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
14” MacBook Pro, M2 Pro, 16GB RAM (2023)
I was using an HP Pavilion 15 series laptop 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.
Benq 27” Monitor
I use this monitor as a secondary display for my MacBook Pro.
Apple Magic Keyboard
Something about the way the keys feel on this keyboard just makes me want to code all day.
Apple AirPods Pro
Noise cancelling and noise suppression are a must when you’re working in a starbucks with a bunch of people around who are trying to have the loudest conversation.
Development tools
Visual Studio Code
Why would I try to use anything else? It’s fast, it’s extensible, and it has a great ecosystem of plugins.