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

  • 16” MacBook Pro, M2 Max 96GB RAM

    Beast of a machine. Easily the best machine that I have ever used.

  • Dell UltraSharp 49 inch curved Monitor

    At first I thought the monitor was slightly ostentatious, but now I am a believer! I love the extra screen real estate and the fact that I can have four windows side by side without having to use a second monitor. Your peers will hate it when you screen-share on Zoom 🤣.

  • LG 32UN880-B 32 Inch UltraFine™

    I only use this monitor to put in of my auxillary development tools, but it does the job well.

  • Logitech MX Master 3

    Every year that a new one comes out I grab it. I may or may not have a backup one in my bag as well 👨🏾‍💻.

  • Apple Magic Trackpad

    I think I am the only person that uses the trackpad and physical mouse, but I love the trackpad for all the gestures 🤷🏾‍♂️.

  • Herman Miller Aeron Chair

    If I am going to be sitting at my desk for 8+ hours a day, I want the best chair I can get, and Herman Miller is the best imo.

  • IKEA IDÅSEN standing desk

    Even though it is an IKEA desk, just its sheer size makes it worth the cost.

Development tools

  • Visual Studio Code

    Is there anything else?

  • iTerm2

    At this point with the level of customization that I have done, it does not even look like the same application anymore.

Productivity

  • Raycast

    I use Raycast for everything. It's like Alfred, but better. It is also free right now!

  • Fantastical

    Fantastical is best calendar app I have ever used.

  • SavvyCal

    Great tool for scheduling meetings while protecting my calendar and making sure I still have lots of time for deep work during the week.

  • Focus

    Simple tool for blocking distracting websites when I need to just do the work and get some momentum going.