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

  • 13” MacBook Pro, M1, 8GB RAM (2020)

    This is a beast of a laptop that runs on Apple’s own M1 chip. It has a crazy long battery life, a gorgeous Retina display, and a sleek design. It can handle any software development task with speed and efficiency.

  • Samsung 32” M8 Smart UHD Monitor

    This is a huge and immersive monitor that offers 4K resolution, HDR10+ support, and smart TV features. It has a thin bezel, a tilting stand, and built-in speakers. It is perfect for multitasking, gaming, and watching videos.

  • Logitech MX Keys Mini

    This is a compact and wireless keyboard that has backlit keys, a rechargeable battery, and a multi-device pairing capability. It has a comfy and responsive typing experience, and it works seamlessly with the Logitech MX Master 3S mouse.

  • Logitech MX Master 3S

    This is a premium and ergonomic mouse that has a fast and precise scroll wheel, a customizable thumb wheel, and a gesture button. It has a long-lasting battery, a wireless charging pad, and a multi-device pairing capability. It works seamlessly with the Logitech MX Keys Mini keyboard.

Development tools

  • Visual Studio Code

    This is my favorite and versatile code editor that supports multiple languages, extensions, debugging, testing, and version control. It has a user-friendly interface, a built-in terminal, and a live share feature. It is fast, lightweight, and customizable.

  • macOS Terminal

    This is the default command-line interface for macOS that lets me do all kinds of things using text commands. It has a simple and elegant design, a powerful scripting language, and a rich set of utilities. It is easy to use, flexible, and secure.

  • MySQLWorkbench

    This is an awesome tool for working with MySQL databases. It lets me create, edit, query, administer, and visualize my data. It has a graphical user interface, a SQL editor, a data modeling tool, and a server administration tool. It is reliable, efficient, and user-friendly.

Design

  • Figma

    This is an amazing and cloud-based design platform that lets me create, prototype, and share my designs. It has a vector-based editor, a plugin system, an asset library, and a feedback system. It is compatible with various file formats and devices. It is intuitive, innovative, and fun to use.

Productivity

  • One Sec

    This is a genius and simple app that keeps me from getting distracted by all the shiny things on my phone. It makes me wait for one second before opening any app, which is enough time to make me think twice if I really need it. It also shows me how much time I save by using One Sec, which is awesome.

  • Notion

    This is a super cool and flexible app that lets me do everything from taking notes to managing projects and more. It has so many features, templates, and integrations that I can customize it to fit my needs and style. It also supports markdown, databases, and web clipping, which is amazing.

  • Motion AI

    This is a smart and friendly app that makes scheduling meetings a breeze. It connects to my calendar, email, and video conferencing tools and lets me create meeting links, set preferences, and automate reminders. It also respects my availability and blocks out time for deep work, which is great.