into it, they wouldn't think it looks off compared to the rest of the house, the room has to be aesthetic enough to use as a backdrop for YouTube videos and has enough space to store all my camera equipment without it looking a total mess. Both aesthetically pleasing and functional, I can quickly start a video from this desk with minimal setup time, like I did in my last video, or be the overachiever on work calls with fantastic video and audio quality.I like how this turned out.
Lets talk about that iPhone 13 and iPad Mini Apple Event Jimmy Tries World 2021-09-16 | Apple had an event yesterday where they announced the new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro lineups as well as updates to some of their other products. Let's talk about some of the product announcements and I'll give some of my own thoughts!Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG:amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8yo0:00 Intro0:26 Base Model iPads0:42 Apple Watch Series 71:22 iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro2:56 iPhone 13 Pro Standout Features5:23 iPad mini7:40 Concluding Thoughts
The M1 Macbook Air 10 MONTHS Later: Still Worth Your Money? Jimmy Tries World 2021-09-10 | The M1 Macbook air has been out for nearly 10 months now. And it's been my daily driver laptop since then. I use it for everything. Watching youtube videos, editing youtube videos, writing scripts, taking it on travels. You name it. It's seen everything I've seen. So, how well of a job has it done? Well let's find out with a little review. Affiliate link to product mentioned:M1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/2NQzhsxM1 Macbook Pro: amzn.to/2Mz0JKvAmazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG:amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8yoTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:45 How the Body Has Held Up3:40 How it Performs Almost a Year Later5:22 Quick Gaming Tests6:05 Apple Silicon7:41 ConclusionFor reference, my M1 Macbook air is the cheapest macbook air that starts at $999 US and has occasionally dipped down to as low as $800 in recent weeks. Let's first talk about how the body and features of the machine has held up. For the Macbook air. Despite never putting a case on it. I can say that the body has held up pretty well. The body of the macbook has 3 scuffs on the lid, and the speaker grilles can get tiny little specks of dust in them but despite that the speakers still sound just like the day the box is opened. This happened on my old 2016 macbook pro as well. I originally purchased an M1 macbook pro instead of this macbook air and that had a huge panel gap on the back side, that you could fit a credit card through. I returned that macbook pro for this macbook air. After using it over 10 months the battery has degraded by 1%. That’s because this thing barely sips any battery when it's in sleep mode. And it's been power cycled less than 100 times. Usually, I like to try and clean products before shoving it in front of a camera, but for a long term review like this, I thought I'd keep some footage where it is filled with dirt and grime. The keyboard works just as it has since day 1, with none of the keys ending up stuck. The trackpad and speakers are still great. The webcam, is stiill just ok. The 2 usb-c ports have been a bit of a pain for me. I normally plug everything into the top port first. This could be chargers, external hard drives, whatever. But, this is a bad habit of mine. Sometimes, I let things dangle. Which you definitely shouldn't because sometime over the last 3 or so months, the top port has become really finicky so try to treat that port well. For day to day tasks, the M1 Macbook air is snappy. This laptop doesn't struggle with opening webpages, answering emails, writing up the script for this video, playing videos, video chatting. Whatever. it does it well and it does it fast. For more intensive tasks, like photo or video editing. It does good here too. For photo editing. I mainly edit smaller images between 1080p and 4k in resolution. For video editing, I got a ton of experience on that. Afterall, my video editing machine of choice is this laptop. I edit mixed 4K footage, some in ProRes 422, Sony's XAVC-S codec, and smartphone footage. It does this smoothly, even with footage stacked on top of each other. The only issue I have with it during video editing, if you cut and trim compressed footage, like that XAVC-S footage I talked about, and try to speed edit. Sometimes the audio just cuts out. When the Apple M1 chips were released in Apple laptops, there weren't as much software support for them as there is today. Adobe didn't have their line of products updated for Silicon Macs, and the vast majority of Mac Apps still were optimized for Intel processors. But since then, there have been plenty of Apple Silicon optimized apps. Software vendors like Adobe, Affinity, and Google have products that work natively off of these Apple Silicon chips. But there still are a ton of software that hasn't been updated for it. Like Discord, Notion, and Steam, just to name a few. So, conclusion time, how has this machine held up for me overall? The physical body of the machine has held up, with only minor dings, the performance of the machine doesn't feel like it's been slowing down, we'll see if it does in a few months with all the added features in Mac OS 12 Monterey, and as the Apple Silicon macs continue to get more stable as time goes on. It still does what I need in a laptop, script writing, reading emails, video calling, photo and video editing. It was a good idea 10 months ago, and it's a good idea now, especially with the occasional sales I see on this thing.
