Uses
Gear and tools I use day to day. Inspired by usesthis.com.
Hardware
- MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro
- Primary machine. Fast, quiet, great battery.
- LG 27" 4K USB-C Monitor
- Single cable setup keeps the desk clean.
- Keychron K2 (Brown switches)
- Compact tenkeyless, tactile without being too loud.
- Logitech MX Master 3
- The scroll wheel alone justifies it.
- iPhone 15 Pro
- Daily driver, also my test device.
- Sony WH-1000XM5
- ANC for open offices and coffee shops.
Development
- VS Code
- Daily editor. Minimal extensions, mostly language servers.
- Xcode
- For iOS work. Tolerated more than loved.
- Warp
- Terminal. Noticeably faster than iTerm2.
- TablePlus
- Database GUI that stays out of the way.
- Proxyman
- HTTP proxy for inspecting mobile network traffic.
- Simulator & Android Emulator
- Both running side-by-side more often than I'd like.
Languages & Frameworks
- Swift / SwiftUI
- Primary iOS stack.
- Kotlin
- Android side of the house.
- TypeScript
- Backend services, scripts, tooling.
- Python
- Automation, data wrangling, quick prototypes.
- React Native
- When a single codebase makes sense.
- Node.js / Fastify
- Lightweight API services.
Services & Tools
- GitHub
- Version control and CI/CD via Actions.
- Linear
- Issue tracking. Clean and fast.
- Notion
- Long-form notes, project docs, meeting notes.
- Raycast
- Spotlight replacement. Clipboard history alone is worth it.
- 1Password
- Passwords, SSH keys, 2FA — all in one place.
- Figma
- For reading designs and exporting assets.
Desk
- IKEA BEKANT sit-stand desk
- Nothing fancy, does the job.
- Ergotron LX Monitor Arm
- Frees up a surprising amount of desk space.
- Elgato Key Light
- Makes video calls look intentional.