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
Manjaro Linux Desktop, Ryzen 5900x, 64GB RAM
I had a 3600x and 32GB of RAM for a while, but I upgraded to a 5900x. I also upgraded to 64GB of RAM. Running linux instead of windows has been great.
14” MacBook Pro, M2 Pro
New apple silicon is great. I use it for work and personal projects.
Triple 27in IPS Monitors, 144hz
When I get time to game the high refresh rate is great. IPS is the only monitor type I will use.
Moonlander Split Keyboard
Had an ergodox for a while, but I upgraded to a moonlander in 2020. Swapped the keys for zelio v2 switches. Also added the metal riser.
Logitech G502 Lightspeed with Powerplay
All the benefits of my old G502, but wireless and with a mouse pad that charges while I use it.
Steelcase Gesture
If I’m going to slouch in the worst ergonomic position imaginable all day, I might as well do it in an expensive chair.
Development tools
Nvim
Started using vim in 2023. Check out my config on github.
Jetbrains Suite
I don’t know why anyone uses anything else, they are obviously wrong.
Insomnia
I prefer it to Postman, but I usually use postman for work and teams.
CoPilot
I don’t know how it works, but it’s amazing. I use it for everything. It’s like having a co-worker that is always available. ... It wrote that about itself.