What $450 Gets You in a Smartphone: Pixel 5a Review Jimmy Tries World 2021-08-27 | Google's pixel lineup of phones have always been what I believe to be the closest to a "pure" android experience as someone could find. This year's google pixel 5A, A budget friendly version of the pixel. Is exactly that. Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG:amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8yo0:00 Introduction0:27 Disclaimers1:00 Physical Features2:47 User Experience4:17 Camera5:23 Battery6:00 Summary7:48 Closing ThoughtsWhen you open the box, you get the pixel 5a itself, a sim card ejector tool, a power brick, charging cable, and usb 3 to usb c adapter. When you hold this phone, you'll realize that it's much bigger than the pixel 4a by a lot. The Google Pixel 5a is more similar to the Google Pixel 4a 5g than a pixel 5 or pixel 4a. It has a 6.3in display, stereo speakers with one on the earpiece and the other on the bottom speaker. There’s a headphone jack and fingerprint sensor on the phone. The screen is a 1080 by 2400 resolution OLED display, it has a snapdragon 765G with 5G but no Ultrawide band 5g. That's the gigabit speed 5G. It also has 128 GB of storage, 6GB of ram, WiFi AC, a 8MP front facing camera, and 2 cameras on the back. The phone is water resistant, which is honestly a nice feature to have especially considering the price tag of the device.It has a premium unibody and it feels like that when you tap on it, you can tell its solid but the outer coating almost makes it feel like hard and smooth plastic instead of metal. While the color is named Almost black. It's more of a really really dark olive-like green. The power button and volume buttons are both on the right hand side of the phone. And the power button is textured. Scrolling around the ui and menus is smooth. The only time I could get it to stutter is when I'm scrolling really fast for things that need to be loaded through the internet. The camera on the front is still a hole punch type design. But with it being in the corner, it stays out of the way 99% of time. The quality of the front facing camera is acceptable for a mid range phone. The speakers from the Pixel 5a sound pretty good and gets plenty loud. Under load and charging at the same time, the phone does get pretty warm, but never enough to make it uncomfortable to hold. Other tasks, like watching youtube videos, and surfing the web runs without a hitch. Photos look good coming out of this phone. But do keep in mind that like previous pixel phones. When you take a picture, and try to look at it right away, there is a slight delay for the image to process. Overall, though. I love what google does with their Camera app. They have features that I love in my full blown dslr or mirrorless camera. If you keep the phone still, it will give you a level, so you can get that perfectly level or angled shot. The Pixel 5a can shoot up to 4k 60 fps video and does it decently. Not as well as their photos, but good enough for a mid-range phone. The 4600mAH battery is fantastic. I've been using the pixel 5a with moderate usage and have gotten a day and a half of usage. After setup and downloading all your apps, you could expect a light user to go 2 days before this guy dies on you. This is a good thing, because over time when batteries degrade, you'll be happy to know that the battery will still be enough to get you through the day.With how well this phone does with battery, you'd think there would be wireless charging on the Pixel 5a but it doesn't have it. So, I guess it's conclusion time. When looking at a phone, we have to consider the features you're getting, the price you're paying for it and its competition. The Google Pixel 5a does not have a ton of flashy features. But what it can do, it does really well. Battery, ease of use, storage, durability, and camera quality. And within this under $500 price range. The Pixel 5a excels in almost all of them. It has a massive battery considering its price, has stock android apps to avoid overloading the user with a bunch of different apps that do the same thing, it has an okay amount of storage, has water resistance for added durability, and has a fantastic camera for the price. And to top it all off Google guarantees 3 years of software updates. So you know you can use this phone for a few years with no problems. When you look in this price range, it's hard to find a smartphone that not only ticks all these boxes. The Pixel 5a improves upon last year's fantastic Pixel 4a and 4a 5G and costs less than the 4a 5G did last year. It's not a "revolutionary" upgrade, but this year's Pixel 5A is better than ever. #TeamPixel #GiftFromGoogle
The 10 TIPS You SHOULD Know to Save Money on Tech: Stop Spending So Much! Jimmy Tries World 2021-08-13 | Tech is expensive. It really is. So today, we're going to talk about 10 different ways to help save you money on Tech. Whether that be a new TV for your living room, or a computer for school, or the latest smartphone, I'm sure you'll find something here.0:00 Introduction1:23 Tip #0: Almost Everything Will Go On Sale2:37 Tip #1: The Cost of a Product is NOT the ACTUAL Cost of a Product3:24 Tip #2: Finding the Value Purchase instead of the Highest-End Product5:54 Tip #3: Price Trends Throughout the Year6:16 Tip #4: Occupation and Student Discounts7:02 Tip #5: Discounted Gift Cards7:43 Tip #6: Credit Card Points and Offers8:33 Tip #7: Cash back Websites9:23 Tip #8: Store Memberships9:54 Tip #9: The Price Match Stack10:46 Tip #10: Mix and Match Money-Saving Tips11:25 ConclusionAmazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG:amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8yoSo, tip 1: Shift your mentality. If it's not on sale it's a bad price. Basically, almost all consumer electronics go on sale, all the way from the 20 dollar earbuds to $2,000 laptops. And at some point or another, stuff will go on sale. It's even possible to find sales on products on the day of release. Apple computers are always on sale, especially if you're a student because they provide student discounts on their website for laptops and ipads.The next tip is Cost of a Product. For example, A Go-Pro. It's not a one time cost, you have to buy accessories for it to use the Go-pro the way you wanted. Maybe you want to mount it to your bike, maybe as a driver reaction camera, or even as a webcam. that requires you buy accessories for the Go-Pro to make it function as intended. It's important to take those numbers into account into the cost of the product because they're items you're likely to buy anyway.Most people don't need the highest end items. As you pay more and more for an item, it tends to get a lot better the more you pay, but after a certain point the extra money you're paying gets you less and less value. This is called. Diminishing returns. For example, Apple's iPad lineup. The cheapest iPad only costs $329. But the spec differences between that and the iPad Air which costs $600 is significant. If you try to go from the iPad air to the iPad pro 11in, the differences are less significant than the bump from base model to air. That's because the middle model usually covers all the weaknesses of the cheapest model, while adding some nice features of the highest end models.Next tip the Life Cycle of a Product. For example, Sony's fantastic wh-1000xm series of headphones. Sony releases a new version pretty often, like every year and a half and in the past it would go like this. New release, no discount the first few months, small discounts throughout the year, new version gets released, and the discounts slowly gets steeper and steeper moving forward. So, if you know a new version is going to be released, then you could be better off buying last year's version at a significant discount.Now, let's move onto some less utilized methods of saving money. This one is, Occupation Discounts. Periodically, if you're a full time employee, or student, you get access to some sort of discounts. Some corporate employers get you access to discount sites like Perks At Work. First Responders, Military, Teachers, and students can utilize Id.me for discounts, and students can get additional student discounts from places like Unidays. If you're employed, or a student, do some digging around, you'll find a site or discount you qualify for.Another tip is Cash Back Websites. They can save you a few percent off of your purchase as well as mention specific coupons they might think are applicable, like Rakuten. Of course there's other options. If you have the Honey extension you can earn honey gold but your credit card's reward site has ways to earn cash back or credit card points, and even airlines like United have ways for you to earn airline miles through their online portals.Some stores themselves have their own Membership programs that could save you a few extra dollars.Next up: the Price Match Stack. Imagine two stores for a second. Store A and Store B. Store A has a promotion where if you buy something, you get either a gift card or a free item. Store B has a straight up sale, $50 off retail price. You could then go to Store A, request a price match of store B, and get that free gift card or item and $50 off on that purchase. And finally, Mix and Match any of the tips mentioned above. When you stack a couple of these together that's where the real savings are.
