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

  • 14” MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 16GB RAM (2021)

    I was using an Window machine prior to this and the difference is night and day. I’ve never heard the fans turn on a single time, even under the incredibly heavy loads I put it through with our various launch simulations.

  • LG Monitor 29WQ600-W 29” Ultrawide

    I’ve tried a lot of displays over the years and this is the only one that doesn’t make me feel like I’m working on a display. It’s just like a window into the world of my computer.

  • Keychron K2

    I’ve been using this keyboard for a few months now and I’m really happy with it. It’s the first mechanical keyboard I’ve used that doesn’t make me feel like I’m typing on a typewriter.

  • Logitech MX Master 3

    I’ve tried a lot of mice and this is the only one that doesn’t make my hand hurt after a few hours of use.

  • Energy System Headphones

    I’ve tried a lot of headphones and these are the only ones that don’t make my ears hurt after a few hours of use.

Development tools

  • Visual Studio Code

    I’ve tried to switch to other editors but I always end up back here. It’s just the best.

  • iTerm2

    I’m honestly not even sure what features I get with this that aren’t just part of the macOS Terminal but it’s what I use.

  • Docker

    I’ve tried a lot of different ways to manage local development environments and Docker is the only one that’s stuck.

  • Git

    I’ve tried a lot of version control systems and Git is the only one that’s stuck.

Design

  • Figma

    I’m not a designer but I use Figma to create minimalistic designs for my projects.

Productivity

  • Notion

    I use Notion to organize my life. I have a page for everything, from my daily tasks to my long-term goals, travel plans, and even my favorite recipes.

  • Apple Notes

    I use Apple Notes for quick notes and to save links and articles.

  • iPhone & MacBook Pro Modes

    I use the iPhone and MacBook Pro modes to reduce distractions and increase productivity.