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Products I like

Last Updated: September 4, 2025 @ 08:04:25

* Teeth
* Brush head
* [Oral-B FlossAction Electric Toothbrush Replacement Brush Heads Refills, 5 Count](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y8YPMCV/)
* Notes
* Cost: $40
* I like hows the Toothbrush Head feels compared to the others.
* Water Pick
* [COSLUS Water Flosser Pick with 30pcs Whitening Mint Flavor Refill Combo for Teeth, Braces, Gums Care](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D87QJFZX)
* Notes
* Cost: $37
* USB A charger sold separately. Charger ITSELF comes with it though. I like USB because it fits in to bathroom easier with other things. I strongly wish it was USB-C.
* I do not use the whitening.
* Probably the best thing I have ever bought. Not the brand – just a water flosser in general. AMAZING. I cannot recommend enough.
* They sometimes talk about different water pressures. I do not know what is best. I have only tried this one.
* Toothpaste
* [Sensodyne Pronamel Fresh Breath Enamel Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth and Cavity Protection](https://www.heb.com/product-detail/sensodyne-pronamel-enamel-toothpaste-fresh-breath-4-oz/1465161)
* Notes
* Cost: $7
* Morning use
* [Boka Fluoride Free Toothpaste, Nano Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste, Appropriate for Sensitive Teeth, for Adult, Kids Oral Care – Whitening* Refresh Mint](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSRFKKZJ)
* Notes
* Use before bed
* [HEB Anticavity Mouthwash](https://www.heb.com/product-detail/h-e-b-anticavity-mouthwash-mint-33-8-oz/1420168)
* Notes
* Cost: $4
* I read that studies show alcohol-free mouthwash is better for you
* Body
* [Dove Body Wash with Pump Antibacterial For All Skin Types Protects from Dryness](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DDD6YGJ)
* Notes
* Cost: $11 / 30.6oz
* Weekly, usually use on Sundays
* [CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar – Soap-Free Body and Facial Cleanser with 5% Moisturizing Cream](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U6QFEJU)
* Notes
* Cost: $7 / 4.5oz
* Does not smell ideal.
* Regularly daily soap.
* Might go back to Dove. Not sure yet.
* [Triple Moisture Body Moisturizer with Fresh Citrus Scent](https://hempz.com/collections/body-moisturizers/products/triple-moisture-moisturizing-body-lotion)
* Notes
* Cost: $20
* Got it at Ulta.
* Travel sizes exist. Can try a variety for cheap to see what you like.
* They do not make the CBD one anymore. I have yet to find something as nice as that one since.
* Nails
* [Tweezerman Stainless Steel Nail Combo Set with Fingernail and Toenail Clippers](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CRMHEJE)
* Notes
* Cost: $12
* High quality – well worth the money.
* Hair
* Beard and/or ball
* [Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 5000 18 Piece, Beard Face, Hair, Body and Intimate Hair Trimmer for Men](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQN79PH9)
* Notes
* I really got this to replace the older one for USB-A charging. I strongly wish it was USB-C.
* [Cremo Cooling Shave Cream – Refrreshing Mint](https://www.heb.com/product-detail/cremo-cooling-shave-cream-refrreshing-mint-6-oz/1953773)
* Notes
* Cost: $8
* Best shaving cream I have ever had
* Yes, two r s in refreshing for some reason. I thought it was a typo
* [Merkur 9041001](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00595BY6U)
* Notes
* Cost: $35
* Razer is expensive. Blades are not. A pack of 50 costs less than $10. Get a variety pack so you can find what blade brand you like most.
* Get a suction cup holder to hold it up properly
* Very sharp. Not for clumsy people.
* Comb
* [CGBARBER 4 Types Aluminum Hair Combs for Cutting Stainless Steel Hair Tail Metal Comb](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0975WYR5M)
* Notes
* Cost: $13
* Metal for being washable and I am lazy
* [REUZEL Grooming Cream, Pilable Natural Light Hold](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084JBW4NK)
* Notes
* Cost: $16
* Pleasant smell but smell stays for a long while – even to the point when I go to bed at night, can be strong after a while.
* Do not need a lot. A small amount seems to work fine.
* Vitamins
* [Life Extension Two-Per-Day Multivitamin](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KCZ6CDW)
* Notes
* Cost: $18
* Strong smell. I sometimes leave the cap open to let the odor get out. It is rough.
* Take with food for better absorption
* [Life Extension Zinc Lozenges – Citrus-Orange Flavor – for Healthy Protein Synthesis & Immune Health – Inflammation Management Supplement](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GDLX4CQ)
* Notes
* Cost: $7
* Tasty.
* [Nature Made Vitamin D3 Tablets – 2000 IU](https://www.heb.com/product-detail/nature-made-vitamin-d3-tablets-2000-iu-220-ct/1469523)
* Notes
* Cost: $13
* Face
* [La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser, Hydrating Facial Cleanser With Niacinamide + Ceramides, Daily Face Wash For Dry Skin To Normal Skin, Sensitive Skin Tested, Fragrance Free ](https://www.amazon.com/Roche-Posay-Toleriane-Hydrating-Gentle-Cleanser/dp/B01N7T7JKJ)
* Notes
* Cost: $20
* Smaller bottles exist. I currently have a 200ml one. Got it at Ulta.
* [Burt’s Bees Cooling Face Wash with Aloe & Hemp](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099C9PWR5)
* Notes
* Cost: $8
* Smells really nice. I tend to use this when I wash my face at night
* [CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30, Oil-Free Face Moisturizer with SPF](https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Facial-Moisturizing-Lotion-AM/dp/B00F97FHAW)
* Notes
* Cost: $15
* Got it at Ulta
* If applied, do not forget to wash face before bed.
* [CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, Night Cream](https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Facial-Moisturizing-Lotion-Lightweight/dp/B00365DABC)
* Notes
* Cost: $15
* Got it at Ulta
* Products I am going to try
* Hempz
* Notes
* I like how Hempz feels MUUUCH better than every other kind of body and hand moisturizer. Trying a variety of smells. Will report back on which one I favor.
* General Notes
* USB-C charging devices are what I call “fake” USB-C. Meaning they often come with a USB-A -> USB-C charging. This is because USB-A will give it 5v. USB-C required Power Delivery (often called PD) and these smaller devices lack the ability to tell the charger the voltage they want – thus having USB-A “just” gives it a simple 5v. This is why you are real USB-C -> USB-C cables do not charge it.
* I need to fix the apostrophe’s back. The previous markdown editor broke which is why everything is “I am” instead of “I’m”