What I use in my Smart Home: Its a Mess. Jimmy Tries World 2021-07-30 | I've always been super fascinated with the idea of a smart home. Wouldn't it be great if all your household items could be automated, activate based on sensors or be controlled through a smartphone or voice assistant. I had big goals for a "smart-home" project. I wanted to automate as much as I could and turn this house into a smart one, or at least my vision of one. The "smart" house isn't complete yet but let's get started anyway.Amazon Affiliate Links to Products Mentioned:Ring Doorbell: amzn.to/3rVQxwtSonos:One: amzn.to/2VjNlhVSonos Beam: amzn.to/37gYlitLifx Bulbs: amzn.to/3icNKLWLifx Z Lightstrip: amzn.to/3llTTHsPhilips Hue Bulbs: amzn.to/2TItV5FPhilips Hue Play bar: amzn.to/3ffm5bdWemo Smart Plug: amzn.to/3ffWejvTP-Link Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug: amzn.to/3rHPLTvAmazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG:amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8yoTimestamps:0:00 Introduction1:05 Smart Home Goals2:02 What's in my Smart Home?6:52 Do these count as "smart home" tech?8:06 Why is this smart home, dumb?9:35 ConclusionI had 3 goals. I wanted to make it easy to use my phone with anything and have products that worked with multiple systems but without the need of tinkering or modification like through Home Assistant or IFTTT. I went with the Google Nest Doorbell camera. When paired with the Google Home Hub, if someone presses the doorbell, the hub displays who's at the door almost instantly and announces on all connected google home devices that someone is at the door. We have Leviton Decora wifi switches. You can set them to turn on and off during different periods of the day and since they are physical switches you can turn the light off with the switch, or through the leviton app via wifi. I have google homes in several rooms, but I'm switching to SONOS speakers because they have Alexa and the google assistant. With SONOS audio products, I can use Sonos one speakers as side speakers for a sound bar, listen to music in one room and move it to a different one within the app, play music in mulitple rooms, or play music from every sonos speaker in the house. It doesn't have perfect integration with the google assistant, so I can't play music from both the google homes and sonos speakers at the same time. We have both Philips hue and Lifx bulbs. The philips bulbs have been more reliable than Lifx bulbs when interacting with it through the google assistant and since the philips bulbs work by routing all the bulbs through a hub, there's less wifi congestion. I use Lifx Strips because I can make them display multiple colors at once. I have philips hue play bars mounted in this bookcase for ambience. I bought wemo smart plugs for $5 because they were on clearance at Target. They work okay most of the time. They can be triggered on and off manually, with voice commands, through the app, or through schedules. I also have a TP-LINK KASA outdoor smart plug that I use to turn these string lights on and off. Looking back, I would've bought an outdoor smart plug with dimming capabilities, because at night these string lights do get really bright. So why did I call this house a "dumb" smart home then? That's because while I'm using a ton of wi-fi enabled devices and accessories, what I'm doing with them is basic automations based on time, voice commands, or location. You can set a bunch of commands to activate based on those criteria. But as you get more invested in making your home smart, you start to get more creative. You start to think. How could I make this even better? And that's where all my problems begin. It's a rabbit hole that leads you into a literal descent into madness. What I'm saying is making a home "smart" required a lot more planning than I expected. You have to know exactly what you want it to accomplish, in what kind of budget, because the more you learn about smart homes, the more you realize how deep the rabbit hole goes. There's nothing wrong with being able to turn your lights on automatically after 6pm. But if you're trying to turn the lights and TV on after 6pm with motion detectors when you enter your entertainment room, and for those to automatically turn off when it doesn't detect motion past midnight you may find yourself digging deeper for the right solution.
