Tech. Tools. Building Stuff.
A YouTube channel about Macs, home servers, AI tools, micro-SaaS projects, cameras, drones,
and everything in between. No hype. Just real stuff that actually works.
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What This Channel Is About
Look, I'm not a tech influencer. I'm a 41-year-old remote worker who's been building,
breaking, and fixing tech for years. I downgraded from a MacBook Pro M4 Max to a MacBook Air
because portability matters more than power when you're moving around. I use a DJI Mini 5 Pro
because it fits in my backpack. And I'm building micro-SaaS products in my spare time because
I want to own my time instead of renting it out.
This channel is for people who want real reviews, real setups, and real insights—not perfectly
staged desk tours with $10,000 worth of gear they don't actually use.
Macs & Tech
Reviews, comparisons, and real-world use cases. From MacBook Airs to home servers running Windows IoT.
AI Tools
Claude, ChatGPT, local LLMs, automation workflows—what actually works and what's just hype.
Cameras & Drones
Action cameras, drones for travel, and gear that actually fits in a backpack. No 50-pound rigs here.
Micro-SaaS
Building simple apps that solve real problems. API integrations, automation, and actual products people will pay for.
WHAT I'M CREATING
Real Content, Not Influencer Theater
I'm building this channel while working full-time. That means you're getting real content
from someone who's actually in the trenches, not someone who quit their job to "pursue their passion"
after their trust fund kicked in.
Home Server Series
Building out a home server on a Lincstation N1 running Windows IoT. The goal? Self-hosted
services, local AI models, and not giving all my data to Big Tech.
Status: In Progress
Mac Workflows
How I use my MacBook Air for consulting work, video editing, and side projects. Shortcuts,
automation, and apps that actually save time.
Status: Upcoming
AI Deep Dives
Real use cases for AI tools. Not "10 ChatGPT prompts for productivity" garbage. Actual workflows
that save hours of work.
Status: In Progress
Gear Reviews
Cameras, action cams, drones, and other tech. What's worth buying, what's overhyped, and
what actually works for someone who travels light.
Status: Ongoing
The Philosophy
I don't care about perfect lighting or perfectly scripted videos. I care about shipping content
that's actually useful. The 20-year-olds winning on YouTube aren't better than me—they just started.
So that's what I'm doing. Starting. Building. Documenting.
If you want polished influencer content, go watch MKBHD. If you want real reviews from someone
who's figuring it out alongside you, stick around.
MY TECH STACK
The Gear I Actually Use
I'm not sponsored by anyone. I bought all this stuff with my own money. These are the tools
I use every day for work, content creation, and side projects.
COMPUTERS
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MacBook Air M4
Primary
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7
Secondary
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Lincstation N1 (Windows IoT)
Home Server
CAMERAS
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Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Primary
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Panasonic Lumix S9
Primary
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GoPro Hero 9 Black
Backup
DRONES
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DJI Mini 5 Pro
Current
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DJI Mavic (Sold)
Too Big
Software Stack
DaVinci Resolve
Notion
Claude
ChatGPT
Python
PostgreSQL
Git
VS Code
Why I Downgraded
I sold my MacBook Pro M4 Max and switched to a MacBook Air. Why? Because I'm moving around a lot,
and portability matters more than raw power. Sure, exports take longer. But I'm not exporting
8K RED footage—I'm editing 1080p vlogs. The Air handles it just fine.
Same logic with the drone. The DJI Mavic was too big to travel with, so I switched to the Mini 5 Pro.
Less features, but it fits in my backpack. That's a trade I'm happy to make.
WHAT I'M BUILDING
Micro-SaaS, Apps, and Experiments
I'm building products that solve real problems I've seen in my 10 years working with contact center reporting.
These aren't "get rich quick" schemes—they're tools I wish existed when I was drowning in spreadsheets.
Home Server Build Series
Building a self-hosted ecosystem on the Lincstation N1 running Windows IoT. Local AI models,
media server, automated backups, and full control of my data. No Big Tech required.
Status: Active
AI Workflow Automation
Using Claude, ChatGPT, and local LLMs to automate content creation, research, and daily workflows.
Real productivity gains, not LinkedIn hustle porn.
Status: Testing
Content Production Pipeline
Building a complete YouTube/blog workflow using Notion, Obsidian, and AI tools. From idea
capture to publishing—streamlined and repeatable.
Status: In Development
Portable Tech Stack
Optimizing my setup for location independence. MacBook Air, cloud workflows, eSIMs,
and travel-friendly gear that doesn't sacrifice functionality.
Status: Ongoing
The Plan
I'm building these products while I still have a full-time job. The goal? Replace my consulting
income with recurring revenue from products that work whether I'm sleeping or working. That's
how you own your time instead of renting it out.
I'll be documenting the entire process on this channel—wins, failures, pivots, and everything
in between. No fake guru promises. Just real building in real time.
ABOUT VICTOR
The Human Behind the Channel
I'm a 41-year-old remote consultant living abroad. I've been working in reporting and analytics
for contact centers for 10 years. Before that, I was in the US Army maintaining UH-60 Black Hawks
in Germany. Before that, I was a field service tech for Liebherr cranes. And before that, I was
running CNC machines.
I'm married, we have a dog named Buddy, and I have a son that lives in Germany.
Why I'm Doing This
I've been planning to start a YouTube channel for years. Years. I bought cameras. I wrote scripts.
I designed logos. I did everything except the one thing that actually matters: hitting record and posting.
Then I realized something. The 20-year-olds winning on YouTube aren't smarter than me. They're not
better at tech. They didn't have better equipment. They just started. So that's what I'm doing. Starting.
This channel is my way of learning to express myself, building in public, and creating products
that give me control over my time. Remote work is great, but there's still a rope around my ankle.
I want to cut that rope.
My Other Brands
ZediaTech is my tech brand. Everything that's not travel or drones lives here. But I have two other
brands you might care about:
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Bricks & Borders
Slow travel / Digital nomad content
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DroneView Insights
Aerial photography / 3D photogrammetry