Uses
Software and other things I recommend
I sometimes get asked about the things I use to build software and stay productive. Here’s a list of some of my favorite stuff.
Workstation
4 items
MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro - 48GB RAM
This computer is a beast. I've been using it since November 2024 and love it.
Apple Studio Display
I prefer to have one high resolution monitor instead of two different monitors. Check out Raycast below for some helpful window snapping stuff.
Shure MV7 Microphone
I want people to be able to hear me clearly when making videos and on Zoom calls. This microphone is great for that.
AirPods Max
Can't say enough good things about these. If you have Apple stuff they are definitely worth the price.
Development tools
5 items
TablePlus
Great software for working with databases.
Warp
Like the regular terminal, but looks better and has more features. The AI features are super helpful.
oh my zsh
Big fan of the zsh shell. Check out zsh-autosuggestions as well.
Fira Code
Nice looking coding font face
Docker Desktop
Docker Desktop is invaluable for developers.
Productivity tools
10 items
1Password
The best password manager I have used
Dia
A great browser for Mac
Raycast
Spotlight replacement for Mac with window management, clipboard history, and more
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Polypane
Test your website in multiple viewports at once. Great for responsive design work.
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BetterTouchTool
A productivity powerhouse for me. I use it for window snapping, keyboard shortcuts, and more.
SavvyCal
Makes it super easy to just send a URL to a client and let them pick a meeting time that works for them
Notion
Great for keeping things organized; super powerful and configurable
Wispr Flow
An amazing AI tool for transcribing. I use it all the time for emails and project communications.
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Google Workspace
Google Workspace has been the easiest and most reliable provider of email, calendar, and shared drive storage.
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Hetzner
Hetzner is a great cloud provider for cloud projects.
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