TWO MONTHS with the 2021 M1 12.9in iPad Pro: A Review Jimmy Tries World 2021-07-16 | Invest in yourself! Use my link and check out the first chapter of any DataCamp course for FREE! bit.ly/2VxEIAbThis video was sponsored by DataCampThis is the 2021 M1 12.9in iPad Pro. Apple most expensive iPad yet, with a starting price of $1099. And with that price tag, comes three major changes. The new Mini-LED display, thunderbolt port and the M1 Processor that it borrows for the Mac. I spent nearly two months with this thing. Is it any good? Is it worth your time and money? Let's find out with a little review. Amazon Affiliate Links to products mentioned in the video:2021 Apple iPad Pro 12.9in: amzn.to/3icLP96Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG:amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8yo0:00 Introduction0:29 Sponsor: Data Camp1:43 Physical Features2:40 New Features3:42 How the Mini-LED Works5:53 Personal Experience7:38 Can the iPad Pro Replace your Computer?9:47 ConclusionThe M1 iPad Pro comes with a USB-C charging cable and usb-c charging brick in either space gray or silver. It's the same design as the last 3 years with no noticeable difference there. There's now a white magic keyboard that is compatible and back-wards compatible with all the ipad pro's since 2018. This model still uses the 2nd generation apple pencil and the back and sides of the device are still the squared-off aluminum, and the speakers are still fantasticLet's start off with the new center stage feature. Basically, using the ultrawide cameras on the ipad pro, whenever you move around on the screen during a video call, there's new software that keeps you the center of attention in video calling apps. There's a new Mini-LED display that's only on the bigger 12.9in iPad pro, which is why it went up $100 while the 11in stayed the same price. Here's how this display works. On a normal LED IPS display, like those on the Macbooks, other iPads and M1 iMacs, there is a backlight behind these pixels that can't be turned on or off. On screens like the iPhones where it's AMOLED, each individual pixel on your display is lit individually. For Mini-Led it's a nice middle ground. Everything is split into zones. Basically, the 12.9in iPad pro is split into 2,596 backlit zones that can individually be controlled for lighting. Meaning, black backgrounds will be truly black, but if there's an object on the screen, since there's no one to one match of pixel to backlight, you might see a little bit of blooming. This is what happens with the 2021 12.9 in iPad Pro in pure black backgrounds with a white moving object, there is some blooming that occurs and is noticeable starting at around 40% brightness all the way up to 100%. The iPad Pro has a great buttery smooth 120hz display, has good speakers, minimal lag with the apple Pencil. The front camera and back camera are pretty good for a tablet. It’s super snappy as well, video editing on the iPad Pro is good, photo editing is good. It plays games better than pretty much any other iOS device. What enables this iPad to do these things so well, is that it utilizes the M1 chip that made its debut on the Mac Mini, Macbook Air and Macbook Pro. The M1 processor within the iPad Pro has been around since October 2020. We know what this chip is capable of. But to be honest, the iPad Pro doesn't take full advantage of all of it. The iPad has gotten closer to replacing your computer since 2017. iPads have robust multi-tasking capabilities, a better file management system, bigger display sizes, mouse support, a USB-C port, you name it. But what's holding the iPad Pro back for some people is not usability. It's the apps. There's currently not many apps out there that can take advantage of all the power this iPad Pro can offer and software support is just a fraction of Windows or even Mac OS. However, each year the iPad is getting closer and closer and covering more and more use cases people had for computers.The iPad Pro is meant to be the best iPad Apple sells. It has the highest specs, all the nicest features and of course the highest price tag. If you have an iPad Pro, from 2018 or later, or maybe even the 2017 one, or the new iPad Air. No. If you only use your ipad, as an entertainment device and for light computing? Get the iPad Air. It's a great little machine at almost half the cost. If you want the best iPad money can buy, need a larger display, or plan to keep your ipad for as long as possible before upgrading. Then I'd take a look at the 2021 iPad Pro. It's a fast machine, does anything you throw at it well, and at the release of this video, it's currently the best iPad out there.
INSIDE my 2021TRAVEL and EVERYDAY Carry Backpack. Jimmy Tries World 2021-07-02 | As people of the world get more and more comfortable with going outdoors. Everyone will start going to new places and traveling more. So, I thought, why not share what I personally own and use in my every day carry and travel backpack. One second. Let's get started.Affiliate links to Products mentioned in the video:Peak Design Everyday V2: bit.ly/3yhpQnDZojirushi Water Bottle: amzn.to/2UmcTdKPeak Design Camera Leash and Hooks: bit.ly/366KvPiApple AirTags: amzn.to/3waRcKJOrbitkey Nest: orbitkey.com/collections/orbitkey-nest/products/orbitkey-nest?variant=32535484137568Samsung T7 SSD: amzn.to/366zDB7SmallRig SD Card Holder: amzn.to/3xdD0lrSony A7C: amzn.to/36nMHClPeak Design Tech Pouch: bit.ly/3Aq9yKWHyperJuice Stackable Charger: bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1616094-REG/hypergear_hj_414_hyperjuice_stackable_65w_gan.htmlM1 MacBook Air: amzn.to/3hv8tJl2021 iPad Pro: amzn.to/3wfcy9ZEkster Parliament: amzn.to/3wfcy9ZOrbitkey Key Organizer: orbitkey.com/collections/key-organiser/products/orbitkey-2-0-leather?variant=40735642441Amazon Affiliate Links to the Products Mentioned in the Video:2021 M1 iMac: amzn.to/3gH8fONMx Anywhere 3: amzn.to/3xx80N7Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG:amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8yo0:00 Introduction0:32 Peak Design Everyday Backpack V22:41 Zojirushi Water Bottle3:24 Peak Design Hooks3:50 AirTag4:50 Orbitkey Nest6:06 Samsung T7 External SSD7:09 SmallRig SD card Holder7:43 Sony A7C9:06 Peak Design Tech Pouch9:31 Hyperjuice Stackable Charger10:47 M1 Macbook Air and iPad Pro12:29 Pocket items: Apple Watch, Ekster Wallet, Orbitkey Key Organizer13:52 ConclusionThis is the Peak Design Everyday Backpack. Specifically the 30L version in midnight. It also comes in a smaller 20L variant. Which is more in line with what is allowed as a personal item on an airplane. Cool features like magnets in the padded straps that keep the straps from flapping around, hidden compartments everywhere on the bag, and the bag's smart compartment system that helps you divide up the space inside