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.