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

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

    I was using an Intel-based 16” MacBook Pro prior to this and the difference is night and day. I've never heard the fans turn on a single time, even under the incredibly heavy loads I put it through with our various launch simulations.

  • Dual Dell S2722QC 4K Monitors

    I have my laptop on a stand in the center and use it as my primary monitor. The two Dell monitors are on either side and I use them for reference material, email, and Slack.

  • Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

    I used to use an Apple Magic Keyboard without the number pad but, after a few years of that, I realized I was just being stubborn and went back to the full-size keyboard. I'm much happier now.

  • Apple Magic Trackpad

    Something about all the gestures makes me feel like a wizard with special powers. I really like feeling like a wizard with special powers.

Development tools

  • Visual Studio Code

    I've tried all the other editors and IDEs but I always come back to VS Code. It's just the best.

Design

  • Figma

    I started using Figma as just a design tool but now it's become our virtual whiteboard when working with designers. Never would have expected the collaboration features to be the real hook.