the bag. You can access the main compartment of the bag through the top, or the side flaps for access. And there's these dividers that you can use to separate the main compartment into different segments that are removable. The bag also feels really durable and is water resistant. It costs nearly $300, but if this backpack really interests you, I've attached it in the links down below.The Orbitkey nest. It's this small and portable rectangular organizer and it looks good aesthetically. The lid can be flipped up, or taken off, to reveal the inside compartment. Inside can be organized with these tiny little velcro dividers, that help you organize all the little items you have. The lid also has room for papers, sd cards, Nintendo switch cartridges, etc. The lid houses a wireless charger on the left side. It has a usb-c port on the back to turn it on and you can remove the lid and use that solely as a wireless charger too. The nest itself is solid, so the body does not flex to fit the space it's in. This is the Sony A7C. It's a full-frame mirrorless camera that's in the small body of sony's much smaller a6000 series cameras. It has all the benefits of Sony's larger a7 series cameras in a smaller, much more manageable package. And people are less intimidated by someone carrying a smaller camera around outside. It is a bit pricey, at $1800 for the body only, so I'll attach some similar, but much more budget friendly alternatives, like the great a6400 and a6100 down below. This is the Peak Design Travel Pouch. It comes in a few different colors. The pouch itself is water-resistant but inside, it's filled with a bunch of pouches and zippers that open up like an accordion. It can fit quite a few items inside of it. I have the M1 macbook air. Base model. Along with the 12.9in M1 iPad Pro. I like this combination because I could be using the macbook to get some work done, use the ipad for entertainment purposes, or combine the two to use as a dual screen mobile workstation. The 12.9in M1 iPad is a little large and really pricey, but currently that's my go to ipad, because I'm preparing for a review of it. I think the base model ipad, ipad air, or 11in ipad pro would do fine as a replacement to this for how I'm personally using it.
2021 M1 iMac: A Month Later Jimmy Tries World 2021-06-18 | This is the 2021 M1 iMac. It's Apple's M1 refresh of their old 21in 4k iMac. I've had this iMac since the day it launched. But the question is, are the flashy colors just for show, or is there some substance to this iMac? Should you buy this iMac? Is it worth your hard earned cash? Well, let's find out with a little review. When you open the box, you'll get the iMac itself, a ten-keyless version of the bluetooth magic keyboard, a magic mouse, a braided magnetic power adapter, and a braided usb c to lightning cable to charge the magic keyboard and magic mouse. The M1 iMac starts at $1300 US but the middle priced model introduces an ethernet port on the power brick, has 4 usb 4 ports of 2 of the base model. Beyond that, the middle model has 8 instead of 7 graphics cores meaning it will perform slightly better with graphics like photo, video editing, and games. The iMac now comes in 7 different colors. Blue, Green, Pink, Silver, Yellow, Orange, and Purple. The backs of the iMacs are bolder shades of the colors on front of the device. You'll notice that the accessories that come with the M1 iMac matches with the iMac itself. The bodies of the keyboard and mouse, are pink. The braided power cable, and provided charging cable, are also pink. And the magnetic part that attaches to the back of the iMac, matches the back too. The wallpapers and color scheme of the UI of the Mac are defaulted to also color code to match your particular model. Looking at the iMac's settings, and even on the Find My App, the Mac is the exact same color as the model you purchased. Amazon Affiliate Links to the Products Mentioned in the Video:2021 M1 iMac: amzn.to/3gH8fONMx Anywhere 3: amzn.to/3xx80N7Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG:amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8yo0:00 Introduction0:25 Unpacking the iMac1:11 Design and Physical Features of the iMac3:56 User Experience5:35 Performance8:21 Alternatives: M1 iMac vs M1 iMac Mini9:42 ConclusionThe body of the iMac is much more flat than last year's model. It does have a headphone jack and the front now has a thinner, but white bezel. The entire front is now a giant sheet of glass, unlike before where the bottom bezel was aluminum. The sides, back side, and stand, are aluminum with a giant apple logo on the back. And since it's an all-in-one computer, there's only the power cable that sticks out of it, leaving you a really clean and minimal looking desk. The white bezels blend in real well in a room, since the majority of my walls are white. These iMacs feel like they're supposed to be in living areas and not shoved into the corner. And that's what Apple showcases in all of their marketing for this machine. But I can definitely see why people are upset though.The screen is glossy, and is nice to look at. It's a 24inch 4.5k display and gets plenty bright. The usb 4 ports are still on the back, and are still as annoying as ever to reach behind and try to plus something in. The speakers sound good considering how thin the overall machine is. And the webcam got upgraded to 1080p. Which is a step up from the 720p ones in previous models. And what you're hearing right now are the mics on the M1 iMac. But like previous models, the screen can only be tilted up and down. The Magic keyboard feels just like their other magic keyboards, but now has a fingerprint sensor on the middle and higher end models. The fingerprint sensor works well enough just like the one on other M1 Macs. The Mouse? Well, it's the same one apple has had for a while now. If you don't like it, the Logitech Anywhere 3 in pink looks like it'd be a fantastic fit with the iMac in Pink. They also have a silver variant that matches well with the silver iMac too.I want to talk about the comparison people make between the M1 Mac Mini and M1 iMac. The Mac mini has the exact same m1 chip, so performance is equal, but is cheaper because it is just the computer. On the M1 iMac, all of that is either wireless or already integrated into the machine. On the other hand, the M1 iMac, when it's time for it be replaced, you'll have to replace the whole thing, since you can't just rip the display, webcam, and speakers off to use with a new computer you buy. With the M1 Mac Mini? Just replace the little $700 box and you're good. But if you try to buy stuff for the M1 Mac Mini to make it comparable to the M1 iMac, it ends up at roughly the same price. So, really, if you're looking at these two machines, know their tradeoffs before finally deciding.
