I started the TwoByteThomas YouTube channel purely as a way to have a creative outlet outside of my previous full time job writing code for the web, an industry I worked in for 15+ years.

Because of the global pandemic, I ended up having the privilege of working from home - a situation I thought would only last for a few weeks at most. As it became more apparent that this would be the norm, I realized that I needed to improve my work from home space. Moving from our kitchen table to a spare bedroom, I bought a cheap desk from IKEA, put a few old monitors on some shoeboxes, and started from there.

After slowly making upgrades over the next few years, and with another home office update in the works, I decided to film the process - eventually posting that video to YouTube. The response was nothing I could have imagined, and it inspired me to continue creating videos.

Aside from “desk setup” content, I enjoy technology and talking about it in general, which is why I make videos about anything I can get my hands on - from keyboards, monitors, TVs, and handheld gaming devices.

My philosophy about technology in general is that buying or upgrading anything should be done with patience - whether that’s adding new decor to your home office, or buying a new keyboard for your desk. In this economy, these things are usually expensive, and it’s why I insist to always take your time when upgrading anything. Save up for the thing you really want, as those things usually last longer anyway.