👨‍💻 Tech I rely on and gear that fuels my workflow.

A personal tour of the gadgets, apps, and gear I use every day to craft better code, produce content, and manage my projects effortlessly.

Workstation

  • 14” MacBook Pro, M4 Pro, 48GB RAM (2024)

    Switching from a 16-inch to a 14-inch MacBook Pro was initially challenging due to the smaller size. However, the improved portability and exceptional performance of the M4 Pro have made this a worthwhile upgrade.

  • 32” Samsung Odyssey G7

    Great gaming performance with an immersive curved design. However, ongoing issues with delayed connectivity to my MacBook mean I probably won’t buy another Samsung monitor in the future.

  • Keychron K3, Brown Switch

    This mechanical keyboard stands out for its excellent tactile feedback and compact design, making it ideal for both typing and programming tasks.

  • Magic Trackpad

    Essential for maintaining the intuitive gesture-based workflow I’m accustomed to on my MacBook Pro. This external trackpad ensures comfort during extended sessions.

  • Rode NT Mic

    Ideal microphone for content creation and professional-quality calls. Its clarity and consistent performance make it a reliable tool for audio tasks.

  • Logitech StreamCam

    Reliable webcam with excellent price-to-performance ratio, perfect for video conferencing and casual content creation.

  • Airpods 4

    Versatile daily earbuds offering convenience and excellent integration within the Apple ecosystem, perfect for commuting, workouts, and quick calls.

  • Sony WH-1000XM4

    Outstanding noise-canceling headphones, ideal for travel and deep-focus sessions. While their microphone quality is subpar, they excel in audio clarity and comfort, making them a solid choice for focused work and entertainment.

Development tools

  • Xcode

    Apple’s official IDE, indispensable for any developer focused on crafting excellent iOS and macOS applications.

  • Ghostty

    Quickly became my go-to terminal because of its speed and user-friendly design.

  • Cursor

    VSCode with superpowers. Cursor significantly enhances coding efficiency with powerful AI-driven features, making it my preferred code editor.

  • Xcodes

    It helps me to manage multiple Xcode versions effortlessly. It is far better and faster than using the standard App Store installation.

  • ChatGPT

    Serves as my everyday assistant for quick inquiries, creative tasks, and organizing thoughts, especially with the contextual "Work with Apps" option.

  • Github Copilot for Xcode

    Significantly enhances my coding efficiency in Xcode with its intelligent autocompletion, though for deeper interactions, I lean toward Cursor or ChatGPT.

Design and Video

  • Figma

    I use it for quickly sketching out prototypes and UI/UX designs, making project planning visual and efficient.

  • OBS

    Essential for capturing high-quality recordings, OBS stands out for its powerful customization options and expansive plugin ecosystem.

  • DaVinci Resolve

    I use it for video editing. It’s very user-friendly and comprehensive for video production.

Productivity

  • Raycast

    It’s Spotlight with superpowers. Raycast supercharges my Mac workflow by enabling instant tasks with hotkeys, configuring snippets and extensions for image optimization, and more.

  • Clocker

    It makes remote collaboration easy by conveniently displaying multiple time zones right in my Mac’s menu bar.

  • Notion Calendar

    In my opinion, it’s the closest successor to Sunrise calendar. I use it for rapid event viewing and intuitive shortcut navigation, making my calendar management smooth and efficient.

  • Google Chrome

    Though I’ve explored other browsers, Chrome’s unbeatable DevTools consistently bring me back and it remains my browser of choice.

  • DuckDuckGo Browser

    When I prioritize privacy and a cleaner browsing experience, DuckDuckGo is my preferred alternative, minimizing ads and tracking seamlessly.