How Much a 100,000 Subscriber YouTuber Makes: And The COSTS to run it. Jimmy Tries World 2021-06-04 | I started making YouTube videos over 4 years ago. But there's a question I always had. How much does a YouTuber that hits that milestone that most creators strive for: 100k subscribers. How much do they make? And how much do they end up spending on their YouTube channel? Well. I can't answer that question for other people. Because, well, I'm not them. But I can tell you mine. Let's get started.Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8yo0:00 Introduction0:39 Table of Contents1:19 Ad Rates, CPM vs RPM4:37 How much money I made from 0-1000 Subscribers5:55 How much money I made in 20177:13 How much money I made in 20187:29 How much money I made in 20198:16 Why 2020 was a little different9:24 How much money I made in 20209:40 Other Sources of Revenue11:46 YouTube Expenses: The Cost of Running a Channel Part 112:18 YouTube Expenses: Taxes?!13:34 YouTube Expenses: The Cost of Running a Channel Part 215:30 Final Total Income After Expenses before Tax15:53 Why it's Hard to Figure Out A Different Creator's Income16:39 Conclusions: Should You Do YouTube for the Money?As a YouTube content creator, you can earn money through ads that play in the beginning, middle and end of your video. These ads vary depending on who is watching your video, and how much these ads pay depend on a bunch of different things. Like, gender, age, country, internet browsing history, and basically any data that would hint an advertiser of who you are. Youtubers with different audiences will make different amounts of money even if they get the same amount of views or have the same amount of subscribers. The value that a specific advertisement has is called CPM or Cost Per Mile. Each YouTube video has its own CPM. The number of ads that play on a video have an effect on revenue too. Videos over 8 minutes can have mid-roll ads that play in the middle of the videos. The more ads you have on the video, the bigger potential for income you have. There's other ways to make money on Youtube. They have presence on other platforms like Twitch, Patreon, or have amazon affiliate links, or sponsorships.There are costs associated with running a YouTube video. As a solo YouTuber, with no one helping me with the process, I consider 2 different expenses to think about. 1. Business expenses. Which is the cost of equipment, software, and products that are needed for the channel to continue. This could be anything from cameras, lights, microphones, editing software, music licensing, employees if you're a larger creator, rent for the studio and basically anything else you need to consistently create the content you need. The second item is taxes you have to pay that you didn't have to pay before. I am not your accountant. So don't take anything I say here as financial advice. What you're hearing on this is my own opinions and thoughts on publicly available information on the IRS website. In the US there is a 15.3% self-employment tax due that you normally don't pay if you're employed, because that's normally taken out of your paycheck already if you're an employee who gets a W-2 at the end of the year. For W-2 employees this is 7.65% because your employer pays half and you pay the other half. These are FICA taxes that the vast majority of Americans pay that contribute to Social Security and Medicare. That 15.3% is NOT income tax, which you pay based on how much you made that year. And if you have YouTube income, you'd pay that as well. I viewed 2020 as a growth year. So, I wanted to try to invest in equipment and resources that could help improve the quality of the videos and help with efficiency in creating videos. I have a full-time job outside of YouTube, so YouTube income is supplemental to me. I'm fortunate enough to be able to use a larger chunk of my YouTube income than creators that do this full-time because they have to pay bills with their Youtube income. I'm going to be honest with you. I don't think I would have put so much money towards equipment if YouTube was my sole source of income.It's going to be completely different if you look at a different channel since their CPM, RPM and expenses will be completely different from my own. I'm going to echo what I said last year and the year beforehand. If you're thinking about doing YouTube, do it because you enjoy it. And maybe something will come of it. It's a long grueling process, that requires a bit of creativity, knowing how to work a camera and edit, and also luck. Enjoy every step of the way because, honestly it's fun to do.
