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
iMac Pro, 3.2 GHz 8-Core Intel Xeon W (2017)
I absolutely love my iMac Pro! It is an incredibly powerful and reliable machine, with a 3.2 GHz 8-Core Intel Xeon W processor that can handle even the most demanding tasks with ease. It is also beautifully designed and has a large, high-resolution display, which is perfect for design work and other visually-intensive tasks. it is a fantastic tool that has helped me to be more productive and efficient in my work as a web developer and UI designer.
IBM Model M SSK Industrial Keyboard
They don’t make keyboards the way they used to. I buy these any time I see them go up for sale and keep them in storage in case I need parts or need to retire my main.
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.
Herman Miller Aeron Chair
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
VSCode
It is a powerful and feature-rich code editor that offers a wide range of tools and features for writing, debugging, and testing code. It is also highly customizable, with a wide range of extensions and themes available to help me tailor it to my specific needs and preferences. VSCode is an invaluable tool that has helped me to be more productive and efficient in my work as a web developer.
Warp Terminal
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
As a web developer and UI designer, I absolutely love using Figma for my design work. It is an incredibly powerful and flexible design tool that offers a wide range of features and is easy to use. It is also cloud-based and cross-platform, which is especially helpful when working on remote projects or when I'm on the go.
Productivity
Alfred
It is an incredibly efficient and reliable tool that helps me to quickly find and access the files, applications, and information I need. It is also highly customizable, with a wide range of features and options available to help me tailor it to my specific needs and preferences. Alfred is an invaluable tool that has saved me countless hours of searching and helped me to be more productive and efficient in my work.
Obsidian
A powerful and feature-rich application that helps me to organize my thoughts and ideas in a clear and structured way. It also offers a wide range of tools and features for linking and connecting notes, which helps me to build and organize my knowledge in a more meaningful and coherent way. Obsidian is an invaluable tool that has helped me to be more productive and efficient in my work and personal projects.
Walling
Walling is a powerful and feature-rich application that helps me to organize and track my projects in a clear and structured way. It also offers a wide range of tools and features for collaboration and communication, which helps me to work effectively with my team and clients. Walling is an invaluable tool that has helped me to be more productive and efficient in my work and has made it easier for me to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.
Arc Browser
The Arc browser is a powerful and feature-rich web browser that offers a wide range of benefits. One of the key benefits of Arc is its focus on privacy and security. It offers a range of features to help protect users' online privacy, including a private browsing mode and the ability to block tracking cookies and other online tracking technologies. Another benefit of Arc is its speed and efficiency, as it is designed to be lightweight and fast-loading.