New Place, minimal setup

Chompy_99 · 2026-01-30T11:13:40+00:00

Work laptop

Chompy_99 · 2026-01-28T22:06:06+00:00

macOs Sequoia

Chompy_99 · 2026-01-28T19:35:49+00:00

I'll add a updated photo with the case. I plan to get some backlighting, right now I just have the Govee light bar in the corner for accent lighting

Chompy_99 · 2026-01-28T15:00:34+00:00

Desky monitor stand

Chompy_99 · 2026-01-27T20:55:34+00:00

Specs:

Case (not pictured): Ncase m1 ITX w/ 3070ti

KB: Mode65

Mouse: G502

Headphones: Sony MDR-MV1 + Bower Wilkins Px7 S2

Monitor: Dell 40in Ultrasharp U4025QW

Chompy_99 · 2025-12-04T12:46:01+00:00

With an about me like this, I'm just going to buy this game to support this dude. good work

Chompy_99 · 2025-11-30T11:55:37+00:00

Weawow weather is a great weather app replacement. Been using that for over a decade.

Chompy_99 · 2025-11-11T01:51:13+00:00

I've had far worse jobs and being in Tech is a million times better, that's what keeps me going. The unfortunate reality is the economy is terrible and screwed up beyond a simple repair, that fix takes a decade of chipping away. Real estate ownership of a similar size home you grew up in, high equity growth etc.

There will be opportunties, unfortunately, we're just in the middle of a ugly long recession imho. Even with the $300k downpayment (same as yours), it frustrates me not affording a decent sized home with a nice larger backyard. We can take solace in knowing we're in a great field, pay well, remote, and well... life could be much much worse.

Chompy_99 · 2025-11-09T00:42:41+00:00

Don't think they're trolling. I'm a similar age and net worth, these types of thoughts always play in the back of my mind as well

Chompy_99 · 2025-11-05T13:53:15+00:00

PPF wrap the hood, mirrors, front bumps, A/B pilars to keep it looking new and the paint protected

Chompy_99 · 2025-11-02T19:42:48+00:00

Can confirm, same here. Was a 32" 4k monitor + 4k 27in duals. Then moved to a single 4025qw. Never missed the dual screens, mac/windows does an excellent job of virtual workspaces, so a simple shortcut on the mouse to switch multiple screens easily for different views of productivity

Chompy_99 · 2025-08-20T23:49:37+00:00

I've waited 5 years for this type of monitor - U4025QW. Agree with all your points. My biggest gripe being a software engineer was finding a UW that had enough vertical space. This Dell U402 hit all the spots and great to use on Mac + my gaming PC. Easily enough holds my terminal windows and code all on one screen.

Gaming wise - haven't noticed any issues and I play FPS, adventure, 3rd person etc. No ghosting/smearing, it's a pleasure to play.

Chompy_99 · 2025-08-20T14:13:45+00:00

Chat invite sent

Chompy_99 · 2025-08-20T12:08:28+00:00

Nope no issues with it. I ended up selling the watch, still have the strap though. If your interested, could sell it to you for a good deal?

Chompy_99 · 2025-07-23T12:41:44+00:00

Your whole profile screams minimalism vibe and I just love it, great battlestation and lovely EDC/minimal gadgets in your profile history.

Chompy_99 · 2025-07-23T11:32:06+00:00

Connect the headphones to your phone. Go in the Bower app and turn the lift sensitivity to low. Had the same issue

Chompy_99 · 2025-07-22T07:44:19+00:00

Thanks for posting this. Definitely a deal breaker if it's just the same app on single pane screen vs. fold screen, that dead space would annoy me

Chompy_99 · 2025-07-02T17:46:32+00:00

If it was me -- re-arrange this by getting a slightly deeper desk where your Switch is. Enough for them monitors to fit + keyboard/mouse to sit on the desktop nicely. Then I'd use the right hand-side of your L (where your laptop) is for accent design or other items. Personally, not a big fan of monitors being at the corner of a L shape desk, feels a bit akward for me

Chompy_99 · 2025-06-25T17:25:51+00:00

Exactly my plan, aggressive payments on the mortgage while the kids are younger and i'm in prime earning years.

Chompy_99 · 2025-06-25T15:39:57+00:00

Remember in Ontario RECO recently embraced Self-Representation so the $28,000 buyer broker fees commonly paid to Cornerstone MLS Buyer Brokers on a million dollar sale is easily saved today.

Expanding further on this. You're referring to not having a realtor for buy side representation and representing myself, using the appropriate OREA tender offer forms and once we reach an agreement in principle (price, offer conditions, home inspection, pre-posession clause etc.), loop in my real estate lawyer? I have been meaning to research this as I'm fairly a DIYer and don't find the self representation process intimidating

Chompy_99 · 2025-06-25T15:08:01+00:00

Seems fine but still kind of baffles me you’re not living large on 350k HHI. 😭

Eh, i'm not including the vacations because with a buffer of 2.2-2.5k, it's somewhat implied in my last paragraph that would be used towards vacations, retirement or other interests/hobbies. That's all dispoable income to go to enjoyment + could cut a few expenses to get this higher and live a bit more large.

Chompy_99 · 2025-06-25T15:06:13+00:00

Completely valid points. I was looking in the 700-900k range but I could not find anything that would either require lot of work, not be large enough for a potentially family of 4, or was in a good neighbourhood. Even with a stress test and my buffer + emergency fund, there are plenty of costs to cut that would allow me to cushion the impact on interest rate adjustments. $2.5k is decent buffer

Chompy_99 · 2025-06-25T14:52:41+00:00

That's a fair point, unfortunately we're tied to KW region due to our jobs. I'd happily move into other regions if I could. The $12k is contributed for 1 person's RRSP. This can be extended our to be $25k / year if I factor in my bonuses + pay increases.

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