Kenny’s 2024 Desktop

Last updated: 2024-06-06 09:16:32 Thursday

Hardware Specs

OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-14700KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) – Unlocked
Thermal Paste: ARCTIC MX-4
RAM: TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 Ram 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 7200MHz (PC5-57600) CL34 Desktop Memory Module Ram (White) for 600 Series Chipset
- Model: FF4D532G7200HC34ADC01
- Tech specs URL: (scroll down) https://www.crucial.com/ssd/t700/ct2000t700ssd3
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi II LGA 1700(Intel 14th & 13th & 12th Gen)ATX gaming motherboard
- Tech specs URL: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z790-e-gaming-wifi-ii/spec/
- Support URL: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z790-e-gaming-wifi-ii/helpdesk/
- Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Ready for Intel Socket LGA1700 for Intel Core 13th Gen Processors, Intel Core 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
- Next-Gen M.2 Support: PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot with Combo-Sink U-shaped Direct Contact heatsink and backplate, and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks
- Abundant Connectivity: USB 20Gbps rear I/O port and front-panel connector with PD 3.0 up to 30W, eleven additional USB 10Gbps ports, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, HDMI 2.1, and DisplayPort 1.4
- Wifi 7
- DDR5,PCIe 5.0,2.5 Gb LAN,5XM.2 slots,PCIe 5.0 x16,WiFi 7 front-panel connector with PD 3.0 up to 30W
Graphics card: PNY GeForce RTX™ 4070 Ti Super 16GB Verto™ Overclocked Triple Fan Graphics Card DLSS 3
- NVIDIA Ada Lovelace, with 2340MHz core clock and 2625MHz boost clock speeds to help meet the needs of demanding games.
- 16GB GDDR6X (256-bit) on-board memory, plus 8448 CUDA processing cores and up to 672GB/sec of memory bandwidth provide the memory needed to create striking visual realism.
- PCI Express 4.0 interface – Offers compatibility with a range of systems. Also includes DisplayPort and HDMI outputs for expanded connectivity.
Case: NZXT H5 Flow Compact ATX Mid-Tower PC Gaming Case – High Airflow Perforated Tempered Glass Front/Side Panel – Cable Management – 2 x 120mm Fans Included – 280mm Radiator Support – Black
Radiator: DeepCool LS520S ZERO DARK Liquid Cooler-240mm-4th Gen AIO Pump-Dynamic PWM Range-3100 RPM-Anti-Leak Technology- CPU Water Cooler for AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 (R-LS520-BKNNMM-G-1)
Power Supply: Seasonic Vertex GX-850 | 850W | 80+ Gold | ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 Ready | Full-Modular | ATX Form Factor | Low Noise | Premium Japanese Capacitor | Nvidia RTX 30/40 Super & AMD GPU Compatible
OS SSD: Crucial T700 2TB Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD – Up to 12,400 MB/s – DirectStorage Enabled
- Model: CT2000T700SSD3
Data SSD: Crucial T500 1TB Gen4 NVMe M.2 Internal Gaming SSD, Up to 7300MB/s
- Model: CT1000T500SSD8
- ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD: Get one month of Adobe Creative Cloud All-Apps plan on us when you purchase and register the Crucial T500 SSD10

