Troy Cross My slice of the web

Changes A Plenty

03/22/2025

Well, 2 months into my 60's and I am felling changes. I have developed sciatica. My feet have always hurt, however they have become very painful in the last two months. Thanks to Dad having this issue,  and knowing he has tried everything from insoles to molds, specialty shoes and nothing has helped, I know what my future looks like.

Dad had Gallbladder Removed

01/19/2025

Dad had to go to the hospital a couple days ago due to some pain he had in his stomach. The Doctors had to run a bunch of test to find out what was going on with him. Apparently he had a big  gallstone that has blocked the exit of the gallbladder and made things back up. 

My Over 60 Blog

01/12/2025

I have decided to start blogging about life over 60. Now that I have hit 60 and the knowledge that life from this point is going to get more challenging as I age. I want to document the changes to life that will most definitely be coming my way.

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 Cobalt Blue

01/01/2025

• CrossPlay Dual Transmitter Multiplatform Wireless Audio System
• Simultaneous Low-latency 2.4GHz wireless + Bluetooth® 5.2
• 60mm Eclipse™ Dual Drivers for Immersive Spatial Audio
• Flip-to-Mute Mic with A.I.-Based Noise Reduction
• Long-Lasting Battery Life of up to 80-Hours plus Quick-Charge

Mac mini M4

01/01/2025

Mac mini

With the following configuration:

Apple M4 chip with 10‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine

32GB unified memory

512GB SSD storage

SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD (APFS) - 4TB

12/31/2024

Dual-mode compatibility with both Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)

Ultra-rugged design with high-level IP68 dust/water resistance, 4000lb crush resistance, and 3m drop resistance

Cool aluminum core pulls heat away from the internal drive to help maintain super-fast transfer speeds

iPhone 16 Pro Max

10/19/2024

The iPhone 16 Pro Max display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.86 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).

Turtle Beach Ear Force HS2 Universal Gaming Headset and Headphones Stand

09/23/2024

Turtle Beach Ear Force HS2 Universal Gaming Headset and Headphones Stand

OMEN 45L Gaming Desktop GT22-2000t

09/23/2024

CKIT HP OMEN 23C2 CTO US

23C2 Cycle AV

FLAG ENERGY STAR Qualified

FLAG EPEAT

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super (16 GB GDDR6X dedicated)

512 GB WD Black PCIe 4x4 NVMe TLC M.2 SSD

Astro A50 Gen 4

03/25/2023

Astro Audio V2 - immersive Audio and sound experience that delivers dialogue, music and in-game sound clearly 

Dolby Audio - Dolby Audio delivers a cinematic, high resolution gaming audio experience 

Xbox Series X

03/25/2023

XBOX SERIES X: The fastest, most powerful Xbox ever. Explore rich new worlds with 12 teraflops of raw graphic processing power, DirectX ray tracing, a custom SSD, and 4K gaming.* 

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

03/17/2023

18 Ports of Extreme Connectivity - Featuring an impressive 18 ports, the TS4 has enough connectivity for even the most demanding of workflows. This includes a built-in DisplayPort 1.4 connector, a total of 8x USB ports with full 10Gb/s performance, SD & microSD 4.0 UHS-II Card Readers, 3x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gb/s) ports, 3x Audio ports, 2.5GbE, and a security slot.

OMEN 27u 4K Gaming Monitor

03/16/2023

Native Resolution:  4K UHD (3840 x 2160)1

Response time: 1ms MPRT3 ; 1ms GTG with overdrive3

Refresh rate: 3840x2160 @ 144Hz at DP1.45

                        3840x2160 @ 120Hz at HDMI 2.16

                      3840x2160 @ 60Hz at HDMI 2.0

the Smart Oven® Air Fryer Pro

12/30/2022

The Smart Oven® Air Fryer Pro with Element IQ® is for the cook who desires a countertop oven that can roast for large gatherings, air fry crispy French fries & family favorites and dehydrate a wide range of healthy foods. The super convection setting reduces cooking time by up to 30% with great crispness.

Apple Watch Ultra

10/23/2022

Meet the most rugged and capable Apple Watch ever. With a robust titanium case, precision dual-frequency GPS, up to 36 hours of battery life,1 the freedom of cellular,2 and three specialized bands made for athletes and adventurers of all kinds.

he mophie 3-in-1 stand for MagSafe Charger offers dedicated charging spots for your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Just install your MagSafe charger in the stand and you have the perfect charging stand for all of your Apple devices.

