What I Use
A curated list of the hardware, software, and everyday carry that powers Thoms Foolery. I only recommend things I actively use and love. The links below are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you purchase through them, which helps support the site.
Content Creation & Streaming
- Shure SM57 Dynamic Microphone - The legendary workhorse. I use this to record the Ocarina and for streaming.
- ByteWave 4K USB 3.0 HDMI Capture Card - Zero latency capture for my stream setup.
Gaming & Music
- OcarinaWind 12-Hole Alto C Ocarina - The exact blue ice-crack ocarina I use for practice and streaming.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - Essential for the long Runescape: Dragonwilds grinds on the Switch 2.
Audio & Video Setup
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) - My daily driver for focus blocks and audio editing.
- Yamaha Audio YAS-209BL Sound Bar - Crisp audio for the living room setup.
- HDMI Audio Extractor Adapter - Crucial for splitting audio streams in my homelab.
- RCA to HDMI Converter - For hooking up retro consoles to the modern stream setup.
Health & Lifestyle
- MiO Energy (Wild Strawberry) - My preferred cheap energy drink for long coding sessions.
- BOMATA High Precision Kitchen Scale - Vital for the fitness journey and meal prep.
- Champion Men's Classic Long Sleeve Tee - Simple, comfortable, wear it constantly.
Smart Home & Utilities
- Govee Smart Bulbs (A19) & Govee Smart Light Bulbs (BR30) - For setting the mood and stream lighting.
- OKRAY Nylon Braided USB 2.0 Extender - You can never have enough of these.
- BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool - A must-have for diagnosing car issues without a mechanic.
Collecting
- 3"x4" Hard Plastic Card Sleeves and BCW Standard Penny Sleeves - For protecting the collection.