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, M3 Pro, 16GB RAM (2023)

    Powerful and efficient for coding, design, and multitasking without breaking a sweat.

  • Dell UltraSharp 24” Monitor

    A reliable, color-accurate secondary screen — perfect for expanding my workspace.

  • Logitech MX Keys S

    Comfortable and responsive with just the right amount of key travel. Great for long typing sessions.

  • Logitech M720 Triathlon Mouse

    Solid, multi-device mouse that’s built for performance and productivity.

  • Bose 700 Headphones

    Crystal-clear sound and industry-leading noise cancellation help me stay in the zone.

  • Herman Miller Aeron Chair (Pending/Dream Buy)

    The ergonomic gold standard. One day, I’ll treat my back to this masterpiece.

Development tools

  • Visual Studio Code

    I don’t care if there are flashier tools out there—VS Code hits the perfect balance of performance, customization, and built-in smarts. It’s still the best code editor of our time.

  • 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.

  • TablePlus

    Great software for working with databases. Has saved me from building about a thousand admin interfaces for my various projects over the years.

Design

  • Figma

    My go-to design and collaboration tool. Intuitive, powerful, and perfect for wireframes or polished UI.

Productivity

  • Obsidian

    A second brain for linking thoughts and notes. Helps me think clearly and stay organized.

  • Bitwarden

    Secure and seamless password manager — a must-have for both work and personal logins.