10/23/2022

The mophie 3-in-1 stand for MagSafe Charger offers dedicated charging spots for your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Just install your MagSafe charger in the stand and you have the perfect charging stand for all of your Apple devices.

HomePod mini

10/23/2022

Full-range driver and dual passive radiators for deep bass and crisp high frequencies

Custom acoustic waveguide for a 360º sound field

Acoustically transparent fabric

Computational audio for real-time tuning

Four-microphone design for far-field Siri

iPad Pro 12.9 512 GB 5th Generation with Smart Keyboard

07/26/2022

Liquid Retina XDR display

12.9-inch (diagonal) mini-LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology

2D backlighting system with 2596 full‑array local dimming zones

2732-by-2048-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)

Logitech MX Keys for Mac - Wireless Illuminated Keyboard

07/26/2022

Comfort, Stability and Minimalism: Confidently type on a keyboard crafted for comfort, precision, and remarkable stability. The aesthetic minimalism and timeless construction fits perfectly in your Mac setup - all while looking, and feeling, superior

HP - ENVY Desktop - Intel Core i7

07/25/2022

Processor & Memory:  

Processor    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700F, 2100 Mhz, 12 Core(s), 20 Logical Processor(s)

32GB DDR4-3200MHz SDRAM

Secretlab TITAN Evo 2022 Gaming Chair

07/23/2022

The perfect blend of comfort and support, all in one gaming chair. So you don’t have to choose. Our proprietary patent-pending* cold-cure foam is formulated to be medium-firm — the optimal balance for that gentle, cradling feel. Engineered for even weight distribution and maximum pressure relief. Relentless support through your all-night gaming marathons.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M283fdw

07/21/2022

Get easy printing and scanning from your mobile device, with HP Smart – best-in-class mobile print app. Eliminate steps in repetitive tasks with customizable shortcuts, with Smart Tasks in HP Smart app. Scan to the cloud, email, and more – in just a tap. Organize documents 50% faster with Smart Tasks

G-Technology 10TB G-Drive USB 3.1 External Hard Drive

09/19/2021

USB-C connector and USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface for universal data transfers

USB Power Delivery to charge your compatible laptop while you access and back up files

Sleek, all-aluminum enclosure for durability

Apple Time Machine ready for easy file backup

Brocoon Adjustable Laptop Stand

09/19/2021

Brocoon laptop stand comes with a variety of adjustable height and angle. This computer stand with ergonomic design can help you set up with the top of the screen at eye level and can prevent muscle fatigue and tension,eye strain and stay back pain-free, leading to fewer missed workdays and more productivity during work times.

Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One

09/19/2021

Officially licensed for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Windows, this comprehensive flight simulator delivers the precision and comfort you need to take your gaming experience to new heights. It’s ergonomically designed to adapt to all flight simulator genres, from space adventure to modern combat, so you can game all day long.

LG - 38” UltraWide 21:9 Curved WQHD+ Nano IPS HDR Monitor with Thunderbolt 3

09/18/2021

38" Curved UltraWide QHD+ (3840 x 1600) Nano IPS Display

DCI-P3 98% Color Gamut and VESA DisplayHDR 600

Thunderbolt™ 3 Connectivity with 94W PD

Breville BMO734XL Microwave

03/31/2018

The Breville BMO734XL Quick Touch is the easy to use microwave that knows the power level and time to suit the food you're cooking. Adjust power and time on the fly! Smart settings take the guess work out of cooking, reheating and defrosting foods.

Canon 80D

03/31/2018

Whether raising your game to SLR level photography or having fun with a feature-rich, versatile SLR you can use pretty much anywhere, the EOS 80D camera is your answer. It features an impressive 45-point all cross-type AF system* that provides high-speed, highly precise AF in virtually any kind of light.

HP Envy 15.6 Inch AS168NR Touchscreen Laptop

03/08/2018

Product Overview When each stage of success is earned with hard work and determination, you need a device that takes performance seriously. Meet the latest ENVY laptop, a game changer engineered to help you conquer even the most ambitious challenges.

Sekonic L-308S-U Flashmate

12/30/2017

he pocket-sized Sekonic L-308S-U Flashmate is the smallest and lightest digital light meter in the Sekonic line-up. It is designed to read ambient or flash exposures in either reflected or incident modes, and it displays accurate exposure readings in full, half, or third-stop increments to mirror the exposure settings of today's DSLR and film cameras.