A MONTH with the Sonos Roam Portable Wifi Smart Speaker Jimmy Tries World 2021-05-21 | This is the Sonos Roam. It's a bluetooth and Wifi speaker. It sounds good, and is super competitive considering its price of $170. But portable bluetooth speakers have been around for a while now. What makes this one stand out? Well. Let's find out with a little review.Amazon Affiliate Link to Product Mentioned in Video:Sonos Roam: amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jton7-20&keywords=sonos roam&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=a81a830622a36dbb6c5ab8a91db68b00Amazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8yoTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:22 Physical Features1:56 Personal User Experience5:00 How the Sonos Roam Sounds5:33 Sound Test7:41 Sonos Roam Alternatives8:41 ConclusionOut of the box you have the Sonos Roam, an angled usb-c cable and a quick setup guide. The speaker comes in white or black and the front has a hard feeling mesh speaker grille. The back is hard touch plastic with a usb type c port and power button. The bottom is also hard touch plastic with 4 tiny little dots for rubber feet. The sides are soft touch plastic and one side has your standard controls, volume up and down, a mic button for the smart assistant, and a play pause button that is also used to skip and go back a track. The speaker itself is small enough to grip with your hand. It's also IP67 water resistant.Now let's talk about using the Sonos Roam. What stands out about this speaker is its wifi capabilities. It can get software updates, be paired with another Sonos roam for stereo sound, if you have two of them they can be paired with a sonos sound-bar to be used as side speakers for a surround sound setup, and be grouped with other Sonos speakers to play music in sync, even if they're in different rooms. It also allows you to switch to different Sonos devices, or group them together on the SONOS app. It does have airplay 2 support so it's easy to just send audio over to the Roam from an iPhone, but the "unsmart" thing about the Roam is that it does not have google casting features. But it does have built in smart assistant functionality. You can set it up to use either Amazon Alexa, or the Google Assistant. It shows up as a speaker in the Google Home app, but there's no way to pair it to anything other than other Sonos devices. Don't forget that if you use it out of range of your Wi-Fi, then the smart assistant function won't work. The roam has a battery life of up to 10 hours, and I get around 7.5 hours at around 70% volume. Uninterrupted, meaning I just let music play, but voice assistant usage, constantly changing volumes or rapidly skipping songs because you're not feeling in the mood for that one track at that one specific time may impact its battery life.Let's talk about how it sounds. I'm no audiophile and rely primarily on my own ears. I'm here to give you a regular person's perspective on this. It had more bass than I expected. That being said, the Bass doesn't drown everything else out and I can clearly hear the mids and highs. I personally think It sounds pretty good.Now let's talk about some alternatives to the Sonos Roam. The only ones that I could think of is the Sonos Move, and Bose Portable Smart Speaker, which are both larger, and cost twice as much as the Roam. Many other portable bluetooth speakers in this price range lack smart features and wifi. On the other hand, smart speakers like the amazon echo line or Google nest line have to be plugged in to be used. But with the Roam, SONOS kind of said "Why not both", and shoved the best of those features into this device.Alright, so, based on everything I've said so far, how do I feel about the Sonos Roam? Well, I think this is one of the more versatile smart speakers out there at this price. It can be used as a portable bluetooth speakers for those days you spend outside. Or can be used as a smart speaker in your living space. It's Sonos's cheapest speaker and is surprisingly the most functional with all of its features. Of course it's smaller and doesn't sound as good as those other sonos speakers like the slightly beefier and pricier Sonos One, but it sounds good enough for what it is. A versatile small and portable smart bluetooth speaker. There's not many portable speakers with a feature set as packed as this one, and definitely not at this price point. It's a good value if you're interested in a smart speaker. And if you wanted a good reason to start trying out the Sonos ecosystem of audio products, I'd start at this one right here.
Apple Airtags: A WEEK Later, the HIDDEN Costs and PRIVACY Concerns Jimmy Tries World 2021-05-07 | This is the Apple AirTag, Apple's item tracker. Here's my initial impressions and short term review about using them. You can purchase an AirTag for $30, or a pack of 4 for $100. The back will probably get all scratched up after using it over time, especially with your keys, and the front is just white plastic. Product Discussed in Video (Amazon Affiliate Link:Apple Airtags: amzn.to/3trd3vZAmazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8yoTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:32 Physical Features1:06 Setup Process1:43 Features and Personal Experience3:43 Privacy Concerns5:32 Price against Competitor7:27 ConclusionYou can play a sound from the airtag and can also set it into lost mode, which will give a prompt to others who find your airtag your email and phone number. If someone owns an android device and finds an airtag, then they can scan it using NFC and find the owner. And lastly the feature people have been showing the most is the precision finding feature, which only works on specific iPhones. When you're close enough to the airtag, your iphone will provide you with directions on how to reach the airtag, putting you on an easter egg hunt for your item. The furthest distance I got precision tracking to start was around 28ft from the product, but that was when the airtag was in a clear open space. When I shoved the airtag into a closet, I needed to get in about 15ft before the precision tracking initiated with directions. When you're not near the airtag, the airtag updates its location by sending a signal out to other iphones and other supported devices around the area to update you on its location. A little over half of all US smartphone users use an iphone so that vast network of ios devices, and other airtags and apple products are used to ping location data for the airtag. That being said. This is not a live tracker. It doesn't update constantly and only updates in intervals of 15 minutes. When it is moving and it happens to update itself, the tracking is sometimes inaccurate.But the question everyone has about whether these things could be used to stalk people? That'd be pretty hard, if you have an iphone on iOS 14.5 or later, the airtag will send a notification to your phone after you start going to your frequently visited locations, telling you there's an airtag following you. If you scan the airtag using NFC on ios or android and the webpage will tell you how to disable it if it's not in lost mode. If you're an android user or an iphone user on an older iOS version, then the airtag will start beeping after 3 days of not being with the original owner. I think 3 days is a long time before the thing starts beeping and by that time a potential stalker could figure where you live. That's a scary thought for sure.Now let's talk about the price. It's quite nice that airtags are the same price as the tile and cheaper than the tile pro. But I think people look at this price tag and think the airtag is cheaper. Which is not the case. The airtag is round, and the tile is square but with a hole punch in the top left. This leads to more versatility with the tile, letting you easily slide it into a backpack, hooked onto your keys, or even zip tie it to the handle of things. On the other hand, the airtag really can only be slipped into your bag until you buy accessories for it. So the cost of the airtag, if you want to use it any other way than just slipping it in your bag is going to cost you more money. So, should you get these? As always, it depends. It does what it sets out to do. It's a tracker for your items, but can be inaccurate when the item is moving. It's not a live tracker. Is the precision tracking cool? it's useful for finding your lost keys around the house, and when you're close by, precision tracking helps you find items faster instead of pulling up every couch cushion trying to find your lost item. So if you're looking for an item tracker, and have an iphone this might be a good place to start, but again understand its limitations and be cautious of that low price tag because of how expensive this could end up being.
