Favorite things I use
I get asked a lot about the things I use to build software and stay productive. Here's a big list of all of my favorite stuff.
01Workstation
Hardware on my desk right now.
14" MacBook Pro (M2 Max, 64GB, 2023)
Primary dev and writing machine. Extra CPU/RAM keeps many apps open without slowing down.
LG UltraWide 34WK95U-W (34", 5K2K)
Main display for side-by-side work. One TB3 cable powers and declutters the desk.
Logitech Ergo K860
Daily keyboard for long sessions. Split layout and wrist rest keep hands relaxed.
Logitech MX Vertical
Ergonomic mouse for all-day use. Vertical grip keeps my wrist neutral and cuts fatigue.
02Audio
Headphones, mics, and setups I’ll document soon.
AirPods Pro 3 (2025)
Daily earbuds for calls and focus. Strong ANC and seamless Apple handoff across devices.
03Development
Tools I live in while building and shipping software.
Visual Studio Code
Primary editor. Fast and extension-rich after switching from WebStorm.
Ghostty
Go-to terminal. Launches instantly and stays light even with many tabs.
tmux
Session manager. Juggles panes and lets me reconnect without losing context.
CleanShot X
Screenshot and recording tool with polished annotations and reliable scrolling capture.
DaVinci Resolve
Annotating screencasts without a steep learning curve; surprisingly great for this.
04Productivity
Software that keeps me shipping words and work.
AI coding tools (Claude Code, Codex, Copilot Agent)
Keep an AI pair for coding. Rotate tools as they evolve for drafts and refactors.
DevUtils
Offline utility belt. Conversions, decoding, and diffing without a browser.
Setapp
Utility bundle. Covers Bartender, iStat Menus, Paletro, CleanMyMac, Sip, more.
05Reading
Newsletters and series I keep up with.