Uses

Everything I use to work, build, and stay productive. Hardware, software, tools, and setup.

Editor and terminal

Vs code

I live inside VS Code. A few must-have extensions include Tailwind IntelliSense Prettier GitLens and Headwind

Warp

My terminal of choice. Clean fast and built for modern workflows. I use zsh with starship and a handful of custom aliases

Jetbrains mono

My coding font of choice. Ligatures enabled easy to read and pleasant for long sessions

Arc

Browser I use daily. Switched from Safari and never looked back

Dotfiles

All my config lives in a private dotfiles repo. Mostly just opinionated keymaps and sensible defaults

Desktop apps

Raycast

I use Raycast to launch apps run scripts and control system features

Cleanshot X

CleanShot X for quick screenshots screen recordings and annotations

Notion

Notion is my second brain where I plan projects write drafts and track tasks

Figma

Figma for all things design especially quick UI mockups and handoff

Tableplus

My database tool of choice for working with Postgres

Backup strategy

Time machine

I use Time Machine for local backups to an external SSD

Backblaze

All files are also backed up to Backblaze in case of hardware failure

Synology nas

Large archives and inactive files are stored on a Synology NAS

Recording

Rode nt1

I use a Rode NT1 with a Focusrite Scarlett Solo for clean audio input

Audio hijack

Used for live audio routing and processing

Cameras and lighting

Sony zv-e10

Connected via Elgato Cam Link for a clean camera feed

Elgato key light air

Soft key lighting with adjustable brightness and temperature

Rgb flood lights

For subtle ambient lighting behind the desk

Desk setup

Lg ultrafine 32"

Main monitor running at scaled 1440p

Dell ultrasharp 27"

Mounted vertically as a secondary screen

Herman miller aeron

The chair I sit on all day with rollerblade wheels

Caldigit ts4

Everything connects through a single cable via this dock

Standing desk

Solid wood top on a motorized sit stand frame

Hardware

Macbook pro m3 max

64 GB RAM 2 TB SSD daily machine

Keychron q1

Custom keyboard with lubed switches and custom keycaps

Logitech mx master 3s

Reliable and ergonomic mouse for daily use

Bose qc45

Used during work for deep focus

Airpods pro

For everything else when I’m on the go

Other gear

Peak design everyday backpack 20l

Perfect backpack for traveling and carrying gear

Kindle paperwhite

For reading without distractions

Muji notebook

Used for daily notes and rough sketches

Jetstream pen

Smooth ink and zero smudge for writing ideas fast