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

  • 15” Dell Vostro, 8GB RAM, SSD 512

    The 15“ Dell Vostro is a reliable laptop with a powerful performance. Equipped with 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, it provides fast and efficient multitasking capabilities and ample storage for your files. Whether you're working on demanding tasks or enjoying multimedia content, the Dell Vostro delivers a smooth and responsive user experience. Its sleek design and robust build make it a great choice for professionals and students who prioritize both style and functionality.

  • Keychron V5 Keyboard

    The Keychron V5 Keyboard is a versatile mechanical keyboard designed for productivity and gaming. It features a compact layout, customizable RGB lighting, and Bluetooth connectivity for seamless wireless use. With hot-swappable switches, you can easily change and customize your typing experience. The Keychron V5 offers a premium build quality and exceptional typing comfort, making it a perfect choice for both work and play.

  • Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro - Black

    The Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro in Black is a high-performance wireless gaming mouse. It offers advanced features like a 20,000 DPI sensor, ergonomic design, customizable buttons, and a durable build. Experience precision and comfort while dominating your gaming sessions with this sleek and powerful peripheral.

  • ThinkVision E2223s 21.5-inch FHD WLED Backlit LCD Monitor

    The Lenovo ThinkVision E2223s monitor (60AF-HAR1-WW) meets users all functional needs in both work and home environments. It adopts WLED backlit panel, with wide screen of 1920 x 1080 resolution pixels, which provides Full HD qualification to customers.

  • Still Swivel Office Chair - Black

    To improve performance within your work environment, the Still Office Chair was made with cutting edge technology and high quality raw material. It has armrests and headrest, upholstered seat, casters and height adjustment mechanism.

Development tools

  • VS Code

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

  • ZSH

    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

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

Productivity

  • Reflect

    Using a daily notes system instead of trying to keep things organized by topics has been super powerful for me. And with Reflect, it’s still easy for me to keep all of that stuff discoverable by topic even though all of my writing happens in the daily note.

  • SavvyCal

    Great tool for scheduling meetings while protecting my calendar and making sure I still have lots of time for deep work during the week.

  • Raycast

    Simply amazing. I fell in love with the tool from the first moment I used it. Raycast allows me to customize many things, greatly increasing my productivity. I use Raycast so much in my routine that I contributed to the open-source community script repository.

  • Headspace

    Headspace is a popular mindfulness and meditation app that aims to promote mental well-being and reduce stress. With a variety of guided meditation sessions, breathing exercises, and mindfulness techniques, Headspace helps users develop a healthier and more balanced mindset.

  • 1Password

    I am a person who is very concerned about safety. So I already add up my 250+ credentials in 1Password properly secured.

  • Notion

    Notion has become the main platform I use in my day. In it, I keep notes of studies, of routine, of ideas, of everything. I also use Notion to document my company‘s knowledge base.

  • Cron

    Cron is a desktop calendar application. I'm really enjoying the super accessible usability, with many shortcuts, very fluid and complete for my everyday life. Cron was acquired by Notion... I don't think that needs much comment.