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, M1 Max, 64GB RAM (2021)

    I was using an Intel-based 16” MacBook Pro 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.

  • '34' Zoll Dell S3423DWC - Curved Monitor

    The 34-inch Dell S3423DWC Curved Monitor delivers an immersive viewing experience with its ultrawide display, vibrant colors, and sleek design, perfect for multitasking and entertainment.

  • Apple Magic Keyboard

    The Apple Magic Keyboard offers a sleek design with Bluetooth connectivity, providing a seamless and responsive typing experience for Mac, iPad, and other compatible devices.

  • T3 Rush - Gaming Chair

    The T3 Rush Gaming Chair combines ergonomic comfort with a sleek design, featuring plush memory foam, breathable fabric, and adjustable support for long progamming sessions.

Development tools

  • Visual Studio Code

    Visual Studio Code is a lightweight, powerful source code editor with built-in support for debugging, version control, and extensions, tailored for modern development workflows.

  • iTerm2

    I don’t care if it’s missing all of the fancy IDE features everyone else relies on, iterm2 is still the best text editor ever made.

  • K9s

    K9s is a terminal based UI to interact with your Kubernetes clusters. The aim of this project is to make it easier to navigate, observe and manage your deployed applications in the wild.

Design

  • Figma

    I started using Figma as just a design tool but now it’s become my virtual whiteboard. Never would have expected the collaboration features to be the real hook.

Productivity

  • Microsoft - Time Tracker

    Microsoft Time Tracker is a productivity tool designed to help users efficiently manage and track their time across tasks and projects.

  • Microsoft - To Do

    Microsoft To Do is a versatile task management app that helps you organize, prioritize, and track your tasks seamlessly across devices.