Software I use, gadgets I love, and other things I recommend.
I get asked a lot about the things I use to build software, stay productive, or buy to fool myself into thinking I'm being productive when I'm really just procrastinating. Here's a big list of all of my favorite stuff.
Workstation
MacBook Pro 14" M1 Pro, 32GB RAM (2021)
I was using a 2019 Intel MacBook Pro before this and the difference is night and day. The M1 Pro is blazing fast and the battery life is incredible.
Dell U2720Q 27-inch 4K Monitor
Great color accuracy and plenty of screen real estate. The USB-C connection makes it super convenient with just a single cable for video, data, and charging.
Keychron K3 Ultra-slim Wireless Keyboard
Low profile mechanical switches in a compact form factor. Perfect balance between typing feel and portability.
Logitech MX Master 3
The ergonomics and customizable buttons make this perfect for long work sessions. The magnetic scroll wheel is oddly satisfying.
Herman Miller Sayl Chair
Ergonomic, stylish, and more affordable than an Aeron. The suspension back design keeps me comfortable during long coding sessions.
Development tools
Visual Studio Code
My main editor. The extension ecosystem is unmatched and the built-in terminal integration is super convenient.
Warp Terminal
A modern take on the terminal with great features like AI command search and built-in SSH management.
Docker Desktop
Essential for containerization and maintaining consistent development environments across projects.
Postman
Indispensable for API development and testing. The collections feature helps keep my API requests organized.
Design
Figma
The collaborative features are game-changing. Being able to quickly prototype and share designs with stakeholders has streamlined our workflow significantly.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Mainly use Photoshop and Illustrator for more detailed graphic work that Figma can't handle.
Productivity
Notion
My second brain. Use it for everything from project management to personal notes and documentation.
Arc Browser
A fresh take on web browsers with great workspace organization features. The split view is perfect for development.
1Password
Keeps all my passwords and sensitive information secure and easily accessible across devices.
Raycast
A supercharged replacement for Spotlight. The extensions and workflows save me countless hours.