Why the M1 iMac Makes Sense Jimmy Tries World 2021-04-23 | Okay. M1 iMac. It's the latest iMac with an M1 processor. Apple refreshed the design and now it looks like an oversized iPad slapped onto onto a cheap amazon ipad stand. But honestly I like the look, and here's the rest of my thoughts on this product. Let's start with looks since everyone likes to bring that one up. Techy people seem to hate the design. The bezels are white which doesn't make it immersive for creative content creators, and the colors are colorful to the point that there's no gray or black colorway. I think there's a reason for this right? That there's no black bezels or neutral colorways. It's because this machine is not created for those types of people. When I look at this, I see family computer. In their marketing materials, these machines are often used in family spaces. These machines are colored in a way that they fit in with furniture. When I ask my more normal friends, not to say tech savy people aren't normal. But my more casual friends about how these colors look. They like them. You have to look at this machine as if a family is buying it or it's being used in a common space. And when you do, it starts to make more sense. For example, my own wife, right? She has her own dedicated space in our house that she uses as her office. And it's a room where the primary color scheme is pink. A normal silver iMac would fit fine in that space, but it would stand out a tiny bit. But she's particular about how objects in the space fit in with its surroundings and this one would fit the aesthetic of the space much better and not stick out. In contrast, you take a look at my space, where things are more practical, and my goal is to create content and not necessarily care as much for aesthetics the M1 would not be what I'm looking for in a desktop. It's great, especially in laptops but I'd want something even stronger. And that's where a future bigger, and darker bezeled iMac comes into play, probably one with an M1X. Or whatever apple calls their higher powered version. That future mystery machine would be the desktop that best suit a content creator. Basically I'm saying that this iMac is more for little timmy and tommy to play roblox on and somehow get the keys to feel a bit sticky, and not for the youtubers out there making 4K documentaries of the latest YouTube drama. That's a bit exaggerated, but you know what I mean.Now, the starting price is $1,300 for the base model and $1,500 for one with 4 ports, a ethernet port on the power brick, touch id on the keyboard, and an extra gpu core. I would argue that the $1,500 model is the one to get. I tend to notice, the type of people who buy iMacs keep them for a while, I know I did, and you're getting better value out of that $1,500 one, and you'll appreciate having more ports, graphical power, and touch id. Some people have concerns about the overall price, and some have even compared it to the Mac Mini Apple's cheapest desktop. While that's probably the best value mac out there right now, that's not a complete system. You can't just plop it down, plug in the power cable and off you go. The M1 iMac comes with a webcam, speaker, and 4.5k display built-in in along with a color matched keyboard and mouse provided. You have to buy all those things for a mac mini. By that point. If you add in the cost of all of those. The Mac Mini is slightly cheaper but still lacks features that are in the M1 iMac. The most important part is, the Mac Mini requires a ton of cables to get all those accessories setup and running. the M1 iMac? You plug in one cable, wirelessly connect the keyboard and mouse and you're good to go, which again makes it perfect for a family. Easy to use and easy to understand.So yeah, I think this iMac is going to be a super popular machine among the average apple consumer. The Design is colorful and reminiscent of the colorful and iconic iMac G3 and ibook G3 designs that people loved. Either way. In terms of Desktop Macs. Here's my own bold prediction, it won't be the Mac Mini or Future Mysterious M1X iMac that will sell the best, but the M1 iMac. When these go up for pre-order, I'll be buying one to review. But maybe my opinion will change after that review and I'll eat words. Subscribe to see that and let me know what you think about the M1 iMac in the comments below. Where there any other products in that apple event that caught your attention? Leave all that in the comment section below and I'll see you all next time. Bye.
How Notion changed how I managed YouTube, a FULL-TIME JOB and a Life Jimmy Tries World 2021-04-23 | Sign up for Notion here: http://ntn.so/jimmynotionI have trouble making sure things get done in time and staying organized between my recent move, YouTube, and my full-time job. So, a good friend of mine suggested Notion. A productivity App. I slowly started using it more and more for my own personal life and for planning out Youtube content. So when Notion reached out and wanted to sponsor this video on how I personally use their app? I said, sure. So, let's get started with a little showcase.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:40 How I use it for YouTube7:25 How I use it for My Personal Life8:28 How I use it to help plan for a Honeymoon9:50 ConclusionAmazon Affiliate Links to Gear I use:Sony A7S III: amzn.to/3jD0fxCVanguard Alta Pro 263AB Tripod: amzn.to/2O7V8YnM1 Macbook Air: amzn.to/3rV5ZruPhilips Hue Light Strip: amzn.to/2VZq2EVGodox SL-60W: amzn.to/37LsdT0Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/2RKHVrLShure SM7B: amzn.to/30Dxji7Logitech MX Master 3: amzn.to/30G1GV2Logitech MX keys: amzn.to/3bHytQ8As I get older and older I start to realize more and more how difficult it is to stay organized with everything in my life. I would have a ton of notes in different areas, the reminders app on my phone, google docs, and excel for project timelines, stuff like that. But with Notion, I’m able to pretty much consolidate my use case with those apps into a singular one. I don’t use Notion for everything related to my life but it has been playing a big role in it.