My Favorite Books

Last Update: Sept 11, 2022
In no particular order:

We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter by Celeste Headlee (ASIN: B01NAID961)
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Danieal Kahneman (ASIN: B00555X8OA)
Factfulness by Hans Rosling with Ola Rosling and Ana Rosling Rönnlund (ASIN:B0756J1LLV)
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson (ASIN: B01MAWT2MO)
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson (ASIN: B019MMUA8S)
Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling by Edgar H. Schein (ASIN: B00CTY5FXM) – There is a second edition of this book I haven’t read. Link goes to first edition
Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong by James W. Loewen (ASIN: B07DRP1GZ2)
Starship Troopers by Robert A Heinlein (ASIN: B004EYTK2C) – Nothing like the movie. If you’ve seen the movie before you read the book, disregard everything about the movie – it’ll be easier.
The Sandman: Overture (2013-2015): Deluxe Edition by Neil Haiman (ASIN: B0159C1Z20) – This does contain some adult stuff.
More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory by Franklin Veau, Janet Hardy, Tatiana Gill, Eve Rickert (ASIN: B01DQ20WZQ) – Hear me out on this one. Even if you’re monogamous, read this book. Like a small chapter is about being poly. The rest is about relationships in general. Everyone, everyone can benefit from this book if they are in a relationship of any kind.
Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy by Jessica Fern (ASIN:B08F5L14MY)- Again, a chunk of this book is about relationships in general as well as about your attachment style. This book can offer up better ways to communciate with your partner and offer more direction and guidance in our needs.
The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances (The Oatmeal Book 5) by The Oatmeal (Mathew Inman)(ASIN: B00JKNMFVU)
Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan (ASIN: B007EDOKZW) – One of my biggest fears made manifest. Non-fiction book. She lived it.
The Art of SQL by Peter Robson, Stephane Faroult (ASIN: B0028N4WEC) – This is for database stuffs. More on logical thinking and SQL than actual learning ins and outs of SQL/TSQL as well as more detailed efficiencies you might not have otherwise thought of

Favorite TED Talks

TED Talks absolutely worth watching that I feel strongly about for one reason or another.

Racism. When did it start? No, really, when did it start? Turns out it was WAY closer to modern times than I ever imagined. I like learning the history of our human race.

I particularly love his passion and excitement of what he’s explaining.

I firmly believe I was –><– that close to death once in my life. My brain released DMT which made me relax and fall back asleep. I remember, vividly, thinking “this is it, and it’s ok. Everything will be ok”. That was when I had walking pneumonia. I had lost something like 50lbs and was nearing 105lbs. I feel, on an emotional level, I can relate to what she went through although I can’t relate exactly. It’s certainly changed my outlook on a great many things.

This is just simply enjoyable.